162: entertain

The private box was decorated with extreme luxury, boasting top-tier sound equipment, and the atmosphere was ambiguous and hazy...

As soon as Zhou Mingxuan walked in, his eyes widened, and he clicked his tongue in wonder.

He looked around and subconsciously blurted out, "Brother Zhan, this... such a massive place, do you own it?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhan just smiled casually, walked over to the main sofa, sat down, and said nonchalantly, "Just lucky, I got it for a bargain."

The statement was vague, yet carried a massive amount of information.

Zhou Mingxuan was stunned, his face full of surprise and confusion. He clearly didn't fully understand what "got it for a bargain" meant, but judging by the setup, it was certainly not as simple as a regular business.

There was a hint of added curiosity in the way he looked at Li Zhan.

He had originally thought Li Zhan was just a lucky real estate developer with some methods, but now it seemed that his "cousin-in-law's" background was far more unfathomable than he had imagined.

Beside him, although Zhou Mingyuan maintained a calm expression, his eyes flickered slightly.

After all, he was the eldest son of the Zhou Family and had vaguely heard about the shifts in the Chang'an underworld. He picked up the wine that the waiter had just poured and took a sip, masking his inner shock.

Being able to open such a nightclub in Chang'an was not something an ordinary person could do...

He previously only knew that Li Zhan had strength and methods, but he hadn't expected his "strength" to be at this level...

What made him even more curious was that, based on his understanding of his cousin Xia Xia, it was impossible for her to have any involvement with people from the underworld, let alone fall in love with one.

His former uncle-in-law in the provincial government couldn't possibly be completely ignorant, right... If he knew and still let it be, then the information revealed here was too significant... Grandfather and Father must have something they hadn't made clear to him.

Sister Hong was sharp; seeing the situation, she immediately smiled to smooth things over, clapped her hands, and said, "Gentlemen, please take a seat first. I'll have the girls come over right away... They are all fresh faces who just arrived, and they will definitely satisfy you!"

A night feast specifically arranged to cater to The Zhou brothers began, amidst their differing thoughts...

Inside the private box, the crystal chandelier refracted a hazy halo of light, and the air was filled with the mixed scents of expensive cigars, perfume, and alcohol.

Sister Hong clapped her hands, and the waiters immediately brought over a row of imported spirits—Hennessy Richard, Martell Cordon Bleu—all top-tier items rarely seen on the market.

"Mr. Li, gentlemen, enjoy the drinks while you wait; the girls will be here momentarily, and I guarantee they are the best!" Sister Hong smiled like a blooming flower.

As soon as she finished speaking, the private box door was pushed open again, and a wave of fragrance wafted in.

Seven or eight beautiful women filed in and stood in a row in front of the coffee table.

Just as Sister Hong had said, the beautiful women all possessed stunning faces and fiery figures without exception.

They weren't wearing uniforms like at other places; instead, they had created their own distinct styles based on their individual characteristics. This was something unique to the VIP area, especially this "Imperial Hall."

Sister Hong had tailored their presentation based on their individual traits...

There was one wearing a white dress, holding books, with clear eyes like a girl next door; one wearing a well-tailored black professional suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with a cold expression like a workplace elite; and even one wearing a modified, ultra-short nurse's uniform, complete with a nurse's cap and glasses, exuding a temptation amidst innocence... The visual impact was extremely strong.

Zhou Mingxuan stared with wide eyes, his breathing quickening slightly.

Although Zhou Mingyuan maintained his composure on the surface, his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

"Brother Zhan, gentlemen, take a look. These girls haven't been here long, and today is their first time meeting guests."

Sister Hong introduced them at the right moment, the implication in her words self-evident.

As the host, Li Zhan smiled and raised his hand, "Mingyuan, organization name related to Zhou familys overseas assets, don't be polite, pick whoever you like."

Zhou Mingxuan could no longer hold back and pointed with a grin at the cold, beautiful woman in the professional suit, "I... I like that big sister type!"

Upon hearing this, the "workplace elite" revealed a perfectly measured smile on her cold, beautiful face and walked over to sit beside Zhou Mingxuan, her voice carrying a magnetic quality, "Hello, boss."

Zhou Mingyuan remained reserved for a moment, his gaze shifting among the few pure-looking girls, before finally pointing to the one who looked the most shy, the "college student" holding books.

The girl walked over timidly and sat beside him, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzzing, "Boss..."

To avoid an awkward situation, Li Zhan casually picked one who looked more lively.

Chen Ziqiao also tactfully selected one.

Soon, the atmosphere in the private box became lively.

Bottles of top-tier imported spirits were opened one after another, the microphone was passed between the people, and off-key singing, the sound of dice clattering, and women's giggles mixed together.

Chen Ziqiao lived up to his reputation as a smooth operator, frequently leading the beautiful woman beside him to toast The Zhou brothers, saying all sorts of flattering words, which made Zhou Mingxuan laugh out loud, and even Zhou Mingyuan gradually let go of his reserve, a flush appearing on his face.

It wasn't until late at night that this extravagant feast drew to a close.

Although Zhou Mingxuan was reluctant to part with the "workplace elite" he was holding, he clearly still had basic self-control and did not make any excessive demands.

Zhou Mingyuan had even regained a bit of sobriety.

Li Zhan saw this and knew that with him there, they couldn't fully let loose. He leaned in toward the two brothers and whispered, "If you want to come back and play later, just contact Sister Hong directly. Everything will be arranged perfectly, all expenses are on me, and it's absolutely safe and discreet."

He paused, "The two you picked just now will only accompany you from now on and won't see any other guests."

Zhou Mingxuan was overjoyed upon hearing this and patted Li Zhan's shoulder hard, "Brother Zhan... That's righteous! That's so righteous! Then I'll really bring friends to play next time!"

Li Zhan smiled, "Feel free to come, play however makes you happy."

Zhou Mingyuan had been drinking and was more relaxed than usual. With a hint of drunkenness, he put his arm around Li Zhan, "Good! A-Zhan, from now on... from now on in Dongguan, us brothers... together... let's do great things!"

Li had Chen Ziqiao drive and took the slightly tipsy The Zhou brothers to the luxury hotel suite that had already been booked for them to rest.

After settling The Zhou brothers, Li Zhan checked the time; it was already past midnight.

He had a subordinate at the door drive him straight to Lin Xia's apartment.

He used his key to gently open the door, and a warm floor lamp was still lit in the living room.

As expected, Lin Xia hadn't gone to sleep yet; she was wearing a silk nightgown and curled up on the sofa reading a book.

Hearing the movement, she looked up, and seeing it was Li Zhan, a joyful smile immediately bloomed on her face, like an Epiphyllum blooming in the night.

"Oh, you're back? I thought you were going to hang out with them all night."

She put down the book and walked over barefoot, bringing a wave of fragrance, her tone teasing, but without any real reproach.

Li Zhan reached out and pulled her into his arms, feeling her soft body beneath the nightgown, and lowered his head to kiss her hair, "How could I? I promised you I'd come back. I came over as soon as I settled them in."

Lin Xia tilted her face up, her fingers drawing circles on his chest, her eyes charming with a hint of playfulness, "Hmm... not bad, you didn't lead them astray, did you?"

"Of course not... just drank some wine and sang some songs, and then sent them back to the hotel to rest."

Li Zhan kept a straight face, but his arms tightened, pulling her even closer to himself...

Lin Xia rolled her eyes at him, didn't ask further, took his hand, and walked toward the bedroom...