Ah Q and the long-haired man stopped playing and looked at Li Qinghua instead of moving. After working together for so long, they had developed a perfect understanding of each other's intentions and guessed Jin Hongyue's purpose.
That's why he looked at Li Qinghua instead of agreeing immediately.
Li Qinghua stopped plucking the strings, ignoring Jin Hongyue, and instead quietly looked at Li Yang. Her delicate face was cold and aloof, and her red lips parted slightly as she unusually calmly said, "Okay."
Ah Q and Long Hair exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and disbelief in each other's eyes. In the past, no matter how rich, powerful, or handsome a man came to drink and spend money, inviting her to have a drink with him, Li Qinghua had never given him a second glance.
What's wrong with me today?
"Good, good..." Jin Hongyue shouted excitedly. Not only was her younger brother's illness under control, but even the arrogant Li Qinghua gave her face. Today was truly a good day!
Li Qinghua was dressed in all black, slender and thin, with her usual cold and aloof expression. Her long legs, encased in black stockings, were tightly pressed together. She sat quietly to Li Yang's side, neither speaking nor showing any emotion, quietly sipping a glass of red wine.
Ah Q and Long Hair were also taciturn people, and they just buried their heads and drank Chivas Regal. Damn, this is a famous wine. One sip is worth more than a night's wages. Drink, drink hard, even if you drink yourself to death, drink as much as you can!
Jin Hongyue was quite eloquent, and he was the one who did most of the talking during the meal, keeping the atmosphere lively and preventing any awkward silences.
After all, besides Jin Hongyue, Li Yang's target was the aloof Li Qinghua. He didn't want to show too much and leave a bad impression on Li Qinghua while their relationship was still so awkward.
After all, a cool and aloof girl like her doesn't like people who talk nonsense and spout off a lot of nonsense! Li Yang put away his usual carefree and nonchalant attitude and was determined to leave a good impression and win over this thorny snow lotus.
Before she finished her glass of red wine, Li Qinghua suddenly received a strange phone call. As she listened to the call, her expression suddenly became colder and colder, with only a fleeting, barely perceptible look of sadness and melancholy, which Li Yang saw clearly.
With a twitch of his ears and a deep, narrowed gaze fixed on Li Qinghua, Li Yang quickly absorbed all the secrets hidden in her heart.
Chapter 225: Running a Red Light
Shh... What a strong and unfortunate girl! Li Yang couldn't help but sigh inwardly. But now that she's met me, hehe, her good days are just around the corner.
Li Yang knew that the caller was Li Qinghua's younger brother Li Qingjun's teacher. Li Qingjun had caused trouble at school again. It was said that he had beaten a high-achieving student from a well-connected family so badly that he was hospitalized. The school decided to give him a disciplinary warning and asked his parents to come in for a talk.
Li Qinghua's mother lost her job after her father went to jail and became a poor woman who did odd jobs and sold snacks. Over the years, Li Qinghua has not only been able to earn money to go to school, but also had to take care of her younger brother's education and schooling.
That was really hard work!
Li Yang's eyes darted around, and he immediately had a plan.
After Li Qinghua left in a hurry without saying goodbye, Li Yang also immediately took his leave. He knew that Li Qingjun had been disciplined that morning, but that brat had kept quiet, which resulted in his parents not showing up at noon, and the school teacher had to call Li Qinghua's cell phone.
Li Qinghua was in a hurry to go home to ask her younger brother about the situation and resolve the problem.
Being placed on probation at school is a serious matter; it will be recorded in your file and will be a stain on your future studies and career. It cannot be taken lightly!
No matter how much money Li Qinghua has earned over the years, she has never taken a taxi; she always takes the bus. Even when she pays for her younger brother to take a taxi home from school, she still insists on taking the bus!
But this time she was really anxious and frustrated. She stood by the roadside, hesitating whether to take a taxi or not, unable to make up her mind. Suddenly, an Audi A4 drove up from the side.
The car stopped beside her, the door opened, and Li Yang stepped out with a relaxed air, smiling sincerely, "Would you like a ride?"
Li Qinghua stared coldly at Li Yang, her clear, cold eyes gleaming like glass, without answering.
"I meant no harm, I was just being kind!" Li Yang said, feigning innocence.
"You want to pursue me? I advise you not to be delusional and just give up on that idea!" Li Qinghua was very direct, leaving Li Yang no room for fantasy or imagination.
"I never thought about it! But I've taken a liking to you, to your talent!" Li Yang would never admit that the moment he saw Li Qinghua, he caught a glimpse of her extremely well-hidden large breasts and vowed to take her down, strip her naked, and play with her properly.
Although he has only slept with one woman so far, he will find a chance to take down the others one by one sooner or later.
"You're interested in my talent? Too bad there are many others who share your thoughts. I've only signed a contract with Red Moon Bar. I'll only work at Red Moon Bar!" Li Qinghua spoke quickly and urgently.
"If you have nothing else, I'll be going now!" Li Qinghua turned to cross the road without looking back, because she saw the bus approaching—the very one she wanted to take. She still hadn't decided to take a taxi; it would cost several tens of yuan to get home, and she couldn't bear to spend that.
"You mean you'll still go to work at Red Moon Bar no matter who the owner changes to?" Li Yang asked, following closely behind her in his car.
"You want to take over Red Moon Bar? Is that even possible?" Li Qinghua mocked.
"What? You think I'm young? Yes, I'm only eighteen. But I think you're a smart woman, you definitely won't care about age!"
What do you think of tonight's performance? Am I qualified to press the button on the Red Moon Bar?
Let me tell you, you don't need to think too highly of yourself. You're just a singer, a singer who's neither famous nor unknown. The reason I'm following you is because I need you to continue performing at Red Moon Bar after I take over the business and make money for me!
"Do you understand? In the end, all I care about is money, not you!" Li Yang glanced at Li Qinghua mockingly, delivering a vicious blow to her heart, which was filled with both inferiority and excessive pride.
Li Qinghua's expression changed slightly, her gaze fixed intently on Li Yang, a hint of melancholy and hurt in her eyes. She knew perfectly well that if everything that had happened tonight was truly a play directed by Li Yang, then this man was truly terrifying. Suddenly recalling the image of Jin Hongyue being tricked yet still gratefully treating someone like a brother, a chill ran down her spine.
That person is Jin Hongyue's younger brother, her own brother. He even managed to take her down. It seems Jin Hongyue's days are numbered.
Li Yang ignored her complicated gaze and expression, and continued, "No matter what contract you signed with Jin Hongyue, I will continue to abide by it! Also, no matter what happens to you, I can help you solve it."
"Consider it a chance for the new boss and employee to build rapport. Can you get on the bus now?" Li Yang asked, looking down at Jin Hongyue.
"I hate how superior and confident you rich people are!" Li Qinghua said softly, got into Li Yang's car, and after settling into the passenger seat, gave a place name.
"You're wrong, I'm not a rich man!" Li Yang said, shaking his head slightly.
"Do you think I'm some little girl, that I'm naive and stupid?" Li Qinghua mocked.
“You’re not stupid or dumb, and you’re not a little girl! So you don’t believe me?” Li Yang raised an eyebrow.
I don't believe it.
"There's no need for you to believe or disbelieve it; the facts are the facts." Li Yang stopped talking nonsense and focused entirely on driving.
Li Qinghua frowned slightly, glancing at Li Yang with a puzzled look in her eyes, her gaze flickering uncertainly.
Li Yang immediately drove off at breakneck speed. This Audi A4 was one he purchased after acquiring Daihatsu. It was essentially a company car; all of Daihatsu's men, including the Thirteen Bodyguards, could drive it. Of course, Li Yang was the primary driver.