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Bai Ru has never gotten along with this person. She lazily lowered her head to play with her hair, not wanting to talk to him.
Xu Yizhi took a deep drag from his cigarette, and through the rising smoke, his expression was indifferent. "Not talking? Aren't you Miss Bai quite popular with men? Who are you putting on this sad act for?"
Bai Ru coldly raised her eyes. "No matter how popular I am with men, I won't attract you. Why are you meddling in my business? Have you switched careers to become a women's federation director?"
"You were Huo Jincheng's girlfriend before, and now you're out here selling yourself. Whose face are you saving?"
"Some people don't even have the chance to save face." Bai Ru stood up, her gaze piercing. "Xu Yizhi, didn't I refuse you back then? Is it necessary for you to keep pursuing me like this after all these years? Are you satisfied seeing me like this now?"
Xu Yizhi's expression stiffened.
Before Huo Jincheng started pursuing Bai Ru, he had already taken an interest in her and had been strung along for over a year. When Huo Jincheng returned to the country, Bai Ru completely ignored him.
The moment Xu Yizhi saw Huo Jincheng appear beside Bai Ru, he quietly withdrew.
"Alright, the young lady of the Bai Family can act shamelessly; who can stop her?" Xu Yizhi chuckled lightly, both disdainful and arrogant. "Someone just told me that Huo Jincheng is here."
In an instant, there was a sparkle in Bai Ru's eyes.
He has come. She only put herself out there to force him to show up, and he indeed came.
Seeing her subtly joyful demeanor, Xu Yizhi couldn't help but provoke her. "Maybe he heard that Night Palace has something new going on, so he brought his newlywed wife along."
"What do you mean?"
Bai Ru's expression changed instantly. If he came alone, it might mean he was here for her, but bringing his wife along made it different.
"What do you mean? The meaning you heard."
Xu Yizhi felt a twisted mix of discomfort and pleasure seeing her in pain. Bai Ru, who was clearly an indifferent person, suddenly seemed to be in love with Huo Jincheng after being rejected by him.
Xu Yizhi was unwilling to accept this.
He had been waiting for Bai Ru to grow tired of Huo Jincheng. After all, they were good brothers, and he had not interfered while Huo Jincheng was pursuing Bai Ru.
But now, what did it mean for Bai Ru to self-harm and fall apart for Huo Jincheng?
Xu Yizhi would rather Bai Ru remained the carefree person she used to be!
"Did you come here just to tell me this? You can leave now." Bai Ru bypassed him. "Xu Yizhi, don't say you want to pursue me again; that would be really pathetic."
Bai Ru quickly shook him off and headed toward the Front Desk.
Bang!
Xu Yizhi slammed his fist hard against the glass in the dressing room, shattering the full-length mirror into pieces. Warm blood flowed out, but it couldn't compare to the pain he felt inside at that moment.
...
"Huo San Shao!"
Sister Liang greeted Huo Jincheng with a smile as he sat in a private room on the first floor. Tonight, the Night Palace was truly lively; everyone, whether they enjoyed partying or not, had come for the stunning beauty Bai Ru. She was indeed the cash cow of her Night Palace.
Huo Jincheng held a cigarette between his long fingers, his expression cold as he tossed out a card. "Don't let Bai Ru take the stage. Use this as her penalty fee."
"Wow."
Sister Liang saw that it was a black card, estimating there was at least a million inside. She felt delighted but put on a troubled face. "Miss Bai is our future dance queen."
"Do you believe I can shut this place down?"
Huo Jincheng frowned. Although he didn't often visit such establishments, he could see through Sister Liang's attempts to play tricks.
Sister Liang stiffened for a moment. These scummy men were no good, and she put on a shocked expression, about to speak when the host's voice came from the stage. "Next up, please welcome tonight's mysterious guest, Vermilion Goddess!"
"It's too late... Miss Bai has already taken the stage..." Sister Liang was annoyed that Bai Ru was so eager to go up! The young lady was indeed harder to please than others, costing her a significant amount of money. She still wanted to negotiate with Huo Jincheng.
Even with a mask on, Huo Jincheng recognized the woman he had adored for three years at a glance. She came from a classical dance background, every movement poised and elegant.
However, on this stage known for its seductive dances, she appeared completely out of place.
Even though her movements had become bolder and more provocative.
Huo Jincheng's expression darkened as his gaze remained fixed on the person on stage.
Bai Ru danced more daringly, having already removed her outer coat, revealing a large expanse of her snowy back. The previously sparse atmosphere in the theater gradually heated up.
Some shouted for an encore, some shouted for more to be removed, and others shouted that each piece taken off was worth ten thousand!
Huo Jincheng's gaze grew increasingly sinister.
Bai Ru used to be so proud that she wouldn't even let him hold her hand, let alone engage in any further intimate actions. The thought of these men wanting her to undress...
Sister Liang secretly glanced at Huo San Shao's hand resting on the chair, which had turned veiny with anger. Men, after all, are selfish creatures, especially ex-girlfriends, who tend to see them as their possessions.
Miss Bai, once this ice-cold beauty warms up, who could resist her charm?
"Now it's the bidding segment."
The host skillfully appeared at the most critical moment; how could he easily let these wealthy individuals enjoy the benefits without putting in some effort?
"Drink a glass of wine with Zhu Sha, starting at ten thousand."
Huo Jincheng coldly observed as the price was driven up to fifty thousand.
"One hundred and eleven thousand."
Huo Jincheng lifted his lips coldly.
Sister Liang showed a look of surprise, "Huo San Shao is truly a man of deep feelings."
The best-selling glass of wine was only worth one hundred thousand.
"Congratulations to the guests in Box 13! A high bid of one hundred and eleven thousand!"
The host on stage was very excited.
"Wait, the guests in Box 11 bid 300,000!"
Huo Jincheng frowned. "Box 11? Who's inside?"
Sister Liang was taken aback. "Box 11 seems to be a few foreigners."
"400,000."
Huo Jincheng raised his bid again.
Box 11 immediately increased the price to 500,000.
"1,000,000."
Huo Jincheng stood up directly; he wanted to see if the people in Box 11 would continue to challenge him.
The host on stage repeatedly confirmed if anyone else wanted to bid, but there was no response from Box 11.
"Sister Liang, this can't be a setup you arranged, right?"
"A setup?" Sister Liang felt a chill from Huo Jincheng's gaze. "You know the rules of Night Palace. While we occasionally play some small tricks, we really wouldn't dare to trick you like this."
"Go to Box 11."
Huo Jincheng lifted his foot and walked over, but a bodyguard of Russian descent blocked his way at the entrance.
Xu Yizhi ran over from the end of the corridor, "Don't provoke the people from No. 11."
"What's wrong? Xu Shao is also afraid?"
"Everyone who frequently visits Night Palace knows that this private room is favored by foreign gang leaders." Xu Yizhi forcibly pulled him away, "Why did you bring Jian Yunong here? That million was your bid, right? Is it really okay to offer your old flame a million in front of your wife?"
Mentioning Jian Yunong, Huo Jincheng instantly came to his senses, "She doesn't know."
Xu Yizhi understood, "Of course, bringing her here is a kind of cover, right? After all, if your family finds out, Bai Ru's fate will only be worse."
Huo Jincheng looked up at him, "I remember you didn't like her much. Yet now you're speaking up for her."
Xu Yizhi felt a stir in his heart and smiled playfully at his friend, "I cherish beauty. Besides, there must be something detestable about someone pitiful."
Huo Jincheng prepared to head upstairs when Bai Ru appeared right in front of him.
"Huo Jincheng."
She looked at him with an indescribable feeling.
"This drink costs a million. You bought it for me."
He really wanted to ask if she still had him in her heart.
Bai Ru knew that Huo Jincheng would not answer; he would never admit to having any feelings for her.
Huo Jincheng took it and drank it all in one go.
"Cheers to the past."
This statement caused Bai Ru to change her expression.
The next line was: No matter how much love, there will be no turning back.
"Bai Ru, take care of yourself."
Huo Jincheng went upstairs without looking back.
Xu Yizhi mocked Bai Ru, saying, "The presence you desperately seek is just a way to find humiliation?"
Bai Ru gritted her teeth, pushed Xu Yizhi aside, and walked to the door of Room 11.
Surprisingly, the bodyguards did not stop her and let her in.
Xu Yizhi wanted to follow her in, but two bodyguards with unfriendly expressions blocked the entrance.
……
In the private room on the second floor, Huo Jincheng pushed the door open but did not find Jian Yunong.
"Nong Nong!"
Huo Jincheng shouted her name loudly, his expression darkening. He had delayed for a moment while bidding, leaving her alone here. If she stayed put, she should be fine.
But if she went outside...
In this Night Palace, it was assumed that any woman alone could be played with at will...
...
Jian Yunong had just come out of the restroom when she realized she couldn't find her way back.
She turned around in circles, feeling dizzy.
Suddenly, a figure lunged out from the corner and pushed her against the wall.
Footsteps rushed down from upstairs, hurried as if someone was being chased.
Jian Yunong quickly shoved him into the trash bin at the bottom of the stairs and stood there pretending to throw away garbage.
"Did you see a man run down?"
A group of men in black suits looked fierce, and the one asking had a murderous aura. Jian Yunong feigned confusion, "I saw him. He ran that way just now. He seemed injured."
"Don't meddle in other people's business."
"Oh."
A group of people immediately ran over there.
Jian Yunong waited until they had run far before pulling the man out.
"You should hurry and leave; I need to run too. Otherwise, it won't be good if they find out I lied."
It was only then that Jian Yunong noticed the man's handsome features; his slightly childish face looked like that of a high school student.
"Why don't you come with me? I'll have Huo Jincheng protect you. These people are too scary. How can they bully minors?"
Jian Yunong held his hand and walked forward.
Along the way, several men cast strange looks at her.
In the Night Palace, which woman wasn't being embraced by a man? Why was she the one holding onto a man?
Every man who had been looking at Jian Yunong quickly withdrew their gaze, frightened by the dark expression of the man she was holding.
A young man... why did he have such a fierce look in his eyes?
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