Chapter 39

"This place is close to Yongqingfang. Why don't we go there to watch Cantonese opera in the evening?" Shanshan sat in the passenger seat and turned around to ask the two people in the back seat for their opinions.

Zheng Juyong was not good at rejecting people. He looked at Guan Ying and left it to her to decide.

Guan Ying declined, "Shanshan, you've been with us for half a day, you must be tired, right? Why don't we all go home early tonight and have a good rest?"

Shanshan had accepted the task of accompanying them till the end, so how could she let them go so easily: "The nightlife in Guangzhou has just begun! Oh, it's my fault. I forgot you don't understand Cantonese opera. That doesn't matter. Let's go to a music bar over there and have some drinks. Didn't Mr. Zheng have an appointment with Manager Xu tonight to practice his drinking tolerance?" She said she was here to eat and play with them, but in fact she was here to keep an eye on Guan Ying and the others. She wished she could get Zheng Juyong drunk every night so that Guan Ying could not get away.

Guan Ying poked Zheng Juyong and said, "He was the one who said it, so it's his turn to finish it."

Unexpectedly, Zheng Juyong was not one to refuse anyone: "Forget the music bar, it's a bit noisy."

Is this the point? He just needs to say that he doesn't want to drink tonight! Guan Ying frowned. She should go back to Jingxi tonight.

Shanshan was secretly delighted to hear him say this, yet also felt a touch of disdain for this "rich idiot": after spending half a day together, she had come to admire Guan Ying immensely. If they weren't rivals over Fenghua, she would have loved to spend more time with her. But it was such a shame that Guan Ying, such a good person, had a boyfriend who was a drunkard, playful, and a complete idiot, younger than her. With this vivid example before her, Cui Shanshan was even more resolute not to date Dong Zhiqiao.

"No problem, then let's find a place where we can rest, watch a show, eat and drink, and it's not noisy!" But after saying this, Cui Shanshan found that it was not that simple. Where in Guangzhou city could there be such a nightclub with everything just right?

The words were already spoken, and I felt worried instantly.

Dong Zhiqiao saw that she was in a dilemma and turned around to help, "Mr. Zheng, we can still have fun together! Come on, I'll take you to a nice place. I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

He sounded mysterious, and it was unclear whether he was reliable. Cui Shanshan was a little worried: "Where are we going?"

"Let's go to the place you mentioned!" Dong Zhiqiao was quite proud.

The car drove east, passing through the downtown area just after nightfall. The road became wider and wider, and the crowds of people were getting farther and farther away. Cui Shanshan panicked first, muttering quietly in the passenger seat: "Dong Zhiqiao, if you mess this up, I'll show you how I'll deal with you tomorrow!"

"It won't get messed up. Don't worry, I know what you're thinking. I grew up with you!" Dong Zhiqiao was very confident.

The Mercedes-Benz unknowingly pulled into a residential complex. Four bronze characters faintly appeared beneath the vegetation in the flowerbed at the entrance: "Golden Dome Garden." The buildings in this complex weren't particularly trendy, resembling the high-rise apartment buildings built 20 or 30 years ago in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. Their exteriors were a uniform, understated creamy white, simple, neat, and orderly. From the outside, one couldn't tell the wealth of the residents.

The car drove to the guardhouse. Dong Zhiqiao got out and went to the guardhouse to communicate for a while. After lowering his head to write and draw in the registration book, he made several phone calls in front of the guard. After a long time of negotiation, he came back and complained as he got in the car: "Ah, the property security here is still so troublesome!"

It seems that the property management here is very cautious in checking outsiders and vehicles.

Zheng Juyong asked curiously, "You live here?"

"Ha, I can't afford to live here," Dong Zhiqiao said, turning expertly into the residential complex and explaining as he went around the corner. "Don't be fooled by its age and rundown appearance. The people who live here are either celebrities, executives, or even officials. I've even seen military vehicles. If a friend hadn't introduced me to this place, I wouldn't have known there was such a hidden gem here!"

The car stopped downstairs of a three-story building, which was located in the center of the community. It looked like a sports center for community residents that integrated a swimming pool, gym, badminton hall, and billiard hall.

"Dong Zhiqiao!" Shanshan was about to lose her temper when she was at the gate of the community. She waited patiently for him to reach the end, and then saw that there was a residents' sports center in front of her, and she yelled angrily.

"Here!" Dong Zhiqiao reported like a soldier to his superior. "It hasn't arrived yet. When we get there, take a look. If you're not satisfied, I'll let you do whatever you want with it!"

Guan Ying glanced at the two rows of cars parked outside and nodded at Zheng Juyong. "This is no less than Dubai... We're going to be in trouble tonight." If it were a downtown shopping street, the party would have ended before 11:00, when the restaurant closed. But in a private place like this, it would be difficult to escape. Dong Zhiqiao had a big piece of the pie.

The group followed Dong Zhiqiao up to the third floor, passed a small area of ​​dance studios that were either transparent and open or private and closed, and when they reached the end, they finally saw a row of bright golden doorheads: [Fang Xiang Hall]. The standing signs on both sides were printed with Thai SPA, health foot massage, KTV singing, exclusive cinema, seafood buffet, Nanyang Bak Kut Teh... This is a multi-functional bathing center!

Except for the upright Dong Zhiqiao, the three people behind him were all jaw-dropping!

"Come in! What's going on? Hey, hey, hey, don't get the wrong idea, this is a legitimate bathing center!"

If the residents of this complex were truly wealthy, noble, and prestigious, as he claimed, and if the security staff at the gate and the building were indeed exceptional, then this place must be dedicated to serving internal customers, and they wouldn't dare to be inappropriate. Thinking this, Guan Ying stepped into the shop first.

Zheng Juyong and Cui Shanshan had to keep up.

Soon, a waiter came out to greet them. Dong Zhiqiao ticked on the menu, selecting the services he wanted. He then introduced Guan and Zheng to the waiter, saying, "This is their first time here. Please treat them well." He then nodded to Cui Shanshan beside him, saying, "She's following me."

Zheng Juyong asked cautiously, "Aren't we going together?"

Dong Zhiqiao smiled and pulled him away: "Mr. Zheng, please help me~ give Shanshan and me a chance~ Don't you want to be alone with Manager Guan?"

This guy, it turns out he's still chasing girls. It would be nice if we could just separate for a while, so we can all have some peace and quiet.

Shanshan chased after him and shouted, "Dong Zhiqiao, why did we separate? We're here to accompany guests, not to have fun on our own. What are you doing?"

Dong Zhiqiao said with a playful smile: "No, the service staff here is limited. If you want to have the same experience, you have to queue up. You can stagger a little and meet up in the middle~"

"How can such a big business have limited staff? What nonsense! Waiter? Waiter!" Shanshan turned to ask the waiter for confirmation. Dong Zhiqiao was so anxious that he desperately whispered to Zheng Juyong for help: "Boy helps boy~"

"Ah... Shanshan, actually, um... I just want to spend some time alone with Manager Guan, hehe... sorry." Zheng Juyong said in a low voice.

Cui Shanshan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that she had been so focused on Guan Ying that she hadn't taken Zheng Juyong seriously. She had actually ignored his thoughts, and he might have been blaming her for being such a fool. She let the waiter go and said with a smile, "Hahaha, I understand. When I came here, Manager Xu specifically told me to find a chance to reconcile the little disagreement between you two. I've been seeing how sweet you two are all day, so I neglected it! Then, let's meet in the restaurant later when we have the seafood rice?"

Zheng Juyong nodded, and Dong Zhiqiao blinked at him gratefully.

The waiter first took Guan Ying and Zheng Juyong to the Thai SPA room on the right. After watching them being brought in, Cui Shanshan felt relieved and went to the foot massage area on the left with Dong Zhiqiao to rest.

"How about this place? Isn't it nice? If you want to have some fun, there are KTV and movies. If you want to relax, there are food and drinks. You can even stay here tonight. I guarantee they won't be able to escape!" Dong Zhiqiao said as if he was taking credit for it.

Shanshan took a look at the surroundings and said, "...we'll just make do! It would be best if we let them stay here tonight and take them to Chimelong tomorrow. Don't let them out of sight the entire time. Once the expert team returns to Shenzhen tomorrow, my uncle will be relieved."

"I've ordered so many items, I'll have to experience them until midnight! By the way, don't let your uncle come here tonight. He's been working so hard lately, it's enough for us two younger ones to share his burden, right?" Dong Zhiqiao didn't want Old Xu to come and disturb him.

"You still say that? I was counting on you to get Mr. Zheng drunk with a few more glasses of wine for that curry crab dinner this afternoon, but you didn't even bother sharing the burden with my uncle."

"Me? How could I drink? You don't know me yet. I've been drunk after just one glass since I was a child. Besides, I'm your driver." Dong Zhiqiao felt wronged. He finally understood why she had lost her good temper since they ate curry crab.

"My uncle has already said that Mr. Zheng can't drink much at all. If you can hold on for a few drinks, he might fall before you."

"Shanshan, you don't even feel sorry for me..."

"Please, my uncle has fatty liver, but he is risking his life for your Dong family. He drank so much last night that my aunt almost divorced him. Otherwise, why would she call me here today? Isn't this equivalent to admitting what we did in Shenzhen? Who is responsible for this? It's all because of your Dong family!" Shanshan scolded him, but finally listened to Dong Zhiqiao's advice and called her uncle to explain the situation.

Knowing that Manager Xu wouldn't be coming tonight, Dong Zhiqiao assured him, "Shanshan, I have to drive this afternoon. Don't worry later, if he wants to drink, I'll risk my life to keep him company. I'll make sure he gets drunk and can't leave!"

"Gentleman? Haha, I think that young Mr. Zheng is just like you, all he knows how to do is eat, drink and have fun!"

"Oh, no, I don't come here often... Hey, Shanshan, wait for me..."

Cui Shanshan doesn't like rich idiots. After all, there is one right in front of her. Being pestered by Dong Zhiqiao every day is already annoying enough.

On the other hand, it's not harmonious either.

Finally having her own space, Guan Ying couldn't help but complain to Zheng Juyong, "Hey, before we left, didn't I ask you what your plans were? I really can't accompany you around eating, drinking, and having fun every day. Tomorrow is Monday, and I should be back in Jingxi tonight!"

Not to mention how difficult it is to leave this community, even if you leave this bath center, the waiter will inform Dong Zhiqiao. That guy is so eager to chase girls that he wants to stay overnight. How can you let the two of them go?

Zheng Juyong frowned and said, "Can you stay for me one more night?"