Although Ruan Luo was quite outspoken, the board of directors did not remove his name from the performance evaluation list.
Ruan Yu'er said nothing, but Ruan Zhengde included her in the scope of his considerations—even his favorite. His impression of Ruan Yu'er remained that she was soft-hearted, easy to manipulate, and obedient.
If Ruan Yu'er ultimately stands out, then he can still keep power in his own hands.
As is customary, the board of directors will arrange for four people to gradually become involved in group affairs during the summer vacation.
The brief family meeting ended, and none of the three of them tacitly decided to stay overnight at the villa on the hillside.
Ruan Luo and Ruan Chen watched Ruan Yu'er enter her dormitory before turning to leave.
"What will you do if he really lets you take over the group?"
Ruan Chen shrugged indifferently, "Then I'll just hide in the First Hospital. He's got connections everywhere, so he can try to snatch people from the military."
Ruan Luo casually took out a cigarette from her pocket, lit one, and turned to look at Ruan Chen. "Do you mind? I'm feeling a little annoyed."
Ruan Chen waved his hand, indicating that he should do as he pleased.
A moment later, he reached out curiously again.
Ruan Luo dodged, "Little ancestor, I can't give this to you, my mom will beat me again if she finds out."
Ruan Chen twitched the corners of her mouth, a rare look of worry on her small face. "I'm annoyed too."
Ruan Luo stopped, took a drag on his cigarette, and looked Ruan Chen up and down several times. "If you're bothered, I know a place. Do you dare to go?"
Ruan Chen chuckled mischievously, then reached out to fiddle with the pendant on her collar, tilting her head towards the school gate. "Let's go?"
Kiyono Bar.
Minors are not allowed to enter.
Ruan Chen teased him, "Brother Luo, you don't dare let me smoke, but you brought me here to drink?"
"How dare I!" Ruan Luo pulled her down to the basement level with practiced ease, and amidst the blaring music, shouted at the top of her lungs, "I can't afford to ruin your genius brain with alcohol!!"
He pulled off his school uniform with one hand and draped it over his shoulder, then led Ruan Chen through the crowd.
Amidst the deafening cheers, Ruan Chen clearly saw what was happening on the stage.
She trembled slightly, blood rushing from her heart to her limbs, her eyes shining brightly.
It wasn't fear, it was extreme excitement.
This is the Ye family's underground fighting arena.
Ruan Luo sometimes comes here to place a few bets, and occasionally he will even play himself.
He had been suppressed too much in the Ruan family for years, and he finally found a way to vent. The Ye family also tacitly approved of his behavior, as long as he didn't go too far.
A faint smell of blood wafted into his nostrils, and the overwhelming cheers and the sounds of fists pounding flesh stirred up the wildness that Ruan Chen had suppressed since returning to China, causing it to churn restlessly deep within his soul.
Ruan Luo is right, this is indeed a good place to vent.
Ruan Luo felt cold sweat seeping from the hand he was holding, thinking she was scared, but he was afraid Ruan Chen would just be stubborn and pretend to be brave, so he considerately didn't expose her, "Alright, let's go, I have to train tomorrow, I'll bring you to see it next time."
After leaving Qingye Bar, Ruan Luo took a taxi back to where their art students were training, and also called a taxi for Ruan Chen to go back to Qinyuan.
Ruan Chen's car circled around and returned to Qingye Bar.
She was sitting near the front, carrying a bottle of sparkling water as she watched and drank.
She had just checked the background of Qingye Bar. It was owned by the Ye family, and the fighting was legal. It was considered one of the top three venues in Jingzhou.
"Is the little girl an adult? Are you scared to come alone? Will your brother accompany you?"
A pair of greasy hands rested on her shoulders, and the smell of alcohol made Ruan Chen feel nauseous.
With a cold expression, she smashed the glass bottle across the bald, greasy man's face, saying slowly and deliberately, "I'm in a good mood today, don't take it personally."
"Who are you talking to? Do you know who I am!" Blood slid down the bald, greasy man's forehead, staining his tattoos red. He suddenly overturned Ruan Chen's table and reached out to strangle him.
The flashing light from the disco ball shone on Ruan Chen's face, and her breathtakingly cold beauty made the greasy man's hand freeze.
Ruan Chen nimbly distanced herself from the man like a fish, lightly touching his tattoo from afar. With her other hand, she tossed a half-empty wine bottle around and sincerely advised, "If the stitches are crooked, it will look terrible, and it won't look good for you in the underworld. Don't add to the doctor's workload in the middle of the night; everyone has a hard time."
The fight between the two attracted the attention of many people, who cleared a path to avoid accidental injury.
Many people understood what Ruan Chen meant and burst into laughter.
The greasy man's face turned pale and then red. He knew it was dishonorable to lay a hand on a little girl, but if he just let it go, it would sound even worse if word got out.
He narrowed his eyes and charged towards Ruan Chen, taking advantage of his height, his fist whistling down towards Ruan Chen's temple!
His fist was intercepted halfway by a cold, jade-like hand.
That hand was wearing a string of Bodhi prayer beads, the Eighteen Vajra beads.
Ruan Chen thought untimely, "The fierce look of the Vajra is quite fitting for the occasion."
A slightly hoarse voice sounded above Ruan Chen's head, "Brother Long, I'll be watching the place tonight, how about you do me a favor?"
The man had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, an outstanding physique. He wore a white shirt, which couldn't hide his bulging muscles, and a faint sandalwood scent wafted from him.
From Ruan Chen's height, he could just see the part of his body that was soaked with sweat, revealing his perfectly defined eight-pack abs.
Hmm, I met a male bodhisattva tonight.
"Brother Tao Zui..." Brother Long immediately admitted defeat upon seeing the newcomer, "I drank too much tonight, it's my fault. It's just... it's not that I'm disrespecting you..."
Tao Zui followed Brother Long's gaze and looked down, seeing a slender white hand steadily holding half a glass bottle, which had already been inserted a little, with blood dripping down the three layers of belly fat.
He actually lowered his head and asked, "Will you give me some face too?"
Ruan Chen laughed, her eyes gleaming with a wildness and a hint of provocation, "This male bodhisattva, I can't even see your face, how can I give you face?"
Those around whispered – this girl is doomed.
Tao Zui never takes off the jade fox mask on his face. It is said that those who have seen Tao Zui's true face have died in the alley behind Qingye Bar.
Unexpectedly, Tao Zui leaned slightly forward.
His height was the same as Ruan Chen's.
"Did you see it clearly?"
Ruan Chen swallowed hard, unable to resist—a male bodhisattva is a male bodhisattva, handsome from every angle.
"Alright, if you've had enough fun, go home. Come back when you're an adult." Tao Zui turned and walked towards the work area, the crowd parting to let him pass.
Unexpectedly, Ruan Chen followed along.
"I'm here to box."
Tao Zui sat down behind the table, chuckling to herself, "Are you even an adult? Have you ever been in a ring? I've seen plenty of rebellious girls like you. Listen to me, go back."
“I’m an adult,” Ruan Chen said, pulling out her ID and lying without batting an eye. “I’m just shy.”
Tao Ran took the machine, casually read the information, and then paused, stunned.
He's officially an adult now, just turned eighteen.
She was skilled enough to hold her own against Brother Long, so she should be able to give it a try.
only...
"Do you know how dangerous it is? Besides, it would be such a waste to damage your face." Tao Zui has been in the industry for almost ten years, and by his standards, the face in front of him is also extremely outstanding.
“I know, but there’s nothing I can do,” Ruan Chen said with a desolate look in her eyes, but her tone was indifferent, as if she were repeating a suffering she had heard countless times and had become accustomed to. “My biological parents died early, I have a younger sister and an older brother who is not good enough. If I had any other way, I would not have risked my life.”
Tao Zui: I deserve to die.
"Let me introduce you to another job. Do you want to be on TV? Filming might be tough at first, but you'll become famous."
“My brother has a terminal illness and may not live much longer,” Ruan Chen said, her voice hoarse. “I need a way to make money quickly.”
Her terminally ill brother was sleeping soundly in his dorm room when he suddenly sneezed and woke himself up.
I'm so engrossed in this that I want to slap myself across the face.
"I'll lend you whatever you need, and you can pay it back slowly."
Ruan Chen felt as if she had encountered a male bodhisattva descended to earth today.
"No need, I can do it myself. I'll be more than satisfied and grateful if you can let me into the ring."
Tao Zui thought for a moment and then entered her information.
"Bai Xingdi, right? You're scheduled for the next round, just to test the waters. If you're worried about being recognized by acquaintances, go to the back and pick out a mask."
Tao Zui always felt that the name was a bit strange, as if it sounded familiar.
He sent the name to his friends in the industry and asked, "Have you heard of it? Can you help me look it up?"
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