Chapter 8: A Solo Pursuit of Pleasure

As Li Huan stepped out of the restaurant, the sky had darkened, and the streetlights along the road were already lit. Neon lights of various colors flickered, dazzling and brilliant, adorning the bustling night city. Gazing at the enchanting urban nightscape through the car window, Li Huan felt an inexplicable surge of emotion. The outside world was truly wonderful.

Just one more block and they would reach their temporary residence. Checking the time on the car's built-in CD player, it was not yet 9 PM. Li Huan glanced at Chen Meng and couldn't help but ask, "What? Are we heading back already?"

"What else would we do?" Chen Meng replied irritably.

"I just got out today. Don't we need some entertainment?" Li Huan was reluctant to return so soon, feeling he hadn't breathed enough of the fresh air outside.

"What kind of entertainment? There's plenty to do. You weren't released to indulge yourself out here," Chen Meng snapped back.

No sense of humanity. Doesn't she know I just got out of prison? Li Huan grumbled to himself, feeling stifled as he looked out the window at the alluring night scene.

Suddenly, Li Huan spotted a hair salon by the street and his eyes lit up. "Stop the car! Drop me off here. We can talk about business tomorrow."

"No way. Don't forget your status. You're under my command now, and you have to listen to me," Chen Meng rejected his request outright.

"Hey, aren't you being a bit too controlling? It's not work hours. Let me catch my breath. Stop the car, or I'll jump out," Li Huan threatened as the salon receded into the distance.

Would he really jump? She snorted dismissively.

"Will you stop? If not, I'm jumping," Li Huan said, gripping the door handle and staring at Chen Meng. "If I get hurt, it's on you."

Seeing his determination, Chen Meng wasn't sure if he would actually jump. She slammed on the brakes with a screech and turned to face him, her brows furrowed at his eager expression. "Tell me, where do you want to go? I'll go with you."

"Just drop me off here. No need to trouble yourself," Li Huan said, quickly opening the door, not wanting her to follow him like a tail.

"Hey, where are you going?" Chen Meng hadn't expected him to leave so abruptly.

"To get a haircut," Li Huan replied, quickening his pace after getting out of the car.

"Wait for me..." This guy was a dangerous character just released from prison; Chen Meng couldn't let him wander alone. She hurried out of the car after him.

"...You go back," Li Huan waved his hand without turning around, picking up speed to shake her off.

"No... stop right there!" Seeing Li Huan's figure disappearing quickly, Chen Meng grew anxious.

Her command fell on deaf ears. Li Huan ignored her shouts, his steps swift as the wind, and vanished around the corner.

Chen Meng quickly got back into the BMW, started the engine, and the car surged forward with a screech of tires. With a sharp turn, she spun the car around and chased in the direction Li Huan had disappeared.

By the time Chen Meng reached the corner, Li Huan was nowhere to be seen. It had been less than a minute. Had he vanished into thin air? Frustrated, she drove around the area in circles but found no trace of him. Li Huan had disappeared without a trace.

Unable to find him, Chen Meng gritted her teeth at the thought of this undisciplined man. Damn him, I'll deal with you when we get back! She vented her frustration by flooring the accelerator, the engine roaring as the BMW sped off into the night...

In the dark shadow at the corner, Li Huan emerged, watching the red taillights of the receding BMW disappear from view. A smug smile crept onto his face. Ha, lost you easily.

Li Huan had anticipated Chen Meng would follow by car, so he stayed pressed against the wall in the shadows, a blind spot from the road. She wouldn't see him unless she got out of the car. Chen Meng drove around the corner three times, never guessing that the damn guy was right there, snickering at her in the shadows...

It was a late spring night, the breeze refreshing. It was not yet 10 PM, and the city's nightlife was just beginning. There were quite a few pedestrians on the streets, and the traffic seemed endless.

Li Huan's purpose for getting out of the car was clear. He didn't walk far before the hair salon he had spotted from the car came into view. Inside, the soft, ambiguous pink lighting was inviting. The sign read "Beauty and Hair Salon" in bold letters, but anyone could tell from the pink lighting that this place was selling more than just haircuts.

Through the large glass window, one could clearly see inside. Several scantily clad, alluring women were either sitting, standing, or posing seductively, casting flirtatious glances at passersby. Whenever someone glanced inside, they were immediately greeted with enthusiastic responses from the women, who provocatively spread their legs in short skirts, drawing the eyes of any interested onlookers.

Li Huan lingered near the salon, captivated by the women inside. Life is short, and after twenty-odd years without a woman, he had even regretted it on his way to the execution ground that morning. Now that he was out, he had to resolve this issue. Prostitution seemed the only way to erase his regret, and at this point, the quality didn't matter.

Li Huan's heart beat a little faster. Prostitution wasn't something to be proud of, and with people coming and going outside the salon, it was somewhat embarrassing. Being a client wasn't easy, especially for his first time in this sordid transaction. He paced back and forth outside the salon several times but couldn't bring himself to go in.

The professional women inside quickly spotted their prey. As Li Huan lingered at the entrance again, several women swayed their hips and came out to greet him.

"Hey, handsome, come in and play..."

"Come on, handsome..."

"We'll make sure you have a good time, handsome..."

Surrounded by these women, their bodies rubbing against him, Li Huan felt as if he had fallen into a sea of temptation. Damn, they're bold. Surrounded by the scent of perfume and the chatter of these women, he found himself in quite a lively scene.

In the midst of these women, Li Huan felt it was good to be a man. Glancing at the passersby, their knowing, amused looks made his face flush with embarrassment.

After all, he was here for some pleasure. Half-pushed and half-pulled by the women, Li Huan found himself entering the salon.

Handsome men are always popular, and these professional women were no exception. Seeing Li Huan's naive expression, they vied to serve him, eager to devour him like wolves and tigers.

Li Huan was overwhelmed by the groping hands, trying to fend them off. These women seemed hungrier than he was! He felt more like he was being prostituted than doing the prostituting, his dignity being taken advantage of.

Just as Li Huan was feeling overwhelmed, a voice so coquettish it sent shivers down his spine rang out, "Oh, what are you all doing? Don't scare the guest..." A wave of perfume hit him as a mature, alluring woman approached, "Hey, handsome... relax, don't be shy."

As her voice rang out, the other women released Li Huan but stayed close, reluctant to leave.

Her voice was irresistibly seductive. Li Huan looked at the woman who had come close to him.

She was in her early thirties, wearing a black silk dress that clung to her curves, complemented by stockings and stunning legs. Her face was the kind that made you want to take her to bed immediately. Mature and seductive, she was the first thing Li Huan noticed. Her voluptuous figure was the second.

The third reaction was even stronger. While the other women had temporarily backed off, this mature woman became bolder. He could feel her subtly touching him below, her skilled teasing sending a thrilling sensation through him. That part of him quickly swelled and hardened...

Li Huan felt a pleasant tingling below, like an electric shock. This was far more stimulating than his previous self-pleasure. The sensation was so intense he was reluctant to push her teasing hand away.

"Hehe... so strong..." the mature woman whispered into Li Huan's ear, feeling the heat and impressive size in her hand.

His erection was embarrassingly obvious. Damn, exposed. Li Huan felt awkward, too late to hide it now, as he noticed the amused smirks of the women around him.

If this continued, he'd be completely exposed. Li Huan couldn't handle the mature woman's experienced teasing, feeling both aroused and compelled to remove her hand. He needed to change the subject.

"How... how much does it cost here?" The mature woman was likely the madam of the salon. He needed to know the price quickly.

A virgin? The madam was slightly taken aback. Her sultry eyes scanned the handsome young man in front of her. Unlike typical clients who would first cop a feel and then casually ask about prices amidst flirting, he went straight to the point and asked politely. Cost?

The madam's eyes gleamed, and she cooed, "Oh, is it your first time, handsome? It's cheap. Come play with me, and I'll make sure you're satisfied. You can try any style you want... what do you fancy, handsome?" As she spoke, she rubbed her ample body against Li Huan, certain that this was his first time.

"Who... who said it's my first time? I just haven't played here before," Li Huan refused to admit he was still a virgin. He wrapped an arm around the mature woman's soft waist, pretending to be experienced as he laughed, "Just tell me the price. As long as it's fun, that's all that matters."

"Hehe... so you're an old hand, handsome. I'll make sure you're satisfied. The price... will also satisfy you. A quickie is 500, an overnight stay is 1500. If you want something more like ice and fire, a double, or a dragon drill, I'll give you a discount at 1000 for the whole package. You'll have fun all night and be in heaven. How's that, handsome?" No matter how Li Huan tried to pretend, he couldn't fool the madam's experienced eyes. It was rare to find a fresh face, and she wasn't going to miss the chance to fleece him.

A quickie? Ice and fire? A double? A dragon drill? These professional terms left Li Huan's head spinning...