"Don't worry, I had already completed all of Uncle Shang's treatments before boarding the plane. He just needs to undergo routine treatment and observation at Xuanwu Hospital for a month, and he'll be fine. Actually, half a month would be enough, but I know you're worried, so let's go with a month."
Lin Yao didn't mention the agreement again. Anyway, when he signed it, he ordered Xiao Cao to release a nerve-disrupting toxin so that his signature was completely distorted. Even his fingerprints were partially controlled by Xiao Cao, causing the skin on his fingers to swell and contract, making them completely unrecognizable. He wasn't worried that Gan Mei would keep the agreement.
"Thank you. Come to the bureau tomorrow and give me your name at the reception desk. I'll come down to meet you." After saying that, Gan Mei walked away as if fleeing a plague.
Back at the booked hotel, Lin Yao called his father, Luo Jimin, to explain the permit issue. The work in Chengdu was not progressing smoothly. Several pharmaceutical companies had been contacted to manufacture the medicinal juice, but most of them did not meet the production requirements, and the two that did meet the requirements could not be signed.
Negotiations with several water companies progressed slowly. None of the other companies were willing to produce the product under their own brand. They only provided a brief description of some minor functions, yet the other companies all demanded equity stakes, or even wanted to buy out Lin Yao's formula and technology. Lin Yao, of course, would not agree to these conditions, because he only intended to launch this product temporarily and would cease production once the drought in the west had subsided.
In addition, Lin Yao did not trust these water companies. They could turn cheap purified water into mineral water by adding a penny of minerals. These water companies, driven by profit, were not qualified to have the formula and technology for drought-resistant functional beverages.
Lin Yao, who was alone in Beijing, had nothing to do at night. After practicing the Luo family's martial arts for a while, he went out to "Hey Life Bar" to kill time and experience the nightlife of the capital.
Heylife Bar in Beijing was a high-end bar that Lin Yao found on his computer in his hotel room. Not only were the prices expensive, but it also didn't allow ordinary people to enter, operating on a semi-membership basis.
Someone who had been there once couldn't contain his excitement and longing, and kept writing his thoughts and feelings online. This guy, who wrote about his desire to go to HeyLife again as if it were a novel, became an internet sensation and also made HeyLife bar famous.
Lin Yao obviously couldn't go inside the Hey Life bar; he just wanted to take a look, even if it was just to see the entrance. This perfectly aligns with the behavior pattern driven by human curiosity. After he had satisfied his look at the entrance of the Hey Life bar, he decided to go to a nearby slow-rock bar to sample Beijing's beautiful women.
Just as Lin Yao stepped out of the outer gate of the Hey Life Bar, a sports car brushed past him without making a sound. Out of the corner of his eye, Lin Yao recognized it as a Lamborghini Murciélago. He thought to himself that there were indeed many wealthy people in the capital, but he didn't stop and continued walking out.
Suddenly, the Batmobile silently returned to Lin Yao's side, skidding close to him and stopping just to his left. The rearview mirror bumped against his left hand, startling him. Turning around, he saw a black figure in the driver's seat, still as dashing as ever.
The car window rolled down, revealing flowing hair and a strikingly handsome face. Ruonan stared at Lin Yao with a surprised look, "It really is you! What brings you to Beijing? Alone?"
Lin Yao never expected that his first time in the capital, his very first time going to a bar, would lead him to the first woman he'd ever truly fallen for since becoming an adult. This coincidence of three "firsts" stirred strange emotions within him. He then shook his head, realizing he was being infatuated. This woman, as cold as ice and as proud as a plum blossom, would never have any feelings for him.
"What's wrong?" Ruonan felt a little strange when she saw Lin Yao turn his head away. She thought Lin Yao didn't want to see her.
"nothing."
"Oh, wait a moment, I'll go park the car." Ruonan felt her emotions were strange. She had long forgotten about the man who had shielded her from a knife, but upon seeing him again, she couldn't control herself and even reversed the car to speak to him. It was all for Xiaolian, Ruonan told herself silently.
"Go in." Ruonan's voice was soft, and her head was slightly lowered.
"Oh." Lin Yao had also become like a wooden doll at this moment, his movements somewhat mechanical.
The two handsome and neat doormen clearly recognized Ruonan and opened the magnificent door without checking their membership cards.
Upon entering, you'll find yourself in a corridor where soft light shines from various hidden spots, adorning the corridor with its hanging oil paintings and artworks in an elegant and warm ambiance. Coupled with soothing background music, it instantly creates the feeling of being in an art palace, making you even more eager to see what lies at the end of the corridor.
At the end of the corridor were still two doormen, but now they were replaced by beautiful women in classic cheongsams. Their hair was styled in a bun, their figures were curvaceous, and their manners were impeccable, giving visitors the feeling that they had become members of royalty, even though Lin Yao didn't actually know what it would feel like to be a member of royalty.
The heavy, luxurious doors opened, and a burst of powerful music rang out, shaking the very soul.
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Despite it being his first time in such a high-class place, and despite the dazzling array of decorations and grandeur, Lin Yao remained calm and composed. He surveyed his surroundings with a steady and casual gaze, then turned to Ruonan and asked, "Where are we going?"
Ruonan felt a surge of surprise. She had assumed that Lin Yao, coming from a small town, wouldn't be worldly-wise and that the most stylish bar in Beijing would impress him. But Lin Yao hadn't even batted an eye, clearly used to such places. Suppressing her doubts, she said calmly, "Come with me."
Following Ruonan through the bustling dance hall and past a courtyard with lighting effects as if it were daytime, Lin Yao walked towards a grand building. The more he walked, the more surprised he became. To set up such a scene in the heart of Beijing, where land is incredibly valuable, not to mention other expenses, the land alone must have cost a fortune. No wonder that guy who had been here online dreamed about it all the time. Coming here was practically a symbol of a successful person.
Ruonan was clearly a regular at this club. Many handsome men and beautiful women greeted her, but without exception, Ruonan only nodded slightly and gave a few perfunctory replies. These young people, who looked quite distinguished, all cast surprised glances at Lin Yao, who was walking with Ruonan, as if there was something strange about him that made Lin Yao feel uncomfortable.
"This is clearly a club, so why is it called 'Hey Bar'?" Lin Yao said, holding a crystal wine glass. They were already enjoying wine in a huge European-style hall. The buffet-style cocktail party made Lin Yao feel very relaxed. There were about a dozen men and women in the hall, all of whom were socialites and talented men, or at least they looked like it.
"This name was a prank by the person who set up the club. He thought it would be more common." Hearing Lin Yao's question, Ruonan seemed to have thought of something. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a smile. The smile was so fleeting that Lin Yao could only catch a glimpse of it before it disappeared.
"You look beautiful when you smile, so why do you always have such a long face as if everyone owes you money?" Lin Yao bluntly voiced his question. He missed the time when he laughed heartily in Ya'an. Back then, he thought this girl was incredibly beautiful. Although she was still beautiful now, she looked too cold. Her exquisite clothes couldn't bring out her carefree spirit.
"You!" Ruonan felt extremely embarrassed. No one had ever spoken to her like that before. She was both angry and amused, her face turning bright red, which made her healthy wheat-colored skin appear even more radiant.
"Ah Nan, why don't you introduce your friend? You two are drinking here without inviting us brothers?" A pleasant male voice came from the side, the magnetic tone of which made people want to get close to him.
Lin Yao turned his head and saw three people standing beside him with wine glasses in their hands. The one in front was a young man who looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. His thick, dark eyebrows were very close together, which made his handsome face look somewhat feminine. Lin Yao suspected that the man's eyebrows had been groomed. His well-fitting casual clothes made his somewhat thin figure look dashing.
Ruonan looked at Lin Yao and introduced him, "Lin Yao, this is Ning Qingfan, this is Zhao Shiyan, and this is Zuo Wenchan." She then introduced him to the others, "This is Lin Yao, who just arrived in Beijing today."
Lin Yao was familiar with various social etiquettes. Hearing Ruonan's introduction, he knew that the three people in front of him had a casual relationship with Ruonan, but not as good as their relationship with him. Perhaps Ruonan valued him very much. He nodded and said, "Hello, it's nice to meet you."
"We were just saying over there that the person Anan brought today has a lot of presence, and seeing him up close makes it even more so. Brother Lin Yao, we should get closer in the future." Ning Qingfan warmly shook Lin Yao's hand, quite firmly, his attitude like a gentle breeze. Zhao Shiyan, standing beside him, also gave Lin Yao a reserved yet sweet smile, glancing at him briefly before quickly lowering her eyes, a very classic look.
"Let's go sit down together." Ning Qingfan held Lin Yao's hand tightly, as if she had forgotten, and only let go after gently pulling Lin Yao to move a few steps. Lin Yao glanced at Ruonan, seeking her opinion.
"You guys go ahead, I'll be right there." Ruonan was puzzled that Ning Qingfan, who was usually so aloof, would be so enthusiastic towards Lin Yao. She knew that Ning Qingfan wasn't always so friendly to everyone, especially not to Lin Yao, whom she was meeting for the first time. She dismissed the question and headed towards the archway at the far end of the hall.
Lin Yao was surrounded by Ning Qingfan and the other two, attracting a lot of attention. Although the topics were not his area of expertise, Ning Qingfan asked for his opinion every time, and he could only give a few casual replies. Fortunately, he usually had a wide range of information and did not give the impression of being too uninformed. His strategy was to listen more and talk less.
Zhao Shiyan would occasionally glance at Lin Yao with her blinking eyes, then shyly lower her head to listen. Occasionally, she would slightly raise her head to steal a glance at Lin Yao before lowering her head again. Her face was almost always red, which suddenly gave Lin Yao great confidence in his charm. This big-eyed classical beauty had actually fallen in love with him at first sight. Could it be that Long Yihun possessed him today?
There's always something fishy going on, a principle Lin Yao had long understood. Although Ning Qingfan's performance was perfect, Lin Yao could glean a lot from his habitual attitude and tone of voice towards those around him, as well as the attitudes of those around him towards Ning Qingfan. He just didn't know if Zhao Shiyan's performance was genuine. Firstly, Zhao Shiyan hardly said anything and kept blushing. Secondly, Lin Yao's understanding of matters of love between men and women was limited to theoretical learning from books and the internet; he had absolutely no experience of it himself.
Not only was Ning Qingfan deliberately trying to get close to him, but everyone around him was doing the same. At this moment, the number of people surrounding Lin Yao had increased, with three groups joining in, forming the most densely populated area in the banquet hall.
The first group consisted of Ning Qingfan and his two companions, plus two more who joined later. The second group was led by Xiang Guoqing, who was arrogant by nature but spent the entire night feigning approachability, albeit clumsily. This group had seven or eight people, all with personalities similar to Xiang Guoqing. Lin Yao secretly observed that some of them would glance at him sideways and smirk when they thought he wasn't looking, their expressions revealing undisguised contempt. The third group was represented by Ye Zhaoxian, who wore glasses. This group was relatively more to Lin Yao's liking because he sensed an attitude of respecting and relying on science from them.