Chapter 524 The Girl's Dream
"Bar?"
Eluklu, who was leaning on the chair, raised her head slightly in surprise when she heard Tilan talking about the content of this assessment.
"That old demon... ahem, that Idria senior, asked you to go to a chaotic bar, find the kind of social waste and scum, and patiently change him?" Eluklu stood up and looked at the girl in front of her carefully.
"It feels like sending a little white rabbit to a wolf. Who knows what dirty things those guys might do." She runs a large bar and knows the regular customers of the bar very well.
"Although we can't generalize, if a person has good character, loves his family, has his own pursuits and hobbies, how can he hang out in bars every day?"
"It's the nature of orcs to love drinking. If you ask them to study and read books after work, it's like being in prison. So most orcs like to hang out in bars. It's normal because the base is huge."
"Humans are different. There is a saying that the smaller the circle, the more monsters there are."
"People who ignore various entertainment activities and hang out in bars every day are definitely not good people." Elukelu said firmly.
"From what Elukelu said, it seems that people who often get drunk in bars have a bad impression."
"Of course it's not good. Ask Jian Xiner or Luo Fenghua, they are all like this." Elukelu nodded.
"I told you about the matter of 'Sparkling Wine' Grid. Her decadence and giving up at that time not only ruined her own future, but also shocked us a lot. We felt very uncomfortable and confused for a while."
"Some people can't be saved. They are emotional black holes. You think you can pull them out, but you are slowly infected by them and fall into the pit."
"If you want to complete the assessment task, I can recommend you a few bars with a good atmosphere, but don't sympathize with those guys too much. Many of them believe some lies after telling them."
"People will beautify themselves. The 'truth' they say may not be true."
"I understand, I will be careful." Seeing that Eluklu was so serious, Tilan said that she would stick to her heart and not easily empathize with those guys.
After that, under the care of Eluklu, she helped Tilan to do a simple disguise.
"Yes, dye the inside of your hair purple, and make it big and wavy. Let me think, the skirt can't be too long, at least expose the knees, Tilan is really conservative and awkward... The top should be off-shoulder with long sleeves, so that the snow-white skin of the shoulders and neck can be vaguely seen between the hair, which will be very attractive. Stick sparkling star stickers on the corners of the eyes and cheeks... Choose this necklace, my favorite black cat pendant."
An hour later, Tilan, who had finished dressing up, looked at herself in the mirror and almost didn't recognize herself.
This girl has shoulder-length hair that is black on the outside and purple on the inside. The hair that falls down is slightly curved, bringing a vague sense of charm. The eyes are like lavender crystals, clear and pure, giving people a strange impact.
"Sure enough, Tilan is suitable for this kind of dark style. Most girls will feel too vulgar if they do this, or they are too fat to support this kind of Gothic style clothes. Tilan's figure is not only just right, but her eyes are also particularly clear and bright, like a gem in the dark. This feeling is great!" Eluklu gave a thumbs up.
"Does it have to be like this?" Tilan looked at herself in the mirror, pressed her fingers on the hair on her shoulders, and unconsciously straightened it.
Seeing Tilan's clean and light-colored nails, Elukelu suddenly remembered something and took out the nail polish again.
"You are too good a girl with such light pink and clean nails. Paint them real red, so that they are more aggressive and won't be bullied at will in the bar."
"Hehe, I'm not going to fight, and I'm not that weak." Tilan couldn't help but dodge, not wanting her clean nails to be contaminated.
"It's okay, just this time, just bear with it." Elukelu was like a wolf grandmother coaxing a child at this moment, with a grin on the corner of her mouth.
"It's scary, senior." Tilan turned her face away and put her hands behind her back.
Seeing that Tilan was still unwilling, Elukelu had to put down the nail polish.
"Okay, okay, clean nails are fine, it can be regarded as highlighting the temperament of a good girl, after all, bad guys like good girls."
"Then the next thing is the location and precautions. In order to complete Tilan's assessment as soon as possible, I will tell you the common rules and conventions of the bar. Listen carefully first..."
Then, Eluklu talked to Tilan for nearly 2 hours before slowly stopping.
"OK, that's basically it. We will have a meal later, and then let Tuta take you to a familiar bar to have a look."
"Yeah."
...
Two hours later, at 7:30 in the evening.
A wine-red sports car slowly stopped in front of the "Brick Thrower" bar. After about half a minute, the door slowly opened and a girl with a handbag walked out.
She has a very fashionable hairstyle and a bold color scheme, black on the outside and purple on the inside. The style of her clothes has a classic lady style, but it is inexplicably in line with the style of nightclubs, probably because those who come here are those who love strange clothes.
But if someone takes a closer look, they will find that this girl is not a regular at such occasions. First of all, her fingers are too white and clean. She doesn't even have the most common nail polish. She is naked. In addition, her eyes are also very quiet and clear. She doesn't have the aggressive and charming feeling that women often see in bars.
"This is it, Miss Tilan."
The tall orc bodyguard walked out of the car and led the way for the girl. He had thick hair on the edge of his face. His wide nose was not abrupt in his equally wide head. Instead, he looked very strong and powerful. His thick palms were about the same size as the girl's head.
Just from the burly figure and deterrence, orcs are much higher than the average human line. It is no wonder that many entertainment venues hire orcs as security personnel. It is not necessarily because their combat strength is stronger than humans of the same level. It is just because of their tall and strong figure that they can avoid a lot of trouble.
"Thank you, Mr. Tuta." The girl bowed and saluted with her handbag in both hands.
The orc in front of her was not her subordinate, but a bodyguard that Eluklu had temporarily lent her, so she had to be polite.
"Has Mr. Tuta been to this bar before?" She didn't rush in, but first looked at the sign and words outside.
"I've been here a few times before. There's a commercial district nearby with many office buildings. After work, there are always people who are tired and don't want to go home gathering here."
"Compared to those bars on the edge, the security here is not bad. At least there are very few direct violent incidents." The direct violent incidents he mentioned probably meant serious injuries or gun battles.
"Got it. I'll go in first. Mr. Tuta will come in later. Just watch me from a distance. If I need your help, I'll tell you directly."
"It's my honor, Miss Tilan."
Although the girl was not his boss, she was still a noble singer like Eluklu. He definitely had this respect.
"Then we'll see you later, Mr. Tuta." Then Tilan walked into the bar.
...
When her shoes stepped on the ground covered with spray paintings, the girl heard the noisy vibration of the speakers on the inside of the bar, mixed with some meaningless screams and roars.
Shaking her head, she had never liked this kind of heavy metal rock, probably because of the influence of this environment.
The air around was filled with the smell of cigarettes and a faint smell of sweat. There were old stains in the corners of the dim floor that had not been cleaned up, and there was a faint oil stain on the curtains. These reminded Tilan of the underground environment of Arpeggio City in the past.
A thin layer of air flow was attached to the outer edge of her fingers, blocking the curtains from being touched, and she lifted it up partially, then walked into the door of the bar, and the sound of the speakers immediately became louder .
Walking to the bar, looking at the stools that were slightly higher than her waist, Tilan tiptoed slightly and sat on them.
"Good evening, Vanalia~" The sturdy bartender wearing a gold chain greeted him. He looked a little dark.
"Good evening, but I don't think my name is Vanalia." Tilan looked at the other person briefly at this moment. The dark and strong bartender was in a good mood at the moment, and his strength was at the upper level of Sequence 4.
"Yes, this is not a person's name, but a kind of affectionate name in my hometown, applicable to all beautiful women." As he answered, he shook the wine cup in his hand, poured out the prepared wine, and handed it to the guest beside him.
"How about it, what are you going to order tonight?"
"Uh, do you have any recommendations, something a little lighter in taste." Tilan actually doesn't like to drink.
"Oh, that's easy, I recommend the slightly tipsy 'Fresh White Moonlight', which is very suitable for Vanalia's temperament."
"Can you introduce it?"
"Of course, 30ml gin, 15ml lemon juice, 20ml syrup, 80ml jasmine tea, add ice cubes and shake well, and finally decorate with thyme. The taste is great and not intense. I know you will like it."
"Then give me a glass."
"Okay, Vanalia." As he said, the bartender did his job familiarly.
After a while, the golden jasmine-colored 'Fresh White Moonlight' was prepared. When the wine glass was placed in front of Tilan, she even remembered the crisp sound of the ice cubes and liquid colliding just now.
Pick it up and take a sip. The cold and slightly sweet wine aroma permeates the mouth, and it really tastes good.
At this time, Tilan also relaxed a little, sitting aside with a glass of wine, watching the people dancing and chatting not far away.
Not long after, an employee who had just got off work carried a briefcase, unbuttoned his cumbersome and tight suit, rushed into the bar, and threw himself on the bar, as if only this could completely release him from the oppressive working environment.
"Same old, Xike."
"Okay, Licentchi." The bartender took out the wine cup to mix a drink for the employee in front of him, while the other party put his bag aside, continued to unbutton the top of his shirt, pulled off his tie, and wrapped it with his suit. "
Huh, it's much more comfortable now." "It's
okay, we can have more fun at night. Even the executives of those giant companies can't control the beasts who get off work." The bartender said familiarly.
"Haha, that's right, only by becoming a beast can I awaken the power in my body. Being a human is too tiring."
While speaking, the bartender put the prepared drink in front of him. The liquid of this glass of wine was dark red, with a strong aroma. You can tell from the smell that it is a strong liquor with a high degree.
He picked up the wine glass and drank it in big gulps, as if such intense stimulation could dilute the rigid and depressed nerves and release the accumulated emotions.
He drank most of it in the first sip. For a moment, the employee burped and his mind became a lot more dizzy, but he seemed to be in a particularly happy mood.
Looking at this scene, Tilan took a sip of the wine glass, slightly covering it, and some thoughts arose in her mind.
Well, maybe life is too uncomfortable. If you stay awake all the time, you will be overwhelmed by the pressure and can only escape this sobriety by getting drunk.
Soon, the employee who finished drinking the dark red wine stood up and walked to the dance floor with some unsteady steps, swaying with the figures in the dim lights.
After that, many people came to the bar. Most of these people were employees who had just got off work in the nearby office building. The situation was similar to that of the person just now. They all came here to release stress.
They often wore suits and shirts. After coming here, they were very bored and unbuttoned. The coats were also thrown randomly on the sofa on the side. The smell of sweat in the air mostly came from this.
After nine o'clock, there are more women in the bar. Some of them are working women who just got off work, some do not look like normal working people, and a few are students like Tilan.
"Can we sit here?" The two girls who came late saw that the seat next to Tilan was still empty and walked over.
"Sure." In the dim light, the girl's face was not real, but her figure looked very beautiful.
After sitting down, the two girls began to chat, from the boys they met during the day, to the celebrities they liked recently, and then to the classmates they met tonight.
Unlike the tired office workers who came here, they came to find something new and exciting. Their clothes were also very bold. One of them had a tattoo on her wrist, which seemed to be some kind of demon butterfly.
Just when Tilan was thinking about how long she would sit here tonight, whether it was not good to hold an empty cup, and went to refill it, the two girls in front turned around.
"Are you alone? It seems that you have been sitting here for a long time." They were a little curious about this beautiful girl sitting in the corner.
"Well, this is my first time here, I am not very familiar with it." Tilan replied.
Hearing her voice, the two's eyes lit up, "Your voice is very nice, can you sing?"
"A little."
"Such a good condition, it's a pity to sit here." The two felt a little pity, a little jealous and superior.
"Our friends will be here soon, do you want to go over there and sing a few lines together?"
"That, no need." Tilan smiled and raised her right hand to shake.
"It's okay, they are all acquaintances, no one will laugh at you." They thought Tilan was embarrassed.
"You are too naive, you can see that you don't know how to use your conditions. Let me tell you, don't look at the chaos here, those staggering drunk guys are unconscious, many of them are employees of giant companies, as long as you seduce one, let him spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on you."
"Ahem, this is not good, after all, it's their hard-earned money." Tilan was thinking about how to stay away from the two people in front of her tonight. She came to do social surveys and complete assessments, not to do such things.
"Your idea is too honest. Alas, I understand. I used to be similar to you. When I was a child, my family taught me to be a good person. But what era is it now? Being a good person means earning hard-earned money all your life. In the end, you will never be happy until you die."
"The Central Star Region is the richest place in the Federation. There are many rich people here. As long as you manage it a little bit and find a good family, it will be much more cost-effective than working hard for decades." She confidently and firmly imparted her experience to Tilan. It can be seen that she really believed in this truth and had no hesitation in her heart.
"Alas..."
Seeing that the other party was gradually getting into the state, Tilan knew that this gentle refusal could not interrupt her.
"Actually, I also have a part-time job. I am not very short of money." She stroked her hair and looked to the side.
"You still work for yourself?" Hearing Tilan say this, the two were even more surprised. In their opinion, Tilan had such good conditions and had been surrounded by male suitors. Why would she need to work for herself?
"Uh, yes, I work in a pet hospital." This is indeed true.
"How much is the salary? Is it enough to buy a house? Is it enough for your own expenses? Isn't it too hard and serious?"
Feeling that the topic was going off the track, Tilan had to reply and stop.
"It's not a question of how much. After all, the place where I work and what I learn are very helpful, and I can get a better job in the future."
"Tsk, tsk, what an honest idea." The two looked at this girl who was beautiful but seemed to have a bad brain as if they were primitive people.
"Forget it, we won't persuade you. My friends are coming over. Why don't we go have a drink together and listen to what they say? I tell you, one of them has a father who is a senior executive in a giant company. It will be very helpful to get a job or an internship after knowing him."
While talking, three boys in their early twenties came over. The leader had dyed blonde hair and wore a brand new red jacket, which was particularly eye-catching.
"Hey, babies, are you happy tonight?" He said, opening his arms to hug the two girls, but was pushed away by the two girls' shyness, and then he was greeted with a burst of coquettishness and complaints.
In response, Tilan just lowered her head to avoid being noticed by the other party. Although she was not afraid of the other party, if she attracted attention, her plan for tonight would be ruined.
However, accidents always happen. The boy opposite soon noticed the black-haired girl sitting in the corner. Although she lowered her head and could not see her face clearly, just looking at her figure carefully, she was a rare beauty.
So he walked over.
"Is this your friend? Let me introduce myself. My name is Vaughn, the brightest star in the bar tonight." He wiped the bangs in front of his forehead and showed a confident smile. He
had to respond now, and sighed in his heart. He was afraid that he would not be able to complete the task tonight, but this was only the first day, so he was not in a hurry.
Putting down the empty wine glass in her hand, the girl stood up. When her flawless appearance and clear eyes were exposed under the light, the people in front of her were undoubtedly stunned.
"Hello, but I have other things to do tonight, so I will go back first."
"Alas, you..." Several people present wanted to ask more questions, but soon a tall orc blocked them and asked them to shut up.
After that, Tilan left the bar and got on the car to go home.
Looking at the dazzling night view and neon lights outside, the girl leaned on the back of the car and closed her eyes to rest.
'Although I didn't complete the plan tonight, I also saw a lot of phenomena. Maybe tomorrow I can slowly come up with some ideas and solutions. '
For the assessment given by Idria, Tilan didn't think that just singing a few songs and coaxing people would be considered completed. As a senior singer, she should know this.
In her opinion, the real purpose of Idria's assessment is to let the singers who are still in the ivory tower to personally understand the dark side of the Federation and the points that need to be changed. After all, singers like Orles and Shui Yanqing have lived in a very stable and wealthy environment since childhood. They may know some things, but they rarely really experience the experiences and moods of those people in that environment.
After all, knowing and truly understanding and experiencing are separated by a distance of tens of thousands of miles. When a singer gradually separates herself from the general public, it will be difficult for her to sing something that moves and resonates with people.
But for Tilan, she actually knew all this a long time ago. It was precisely because she experienced and knew it too early that she could not live a simple and happy life like the other singers.
Knowledge is sometimes a curse. Being too sober can make you suffer. No wonder those workplace elites can't help but get drunk.
The smooth car body reflects the neon lights along the way in the night. The changing brilliance of one screen after another passes through the glass, and behind the glass, the girl is taking a quiet nap.
The moving eyebrows change slightly with the breathing, which makes people wonder what kind of dream this flawless and beautiful girl is having at this moment.
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