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"..." Zhang Tianyu couldn't refute it.
The person who got no response became even more excited, his face beaming with joy. He grabbed Zhang Tianyu's arm and pointed at the person on stage: "No, I mean, you've been staying home all the time lately, so you're not even going to keep your position?"
"roll roll roll."
Invitations were sent to everyone attending the banquet, and the details were clearly stated in the invitations. Unfortunately, these people came either to have fun or to expand their network; how could they possibly come to actually visit and reunite with their relatives?
They're not big shots in Wushui.
Zhang Tianyu had to admit that this was the truth.
As a child, he thought his family was very wealthy, but after attending a real high-society banquet with his father and being a minor figure, he realized that the events he was attending now were just small-scale affairs.
The people here are small-time operators, either nouveau riche like them or small business owners whose names you can't even recall.
"Alright, get out of here." Zhang Tianyu tried to pry the hand off his shoulder.
"No, you have to come with us tonight and have a blast. You have to come back." The person speaking said with a grin.
Others came over, put their arms around Zhang Tianyu's shoulders, and said with a smile, "Why don't you bring your new little brother along too? We'll give you some support."
"What are you yelling for? Can't you see he's covered in tree bark...?"
"Tree bark?"
The two people riding with him asked questions at the same time, and Zhang Tianyu belatedly realized what was going on.
He saw the tree bark yesterday when he was applying medicine to this strange man. He found the scars disgusting, saying they looked like tree bark. Now, the man is wrapped up tightly, and nothing can be seen.
"So that's why you were wearing a mask, you couldn't be seen in public?"
"Look at the way he talks, all pretentious and arrogant! We should bring him over here so everyone can learn a thing or two."
After speaking, Zhang Tianyu looked around.
There was no child who threatened him with a knife at the drop of a hat, nor was there a tall, burly man.
He had a lump in his throat, and if he didn't let it out, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep well or have any fun for a while.
"it is good……"
*
After finishing his speech, the person on stage slowly stepped down.
Every gaze directed at them was filled with curiosity.
Until you reach the long table.
"Starry Night!"
Zhang Jinhao's face was flushed from drinking. He pointed to the two young men beside him and laughed, "This is the young master of the Huang family, and this is the young master of the Wei family. You are both the same age, so you can talk to each other."
Gu Xinglan's mouth was dry, and just then the other person handed her a glass of wine.
The two young people were extremely enthusiastic, their eyes full of expectation, like innocent children who had never been to the world. They showered him with compliments, praising him to the skies.
Feeling embarrassed for him, Gu Xinglan accepted the wine glass, a smile playing on his lips beneath his mask: "Young Master Huang, Young Master Wei, thank you."
The man surnamed Huang smiled and took a step closer, his tone slightly probing: "Is this your first time in Wushui?"
"Yes, I'm new here."
"Not familiar with this place yet, are you?" The man surnamed Huang almost burst out laughing. "How about we take you to relax after the banquet? Wushui's nightlife is quite famous."
The man surnamed Wei quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, the bar we frequent has a fantastic atmosphere. The music and drinks are top-notch. You'll definitely get hooked once you try it."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xinglan raised her eyebrows and followed their lead, saying, "That does sound quite good..."
Standing to the side, Zhang Tianyu felt a little nervous upon hearing this.
These two are way too hasty, like they're running naked in the street with their pants down, as if they're afraid no one will know their intentions. Don't they know to find a topic to start a conversation and get closer to each other first? It's such an obvious setup.
The next second, Gu Xinglan leaned forward with great interest and said, "Okay."
"That's great! Let's go together after the banquet!" The two young people immediately put their arms around each other's shoulders.
Gu Xinglan nodded gently, "Then I'll have to trouble you two."
The Wei family members smiled even more broadly and patted Zhang Tianyu on the shoulder: "Tianyu, you're treating, it'll be more lively with more people."
The banquet was still going on when Gu Xinglan was pulled into a convertible sports car.
On either side were young and beautiful girls, all wearing low-cut dresses, while Gu Xinglan huddled in the middle.
[Relax.]
The sound coming through the earphones was like the tolling of a bell. Gu Xinglan kept a straight expression and silently told herself not to look at what was improper.
No... Is there something he needs to do that Li Hetai insisted on having him participate in?
A bar isn't a company; what important information can it possibly gather?
A large bar... This was his first time here.
The five gold-lined characters of East Pattaya hang high, neon lights flash wildly, rock music almost dances with your heartbeat, and colorful lights and shadows intertwine, as if cutting the entire space into countless psychedelic fragments.
On the dance floor, bodies were pressed tightly together, and in a corner, people were kissing without a care in the world; everything was utterly decadent.
The air was filled with the scents of alcohol, perfume, and other indescribable aromas, making me dizzy.
Gu Xinglan was sandwiched between two beautiful women, one on each side.
The porcelain-like mask stood out even more in the dim light, attracting a lot of attention. However, his stiff movements and the fact that he was wearing a suit made him look like a lamb that had wandered into a pack of wolves, completely out of place.
His gaze swept across the area, and he could even see those restless hands. Gu Xinglan's brows were tightly furrowed beneath her mask, and she seemed to be having trouble breathing.
He's an adult, after all, but these scenes are really indecent.
He gripped his suit jacket tightly, his only thought was to escape as quickly as possible.
"Don't be shy!" The man surnamed Huang came over with a smile, patted him on the shoulder, and handed him a brightly colored cocktail. "Here, try this, it's their signature dish!"
The alcohol was too strong, so Gu Xinglan turned her head away and reluctantly refused, saying, "I'm sorry, I have to decline."
Upon seeing this, the man surnamed Wei immediately moved closer, grinning, and said, "Since you're here, don't just sit there! Come on, let's go to the dance floor and have some fun?"
The question was asked, but the action didn't elicit any response from him.
Before she could finish speaking, Gu Xinglan's hand was grabbed and pulled toward the dance floor.
He was given absolutely no room to react or refuse.
Gu Xinglan braced herself and was pushed around by the people on the dance floor.
Anyone who turned their head could see a glowing face; upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be wearing a mask, and some even tried to reach out and touch it.
He instinctively took a few steps back, but was blocked by the man surnamed Wei.
"Don't be shy!" the speaker laughed, putting his arm around Gu Xinglan's shoulder and pulling her closer. "Come on, let's get moving!"
Stiff as a log, Gu Xinglan remained motionless, her gaze constantly scanning the crowd.
All the faces were unfamiliar and the eyes were unfocused.
What on earth is he doing here?
Gu Xinglan was a little impatient and avoided the people who were crowding around her.
But then a girl in a sexy short skirt suddenly came up to him, wrapped her arms around Gu Xinglan's neck, and whispered in his ear, her red lips close to his ear, "Handsome, your mask is really special, can you take it off and let me see it?"
"Sorry, it's not convenient," Gu Xinglan said coldly.
The girl paused for a moment, then said coquettishly, "Boring! We're all here dancing, what are you pretending for..."
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