Chapter 38 "You ruined me, and I will ruin you too."
When Zhu Fan and Qiu Chen arrived at Hongfu, the bar's booths were already full.
Unlike the glitz and glamour of typical bars, Qiu Chen's traditional Chinese-style bar is captivating in every way – from the decor and menu to the ladies in Hanfu performing live. Every smile and gesture seems to have been carefully crafted, making it impossible to look away.
Question King Zhou, understand King Zhou, become King Zhou.
Zhu Fan was drawn to the girl standing on the drum, holding a pipa and dancing and playing it.
Qiu Chen wasn't surprised that the bar was packed tonight. He followed Zhu Fan's gaze and said, "Isn't it beautiful?"
“I told her to go to a private room and sing and play an instrument.”
Zhu Fan withdrew his gaze, "I won't deprive everyone of their happiness."
Qiu Chen's phone has been ringing non-stop since 7:00 PM.
He looked up from his phone. "They're urging us. Let's go up first."
The private room was already quite full.
Seeing Qiu Chen and Zhu Fan come in, he started arguing with them, demanding they drink as punishment.
"Chen'er, what's wrong with you? You organized this yourself, and you've made us wait for ages. Is that appropriate?"
Qiu Chen poured himself a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp: "Is no one taking care of you or are you being neglected?"
"They're taking very good care of us."
"Your main guests didn't even come, that's a bit disappointing."
Qiu Chen gently nudged Zhu Fan, "Don't stand, go sit down."
Someone has already given up the middle position.
Zhu Fanchao thanked the boy who offered her his seat.
"Chen'er, quickly ask Qi Bai where he is?"
Qiu Chen handed the phone to Zhu Fan.
The blond-haired boy picked up the bottle and said, "Miss Zhu, please grant me a chance to pour you a drink."
Everyone present was a familiar face.
Qiu Chen clicked his tongue, "Didn't you see I'm holding a glass?"
The blond boy crossed his legs and gave a wink to the boy next to Qiu Chen.
Qiu Chen's empty wine glass was filled.
Zhu Fan took the clean wine glass handed to him. "This wine is well poured. Let Chen'er dance for everyone."
Zhu Fan's words caused a burst of laughter in the private room.
The atmosphere became lively.
The young woman wore a pearl-colored short skirt that covered her knees, the hem falling to her knees, making her skin appear as white as snow. Her soft hair, half-tied back, cascaded down her shoulders as she lowered her head. In the dim light, her beautiful collarbones resembled two crescent moons, adding a touch of shimmering nobility.
The blond boy was momentarily distracted, and his hand, which was holding the wine bottle, unconsciously filled the glass to the brim.
The air grew still.
Zhu Fan moved some of the wine glasses away.
The wine overflowed, getting on her hand, but fortunately not on her clothes.
Qiu Chen took the wine from Zhu Fan's hand and slammed it on the table, leaving only a little over half of the full glass. "Yang Che, is this how you pour wine?"
Yang Che touched his nose, pointed the bottle at himself, and said, "I'll finish the rest of this bottle as an apology."
"Miss Zhu, I toast you."
Qiu Chen picked up the wine glass he had just knocked on the table, intending to hand it to Zhu Fan. Just as he was about to give it to Zhu Fan, his hand trembled again, and the wine that was almost gone spilled, leaving only a thin layer at the bottom.
He gave Zhu Fan a reassuring look, assuring him to drink.
Zhu Fan's eyes crinkled into a smile.
Before the wine glass even touched his lips, it was taken away by a hand.
She was handed a few tissues.
Zhu Fan looked up, took the tissue from Fang Qibai's hand, and wiped her hands, which were wet with wine.
Qiu Chen elbowed Fang Qibai, "How come you arrived later than us? Hey, this drink isn't for you."
Zhu Fanchao and Fang Qibai spread their hands, indicating that the wine glass should be returned to her.
Fang Qibai raised an eyebrow, "Don't you not like drinking it?"
Qiu Chen pulled Fang Qibai to sit down next to Zhu Fan, saying, "Why are you spoiling the fun?"
Zhu Fan touched the wine glass to his lips, took a sip, and then put the glass down.
Pure whiskey tastes awful.
Fang Qibai opened a bottle of beautifully colored fruit wine for her.
The glass was swirled, and the orange liquid released a strong, sweet orange aroma.
The sweet and sour orange wine tasted delicious, and Zhu Fan squinted his eyes.
The atmosphere became even more lively after Fang Qibai arrived.
From the very beginning, Qiu Chen was toasted by everyone in the circle.
Qiu Chen accepted all comers.
After Fang Qibai finished drinking three cups of wine as punishment, he was pulled into the game table.
Someone called for Zhu Fan to join in, but she smiled and waved her hand, saying, "You guys play first."
Her palms were still a little sticky after she wiped them, so she wanted to go to the bathroom to wash them.
Qiu Chen stretched out his leg to block her way, "Where are you going?"
Hearing Zhu Fan say he was going to the restroom, he pulled his leg back, "I'll go with you."
"Chen'er, finish this game first before you make your way to the bathroom."
Qiu Chen laughed and scolded, "Get lost, who wants to run away?"
Zhu Fan pointed outside, "I'll wait for you in the corridor."
Stepping out of the private room, Zhu Fan let out a soft breath.
The private room was too noisy, and the smell of alcohol and cigarettes made her uncomfortable.
While waiting for Qiu Chen, she reached for her phone and realized she hadn't taken it out of the private room.
"Chen'er wants you to go first; he'll be there in a while."
Zhu Fan smiled and nodded to Yang Che, who came out to greet her.
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In the bathroom, Zhu Fan squeezed out hand sanitizer and carefully washed her hands.
The sound of the bag being slammed to the ground made Zhu Fan look up.
"Le Wei, don't be angry. Qiu Chen won't let us into the private room, so we'll get a booth ourselves."
Rong Lewei still seemed unsatisfied and kicked the bag hard with her toe.
When he looked up that day, he suddenly saw Zhu Fan washing his hands, and his face contorted with anger.
She stormed up to Zhu Fan and said angrily, "Zhu Fan, why won't you let Ming Yazhi and me into the private room?"
"People in our circle have suddenly distanced themselves from us and stopped including us. Is it because of you that they're causing this?"
Zhu Fan glanced at the two of them indifferently.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
Rong Le's fingertips were trembling as she pointed at her.
Ming Yazhi looked at Zhu Fan, thinking about the past few days: her brother was in jail, her parents' company went bankrupt, and they were drowning in debt. The Ming family had fought tooth and nail to get into the upper echelons of society, but in the end, it was all gone. Everything was gone.
She lost all reason. "Zhu Fan, how are you any more noble than us?"
"My brother's bar and my family's company were suddenly investigated. Is this your revenge? For so many years, I've followed you like a dog. Why can't you leave me a way out? Why can't you leave my family a way out?"
"Do you think you can keep your attempt to seduce Fang Qizhou a secret?"
Zhu Fan turned off the tap. "Are you done?"
"I was the one who called to report your brother's bar."
“If your company is in trouble, it means you’re doing something illegal, which is why you’re being investigated.”
Her calm indifference only made Ming Yazhi break down and scream even more.
Zhu Fan frowned, not wanting to get entangled with these two.
Rong Lewei tugged at Ming Yazhi's arm, but Ming Yazhi forcefully pushed her away.
She took a step back, looking at Ming Yazhi who was shouting and screaming almost hysterically, her palms sweating.
The bar owned by Ming Yazhi's brother was shut down by the Fang family.
They drugged Fang Qibai, and Fang Qibai found out on the morning he woke up.
She naively thought she could win over Fang Qibai using this method.
But Fang Qibai treated her like a favor during those few days, playing a daydream game with her.
When Ming Yazhi asked her for help, she chose to be honest with Fang Qibai.
If it weren't for her honesty, the Rong family might have become the next Fang family.
Zhu Fan had already left the bathroom.
Ming Yazhi chased after him from behind, pulled a fruit knife from her bag, and menacingly prepared to stab Zhu Fan.
"You ruined me, and I'll ruin you too."
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