The moment she pushed open the metallic door of the bar, she was stunned. The door seemed to be a demarcation line between two distinct worlds. On one side, a crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, radiating tantalizing colors, casting a layer of hazy beauty over the entire hall.
In the center of the stage, countless men and women swayed their bodies to the rhythm of the music, utterly lost in the intoxicating atmosphere. Be it blondes, those donning ear studs, in sexy crop tops, or micro-minis, it was a world of debauchery.
At the counter, the bartender was wholly absorbed in rattling a mixer, nonchalantly concocting one drink after another to satisfy the patrons' demands. From the sidelines, there were flashy women laughing and playing amongst the men, using flirty words to provoke those who couldn't control themselves.
Lu Yifan's wide eyes darted around the crowd, seeking the man who had entered the bar before her, whose whereabouts were currently unknown. It was inevitable that some unwelcome hands would get fresh with her. They whistled and surrounded her, thanks to her revealing outfit and enchanting make-up. They mistook her for a nightclub girl, perfect for their entertainment. Her fair complexion glowed under the lights.
"Get out of my way!"
Lu Yifan, unable to bear more, used all her strength to escape the swarm of men to catcalls and lecherous gazes.
"Hey, beauty, how about spending the night with me? I swear, I'll give you a good time..." Suddenly, a short, fat man rudely grabbed her. Lu Yifan responded by snatching a drink from another man and splashing it in the fat man's face.
The man behind her tensed, his hand suddenly empty. He squinted his sinister eyes at the audacious woman now turned away from him. With a wave of his hand, a glass of whiskey materialized beside him.
"Bitch…" The short fat man was apoplectically mad and wanted to hit her.
Seeing she was in trouble, Lu Yifan flung herself at a man after wriggling free from her brute handler. She affectionately wrapped her arms around the man's neck and acted coy.
"Honey, I'm sorry, I promise I won't make you mad again." Lu Yifan plead with a pitiable and trembling look on her face, fearing being shrugged off by the man.
Seeing the fat man dragged away by his cronies, and mumbling about the "missed meaty opportunity", left Lu Yifan feeling massively relieved.
"Get lost."
The man spat out coldly, his voice held a spiteful beauty which was utterly captivating.
Lu Yifan adjusted her top and fluttered her eyes flirtatiously at the handsome yet restrained man, ruffling his mood even more.
"Thanks for helping me out, I'll punish myself with three drinks. Feel free, but isn't it a pity to waste your drink?" Lu Yifan placed three glasses of whiskey in front of her. As the man was about to leave, she stealthily dropped a certain pill in his glass, which hastily dissolved.
With a sneer, the man tried to leave, but was blocked by Lu Yifan. The room suddenly fell silent as the crowd's attention was drawn to them. Lu Yifan threw her head back and downed three glasses. The man gulped down the remainder of his drink and left the bar. As the alcohol hit her, Lu Yifan shook her head forcefully and staggered after him.
She held up the man who was on the verge of collapsing. Swinging her hand in front of his face, in the moment he closed his eyes, all he did see was a pair of triumphant eyes, and as he was about to utter something, he fell into darkness.
