The two women, Lu Wenjie and another, blushed with shame. Lu Ming said, "This is Bohai City, my territory. He wouldn't dare cause trouble even if he wanted to."
Lu Wenjie walked over to Ming Zhitian and extended her hand. "Good skills. Are you my brother's friend? I'm Lu Wenjie."
Ming Zhitian took her hand for a light shake. "Qiong Chi."
Ling Yi mustered her courage. "Thank you for helping me out at the cafe today, and here too. But you've offended Young Master Liang, and he won't let you off."
"He dares?!" Before Lu Ming could speak, Lu Wenjie was the first to guarantee, "With my brother here, no one will dare harm a single hair on your head. Qiong Chi, you can rest assured."
She then flashed a happy smile at Lu Ming. "You agree, don't you, Brother?"
Lu Ming smiled faintly, feeling a bit speechless. "Yes, yes, yes, my dear sister."
Lu Wenjie said, "Qiong Chi, to thank you, I'll treat you to a meal. Tell me whatever you want to eat."
Ming Zhitian habitually waved his hand. "No, thank you."
Lu Wenjie's proud, delicate figure paused. "You're the first person in Bohai City to dare refuse me. Heh, just kidding, give me a smile."
Ming Zhitian smiled faintly. "It's been a while since I've had a proper meal, so I'll gratefully accept."
"A while? How long?" Lu Wenjie murmured to herself.
...
Lake Sea Ascending Immortal Tower—
This was another of the Lu family's subsidiaries. Lu Wenjie had already reserved a banquet table by phone, the largest private room, laden with food and drink.
Boston Super Lobster, Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, Emperor's Dish, Sashimi Pirate Ship, Premium Grade Three-Headed Abalone, Supreme Buddha's Temptation, Golden Auspicious Roast Suckling Pig (whole), Western Region Sultan King Gold Leaf Roasted Whole Lamb, ... and so on, a feast for the three to celebrate.
Lu Ming observed Ming Zhitian. Apart from seafood and vegetables, he ate very little else. However, his alcohol tolerance was quite good; he drank eight bottles of 650ml high-proof Baijiu and consumed red wine as if it were water.
After the meal...
A VIP hotel room was arranged for Ming Zhitian, and Lu Wenjie and Lu Ming returned home.
The next day, upon seeing Ming Zhitian emerge from the hotel, Lu Ming, who was already waiting in his luxury car, quickly stepped forward. "Brother Qiong Chi, good morning."
Ming Zhitian looked puzzled. "Have you been waiting long?"
"No," Lu Ming replied with a smile. "Get in? My sister insists on taking you out to have some fun."
Ming Zhitian wanted to refuse, but Lu Ming chuckled and patted his arm. "What's there to worry about? Just relax and have fun. By the way, about the person you asked me to find... I've got some leads. I'll have news tomorrow."
"Really?" Seeing this, Ming Zhitian, having nothing else to do, agreed to accompany them.
...
Sunshine 18 Club—
Ming Zhitian was surprised. "It's open during the day too?"
Lu Ming smiled faintly. "Never been before, have you? Let's go."
"Let's go! Yahoo!..." Lu Wenjie was the most excited, completely forgetting her CEO identity, acting more like a playful, cute young girl.
Upon entering the club and presenting their membership cards, they saw a vast array of entertainment options, numbering over a hundred.
There were card and board games, Texas Hold'em, a bar, KTV, massage, foot baths, fishing, mud carp fishing, swimming pool, aquarium, Werewolf, Water City Adventure, haunted houses, ... and so on! Anything you can think of, and more.
Lu Ming guided Ming Zhitian around, subtly probing him. "By the way, I still don't know where your hometown is, Brother Qiong Chi?"
Ming Zhitian replied, "A very, very faraway place."
Lu Ming sensed he didn't want to talk about it and didn't press further.
Lu Wenjie saw them whispering. "What are you two plotting?"
The two exchanged a smile. "Nothing."