Chapter 39: Bar Conflict

Since it was already mid-September, the weather in Huahai had become refreshing. After nightfall, the streets were brightly lit. After years of rapid development, Huahai had become increasingly well-dressed, like a charming young wife, fully displaying its alluring and seductive side. Unfortunately, the thick makeup covered its unique charm. // Free e-books download //

Around seven in the evening, the area around Huahai University began to see an increase in foot traffic, much livelier than during the day. Within a five-kilometer radius of Huahai University, there were clusters of bars, slow-dance clubs, teahouses, milk tea shops, and various restaurants. The 30,000 students and faculty of Huahai University undoubtedly formed a massive consumer base.

As night fell, the liveliness around the university could rival that of landmark buildings. On a long street about four kilometers from the university, there were entertainment venues of all classes, from high-end to low-end. With the development of the times and the openness of people's minds, more and more students from Huahai University and residents of Huahai City were accustomed to coming here to experience nightlife.

The term "poor student" did not apply to Huahai University students. Which local student's family didn't have at least a million?

Song Qingguan, with a net worth of two billion, was only considered a second-tier elite in Huahai.

However, Zhao Heng did not dwell on this. Worried about Qiao Fatso and the others, he quickly made his way through the long street.

Meanwhile, Qiao Fatso, dressed neatly, was surrounded by four or five fashionable men and women, all looking at him with playful smiles. One of the women, wearing light makeup, held a cigarette and pointed at the chess pieces on the table, mocking him, "Young Master Qiao, you played thirteen games of chess with me today—"

The pretty woman leaned forward slightly, revealing a hint of alluring whiteness, "You lost every single game. Why? Are you not in good form? Even if you were, you shouldn't have lost so thoroughly. Or did you see my beauty and intentionally let me win?"

With a lazy look in his eyes, Qiao Fatso flicked the ash off her cigarette and smiled, "If that's the case, let's play another game. Chess, Gomoku, or Go, you choose. If you win, I'll apologize for what I said earlier, and I'll even perform a pole dance for you tonight. How about it?"

She patted her thigh, which was white and slender.

Qiao Fatso threw the chess piece on the board and smiled, "No more games!"

A smile crossed the pretty woman's face, satisfied with her well-executed strategy, "Since you're not in bad form and you're not letting me win, it can only mean you cheated online. Young Master Qiao, be honest, how did you win me online? Come clean!"

"Secret!"

Although Qiao Fatso's chess skills had been exposed, he remained unperturbed and even said with a thick face, "I thought our friendship was based on a mutual liking at first sight, but it turns out it was all about cold, hard chess skills. There's no true friendship in this world. Yes, I used tricks to win you, do what you will!"

"Say sorry again."

Qiao Fatso maintained his mystery, "As for how I won, I can't tell you."

"Still playing mysterious?"

A smile flickered at the corner of the pretty woman's mouth as she picked up a chess piece and tapped it on the board, "Do you know who I am? I'm Zhao Siqing, deputy captain of the Huahai City Criminal Police. If you don't confess, I can take you to the police station for questioning. Just accusing you of fraud will be enough to get you in trouble."

She flicked the chess piece, and her tone grew heavier, "Then I'll not only sue you for mental distress but also detain you for ten to fifteen days. I'll also inform Huahai University that you're a fraudster, a fraudster who tries to deceive innocent girls. I think these actions will make it hard for you to hold your head up at Huahai University."

"Women are the most venomous."

Qiao Fatso sighed, sinking into the sofa, "It seems my old man was right." He looked at the pretty woman and shook his head, "Although my motives were impure when I lied online, I had no ill intentions. I just wanted to make a friend. I didn't expect you to crush me so thoroughly. It's really depressing."

"Stop with the sweet talk."

The pretty woman adjusted her sexy outfit, and her identity as a police officer made several onlookers swallow their saliva. Then she smiled mockingly and pointed at him, "Still not confessing? Fine, I'll call the police and report a fraudster. Let's see how tough you are then."

A companion chimed in, "Captain Zhao, arrest him!"

"Siqing, what are you doing here?"

Just as the pretty woman was about to pick up the phone to threaten Qiao Fatso, a clear voice called out from the side. Then Qiao Fatso saw Ding Lingling and Tu Honggang's group rush over. His face changed slightly but remained calm. Then he saw Ding Lingling, dressed in a short top and skirt, sit in front of Zhao Siqing and smile, "Siqing, you didn't say you were coming?"

Ding Lingling waved for someone to bring a few bottles of good wine and handed one to Zhao Siqing, "Ziyan and I mentioned you yesterday. We wanted to go to Huahai University with you, but your phone was off. We thought you had a mission and planned to meet you another day. We didn't expect you to come to Huahai Bar. Drink as much as you want tonight."

"Let's drink until we're drunk. All the drinks are on me."

"Girl, you're still so generous."

Zhao Siqing took a bottle of rye and clinked it with Ding Lingling, taking a few sips. Then she said, "I also received news that Ziyan is back in Huahai. I was planning to find a chance to meet you all. Today, I just finished a mission and came to the bar to relax and play chess with a friend, but I didn't expect to meet a fraudster."

"You still love playing chess."

Ding Lingling smiled and tilted her head, "Fraudster? What fraudster?"

Zhao Siqing, clearly very familiar with Ding Lingling, laughed and recounted her encounter with Qiao Fatso, explaining how he had dominated her online but lost all thirteen games in person. Ding Lingling's disdain grew as she glanced at Qiao Fatso, "Cheating at chess? You're really embarrassing!"

She shook her head in disgust, "Huahai University... wait, I think I've seen you before."

Qiao Fatso, surrounded by people mocking him, remained unperturbed, as if he was used to such ridicule. Hearing Ding Lingling's words, he shrugged, "Of course you've seen me. On the first day of school, you almost ran me over with your sports car and spilled a whole bottle of cola on me. You even flipped me off in the cafeteria. Remember now?"

Before Ding Lingling could respond, Tu Honggang slapped his head and said, "I think I've seen him too. Oh, I know who he is. He's the fat guy who hangs around Zhao Heng. He was at the Huahai University cafeteria that day!" Then he sneered, "Fatso, you're all in the same boat as Zhao Heng. Where's Zhao Heng?"

"Zhao Heng doesn't know his place, and you're a fraud."

When Tu Honggang mentioned Zhao Heng, his face twisted with anger and resentment. The humiliation from the basketball court was still fresh in his mind, so he would never miss an opportunity to humiliate Zhao Heng and his friends. Recognizing Qiao Yuncai, he clenched his fists, ready to start a fight.

Qiao Yuncai lifted his head, "You can insult me, but don't insult Brother Heng."

"Otherwise, your bald head will fall off!"

Tu Honggang flew into a rage, "Fatso, what are you trying to do? Do you think I won't beat you to death?"

If Zhao Siqing hadn't been there, he would have already charged forward.

Ding Lingling also reacted, pointing at Qiao Fatso and shouting, "So you're one of Zhao Heng's scumbags. No wonder you're both so despicable. Zhao Heng tries to win Ziyan's sympathy by being persistent, and you pretend to be a chess master to deceive Siqing. You're both scum. Siqing, take him to the police station."

"We need to teach him a lesson!"

Ding Lingling found an outlet for her anger, "Otherwise, other girls will suffer."

Tu Honggang and the others chimed in, "Lock him up in the police station."

Zhao Heng?

Zhao Siqing, who had just caught the name Zhao Heng and was slightly surprised, saw the group's anger and let it dissipate. She then looked at Qiao Fatso and smiled, "See? Everyone wants to send you to the police station. You've angered the crowd. Why don't you confess everything?"

Qiao Fatso said calmly, "Secret!"

Before Zhao Siqing could say anything, Tu Honggang, who harbored resentment towards Zhao Heng, stepped forward, his body radiating a violent aura. He always liked to show off in front of women, slamming the wine bottle on the table, "Fatso, confess, or we'll beat you up and send you to the police!"

He rolled up his sleeves and pointed at Qiao Yuncai, "Confess now!"

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