Chapter 118

"It is already taken care of. I chose a location on Tongda Fifth Road; it is relatively remote, so there shouldn't be too many people around." Yue Linglong spoke quickly. Since it was a mistake she had made, she naturally had to find a way to make amends.

"Understood." Chu Tianhe nodded and then said, "Get things ready. I will head over there tomorrow."

"Understood!" Yue Linglong nodded immediately.

For the sake of security, and to avoid suspicion and deceive the spies from the Star River Hall, this traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture clinic was necessary. Thus, Chu Tianhe had prioritized the matter.

"Let us all proceed with our own tasks." Chu Tianhe waved his hand. In an instant, the figures of Yue Linglong and Tian Jiu flashed and disappeared.

When Chu Tianhe turned to look at the Fengshun residential complex, he was surprised to see that the lights in his home were still on. Qin Xiaomeng did not seem to be asleep yet. Through the thin curtains, her silhouette was cast upon the fabric, her graceful figure fully revealed.

This could not help but remind Chu Tianhe of Qin Xiaorou.

The two sisters looked so much alike, especially that day when Qin Xiaomeng wore the exact same pajamas as Qin Xiaorou. Chu Tianhe had almost blurted out Xiaorou's name.

"Sigh..."

Looking at the elegant silhouette behind the curtains, Chu Tianhe sighed and shook his head. He did not rush home, but instead walked out onto the street, intending to find a place to have a couple of drinks.

After all, there are many times when it is not a woman who understands a man best, but alcohol.

The saying that a good drink can wash away a thousand sorrows is true indeed. When one is at their most agitated, a couple of drinks always seem to make things better. Furthermore, Chu Tianhe had only two great passions in his life: chess and wine.

The night was deep, and most of the shops on the street were already closed. On the empty thoroughfare, only the neon signs of the bars remained lit.

Chu Tianhe walked into a bar without even glancing at the sign. He went straight to the counter, waved at the bartender, and said, "Give me a glass of vodka, the one with the highest proof."

As soon as Chu Tianhe spoke, he instantly caught the attention of a woman nearby. Her willow-leaf eyebrows arched slightly as she turned her gaze toward him and took the initiative to strike up a conversation. "Drowning your sorrows?"

Hearing the woman's voice, Chu Tianhe glanced over and gave a bitter smile. "If only I could get drunk."

"That is quite a bold claim." The woman smiled, her lips curling to reveal two dimples. Paired with her vibrant red lipstick, she exuded a sexy and alluring charm.

"Give him a glass of Spirytus, it is on me."

"Spirytus," also known as water of life, is a potent vodka with an alcohol content of up to 96 percent. The woman's words immediately drew the attention of many, with most eyes now fixed on Chu Tianhe.

"Oh, Sister Lan is treating someone to Spirytus again?"

"Hahaha, looks like we are going to see someone carried out of here sideways today!"

"I think Sister Lan has taken a liking to that kid!"

"Heh, if Sister Lan has her eye on him, I am afraid the boy won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow!"

Whispers began to circulate throughout the bar, and many wore mischievous smiles.

The woman sitting next to Chu Tianhe was the owner of the bar, Lan Yu, nicknamed the Blue Phoenix. People in the underworld called her Sister Lan, and she was a woman of some standing in the underground world of Jiangzhou City.

She rarely treated people to drinks. Now that she was offering Chu Tianhe such a lethal spirit, it was clear she was interested in him.