Chapter 144: Scaleless Fish (Part One)

As the lanterns began to glow, the night in Xiangcheng was always bustling with excitement. Despite being in deep autumn, the weather wasn't very cold. Both sides of the street were lined with parked personal cars, and various restaurants and late-night snack joints were filled with people. At the bar next to it, several young men lingered by the entrance to attract customers.

Xu Xunsheng, carrying her guitar, donned a thick sweater and skirt as she walked slowly along the street after getting off the bus. Her attire was not uncommon on this street, as bar resident singers were often dressed similarly. Yet, as she passed by some other bars, men continuously whistled at her or called out softly, "Hey, beauty, where are you heading?" "Which bar do you sing at?" Their voices carried a taste of the glimmering nightlife.

Xu Xunsheng's gaze was clear and unperturbed; she ignored them and continued walking.