Chapter 22

When the phone call ended, everyone's expressions were as varied as they could be. Wu Zili's face was full of embarrassment and anger, while Tian Tian and Tong Tong looked proud and smug. As for the others, their faces showed a mix of emotions.

Lei Huxi actually knew the head coach of the provincial swimming team?

"Brother Huxi, thank you." Tong Tong was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling with excitement, glad that she had not misjudged him. Despite Lei Huxi's ordinary appearance and his claim to be a vegetable grower, who had ever heard of a vegetable grower being able to freely enter the Xiangxie Garden and knowing the head coach of the provincial swimming team? This guy must be either a rich second generation or a powerful second generation.

Tian Tian was also smug. She had invited a table full of friends for her birthday, and Lei Huxi had given her the most face. Now, thinking back, her initial choice was clearly correct, and she was glad she hadn't accepted Wu Zili's advances. Wu Zili's family ran a small supermarket, which had nothing to do with being wealthy, but Lei Huxi was different.

Everyone was happy, except for Wu Zili, who was the only one unhappy. He had intended to show off in front of Tian Tian, but now he found himself in an awkward situation. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he drank his wine in silence. He wanted to take revenge and make Lei Huxi lose face, but when he thought about Lei Huxi's close relationship with Coach Shi, he realized that offending him could harm his own future. He swallowed his anger.

"Brother Huxi, what does your family do?" someone at the table asked.

"Me?" Lei Huxi was taken aback and answered honestly, "My parents divorced when I was young. My father is now in a southern city, and my mother is in America... My grandfather was the closest to me, but he passed away this year. When he was alive, he grew some vegetables and peaches, not much, mostly for our own consumption."

He was being honest about his family background, but to these people, it sounded completely different. Once they decided you were wealthy and powerful, they would naturally interpret everything you said in that light. His father in a southern city must be a big boss... His mother in America further confirmed this... As for his grandfather, growing vegetables and peaches for personal consumption was something that high-ranking officials often did...

Lei Huxi had no idea that they were misinterpreting everything.

The dinner was filled with ulterior motives, except for Lei Huxi. As the meal was coming to an end, Tian Tian said she had booked a spot at a bar. A few people had other plans and politely declined.

Lei Huxi didn't really want to go, but he couldn't resist Tian Tian and Tong Tong calling him "Brother Huxi" and eventually agreed. Wu Zili, who had lost face, initially thought about not going, but then realized that if he didn't, Lei Huxi might take the opportunity to make a move on the two beauties.

So, without waiting for Tian Tian to invite him, he volunteered, "The bar tonight is on me."

Tian Tian and Tong Tong ignored him, paid the bill, and each took one of Lei Huxi's arms, "Brother Huxi, let's go."

From the hotel to the private room, Lei Huxi was a bit uncomfortable. Tian Tian and Tong Tong seemed to be competing to get closer to him, each trying to pull him toward themselves.

Even if Lei Huxi was slow to react, he could tell that these two beauties were interested in him. What he couldn't understand was what about him had caught their attention.

The bar they went to was on a famous bar street in Yundong City. Lei Huxi had passed by it many times but never imagined he would step inside. Tian Tian had booked a table at the Maso Bar. As soon as they entered, the loud music, flashing lights, and the DJ's screams, along with the wild dancing, left Lei Huxi dazed.

Tian Tian booked a booth and sat Lei Huxi in the middle, leaving Wu Zili and the glasses-wearing guy on the side. After a few drinks, Tian Tian and Tong Tong became more outgoing and insisted on dragging Lei Huxi to dance. Poor Lei Huxi had no idea how to dance.

But the two girls forcibly pulled him up, and after a few awkward moves in the aisle, he tried to slip back to the booth. However, Tian Tian and Tong Tong held him tightly, preventing him from leaving.

The music became even more intense, and the whole place was electrified. Tian Tian and Tong Tong wrapped their arms around Lei Huxi's waist, pressing their bodies against him, and swayed wildly.

Lei Huxi had never experienced such treatment. The two beauties were pressed against him, and with their movements, he could feel something rubbing against his chest and back.

Lei Huxi was a grown man, and a very normal one, so he couldn't help but feel dry-mouthed...

While he was enjoying this, Wu Zili was watching with eyes that seemed ready to burst. He had worked hard to pursue Tian Tian for so many years, but now some unknown Lei Huxi had appeared. Just looking at Tian Tian and Tong Tong, it was clear that they would do anything for Lei Huxi if he just crooked his little finger.

"Zili, things are not looking good," the glasses-wearing guy leaned in and shouted in his ear, "If this continues, you won't have any chance."

Wu Zili took a few angry puffs of his cigarette, "What do you suggest?"

"I have a plan, but it will cost some money."

"Tell me, what plan?"

"This place is often visited by Brother Biao, and I have a good relationship with him. Brother Biao is famous for his strength; he could take on three people at once. If you're willing to pay, I can get Brother Biao to take care of him."

"Really?"

"Really."

"How much?"

"It depends on what you want. A beating, 1000. Breaking his limbs, at least 3000. If you want to cripple him, at least 10,000."

"I'll pay 10,000!" Wu Zili's eyes blazed as he watched Tian Tian and Tong Tong dancing wildly with Lei Huxi in the aisle, "Go get Brother Biao now."

"Alright, wait here for me."

...

Wu Zili met Brother Biao for the first time and was a bit nervous.

"So, you have a grudge with someone?" Brother Biao had a cigarette in his mouth, and a few of his henchmen were behind him, looking red-faced from drinking.

Wu Zili nodded quickly.

"There's nothing I can't handle here." Brother Biao extended his hand, "10,000, 5000 upfront, and 5000 after the job. Pay up."

"Ah, now? I don't have that much cash on me."

"Got a card?"

"Got it, got it."

"Use the card."

Brother Biao nodded, and one of his henchmen brought over a mobile POS machine.

This... this is too professional...

Wu Zili regretted it a bit, but he was afraid these guys might turn on him, so he took out his card and paid 5000.

He consoled himself that if he could get rid of Lei Huxi, he would have a chance with Tian Tian, and 10,000 would be nothing.

Brother Biao was a man of his word. As soon as the money was transferred, he waved his hand, "Take me there. Point him out from a distance, and tell me which booth he's in."

He was indeed reliable and considerate. Wu Zili led Brother Biao back to the noisy bar and pointed from a distance, "The guy in booth 8. Brother Biao, don't hurt the two girls."

"Don't worry, I know my limits. You go ahead, I'll be there in 10 minutes."

Wu Zili's face lit up, and he returned to the booth with the glasses-wearing guy, feeling excited.

By this time, Tian Tian and Tong Tong were tired from dancing and had returned to the booth to play dice with Lei Huxi. Lei Huxi lost nine out of ten times and was being forced to drink continuously, which made the two beauties laugh.

Enjoy it, enjoy it, you'll be crying soon. Wu Zili drank a large glass of wine with a fierce expression.

The 10 minutes felt like an eternity to Wu Zili. Finally, he saw Brother Biao and his henchmen appear, and his heart finally relaxed.

The show was about to begin.

"Damn, why is it so noisy?" As soon as Brother Biao arrived, he decided to give the other party a warning, rushing to the booth and glaring fiercely.

But when he and Lei Huxi made eye contact, they both exclaimed:

"It's you?"