The prosperity of bars often reflects the lifestyle of a city. In a bustling yet stressful metropolis like Beijing, bars are undoubtedly the best paradise for night owls.
As Xiao Yufan and Qin Menglu arrived at the bar, the sun was already setting. Although it wasn’t the busiest time at the bar, there were still quite a few people inside…
The moment the two stepped in, whistles and exclamations of admiration erupted from the crowd. The pair, like a golden boy and jade girl, naturally became the center of attention wherever they went. Feeling the vibrant atmosphere of the bar, Qin Menglu’s pretty face flushed with excitement.
“I was wondering who could be so charming—it’s actually Brother Yu! And this must be… your girlfriend?”
Fan Le came out to greet them, eyeing Qin Menglu who was clinging tightly to Xiao Yufan’s arm. His tone was teasing, having long grown accustomed to seeing beautiful women around Xiao Yufan.
“Don’t be ridiculous. This is Qin Menglu; she’s a friend I just met today!”
Xiao Yufan lifted his foot slightly, causing Fan Le to instinctively raise his bottom in reflex—he had been caught off guard by this sudden attack too many times before. However, Xiao Yufan made no further move this time.
“Oh… just a friend, huh…” Fan Le dragged out his words with a meaningful tone. Judging from the expression on Fan Le’s face—filled with obvious fantasies—Xiao Yufan could already guess exactly what was going through his mind. The saying “a youth not mischievous is no youth at all” was perfectly embodied in him.
“Enough chatter. Bring some drinks first to welcome the lady. You can’t expect her to pay for her first visit here, right?”
Quickly interrupting Fan Le’s daydreaming, Xiao Yufan was genuinely afraid this guy might scare Qin Menglu. However, judging from her current expression, she didn’t seem frightened at all—in fact, she looked even more excited.
“What would you like to drink? I’ll get it!”
Fan Le glanced at Xiao Yufan, then shouted to the crowd around, “Everyone who hasn’t paid yet tonight drinks for free! Let’s celebrate the lady’s first visit—everyone drinks and enjoys themselves!”
“Just bring some rum, and don’t mix it with too much cola. You really splurged, you know? Even though it’s not very crowded here, this tab must still cost a few thousand yuan!”
Xiao Yufan knew Fan Le was showing off his generosity just to give him face. Plus, Fan Le was a typical rich second-generation; this small amount of money really meant nothing to him.
“Just have fun with your ‘lady’; anything that money can solve isn’t a problem at all. I’ll go get the drinks now—you two chat first…”
Hearing Fan Le call her “lady” repeatedly, Qin Menglu couldn’t bring herself to look up. Only after Fan Le walked away did she stick out her tongue playfully. She wasn’t bothered by those words at all—in fact, she felt a strange sense of delight.
“So this is a bar—it’s way more exciting than ordinary parties. No wonder people always say the outside world is amazing. It’s all Dad’s fault for raising me like a noble lady who never steps out of her mansion…”
Qin Menglu scanned the entire bar. This place was quite unfamiliar to her, but the thrilling sense of chaos quickly made her feel at home. It seemed this girl had indeed been bored for far too long, having never even visited a bar once in her life.
“Your father treating you like a noble lady is also out of care. The outside world is far more complicated than you imagine. Although bars seem lively, they can also be called the paradise of the fallen.”
Sighing, Xiao Yufan felt a sense of pity for those living in noble circles, who often failed to understand the hardships of people at the bottom of society. Although he himself now belonged to the category of rich, handsome, and successful men, he had never considered himself superior.
Qin Menglu’s excitement hadn’t faded since entering the bar, but Xiao Yufan gradually grew quieter. If it had been a few years ago, Xiao Yufan would have seen this place as an emotional refuge. But now, perhaps he only came here for entertainment.
Just as the two were growing slightly quiet, heavy breathing sounds reached their ears. Xiao Yufan’s face turned slightly red—damn it, couldn’t they at least wait until it got dark?
Following the sound, when Qin Menglu caught a glimpse of pale white skin occasionally exposed, she hurriedly averted her gaze. Immediately afterward, the atmosphere between the two became awkward…
“Drinks are here!” Just as Xiao Yufan was at a loss for words, Fan Le’s voice echoed from afar. Xiao Yufan’s tense nerves relaxed slightly—this guy was simply too torturous…
“It took you so long just to prepare a rum? Looks like I need to give you some basic training sometime!” Xiao Yufan took the lightly golden-colored rum from Fan Le. Judging from the color of the mixed drink, he could tell that although Fan Le had prepared it carefully, it still lacked a bit in craftsmanship.
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