Chapter 27

Gu Qiang responded generously, "Chu Wang and the others invited me out for a drink. Are you coming?"

A pair of beautiful eyes rippled with brimming smiles, and her passionate, radiant face exuded an alluring charm.

She had merely asked as a formality, yet she noticed Ye Chunxi’s brows slightly lowered, seemingly deep in thought.

The distance between the two was not far, close enough for Gu Qiang to reach out and touch her.

Curling her index finger, she pressed it against Ye Chunxi’s chin, applying the slightest bit of pressure. Her tone lowered, becoming sultry and bewitching.

"Little sister, you're still too young. That’s not a place you should go."

Ye Chunxi was forced to lift her head, meeting her gaze directly.

At that moment, those eyes seemed to possess a fatal hypnotic pull, simply looking into them was enough to draw someone into the depths.

Two seconds later, Gu Qiang let out a triumphant laugh, lingering and sweet, tinged with a clinging quality.

"I'm off." With a carefree toss of her head, she put on her helmet and sped away.

A gust of wind swept past. Watching Gu Qiang’s retreating figure, Ye Chunxi pulled out her phone and searched for nearby bars.

No matter how carefree Gu Qiang was, she was still a student and had to return to campus eventually. Coupled with those grueling eight-in-the-morning classes, she wouldn't blindly add extra distance to her trip.

Combining this with the direction she headed off in...

Ye Chunxi put away her phone and hailed a taxi.

"Driver, Blues Bar, please."

...

At the bar.

Familiar with the routine, Ye Chunxi ordered a cocktail and sat at the bar counter, resting her chin in her hands as she watched the performance on stage.

Before long, however, her gaze lost focus. Her lashes drooped slightly as she lost herself in thought, occasionally toying with her glass.

This inadvertent demeanor exuded a lazy charm, radiant and dazzling.

Raising her head, she locked eyes with a young woman walking past her direction.

The corners of her red lips curved into a faint smile as she took a casual sip of her drink.

The lighting in the bar was poor, but even by mere silhouette, the woman could tell she was exceptionally pretty.

She couldn't help but stop in her tracks.

She froze instantly upon catching that smile.

Especially as the other drank, an aura of pure seduction emanated from every inch of her being.

The liquor served as a unique embellishment for the woman, an effect that varied from person to person.

Ye Chunxi’s movements were graceful, and the act of drinking effortlessly lent her an intellectual beauty.

Soft and gentle, yet entirely unpretentious.

It was a rare feat for an eighteen-year-old girl.

Every flutter of her lashes, every curve of her smile, every single movement was utterly captivating.

Women with striking appearances were a common sight in places like this, yet not a single one possessed the ability to stir hearts so effortlessly.

The young woman felt her heartbeat quicken inexplicably, her earlobes flushing red.

It took quite a while before she snapped out of this spellbinding allure, immediately stepping forward to invite Ye Chunxi to dance on stage.

Ye Chunxi did not refuse, joining her on the stage.

Occupants of a nearby booth watched the handsome men and women dancing passionately on stage with keen interest, though the dazzling lights prevented them from seeing anyone's features clearly.

Yet the moment Ye Chunxi stepped onto the stage, an invisible, magnetic pull forced their gaze toward her.

After managing to discern her appearance, one of the young men gasped and hurriedly patted his companion’s shoulder.

"Young Master Chi, look at that girl over there! She is drop-dead gorgeous!"

Hearing this, the others nearby turned to look.

"Which one?"

"The only one on stage wearing long pants."

Chi Yi blew out a ring of smoke before slowly lifting his gaze.

Just as he was about to mock his friend for having seen nothing of the world—wondering how good-looking a woman in such a place could possibly be—his gaze suddenly froze the moment he laid eyes on Ye Chunxi.

He narrowed his eyes, managing to make out most of her features through the blinding, kaleidoscopic lights. His pupils dilated in shock, and he too gasped, "What the hell!"

There was sheer disbelief in Chi Yi's tone. "A top-tier beauty like this actually exists in a place like this!"

The surrounding companions were equally astonished.

The man who had first spotted Ye Chunxi spoke up again, "Young Master Chi, how about the boys bring her over later so you can get a good look?"

Chi Yi didn't reply, simply staring at her in a daze.

His companions wore subtle expressions as they too kept their eyes on the figure on the stage.

After dancing for a while, Ye Chunxi stepped off the stage and returned to her seat to continue drinking.

Just as she was about to sit down, two men blocked her path.

"Pretty lady, here all alone?"

A faint smile still lingered at the corner of Ye Chunxi’s lips. "Is something the matter?"

Only upon approaching did they realize just how young she was; she didn't look like she had attained much age at all.

Her calm reaction caught both men completely off guard.

"Our Young Master Chi would like to invite you for a drink."

Following the direction they pointed, Ye Chunxi glanced over.

The man in the booth had a cigarette dangling from his lips and sat with one leg crossed in a rebellious posture. The moment she looked his way, he raised a hand in gesture.

Ye Chunxi’s eyes narrowed slightly. "Then please thank him for me."

The two men froze, exchanging glances, completely taken aback by Ye Chunxi's composed demeanor.

Yet it didn't end there.

Turning around, they watched in shock as she sauntered over and boldly took a seat right beside Chi Yi.

Chi Yi raised a brow, eyeing the young girl before him with keen interest.

Up close, she was truly an absolute stunner!

His playboy companions didn't expect this either, and malicious chuckles rang out in the air. "Little beauty, since you've come over, you should pour a drink for our Young Master Chi."

The laughter sounded grating to the ears.

Ye Chunxi lifted her gaze, sweeping her eyes over each of these men who clearly hailed from wealthy families, the smile in her eyes turning a fraction colder.

She reached for a wine bottle and poured a glass, acting thoroughly obedient.

Chi Yi didn't think much of it and leaned in closer.

Just as he was about to brush against her porcelain-white, delicate fingertips, the glass was abruptly snatched away.

Turning her head to reveal the slender, graceful line of her neck, Ye Chunxi drank down the entire glass of wine in one continuous motion.

Her throat bobbed as she swallowed, every single movement acting as a hook on the heartstrings.

For some inexplicable reason, the trace of irritation simmering in Chi Yi's chest entirely dissipated.

His companions, however, did not share his sentiment.

"We told you to pour a drink for Young Master Chi, what is the meaning of this?"

Their tone carried a heavier trace of dissatisfaction than before.

Ye Chunxi glanced at the man who had spoken, then turned her head back, fixing her brimming doe eyes directly on Chi Yi.

"Didn't Young Master Chi say he wanted to invite me for a drink?"

Those eyes were far too limpid, yet possessed a powerful, deceptive allure, making her look like nothing more than an innocent young girl.

Oblivious to anything else, Chi Yi uncrossed his legs and shoved the entire array of wine bottles on the table toward Ye Chunxi.

"Of course. Drink as much as you like, it's on me."

Though his companions had initially been displeased with Ye Chunxi's attitude, seeing Chi Yi's actions, they grinned broadly as they watched the scene unfold, their thoughts unspoken but clear.

Ye Chunxi showed no signs of backing down. She picked up a wine glass and began to sip leisurely.

Once targeted by a group like this, shaking them off wouldn't be easy. Rather than fighting back pointlessly, it was better to play along for the time being.

Naturally, she wouldn't push it too far either.

While drinking earlier, Ye Chunxi had already realized that her alcohol tolerance was far from impressive.

The sudden surge of excitement she had felt upon hearing Gu Qiang mention going out for a drink had finally found its answer after she danced on stage.

She simply loved the atmosphere of clubbing.

Chi Yi unabashedly scrutinized her, as if attempting to see right through her soul.

After finishing two glasses, Ye Chunxi stopped.

Chi Yi’s gaze paused as well. "Why aren't you drinking anymore?"