Turning his head to glance at An Yuying, he saw her lightly pouting red lips, her charm pure and lovely, her illusionary appearance seemed even more emotionally engaging.
Luo Yang thought if he brought An Yuying to the bar, there might be a fight, and she could get hurt. After pondering over it, he persuaded her, "Sister An, you wait for me at the dessert shop, okay? I'll be back very soon. Whatever you want to eat then, I'll satisfy your wishes."
Hearing this, An Yuying's lips protruded even more, she speculated, "That stinking Niu Zai is probably going to meet his girlfriend, that's why he doesn't want me to follow. If I had known this, I wouldn't have come."
Thinking this way, she felt unhappy and said faintly, "If you are going to see your girlfriend, then I won't go."
Luo Yang chuckled, "Sister An, I don't even have a girlfriend, how could I go see one?"
"Then what are you actually going to do? Can't you tell me?"
"Just a little matter."
"You're lying again. People can see you're in trouble. I just want to help you. Just tell me. Don't keep hiding it."
As she spoke, she waved her little fists lightly hitting his sturdy shoulders, almost as if she were massaging him.
Sitting in the car, a breeze of the night air brought An Yuying's body fragrance into Luo Yang's nostrils, faint yet refreshing.
After thinking it over, Luo Yang explained the real purpose of his trip and also spoke about how he had damaged a Harley motorcycle earlier that day.
An Yuying listened and also felt anxious for Luo Yang, saying, "I have less than three thousand yuan in my card, not sure if that's enough for the compensation. How much does the owner want you to pay?"
She worked as a substitute teacher in a small primary school at Hongyun Brigade village and earned only five hundred yuan a month. If it weren't for her parent's ailments, she would have moved to a bigger city for work long ago.
Luo Yang knew the money she had saved was intended for her parents' medical expenses, and thought that he must not use her money, so he gently declined, "Sister An, I'll find a way to solve it. I have money."
Unexpectedly, An Yuying coquettishly said, "I want to help you. Why be so formal? I might not have much money, but my intention is genuine. Take this first, and if it's not enough, we'll think of another way."
Luo Yang didn't want to upset her goodwill, so he said, "Alright then. Sister An, wait for me at the dessert shop, I'll go talk to the car owner at the bar."
"I'll go with you, maybe I can help speak in your favor, right?"
"There shouldn't be much to talk about."
"How can I just stand by if you're in trouble? I want to help you."
Seeing she was determined to come along, Luo Yang had no choice but to head toward Laixi Bar.
Outside Laixi Bar, several vehicles had already parked, both motorcycles and cars, typical for those who mingled in the area at night. Since Xiaoshulin Market only had one bar without competitors, the business was fairly good.
After parking the car, Luo Yang led the way with An Yuying following behind, both walking toward the entrance of the bar.
As they reached the entrance, An Yuying suddenly reached forward from behind and grasped Luo Yang's hand, saying softly, "I'm a bit nervous."
Luo Yang laughed, "We are not here to steal, there's nothing to be nervous about."
Saying so, he held her hand and they walked into the bar together.
An Yuying, wearing high heels, was not accustomed to walking in them and nearly twisted her ankle several times. Seeing Luo Yang look over with a smile, she responded with a pure smile.
She had been to the bar before with friends and was quite familiar with the layout inside.
The first floor of the bar was for general seating and had a dance floor; the second floor was the private room area.
In the dance floor area, colorful lights flickered, men and women danced to deafening disco music, losing themselves in the transient thrill, completely engrossed.
As Luo Yang led An Yuying by the hand up to the second floor, the lighting in the stairwell flickered, and with her high heels on, she accidentally kicked the stair edge and stumbled into Luo Yang.
He steadied her and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"
An Yuying smiled awkwardly, "I'm never wearing high heels again, it's so inconvenient to walk in them."
"Everyone has a first time, you'll get used to them if you wear them more. Here, let me carry you up."
"Then here I come."
With a giggle, An Yuying wrapped her arms around Luo Yang's neck.
Luo Yang reached back and firmly held her thighs, carrying her steadily step by step up to the second floor.
When they reached the second floor, they encountered a female waitress coming toward them. Luo Yang explained their purpose and inquired about the bar owner's whereabouts.
"Please follow me."
The waitress made a welcoming gesture and led the way in front.
Following the waitress to an outer door of Room 210 in the hallway, Luo Yang knocked on the door first, heard a voice from inside say "Come in," then he turned the doorknob and entered.