Chapter 131: Debauchery and Deception
Surprisingly, they were in a certain part of Long’an City.
It was already late at night when Chen Shi and the two others got into a car. The colorful lights and vibrant cityscape felt exhilarating.
“…So as I was saying, as long as you stick with Brother Yang, you’ll never worry about food or clothing again. Are you even listening to me?” The skinny guy nudged Chen Shi with his elbow.
“Sorry, I was just enjoying the night view.”
“What’s so great about the night view?”
“Try being locked up for seven days and see for yourself!”
They arrived at an upscale club, and a waiter led them into a private room. Inside, there were two rows of sofas, a table filled with beer and snacks, and Brother Yang, dressed in a red suit, sitting in the main seat with a stylish hostess on each side. His gold-rimmed glasses reflected the laser lights in the room, and the sofas were packed with hostesses surrounding him like a king with his concubines.
The skinny guy rubbed his hands together and said, “Brother Yang sure knows how to pick a place. I’ve always wanted to come here.”
“Over here!” Brother Yang pointed, and the women immediately moved aside.
“Okay, okay!” The skinny guy beamed.
“Not you!” Brother Yang pointed at Chen Shi.
After Chen Shi sat down, Brother Yang said, “These past few days have been hard…”
Chen Shi suddenly grabbed some candies and popcorn from the table and started eating, then opened a beer and chugged it all down, letting out a satisfied breath. “Give me a cigarette! Give me a cigarette!”
Brother Yang chuckled and pulled out a cigar. “I like your straightforwardness.”
Chen Shi, with a woman in his arms and a cigar in his mouth, said, “Brother Yang, if you wanted to investigate me, you should’ve given me a heads-up. These past few days were tough.”
“That was a test for you. This line of work requires patience. If you don’t have that, then you’re not suitable.”
“What do you think now?”
“I like your experience, but you lied to me. You don’t owe any gambling debts.”
“Actually, I came to make money. Back in the day, when I was in the underworld, I lived the good life. After the boss fell, I had nothing and had to drive a taxi. So I wanted to join you.”
“How did you hear about me?”
Chen Shi paused for a few seconds, then thought of the safest answer, “I know Ah Meng!” Ah Meng was still in detention and couldn’t confirm or deny.
Brother Yang laughed, “No wonder he strongly recommended you!”
Chen Shi was puzzled. Why would Ah Meng be released and recommend him? Could it be that gaining trust now was related to that little traitor? After a moment’s thought, he concluded that Lin Dongxue and her team were secretly helping him, using counter-espionage tactics! Yes, that had to be it.
Chen Shi smiled, “Connections are everything in this line of work!”
“I like you. Relax tonight, and start working for me tomorrow.” Brother Yang took out a stack of cash, placed it on the table, and then left.
“Thank you, Brother Yang!” Chen Shi took the money, pulled out a bill, and stuffed it into the hostess’s cleavage, making her giggle. He pocketed the rest.
After Brother Yang left, the skinny guy became lively, popping champagne and making the hostesses scream like startled chicks. Jingang buried his head in a busty girl’s chest, while the skinny guy chose the plumpest one to grope, constantly urging them to sing.
“Let’s play a game!”
Chen Shi grabbed some empty cups, placed a bill under each one, poured wine into the cups, and said to the hostesses, “Drink a cup, take a bill, take turns!”
“I’ll go first!” “Me next!”
The hostesses eagerly lined up to compete.
“You sure know how to play, uncle,” the skinny guy grinned. “Do you do ice?”
“Haven’t touched that stuff in years.”
“Tonight’s special, come on.”
“Get lost! I was shooting up when you were still in your dad’s pants! Let me show you…” Chen Shi rolled up his sleeve to show needle marks from drug use, though there were none. The dim lighting prevented the skinny guy from noticing.
Chen Shi waved it off, “I’m too old for that stuff. You go ahead.”
The skinny guy laughed, cleared a space on the table, pulled out a bag of crystals from his pocket, and the hostesses cheered and took turns enjoying it.
Jingang was still using milk as a face wash.
Chen Shi, worried about staying too long, pulled the high skinny guy over and yelled over the music, “Can we only touch these girls but not do anything else?”
“Go to a private room…”
“I’m going to have some fun first, buddy. Take it easy.” Chen Shi patted his shoulder.
The skinny guy waved goodbye and continued snorting.
A girl, who seemed inexperienced, was trembling after witnessing the drug use. Chen Shi grabbed her arm and said, “Come with me!”
The waiter led Chen Shi to a private room, essentially a hotel room, where he saw a TV and set-top box, making him ecstatic.
The hostess, a bit nervous, asked, “Big brother, what are we playing?”
“Go take a shower first.”
“Aren’t you coming? There’s a bathtub…”
“I want to watch some TV. Haven’t seen it in days.”
The hostess pouted, “Is the TV more interesting than me?”
“You’re nowhere near as interesting as the TV.”
“Right…” The hostess, realizing her mistake, felt awkward. “Big brother, do you think I’m ugly?”
“Go take a shower!”
Chen Shi turned on the TV, found a drama, and enjoyed the mental relaxation. The hostess on the bed urged, “Big brother, aren’t you coming?” He didn’t hear her.
After finishing the drama, and having eaten all the snacks and drinks, Chen Shi felt exhausted. Not knowing the time, he looked at the program guide and realized it was already morning.
The hostess was asleep under the covers.
There was a knock at the door, and the skinny guy called out, “Uncle, you’re too much. Let’s go!”
Chen Shi pretended to have just woken up, saying, “Getting dressed now.”
“Hurry up, we’re waiting downstairs!”
Chen Shi woke the hostess, who sat up in a panic, “Sorry, big brother, I fell asleep… Do you want to continue?”
“No, I’m exhausted after a night without sleep.” Chen Shi handed her a hundred-yuan bill. “If anyone asks, say we did it.”
The hostess smiled, “I get it, men like to save face… Can I have another one?”
Chen Shi gave her another bill, and she said, “If they ask, I’ll say we did it twice.”
“Here’s another one!”
“Three times.”
By the seventh bill, the hostess said, “Seven times in one night, big brother, you’re amazing. I’m exhausted… Is that okay?”
“You’re smart, let’s make it an even number.” Chen Shi gave her three more bills, spending the money without a care since it wasn’t his.
Chen Shi went downstairs, where the skinny guy and Jingang were having breakfast. The skinny guy waved him over and, noticing Chen Shi’s tired look and dark circles, laughed lewdly, “Uncle, take care of yourself. Don’t wear yourself out.”
“Do you think the nickname ‘Seven Times a Night Man’ is for nothing?”
“Seven times?” The skinny guy laughed and looked at Jingang. “Jingang and I did at least twenty.”
“I’m Jingang!”
“You’re full of it. You could say a hundred times, and no one could prove it.”
“Let me tell you, after snorting, it’s like having an iron rod down there. Last night, I handled three at once and didn’t go soft.”
“Can you do all those women?”
“Yeah, Brother Yang paid for it all. I was wondering why you only took one. Are you dumb?”
“Damn, if I’d known, I’d have gone for a double.”
The skinny guy laughed, and Chen Shi joined in, though he felt a surge of disgust. He thought to himself, go on spending money earned from others’ lives recklessly; your days of indulgence are numbered.