Chapter 1002: Chapter 991: Bar Incident
Zhao Xue’er lightly ran into the inner room, and after a while, she appeared in the living room holding a small leather bag.
“Xue’er, not having dinner?”
Zhang Lan asked concernedly as she stood up.
“I’ll grab something to eat on the way!”
Zhao Xue’er shrugged slightly with a hint of helplessness and quickly moved to the door.
But Ning Fan felt that something was off.
Zhao Xue’er had changed into a flamboyant red dress and trendy high-heeled sandals, and it was obvious she had applied eyeliner and blush.
In short, this was completely at odds with Xue’er’s usual elegant daytime image.
“Xue’er, what kind of part-time job are you doing?”
“Um… at a bar.”
As Zhao Xue’er opened the outer door, she replied to Ning Fan.
“A bar? You’re not a dancer, are you?”
Ning Fan asked in a half-joking tone.
“Of course not, I don’t have that skill, just an ordinary waitress.”
Zhao Xue’er replied as flatly as possible.
“Then I’ll go with you; I happen to want to see… or rather, reminisce about the bars in Dragon City.”
Ning Fan stood up, speaking to Zhao Xue’er.
“Hmm… alright, Dragon City is indeed a historic cultural city, but its nightlife is quite vibrant.”
Zhao Xue’er paused for a moment, then agreed.
Along the way, Zhao Xue’er seemed to be somewhat silent, occasionally raising her fingers gently, like a young actress recalling lines on the road.
“I say, Xue’er, why are you so quiet on the way, unless I ask you something, are you having trouble communicating?”
Ning Fan jokingly asked Zhao Xue’er.
Zhao Xue’er shook her head helplessly and said:
“You’ll see in a bit, in a bar, conversations never stop.”
Upon arriving at the bar, Zhao Xue’er suggested that Ning Fan order a Dragon City-specialty cocktail called ‘Dragon’s Eye’, while she busied herself at the counter.
Soon, Ning Fan understood why Xue’er had said the words “never stop”.
A swarm of young men surrounded Xue’er, with eyes sparkling.
“Miss Xue’er, you’re as beautiful as ever today!”
“Miss Xue’er, how about a drink of Deep Blue Vodka, dare to down it in one go?”
“Seeing Miss Xue’er makes me realize, the kind of drink doesn’t matter, it’s how you drink… Miss Xue’er, if you’ll drink a cup with me, I’ll drink whatever you pick, and add an extra hundred bucks on the spot, how about that?”
These guys didn’t look like they were short of money, but their behavior was essentially no different from those circling a fruit stall during the day, all using the excuse of buying something to strike up a conversation.
Apparently, Zhao Xue’er’s fame was well-known even outside the campus.
Ning Fan drained his ‘Dragon’s Eye’ glass and stood up, heading for the counter, ready to teach Dragon City’s notorious sons the basics of nightlife etiquette.
At this moment, a young man with a floral checkered shirt, with shiny black hair, strode into the bar.
“How many times do I have to say it, stay away from Miss Xue’er, she’s out of your reach, huh?”
The guy in the floral shirt was full of explosive tone, his eyebrows nearly standing upright.
He walked to the front and kicked, sending a customer who couldn’t dodge flying.
“Sorry, I mistook someone, mistook someone!”
“What? You mistook Miss Xue’er’s stunning looks, you deserve a beating!”
The young man, known as Young Master Zhong, spat fiercely at the unlucky guy.
“Dragon City really is a place full of hidden talents, even its playboys have a certain cultivation.”
Ning Fan touched his chin, eyes flashing with deep light.
Zhao Xue’er sighed lightly, revealing a weary smile:
“Student Zhong Lianhao, could you please not do the same thing as them after clearing the place?”
“Same thing? How could what they did satisfy me?”
Zhong Lianhao leaned his elbow on the counter, raising his eyebrow flirtatiously.
“I’m really not interested in anything of yours!”
Zhao Xue’er shook her head despondently.
Zhong Lianhao immediately glared and said: “Someone’s not interested in my money, I barely believe it, but you say you’re not interested in anything of mine, doesn’t that sound insincere? You forget how you thanked me miserably when I shielded you from Ning Xinlan?”
“That’s basic manners, I can’t exactly put up a frosty face with you, can I?”
Zhao Xue’er chuckled bitterly, clearly troubled by Zhong Lianhao’s imagination.
“Ah… basic manners… Why do you deny the emotion you showed then? That tender gaze, that sweet voice, you clearly wanted to give yourself to me then, right?”
Zhong Lianhao drew extravagant arcs with his hands, his face full of delight.
“Stop imagining things, consider me begging you… I really never had any feelings for you!”
Zhao Xue’er glared, almost stating word by word to Zhong Lianhao.
Zhong Lianhao took a deep breath, appearing slightly more serious.
“Then, aren’t you considering your future? You know the Ning Family’s influence in Dragon City, back when you seduced the young marshal, the Ning Family won’t let you go, and we, the Zhong Family, are one of the few families with a bit of face with the Ning Family,
If you miss this chance, you’ll be unable to raise your head for life!”
As he said this, a few sinister glimmers flashed in Zhong Lianhao’s eyes.
“If I agree with you, I would still never be able to raise my head for life!” Zhao Xue’er stubbornly refused.
“Fine, when Ning Xinlan comes to trouble you next time, don’t cry and beg me!”
Zhong Lianhao pointed harshly at Zhao Xue’er with his index finger.
“I won’t beg you, nor expect you to come and do favors seeking rewards!”
Zhao Xue’er decisively gestured a cut-off with her right hand toward Zhong Lianhao.
“Hmph, you think it’s over with that? It’s not that easy! How many times have I thrown money at your stall saying I’d buy everything, and each time you said no sell… But today, a guy offered you twenty thousand bucks, why did you sell to him!”
Zhong Lianhao slammed the counter, pressing Zhao Xue’er.
Zhao Xue’er averted her gaze coldly and said: “He’s not like you, harboring ill intentions!”
“Harboring ill intentions?” Zhong Lianhao sneered, suddenly grabbing Zhao Xue’er’s wrist with his left hand.
“What are you doing?”
“Since you said I harbor ill intentions, why act like a gentleman? Let me tell you, I won’t allow anyone to surpass me, since he bought your things, I want you!”
Saying this, Zhong Lianhao raised his right hand, reaching for Zhao Xue’er’s bosom.
However, just as he reached halfway, a clamp-like hand firmly gripped his right wrist.
Zhong Lianhao turned his head to meet Ning Fan’s eyes brimming with murderous intent.
“You… what are you doing?”
“Release the left hand too!” Ning Fan stood fiercely, his voice thunderous.
“Do you know who I am?” Zhong Lianhao’s facial muscles constantly twitched, evidently in pain from his right wrist.
“Apparently, you only understand cruder language!”