Chapter 6 No… this is how it should be imported.

"Sis... look at you... someone with such status and prestige, why aren't you smoking imported cigarettes?"

"Hmm? These are imported."

In the dimly lit private booth, Su Muxue, who had come to the club on a whim and hired a male host, was about to reach for a cigarette when her hand suddenly froze mid-air. She was somewhat bewildered by the man before her, who looked like a top-tier CG model.

"No... this way, it's 'imported'."

In the next second, Chen Yan naturally took the slim cigarette from her slender hand that was still suspended in the air.

Then, he put the tip in his own mouth, slowly leaned toward Su Muxue, and finally gently placed the filter end into her rosy, cherry-like lips.

During this process, Chen Yan's gaze became incredibly affectionate. His movements and expression provided perfect emotional value. They were so close that they could feel the faint warmth of each other's breath. That warm sensation made Su Muxue's heart tremble, giving her a sudden urge to kiss him.

Yet, Chen Yan remained perfectly disciplined. Throughout this, his hands and feet stayed strictly in place; there was no physical contact between them.

This extremely ambiguous atmosphere, which started with passion but stopped at propriety, made Su Muxue—who had originally just wanted to find a good-looking man to relax with—feel incredibly restless.

Just as her breathing unconsciously grew heavier and her mind began to wander, Chen Yan had already picked up her exquisite lighter.

With a soft "click," a small orange flame appeared out of nowhere, lighting the slim cigarette in Su Muxue's mouth.

"Giggle, giggle, giggle."

This move made Su Muxue burst into laughter, and the fatigue from her work stress vanished instantly.

"I say, little brother, that was quite a move. Tell me, how long have you been practicing this trick?"

As the impulse in her heart gradually subsided, Su Muxue developed a strong interest in Chen Yan.

"Not at all. Heaven be my witness, it's my first day on the job. I just saw that you looked tired, Sis, so I thought of a way to help you relax."

Chen Yan scratched his head, deliberately acting like a newcomer and speaking with an embarrassed look.

"Really?"

Hearing this, Su Muxue couldn't help but feel skeptical. However, she knew places like this club inside out; how could there be any truth here?

"True, absolutely true, it has to be true. Truer than 24-karat gold."

Chen Yan guaranteed confidently.

"Sis, if you don't believe me, you can call the manager and ask if it's my first day on the job."

It must be said that Chen Yan was quite crafty. He was telling the truth, but he was switching concepts within a few words. Su Muxue meant to ask how long he had been doing this line of work, but Chen Yan was answering that it was his first day at this specific club.

At first glance, it seemed like he was answering her question, but in reality, he was avoiding it.

"Little brother, you're not being honest."

However, how could Chen Yan's craftiness escape Su Muxue's eyes? As someone who had been in the business world for years, if she couldn't hear through such wordplay, she wouldn't be able to survive in Shanghai City.

"Sis... you..."

Finding his little scheme exposed, Chen Yan's face turned red, and he stammered.

"I liked your attitude just now when you were making me happy. But I don't like the tone you're using now."

Seeing Chen Yan's stammering state, Su Muxue smiled faintly, a playful mood suddenly rising in her heart.

"Ah... then... can I penalize myself with three drinks?"

This time, it was Chen Yan's turn to be at a loss.

"Of course... not. If you can't make me like you again, then you won't get a single cent of tonight's pay."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan was momentarily stunned. He had come to this borderline industry specifically to make some quick cash.

To make quick money, Chen Yan, who had already left the lifestyle, even contacted his manager from his college days. To his surprise, the man was still in the business. Through that connection, he had gone straight from the hospital to this hidden club.

Originally, he thought his old tricks would still hold up. Back in college, he had entertained many rich women, and the tips he received were far more than what he earned from other part-time jobs. Although he gave most of that money to the Orphanage after paying for his tuition and living expenses, he had indeed made quite a lot.

Unexpectedly, he had messed up today and was stumped by the rich woman in front of him.

Think, you idiot! If you can't think of something, my tip for tonight is gone.

Fortunately, there's always a way. Chen Yan thought of a response.

"Sis... if you put it that way, if we really look for it, we might actually find a common interest between us."

After organizing his words slightly, Chen Yan spoke tentatively.

"Hmm? A common interest between the two of us?"

Heh, little man, you've successfully piqued my interest.

Chen Yan's words had thoroughly whetted Su Muxue's appetite. Although she didn't frequent such places—and when she did, it was just to have someone drink and chat with her—the gap between previous male hosts and this little man was too obvious. At this moment, Su Muxue was deeply intrigued by Chen Yan.

"Yes, a common interest between us."

Chen Yan nodded with a serious expression.

"Let's hear it. If you're right, there's a reward. If you're wrong, I'll file a complaint against you."

After saying that, Su Muxue took a deep drag on her slim cigarette, the ember receding rapidly. Then, she blew a smoke ring toward Chen Yan.

"Mmm. Ninety-nine percent purity, a rare find~~"

As the faint fragrance wafted over, Chen Yan cooperatively performed a top-tier lung hit, causing Su Muxue's cold and elegant facade to break instantly.

"Alright, alright, stop being cheeky. Just say it."

Su Muxue waved her hand. Her curiosity had been piqued by Chen Yan, and if it wasn't satisfied tonight, she really wouldn't be able to let it go.

"Actually, Sis... we both like eighteen."

Seeing that he had teased her enough, Chen Yan didn't dare to push his luck further and spoke quickly.

"Eighteen... what do you... wait??? Hahaha, that makes sense, that makes sense. I'll count that as correct."

At first, Su Muxue didn't understand, but after just a few seconds of confusion, she immediately caught on and burst into laughter.

Seeing her laughing uncontrollably, the heavy stone hanging in Chen Yan's heart finally settled.

"However..."

To his surprise, in the next second, Su Muxue's tone shifted, and she looked at Chen Yan with a strange expression.

"However what..."

With just one look, Chen Yan felt goosebumps all over his body.

"I want to inspect the cards (French God of Gamblers accent)"

After saying that, Su Muxue, driven by a sudden impulse, actually reached out and grabbed Chen Yan's belt.

"The cards are fine (French God of Gamblers accent)"

Hearing this, Chen Yan's brain suddenly "exploded." He quickly reached out to stop her. This wasn't in the script! He was an entertainer, not an escort!

It wasn't that he was being picky—though the girls who came here weren't necessarily "good girls," then again, what "good girl" would come to a place like this?

"Sis... this... this isn't appropriate, is it?"

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. I'm feeling EMO tonight. Just let me see if you really have 'eighteen' and that'll be it."

Actually, at this moment, Su Muxue was also a bit surprised. She was already thirty; how could she have such thoughts about a young man in his twenties? In fact, she had regretted it the moment she grabbed his belt. But Chen Yan's attempt to stop her made her unhappy.

Please, I am the famous cold and elegant female CEO of the Shanghai City business world. The people pursuing me could form a line from Shanghai City all the way to France, and you dare to refuse me? Where is the justice? Where is the law?

As a result, her competitive streak kicked in, and Su Muxue refused to let go.

Just then, a hurried phone ringtone sounded, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere in the booth...