"I have an urgent matter, I need to leave first!"
Bai Yuqing was still quite cautious around Yi Xiaofei, because she had encountered too many people and incidents like this before, and now she was more protective of herself.
Without even turning her head, she ran off from the other end of the alley. For his part, Yi Xiaofei scratched the back of his head; did he really look that much like a bad guy?
Just then, Yi Xiaofei's cellphone in his pocket started to vibrate.
Picking up the phone, he directly pressed the answer button, "Hello..."
"Yi Xiaofei! It's me! Come hang out with me at Emperor Entertainment tonight!"
"Boss Lu! I seem to have some things to do tonight, can it wait until tomorrow?"
"Today is Friday, school's out! Tomorrow won't work, I'm busy. Just cancel your plans and come. I'll reimburse all your expenses!"
On the other end of the phone, Lu Wanyin had a commanding tone.
"Alright then!"
Yi Xiaofei agreed, as the situation at the restaurant where he worked was pretty easy to manage, and earning money with Lu Wanyin was quite profitable, just doing a part-time bodyguard job. Besides, the mention of Emperor Entertainment immediately suggested a high-end venue where he could have a look around with all expenses covered. Why wouldn't Yi Xiaofei take such an opportunity?
He went back to Fate Restaurant and took the night off from the owner. By three in the afternoon, Yi Xiaofei had taken a cab to Emperor Entertainment and found a bank nearby to get a bank card.
Around six in the evening, Lu Wanyin finally arrived at Emperor Entertainment, but she wasn't alone; she was accompanied by a slightly chubby but cute girl.
"Wanyin! Isn't that the delivery guy? Is he the one you hired?"
Little Fatty was clearly surprised. Emperor Entertainment was fun, but it was also rife with ruffians, so having a man by your side was invaluable. But why on earth had Lu Wanyin called this guy?
"Little Fatty! You know how stiff the people in my family can be; they're no fun at all! And now my allowance has been restricted, so I can't afford to hire the more expensive bodyguards, and Xiaofei is more cost-effective!"
Lu Wanyin was quite blunt, not the least bit concerned about Yi Xiaofei's feelings.
This comment caused Yi Xiaofei, who was standing by and listening, to twitch at the corner of his mouth. So he was the cheap option, though in his own view, the pay for the part-time bodyguard gig was already quite generous, three times what he made at Fate Restaurant. It seemed he had a lot to learn about the world of the wealthy, being new from the countryside.
"Well, it's better than nothing!"
Little Fatty smiled brightly, and the two of them walked into the lavish Emperor Entertainment.
Once inside Emperor Entertainment, they hit the bar, where the exhilarating music could be heard and the dazzling lights shone, with loads of men and women dancing to the beat.
The place was teeming with handsome men and pretty women, and walking in gave a strong visual impact, creating a sense of excitement, yet with a comforting vibe.
The trio was greeted by playboy bunnies and took their seats at an empty spot, where they were served champagne and drinks ordered by Lu Wanyin.
"Wanyin! This place is as lively as ever, it's got my cells buzzing. Come on! Let's dance!"
Grasping Lu Wanyin's hand, Little Fatty's face was aglow with a radiant smile.
"Xiaofei, feel free to order anything, I'll pick up the tab! I'm going to have some fun with Little Fatty for a bit!"
After acknowledging Yi Xiaofei, she got up and left with Little Fatty, joining the crowd of dancers in the middle, both girls shouting and shaking, showing off some pretty impressive moves, especially Lu Wanyin, whose youthful vitality was on full display.
Yi Xiaofei picked up a glass of juice from the table and started drinking, his gaze sweeping around restlessly. His eyes flashed with mischief; he wasn't about to let his special ability of clairvoyance go unused.
However, this was definitely a good gig, and he didn't know where his luck came from to have met Lu Wanyin. Getting paid and enjoying himself at the same time, where else could he find such a deal?
But the next moment, Yi Xiaofei frowned, because Lu Wanyin and Little Fatty, who had been so high-spirited, were approaching with a few men following behind them.
"Yan Shaodong! Aren't you annoying? Seeing your face even here!"
Lu Wanyin sat down and looked at the young man with dyed white hair and a smiling face across from her, clearly not happy to see him.
"Wanyin! I'm not that detestable, am I? Meeting me here must mean we are fated!"
Yan Shaodong easily settled himself on the other side of the couch, his gaze then shifting toward Yi Xiaofei who was drinking his juice.
"Fated my ass! Who would want to be fated with you?"
Lu Wanyin didn't give Yan Shaodong any face at all. She had already rejected him quite sternly before and yet he had the audacity to propose to her father. Didn't he realize that she was still in school? Maybe Yan Shaodong was excellent in many ways to others, but in Lu Wanyin's eyes, he was far from appealing.
"Wanyin! Don't be angry, I'll cover all the expenses for drinks and fun tonight! By the way, who is this young man? He looks new to me?"
"Boyfriend! Yi Xiaofei."
Before Lu Wanyin could even open her mouth, Yi Xiaofei "glug" finished his drink in one go, then spoke up quite naturally.
This response pleased Lu Wanyin. She felt that Yi Xiaofei was quite clever and knew how to talk, so her money was well spent.
"Bullshit! Miss Wanyin, like you'd pick a bumpkin like him. Get lost, will you!"
At that moment, one of Yan Shaodong's bodyguards looking at Yi Xiaofei cursed him straight out.
"What's that? Are you saying that this Young Master Yan is not even a match for this bumpkin? Tsk tsk..."
Yi Xiaofei smirked in response, leaving the bodyguard who had spoken out with a grim expression. After all, his boss had been courting Miss Lu Wanyin for several years with no success.
"You should watch your mouth!"
Yan Shaodong's eyes narrowed as he regarded Yi Xiaofei, his voice carrying a hint of chill.