Chapter 0001 Sobriety and Opportunity
Jiangzhong City!
This was a bustling, modern city located on the southern coast, with a pleasant climate, distinct four seasons, and the added attraction of beaches, which drew an endless stream of tourists each year, injecting vibrant new energy into this thriving metropolis.
As the setting sun dipped behind the mountains, the night slowly enveloped this noisy and lively city, and the street lights illuminated every broad, clean street.
People who had been busy with their daily lives started another way of living, seeking various thrills within this bustling urban environment.
Ye Never-Returns, situated beside the beach of Jiangzhong City, boasted an excellent geographical location and was one of the city's most famous bars!
Many men who enjoyed the thrill of the hunt and the night life would come here as soon as dusk fell. After all, being close to the beach, there were lots of visitors, naturally including many beautiful women. After playing all day, it was only natural to head to the bar for a favored drink!
Sure enough, as soon as night had fallen, the bar was already filled with all kinds of people!
Ye Xunhuan sat at the bar, quietly savoring a cocktail in his hand, his dark and profound eyes occasionally sweeping around the bar as if he were searching for his prey.
Perhaps not finding suitable prey, Ye Xunhuan once again began to drink alone.
As time passed, more and more guests filled the bar. The heavy metal music blared through the entire bar, and the dance floor became lively in that moment, as everyone crazily twisted their bodies, revealing their other side to attract the opposite sex's attention.
After who knows how long, a waft of fragrance compelled Ye Xunhuan to involuntarily turn his head and look to the side.
Instantly, a stunning figure caught Ye Xunhuan's eye.
The woman had big, curly hair, a pair of enchanting peach blossom eyes that could hook away countless souls, deep red lips slightly pursed, irresistibly tempting one to step forward and taste the sweet fragrance, truly exuding a seductive charm, with a body as supple as a snake.
The appearance of this woman immediately attracted quite a few gazes.
After all, a beautiful woman, especially an exceptional beauty, could always draw people's attention any time, any place.
The woman paid no mind to the stares from others in the bar, walked straight up to the bar, right next to Ye Xunhuan, and took a seat!
After sitting down, she extended a slender, fair finger and pointed directly at a top-shelf XO on the bar's central liquor cabinet, saying, "Open that bottle for me!"
The bartender snapped out of his daze upon hearing the woman's words, but upon seeing that she wanted to open the XO, he was stunned once again.
This XO was a collectible's item, exceedingly expensive. There used to be two bottles of it, but after the boss took one away some time ago, only this one remained, and no one had ever ordered it. Over time, it had become the treasure of the establishment, and the boss had no intention of selling it.
Yet this woman wanted to open a bottle of XO worth over one hundred thousand right off the bat—how could he not be shocked!
Seeing the bartender staring dumbfounded, the woman said, somewhat displeased, "I asked you to open the bottle for me. Did you not hear me?"
"You really want this bottle?"
"Nonsense!" As she spoke, the woman took out a bank card from the purse on the bar and handed it to the bartender, saying, "Swipe it!"
Ye Xunhuan, upon seeing the woman's purse, could not help but curl his lips into a faint smile.
A Prada bag, and a limited edition at that.
No wonder she's so capricious, ordering an XO worth over a hundred thousand right from the start!
Upon seeing this scene, the waiter immediately took the card from the woman's hand and processed the payment!
After swiping the card for the woman, the waiter promptly opened the bottle of XO and placed it in front of her, "Please enjoy your drink slowly!"
The strong aroma of the alcohol wafted from the bottle, hitting the nostrils and penetrating the lungs, causing an involuntary shiver in anyone who smelled it. A lover of liquor, upon catching this scent, would surely go to great lengths to beg for a cup!
Ye Xunhuan's throat couldn't help but twitch slightly after smelling the intense fragrance of the alcohol.
The woman poured herself a glass and tossed it back as if it were nothing more formidable than a flower, downing it in one gulp.
This woman wasn't drinking liquor; she was literally downing money!
A glass of XO settled in her stomach, causing the woman to cough violently, clearly unaccustomed to the strength of the spirit.
Seeing this, Ye Xunhuan couldn't help but speak up, "Beauty, that's not how you drink strong alcohol!"
Hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, the woman slowly turned her head to glance at him, "Are you trying to pick me up?"
The woman's question was as direct as it could be.
Any other man might have been caught off guard by such a statement or, even if not completely thrown, would likely feel a bit embarrassed. But for Ye Xunhuan, who was used to mingling amongst the flowers and flirting with women, this was a piece of cake.
"If I say no, would you call me a hypocrite?"
"What do you think?"
"Alright, I'll admit it, I do want to hit on you." Ye Xunhuan didn't bother hiding his intentions.
The woman before him could be described as the most beautiful and alluring one Ye Xunhuan had encountered in this bar, with her delicate cheeks, slender waist, and two long, straight, beautiful legs; it was only natural for Ye Xunhuan to take notice.
Not to mention Ye Xunhuan, anyone in the bar who noticed this woman probably couldn't help but want to approach her.
Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, the woman showed no surprise, but responded with calm acceptance: "You're more honest than the others."
Ye Xunhuan gave a straightforward smile, "I've always been an honest person!"
"Drink with me?" The woman suddenly extended an invitation to Ye Xunhuan.
"Does this mean you agree to let me hit on you?" Ye Xunhuan asked, gazing at the woman's slightly made-up pretty face.
"What's the matter, you don't dare?" The woman's delicate, fair hands continued to swirl the wine glass, her face bearing a hint of provocation.
"There's nothing I don't dare to do," Ye Xunhuan said indifferently. "It's just that I'm worried you might get drunk!"
And besides, coming to a bar is all about seeking thrills, isn't it? There's nothing to be afraid of!
But this woman, clearly, had come to the bar to stimulate herself after an encounter, otherwise, she wouldn't have ordered a bottle of strong liquor and started drinking it straight away.
In front of this beautiful, tempting, and yet clearly provoked woman, Ye Xunhuan's lips revealed an amused smile.
"If I don't get drunk, you won't have a chance," the woman said to Ye Xunhuan, her tone three parts defiance and seven parts seduction.