And Mi Jing? She remembered her promise to Shen Lingxing: safety first. That’s why she chose "Xiu Se" without hesitation. It’s Chu Chen’s territory; no matter what happens, with him backing them, they shouldn’t suffer any loss, right?
Without further ado, the two walked out of KFC side by side, got into the car, and headed straight to "Xiu Se".
"Xiu Se" is located in a prime area of the city. Compared to the towering skyscrapers around it, it’s much shorter. Its storefront is very low-key, with a simple sign design, not at all flashy or luxurious, giving off a unique personality.
"Miss, please show your membership card." As Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran approached the entrance, the doorman politely extended his hand, formally asking.
Mi Jing had heard from Shen Xing’er that the people here only recognize cards, not faces, so she promptly pulled out Shen Lingxing’s card from her bag and handed it to the doorman.
Seeing the card in Mi Jing’s hand, the muscles on the doormen’s faces couldn’t help but lift, their eyes slightly widened in obvious surprise, and their attitude became more respectful, "Welcome, ladies. Please come in."
"How come they’re allowed in without even scanning their card?" A complaining voice suddenly came from behind. Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran turned around simultaneously to see a sexy-dressed woman clinging to a half-bald man who appeared to be in his thirties or forties, glaring at them with an obvious look of displeasure.
It’s none of your damn business!
Mi Jing was in a bad mood and really wanted to throw that line at the woman but decided it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. They were here to relax, not to cause a scene, so she gritted her teeth and held back her frustration, cursing inwardly.
"This is our boss’s card. Do we need your permission to decide whether to scan it or not?" The doorman retorted coldly.
"..." The woman was completely speechless, her heavily made-up face turning an instant pig liver color. She lowered her head to hide her embarrassment, not daring to make any more fuss!
The boss of Xiu Se is not someone she could afford to offend!
"Can’t you keep your mouth shut? Do you still want to get inside?" The man, fearing to offend anyone, immediately scolded the woman angrily!
The woman stayed silent, lowering her head even further.
"Ladies, if we’ve offended you in any way, please forgive us!" The man smiled apologetically at Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran.
Mi Jing was not a petty or unreasonable person. Seeing the man standing up for the woman, her anger dissipated, and she smiled, saying, "It’s okay." Then, she walked inside with Ruan Pianran.
Actually, the rules at Xiu Se are quite strict. General members must have their cards scanned and verify their information before entering. Chu Chen, although the actual boss of Xiu Se, the employees know that there are five bosses. Usually, only the youngest boss makes an appearance, while the other bosses are very mysterious, with no one ever knowing their identities. It is only known that holders of the "Special Card" are either bosses themselves or closely related to the bosses.
"Manager..." After Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran walked away, the doorman reported the situation to the manager via a walkie-talkie.
The environment inside the bar was somewhat dim and noisy, but the lights were glaring. In the dance floor, men and women of all kinds swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the music. Under the flickering lights, their pale or muscular bodies were particularly eye-catching. Some danced closely together, while others joked and flirted in whispers, surrounded by an atmosphere of ambiguity.
The mixed air was filled with the smell of alcohol and smoke. Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran didn’t approach the dance floor, instead they found a spot at the bar and sat down.
"One Deep Water Bomb."
"One Angel’s Kiss."
As soon as they sat down, Ruan Pianran and Mi Jing ordered their drinks one after the other. The two beauties sitting in front of him, without heavy makeup or revealing clothes, had a fresh and clean vibe that made the bartender take notice, then he smiled and nodded to them, making their drinks with cool expertise.
"Miss, can I invite you for a drink?" Mi Jing and Ruan Pianran, being rather unique in the bar, immediately attracted some attention. Within a minute of sitting down, a bold man approached Ruan Pianran, leaning on the bar with one hand and resting his other hand on his hip, attempting to flirt.
"I don’t lack money for drinks." Ruan Pianran didn’t even glance at the man, responding coldly.
"Then how about you buy me a drink?" The man, not giving up, changed his request.
What a joke!
Who does he think he is! Such a cliché pickup line, combined with a lecherous smile, is immediately off-putting and disgustingly narcissistic. This kind of person is really annoying!
At that moment, Mi Jing rolled her eyes without hesitation and said, "We may not lack money, but we don’t like and aren’t willing to spend it on strangers. Sir, we just want to have a drink and chat; could you please not bother us?"
"Coming here to chat? Are you out of your mind?" Rejected by Mi Jing, the man felt embarrassed, especially with others who intended to approach watching, and his friends standing not too far away. Anger flaring, he immediately started cursing!
"You’re the one who’s out of your mind! I just want to chat here, what can you do about it?" Due to the situation with Ruan Pianran, Mi Jing was already feeling down. The man’s insult exploded her suppressed anger, making her shout back at him!
"Stupid bitch, don’t act so high and mighty! If you push me too far, I won’t hesitate to hit a woman!" The man’s face twisted with a grim expression.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Pianran’s cold face seemed covered in a layer of frost. Without saying a word, she grabbed the glass from the table and quickly splashed its contents on the man’s face, "Watch your mouth!"
"You..."
The man stared wide-eyed in shock, pointing a finger at Ruan Pianran, his face contorted in anger!
"Haha."
Some people nearby watching the scene laughed. Hearing the laughter, the man wiped his face angrily and shouted at Ruan Pianran, "Apologize to me!"
"Why should I?" Ruan Pianran slightly raised her head, looking at the man coldly.
"..." The man evidently hadn’t expected Ruan Pianran to ask such a question, choked on his words, and his face turned red!
Seeing this, the man’s friends couldn’t stand by and walked over, shouting, "Don’t go too far! Apologize quickly!"
They are going too far?
This is blatant black-and-white reversal! Mi Jing found these people ridiculous. A few men trying to bully two women like them! How tasteless!
"Can you tell me what we’ve done wrong that requires us to apologize?" Mi Jing asked calmly.