To Zhang Yingying, Yan Shouyi was undoubtedly a burden.
What kind of bad luck had she stumbled into, to forgo browsing luxury goods stores and partying with handsome guys at bars, only to come and pick up a bumpkin arrested for soliciting prostitution?
Zhang Yingying was furious. She got out of the car with a frosty expression and called Zhang Guodong.
"Hello? Dad! I've met the Yan Shouyi you mentioned. Guess where I found him?"
Zhang Guodong's voice came from the other end of the phone. His tone was a bit weary, but he was still somewhat pleased to hear that Zhang Yingying had met Yan Shouyi, "You met? That's great!"
"Great for what!" Zhang Yingying stomped her foot in anger. "The Yan Shouyi you mentioned was arrested for soliciting prostitution, and I just got him out."
There was a long silence from Zhang Guodong on the other end of the phone.
A few seconds later, Zhang Guodong said, feigning composure, "Perhaps Yan Shouyi was just reading Yan Shouyi's sister's fortune and bones? He doesn't seem like that kind of person!"
If Yan Shouyi had heard Zhang Guodong's words, he would have probably hugged him and shouted "Soulmate!"
Zhang Yingying sighed, "Alright, stop talking. What should I do with him?"
Zhang Guodong replied, "Treat him well and cater to his every need! Satisfy any request he makes!"
In fact, Zhang Guodong hadn't slept since yesterday. Although Yan Shouyi had solved the problems at the construction site, three workers had still died yesterday. Zhang Guodong had to use his connections to coordinate, which was why he was still frantically busy.
If he could have handled it himself, he wouldn't have had to call his daughter.
Zhang Yingying was filled with despair.
To be stuck with such a bumpkin, and to have to fulfill his every request, it was clearly torture!
But Zhang Yingying had no choice, as her financial lifeline was in her father's hands.
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yingying crossed her arms, then her eyes suddenly darted, and a mischievous idea struck her.
She smiled, got back into the car, and said to Yan Shouyi in a pleasant tone:
"My dad told me to take good care of you. However, I have a social engagement tonight that I must attend."
"I won't bother you. I just need a place to rest," Yan Shouyi said humbly.
He was truly penniless now and had to rely on Zhang Yingying's goodwill.
Zhang Yingying said with a troubled expression, "Actually, it's like this, my dad has a business partner, and his son invited me to a gathering at a bar. I know he wants to pursue me, but I don't like him. However, I'm worried that rejecting him might affect my dad's business, so..."
Yan Shouyi listened attentively. He never liked owing anyone a favor, so if Zhang Yingying could take care of him for these two days, he wouldn't mind helping her resolve some troubles.
"So what?" Yan Shouyi asked.
Zhang Yingying said, "How about you pretend to be my boyfriend and accompany me to the bar? When the guy who's pursuing me sees that I have a boyfriend, he definitely won't bother me anymore."
"Ah? This..."
Yan Shouyi looked troubled.
His reaction infuriated Zhang Yingying. She was a top beauty in school, and the boys who pursued her could line up from the cafeteria to the school gate. Other boys would have been ecstatic at the chance to pretend to be her boyfriend, but Yan Shouyi, seeing his reaction, seemed somewhat reluctant.
It was as if he was at a disadvantage!
Of course, Yan Shouyi wasn't thinking that much. He just felt tired and didn't want to go to noisy places. Moreover, he had never been to a bar before, and it would be embarrassing if he made a fool of himself.
Seeing Yan Shouyi's delayed response, Zhang Yingying's pride showed on her face, "How can a real man be so indecisive? Are you going to do it or not?!"
"Then... let's go. But only for a while. We'll leave as soon as we meet. You should book a room for me in advance," Yan Shouyi reluctantly nodded.
The last sentence somewhat startled Zhang Yingying.
"W-what did you say? Book a room for me? What do you want to do?!" Zhang Yingying looked at Yan Shouyi vigilantly.
Yan Shouyi looked innocent, "It's late at night. If you're not sleeping, I need to sleep too. I have no money, so you have to book a room for me. After we're done, I'll go to sleep!"
"I thought..."
Zhang Yingying was too embarrassed to say it, and she felt that it wasn't that she had misunderstood, but that Yan Shouyi, this bumpkin, knew nothing.
She directly instructed the driver to book a five-star hotel for Yan Shouyi later and to drive them to the bar.
The driver stepped on the gas pedal, and the luxurious Maybach slowly moved on.
Long Feicheng, who had just come out of the police station, saw Yan Shouyi and his group leaving and immediately started running and shouting:
"Big brother! Wait for me! We agreed to roam the world and conquer the land together. You can't leave me behind!"
Regrettably, even Yan Shouyi didn't hear Long Feicheng's shouts.
Sitting in the car, Yan Shouyi was still worried about the wooden bird he had lent to Xia Zhi.
Xia Zhi had been temporarily transferred, likely for a mission, and she might be in danger. However, with his wooden bird protecting her, she should be fine.
...
Rongcheng Wanbao Street.
This was not the most prosperous street in Rongcheng, but it was definitely the street with the most young people, as the entire street was lined with bars of all sizes.
Luxurious sports cars of various types were parked along the street, and everyone who got out of them was a handsome man or a beautiful woman. The colorful lights and deafening music mixed together, making this a paradise for young people to indulge themselves.
In a corner, in an inconspicuous minivan, Xia Zhi sat with several seniors, checking the equipment in their hands.
The captain in charge of the operation said with a stern face:
"Everyone, pay attention. According to the latest news from our colleagues, a serial killer from a neighboring city is hiding in the bars on Wanbao Street. This person's name is Zhao Hu. He used to be a butcher and killed his own brother's family of three due to inheritance disputes! This operation is to avoid causing panic, so everyone will be in plain clothes. Upon spotting the target, do not act rashly. First, notify others to converge, and then bring the target to justice! Do you all understand?"
Everyone nodded and quietly hid their weapons under their clothes.
They got out of the car and blended into the crowd. Xia Zhi wore a sexy backless slip dress, like a princess attending a banquet. As soon as she appeared, she attracted the attention of all the boys at the bar entrance. Some boys couldn't help but whistle at her, while others were grabbed by their female companions' ears and cursed at.
However, no one knew that under Xia Zhi's skirt was a loaded pistol, ready to apprehend the murderer at any moment.
Xia Zhi elegantly walked into a bar named "min."
Shortly after Xia Zhi entered, the Maybach carrying Zhang Yingying and Yan Shouyi also stopped at the bar entrance.
As the two got out of the car, Yan Shouyi felt somewhat unaccustomed to the surroundings.
He had traveled extensively with his grandfather in the past and had seen a lot, but when it came to bars, he had never been to one.
After all, no grandfather would take his grandson to a bar to broaden his horizons, right?
Zhang Yingying immediately noticed that Yan Shouyi had never been to a bar.
She secretly rejoiced.
The reason she brought Yan Shouyi here was to make him uncomfortable with the environment and have him leave voluntarily.
This way, Zhang Yingying could account for herself to Zhang Guodong, neither offending her father nor having to get rid of this bumpkin, Yan Shouyi!
Zhang Yingying had also considered that Yan Shouyi might be a persistent nuisance, so she had a plan within a plan.
The friend who organized the gathering today liked Zhang Yingying immensely. If he knew that Zhang Yingying had a bumpkin with her, he would definitely step in to humiliate Yan Shouyi severely and then drive him away!
This was Zhang Yingying's true intention for bringing Yan Shouyi to the bar with her unusual behavior!