Long Mei dressed in a light blue shimmery dress, finishing with silver heels and light makeup.
She then left to follow the directions Luo Nuying sent her to an extravagant club only invited guests could enter.
When she stepped inside, it was loud, vibrant, and alive. Luo Nuying found her immediately. "Mei!" she said excitedly, pulling her in. "I'm glad you came!"
Long Mei followed her, and Luo Nuying introduced her to some of her friends, giving her a glass of champagne. "Drink with us."
Long Mei smiled as she said, "Okay!"
She needed to let loose and forget about her problems for a night.
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Jin Qing sat by the bar of a nightclub with his long-time acquaintance, Nikolai. He was Jin Qing's childhood friend since Niko knew both Mandarin and Russian. His father arranged for them to be friends so that Jin Qing could learn the common tongue and fit in Shanghai.
