"Don't overthink it, just go with the flow. Don't worry, I've got you covered. No one will bully you on my watch—unless it's me doing the bullying."
Lin Xiaomu rolled her eyes.
Soon, the two of them found a nice spot and sat down.
"Sir and the beautiful lady, what would you like to drink?"
At that moment, a beautiful waitress promptly came over and asked.
"Bring me a bottle of '82 Lafite."
"Okay, sir. Please wait a moment."
"Hold on, what '82? That's tens of thousands per bottle, do you think I'm a rich lady?"
"No, you aren't keeping me, so of course you're not a rich lady!"
"Mu Chen, do you even know how little I make in a month? What am I supposed to eat if you do this?"
"If you don't mind, I could provide for you!"
"You?" Lin Xiaomu said disdainfully.
"What's wrong with me?"
"You probably can't even afford a bottle of wine."
"Want to bet someone will give it to me?"
"I'd hardly believe that."
"This bottle of wine is on the house for you to enjoy." Just then, a very magnetic, incredibly handsome young man appeared, holding a bottle of '82 Lafite, and handed it to Mu Chen.
The young man looked to be in his mid-twenties, but his eyes were unusual - a dark red color that was oddly captivating. He wore a tooth around his neck without indicating which animal it came from, dressed casually, yet his handsomeness and mysterious aura made him an absolute lady-killer.
Mu Chen looked at the newcomer with displeasure, his gaze icy, but he said nothing and took the Lafite.
Lin Xiaomu thought the young man was really handsome.
Mu Chen then poured the wine and drank it straight away.
"Mu Chen, did you really drink it?" Lin Xiaomu asked.
"It's free, why not drink?"
"Why? Do you know him?" Lin Xiaomu asked curiously.
"I'd rather not say."
"Alright then." Lin Xiaomu said, somewhat reluctantly.
"Need anything else?" the young man asked Mu Chen.
"Not necessary, just don't bother us anymore, this is an exception."
"But you came here yourself, I just happen to be here."
"You talk too much. Tell me one thing, are they still here?"
"They're gone, replaced."
"Is it Leng Feng?"
"No, it's a woman."
"Oh, a woman, seems like I might need to get acquainted." Mu Chen said, looking pleased.
"It's S-rank difficulty."
"Damn, are you sure?"
"Yes, because I've tried myself. I didn't stand a chance and almost got slaughtered."
"You, you're just good for flirting with little beauties."
"Aren't you the same? You can't even charm a high-class beauty."
"Hmph, that's her lack of taste."
"I feel she's quite compatible with me, should I take over?"
"If you want to spend a month in bed recovering, be my guest."
"Okay! Forget it, let me know if you need anything." The young man sensed Mu Chen's murderous intent and quickly backed off.
"Do you know him?" Throughout the process, Lin Xiaomu watched the two, and finally couldn't help asking.
"No."
"How's that possible? Why would he talk to you like that, and what were you even talking about?"
"It's a secret code. I used to be a bartender, that's how we can communicate."
"Really?" Lin Xiaomu said, somewhat convinced.
"Yes, really. If you don't believe me, go ask him yourself. He can't possibly lie, right! Besides, it's been years since I returned, it can't be such a coincidence."
"That makes sense."
"Come on, do you want a drink too? I know you want one."
"No, I don't trust you, you rogue."
"That's perfect, I'll enjoy the fine wine myself."
"Hurry up, I need to leave this place soon, else my dad or someone from the Song Family will find me and that would be troublesome."
"Leave? Where are you heading?"
"Changing jobs."
"But where too?"
"Anywhere but Tianhai City."
"Alone?"
"Do I need anyone else?"
"It's not safe for you alone."
"That's none of your business."
"You're the woman I'm interested in; I don't want anything bad happening to you."
"I'm not interested in you."
"You will be, one day."
"Let's talk about it then."
"Uh-huh."
But at that moment, three young men, each with differently colored dyed hair, came over, smirking lewdly at Lin Xiaomu.
"What do you want?" Lin Xiaomu asked fearfully.
"Beauty, our boss has taken a liking to you and would like to have a drink with you, come on over!"
"I don't know you, please leave."
"That's not up to you."