After asking for leave from Xue Man, Lu Tianxing didn't linger and left Bai's Group immediately.
After leaving the company, Lu Tianxing didn't hurry back to his residential area; his belongings were few, merely some clothing, which were very easy to pack.
Exiting Bai's Group, Lu Tianxing headed straight for a famous commercial street in Modu dedicated to bars; it's a place countless men and women love to flock to at night.
Since it was noon, it wasn't yet time for these entertainment venues to open, so the street looked somewhat deserted with few people around.
Lu Tianxing's gaze swept over the surrounding opulently decorated bars and KTVs without stopping and entered a bar called 'Zero Point'.
At this time of the day, before the bars were open for business, the entire bar was empty except for a bartender dozing off at the counter.
Lu Tianxing made his way to the bar with ease and knocked gently on the counter, "A customer's arrived, aren't you going to serve me?"
"Who are you, didn't you see the 'Closed' sign outside?"
The dozing waiter at the counter first reacted angrily, but when he saw who it was, his face immediately broke into a beaming smile, and he offered a bottle of booze along with a burst of complaints, "Oh my god, Brother Lu, you finally showed up. If you hadn't come, you might never have seen me again. You have no idea, Sister Mei Gui has been like she swallowed gunpowder these past few days, with such a fiery temper. Just imagine, for wiping a table she demands to use a white glove to check for dirt—who does that? Isn't this just tempting fate?"
Lu Tianxing appeared very familiar with the waiter, and upon hearing his words, he took a sip of the booze, laughing as he said, "You know, Xiao Liu, talking like that about your Sister Mei Gui—aren't you afraid she'll chop you up and feed you to the dogs? And come on, Sister Mei Gui is so beautiful, she's not as bad as you make her out to be. From what you're saying, it seems like you're destined to be a bachelor for life."
"Better to be a lifelong bachelor than to have no life at all. I'm not Brother Lu who can woo Rose as effortlessly as eating and drinking."
Xiao Liu shrank his neck and whispered to Lu Tianxing, "Brother Lu, to be honest, when you've got time, you should teach me how you did it. How did you win over our big sister? You know, all these years, our big sister has never shown interest in any man, but she's so fond of you, Brother Lu. Considering I'm still a single dog, do me a kindness and teach me a trick or two. I'm not aiming for a beauty as stunning as our big sister, just one-third of her charm would suffice."
"Teaching my ass, your big sister and I are just regular friends," Lu Tianxing replied helplessly, yet the image of that beautiful face surged in his mind. Were they really just friends?
"Brother Lu, you think I'm a three-year-old kid?"
With a look of 'you can't fool me,' Xiao Liu said, "Brother Lu, showing off too much is just asking for a beating. I've never seen the boss lady care about a man like she cares about you. If there wasn't something between you two, would the boss lady bother with you?"
As he spoke, Xiao Liu sighed and lamented, "Brother Lu, just tell me, how exactly did you conquer Sister Mei Gui? I've never seen her this gentle before. You know, in the past, if anyone dare take advantage of Sister Mei Gui, she'd chop them up and toss them into the Huangpu River..."
While Xiao Liu was talking a mile a minute, a voice that was charming yet authoritative came from behind him: "So, Sister Mei Gui is a tigress?"
"That's not..."
Xiao Liu without thinking began to respond. Before he could finish his sentence, his body shuddered as if struck by lightning, freezing in place, as a droplet of cold sweat fell from his forehead.
The next moment, a woman in a purple qipao approached, her black hair neatly coiled up, looking dignified and noble. With a classic oval face, a straight nose, her delicate and pretty face lightly made-up, and a pair of enchanting eyes that seemed to electrify you involuntarily, you could fall under her spell at any moment.
The snug qipao outlined her perfect S-curve figure, every movement exuding a soul-enthralling aura.
This woman was like a ripe peach bursting with the allure distinct to a mature woman, drawing the attention of all around her.
She was the bar's boss lady, the big sister referred to by Xiao Liu, Rose.
"Xiao Liu, it seems you've been taking it too easy lately. Alright then, today the duty of cleaning the private rooms in the bar falls to you. Later I will inspect the cleanliness with a white glove, and if there is a speck of dust, you can forget about this month's salary," she said.
"Yes, Sister Mei Gui, I'll start cleaning right away." Xiao Liu didn't dare say a word and raced off towards the back.
"You heartless jerk, all these days you didn't come to see me. Don't you know how much I missed you?" Sister Mei Gui approached the bar, looked at Lu Tianxing, and spoke with a resentful air.
Listening to Rose's words, Lu Tianxing smiled bitterly and said, "Rose, stop teasing me. You're so pretty and have countless admirers. Why would you need a loser like me around?"
"If you're calling yourself a nerd, then there aren't any non-nerds in this world, little man. Am I not attractive to you?"
As she spoke, Rose walked up to Lu Tianxing's side. Her captivating eyes landed on him with an undeniable hint of melancholy. Despite her bold display each time, this man remained indifferent to her advances, driving her nearly to doubt her own charm.
Seeing the flicker of melancholy on Rose's face, a wry smile involuntarily appeared on Lu Tianxing's face as he said, "Rose, can you please sit down and talk? If other people see us like this and word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation."
At this moment, Rose and Lu Tianxing were close enough to feel each other's breath.
"What's there to fear? I don't care, so why should you? Besides, you were quite bold when you saved me, even giving me a kiss. Don't you want to kiss me again? Moreover, you were a hero saving the damsel in distress last time. Don't you want a beautiful woman to repay you with her body?"
While speaking, Rose fluttered her seductive eyes at Lu Tianxing.
Lu Tianxing's heart skipped a beat as he gaped at Rose's gesture. Damn, this woman was like a siren, a complete femme fatale, and that gesture was just too tempting!
Feeling the heat in Lu Tianxing's gaze, Rose giggled and said, "What's wrong, little man? Don't you dare? Or are you afraid I'll eat you up? Rest assured, I promise you won't be disappointed."
Smelling the faint fragrance emanating from Rose, Lu Tianxing took a few deep breaths and smiled, saying, "Rose, I've been fasting and abstaining from earthly desires lately, so sorry about that."
"Really? I don't believe you."
Rose smiled coyly, sauntered toward Lu Tianxing with her hips swaying, causing his gaze to involuntarily fall upon them, and a spark of desire to flash in his eyes.
"It seems you've really been on a diet lately, what a pity."
Feeling Lu Tianxing's scorching gaze, Rose suddenly stopped, smirked cunningly, and with those words left hanging, she turned to walk into the bar counter.
"Damn it, this is a trap."
Seeing Rose leave, Lu Tianxing let out a howl of distress and felt a surge of frustration, wanting to spit blood. This girl was too ruthless, practically playing a man to death.
Watching Lu Tianxing's reaction, Rose chuckled merrily, "Little man, that's your punishment for not coming to see me for a few days. Come on, have a drink with me."
Saying this, Rose mixed two cocktails and handed one to Lu Tianxing, then lifted her glass and downed it in one go.
Lu Tianxing also raised his glass and took a tentative sip, his brows furrowing immediately, "The aftertaste is strong; this kind of alcohol doesn't suit you. It's easy to get drunk on."
"Isn't getting drunk even better? It gives you a chance. Don't men say if a woman isn't drunk, a man has no chance? I'm giving you the opportunity," she teased.
Due to the drink, Rose's face turned rosy, like a blooming flower, captivating and bright. Her eyes, clear as water, landed on Lu Tianxing, causing his heart to flutter.
"I don't need that. I prefer to do such things when I'm sober," he replied.
"Is that so?"
Rose gave a soft smile, winked at Lu Tianxing, and whispered, "Little man, thank you for coming to see me today. I'm really happy."
Lu Tianxing was taken aback. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
Rose shook her head, looked at Lu Tianxing, and said, "Little man, let's not think about these useless things. Just keep me company and drink today."
Lu Tianxing looked at Rose, his brow slightly furrowed, but he didn't say anything. Knowing that Rose was troubled, he didn't ask since she chose not to speak, instead joining her in drinking one glass after another.