Chapter 32 A Licking Dog

"Oh..."As Li Lu's husband climbed the steps, he turned back and noticed Qin Yu, a mocking glint in his eyes, and he drawled, "Oh, it's you!"

"Li Lu has married you, so treat her well. She might not be some rich young lady, but she's certainly better than the public buses in here. You should cherish her!"

Qin Yu glared fiercely at Li Lu's husband as he spoke.

He couldn't describe the feeling in his heart. Before Li Lu betrayed him, she was his everything. He had held her in his palm afraid to drop her, kept her in his mouth afraid she would melt.

Even if she had wanted the stars in the sky, he would have found a way to pluck them down.

But in the end, she still married the man before him.

Clearly, he didn't truly love Li Lu. Perhaps he had married her just for a novelty. Now that he was bored of her, he was out messing around.

"Mr. Cao... who is he, your friend?"

A man beside Li Lu's husband looked at Qin Yu with suspicion and asked.

"Hehe... just a licking dog of Li Lu, licked her for four whole years, yet Li Lu never even gave him a second glance!"

Li Lu's husband said with a dismissive laugh.

"There's this saying on the internet, how does it go? A licking dog, a licking dog, in the end left with nothing..."

Li Lu's husband's friend also began to mock Qin Yu.

"Oh, I remember now, didn't Mr. Cao say last time that the sister-in-law's parents were sick back in their hometown, and some guy lent a sum of money, and helped them get treated?

Couldn't be him, right? This is licking to a whole new level! Respect, respect!"

Another friend of Li Lu's husband said with a sneer.

"Alright, kiddo, don't be a busybody. Li Lu is my wife now. How I play outside is none of your business as long as she's not making a fuss. Let's go..."

Li Lu's husband, followed by his buddies, entered the splendid hall.

Qin Yu was left clenching his fists, his face ominously dark.

If he didn't have more important things to do that evening, he would have definitely taught Li Lu's husband a lesson.

"Huff...."

After exhaling a breath of turbid air, Qin Yu also began to ascend the steps.

"Stop right there!"

Two towering security guards sized up Qin Yu: "You look unfamiliar. First time here? Got a VIP card?"

"...No."

Qin Yu shook his head and couldn't help asking, "Without a VIP card, can I not go in to play?"

"Of course, even a mosquito needs a VIP card to get in!"

The security guard said expressionlessly.

"Then I'll get one later..."

Qin Yu scratched his head and walked away dejectedly. After scoping out the layout of the East Sea Nightclub, he slipped into the adjacent alley, looking for a chance to sneak in through the back door.

Meanwhile.

Inside a luxurious private room of the East Sea Nightclub.

A man in a gray vest, with a fierce look on his face, was snickering as he smoked a cigar.

Two pretty girls dressed as maids stood beside him.

"Haha, cousin!"

Li Lu's husband entered with his entourage and greeted the man in the vest with a smiling face.

"Sit down!"

The man in the vest nodded.

"Let me introduce you. This is the boss of the East Sea Nightclub, Brother Long, and also my cousin. This is Mr. Wang, Mr. Xie, Mr. Zhou..."

Li Lu's husband went on to introduce the man in the vest to his friends.

"Brother Long, I've heard so much about you... "

"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you..."

After a round of pleasantries, Guo Jianglong snapped his fingers: "Go bring some 'new tea' over!"

"Yes, Brother Long!"

The maid-dressed girls sweetly responded and left the private room.

"Haha, thanks, Brother Long!"

A few bosses exchanged smiles, their expressions tinged with excitement.

They had long heard that the Paradise Nightclub was a haven for beauties, but VIP cards were hard to obtain, and they hadn't had a chance to experience it. Tonight, they finally got their wish.

"Before we start enjoying ourselves, let's talk some serious business first!"

Guo Jianglong exhaled a ring of smoke and addressed the bosses.

"Cousin, we've all made inquiries. The owner of Jinyan Real Estate doesn't amount to much on her own, but the person backing her is a big deal!"

Li Lu's husband began.

"I'm aware, otherwise why would my connections be of no use? They've spoken, asking us to negotiate and resolve this ourselves. Damn it... My Paradise Nightclub is a cash printing machine; how could I bear to see it torn down!"

Guo Jianglong said coldly, with half-closed eyes.

"Brother Long, in my opinion, it's just a matter of time before the urban village is demolished. After all, East Sea is now a major city and can't keep the urban village forever. Since the higher-ups have said so, it implies they have hinted for Jinyan Real Estate to step in and tear down the urban village!"

"Yeah, since it's coming from higher up, this matter is tricky!"

"If it really doesn't work out, we should just ask for more money. No need to offend the people above..."

On the way here, Li Lu's husband mentioned that Jinyan Real Estate wanted to demolish the Paradise Nightclub, and Guo Jianglong had invited them over to see if they could find connections to smooth things over. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Money? Hmph, do I look like I'm short of money?"

Guo Jianglong snorted impatiently, "I don't care whose idea it is; my nightclub simply cannot be demolished. Damn it; otherwise, it would become a laughing stock if word got out!"

"This..."

The bosses looked at each other, their expressions helpless.

"Brother Long..."

At that moment, a group of girls dressed as maids, five or six of them, flitted in.

Tall and good-looking.

Wearing little blazers and pleated skirts, exuding full-on prep school vibes.

The sight instantly ignited a burning desire in the bosses' eyes.

"Keep the bosses company for a drink!"

Guo Jianglong tilted his head.

The girls obediently settled down next to a boss each, taking their seats.

The bosses, quite versed in such matters, rested their hands on the girls' bare white thighs.

"Cousin, I think we can try this: Get the people from the urban village to write a joint letter to the higher authorities, opposing the demolition of the urban village!"

Li Lu's husband suggested while embracing the girl beside him.

"We could consider that..."

Guo Jianglong nodded slightly.

"Let me see if I can find some connections at the provincial capital; maybe we can save your nightclub, Brother Long!"

"Right, I have an old classmate who works for the provincial government!"

"My cousin is a journalist; she could help create public opinion and exert pressure!"

As the bosses enjoyed the services of the girls, they naturally began to brainstorm solutions, eager to offer their strategies.

"Alright, then I'll leave it in your capable hands, cheers!"

Guo Jianglong raised his glass.

"Cheers!"

"Hey, hey... what are you doing? You can't go in there!"

While the room was lively with good cheer, a commotion could be heard from down the corridor.

Then the door was forcefully pushed open.

"Brother Long... we'll get him out of here right away!"

Two battered-looking security guards said sheepishly.

"Wait a minute..."

Guo Jianglong glanced at Qin Yu, his eyes narrowing, "Buddy, you've got guts, huh? Causing trouble on my turf?"

"Brother Long, I don't want to cause trouble. I just want to ask you for something, and I'll leave once I have it!"

Qin Yu met Guo Jianglong's icy stare with a firm, unyielding tone.