"Mr. Lou, Cui Shiwan has arrived in the city, but she has not checked into the hotel we arranged."

Lou Junxuan, looking displeased, didn't go home. Instead, he went straight into Lou's office building, went up to his top-floor office, and smoked one cigarette after another while facing the brightly lit night view.

Assistant He Yi pushed open the door, carrying a stack of documents. He could tell his boss wasn't in a good mood, but the cooperation with the Cui Group was urgent. Cui Shiwan's attitude was ambiguous, and he was very anxious. He had been working overtime for several days in a row, and now that she was here, she wasn't as easy to deal with as he had imagined, which was truly puzzling.

Even if the boss is in a bad mood, he still has to say that it is his duty.

"How about we contact Cui Shiwan's assistant again and renegotiate the itinerary for the next few days?"

"No need. Cooperation is the mutual consent of both parties; there's no need to beg them. If Cui Shiwan were shrewd, she wouldn't turn down such favorable terms from us and choose someone else instead. Pass the order down to Guan Xin'an and his team to adjust the plan and be on standby at any time."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away."

"Wait, order me some takeout, and add a coffee."

Lou Junxuan turned around, stubbed out his cigarette, and threw it into the ashtray.

He hesitated, unsure how to offer advice, and besides, advice wouldn't work anyway.

I've lost count of how many times it's happened. Every time I see that person, my boss comes home and smokes nonstop, then drinks a cup of coffee until dawn, barely eating a few bites of food.

He had been working for the boss since graduation and could be considered a long-time employee of the company. He had heard about the things his boss's family was involved in.

Having such a good-for-nothing and rebellious younger brother, even if they weren't born of the same mother, no older brother would put in as much effort as their boss.

He saw it all and felt sorry for his boss. However, it was his boss's family matter, and he had no right to interfere.

"Boss, you should go home. At least you can get a hot meal there, which is better than feeling empty, lonely, and cold here..."

"Xiao He, do you have to rub salt into my wounds to die? Having a girlfriend doesn't make you any better than me. Believe me, I can make you homeless in a minute."

"Don't worry about it. Even if I'm homeless, my partner will still be devoted to me. Boss, just stop thinking about it!"

"Get out of here!"

Lou Junxuan laughed and scolded, and He Yi immediately turned around and closed the office door.

Standing at the door, He Yi shook his head and sighed, then took out his phone to make a call. However, instead of ordering coffee as instructed by the boss, he ordered a cup of hot milk.

These days, there aren't many assistants like him who go to great lengths to share their boss's burdens. He simply doesn't believe that his wise and intelligent boss would fire him for this.

Thinking about it, He Yi was almost moved by her own meticulous decision. Looking at the time, it was already 8 PM, so she quickly called her beloved to let her know.

The office fell completely silent. Lou Junxuan opened a drawer to check his schedule for the past few days and the latest project progress.

The drawer was full of things, but none of them contained what he wanted.

As he rummaged through the pages, a small object hidden in a corner caught his eye. It was a tiny soccer ball charm, originally intended as a gift, but he never managed to give it away and ended up tossing it aside.

The football is made of platinum, handcrafted by a renowned Italian master craftsman; it feels heavy and luxurious in your hand.

only……

Lou Junxuan chuckled self-deprecatingly, casually tossed the ornament into the drawer, and continued searching for documents. But after a while, he picked it up again, breathed on it, rubbed it between his fingertips for a moment, and solemnly placed it in the locked cabinet next to him before continuing his work with satisfaction.

When all the neon lights came on, it was time for evening shifts.

Nine o'clock is the prime time for nightlife to begin. People who have eaten and drunk their fill, are not sleepy, and wealthy people looking for entertainment flock to the White Horse Nightclub.

Unlike bars, male model clubs have a comfortable and warm atmosphere.

The music doesn't need to be too loud, the lighting doesn't need to be too bright, and there don't need to be too many staff. Everything revolves around capturing a woman's inner desires.

To attract customers, packaging is the most important thing.

Others might need pre-job training, but Xiang Wan is different. His temperament and unruly nature have a fatal attraction for women. If he were to be trained, he would lose his personality.

Therefore, Xiang Wan appeared on stage in a floral shirt and jeans, without any makeup.

Because today's female customers don't like male models with heavy makeup.

"Miss Wan, this is Kevin I told you about. He's young, energetic, and has a strong personality. Why don't you have him keep you company?"

Bai Lulu, the manager who initially called Xiang Wan, rarely comes out. Today, she's bowing and scraping to a young woman, completely unlike her usual shrewd and capable self. Xiang Wan is surprised, but Bai Lulu pulls her in front of her.

Xiang Wan raised her hand and slapped the back of her hand, angrily saying, "You're not Sister Bai. Please give me back the shrewd and capable Manager Bai I always know."

Bai Lulu was taken aback, then let go and pinched her waist, before turning to instruct the waiter to serve wine and fruit.

The woman opposite her, Cui Shiwan, had bright eyes and white teeth. Her well-maintained face was without a single wrinkle, making her appear to be about the same age as Xiang Wan. However, her actual age was no younger than Lou Junxuan's.

She looked Xiang Wan up and down, then gestured to her side, saying, "Sit."

Xiang Wan nodded and sat down next to her without ceremony.

Her seating position was somewhat delicate, neither too close nor too far, within reach yet with a tangible gap—what is commonly known as a safe distance.

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