Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 569 Fixed Refreshing NPCs
Qu Peining probably didn't realize this, or perhaps she had gotten used to this situation.

So Zhou Wang began to test the waters by making some other movements.

For example, he began to gently rub Qu Peining's palm with his own palm.

Qu Peining's skin not only looked fair, but it was also very well maintained. Most of the skin was flawless to the naked eye. However, Zhou Wang noticed that Qu Peining's palms were a little rough.

But that's normal, considering she's a trained female soldier. The fact that her skin isn't completely calloused means she's taken good care of herself.

Qu Peining seemed to notice the unusual sensation in her palm. Just as she turned her head, Zhou Wang spoke naturally:

How was your first time at a bar?

Having her attention diverted, Qu Peining turned her head away somewhat awkwardly, no longer looking at their still clasped hands, and then replied:

"It's so noisy..."

"anything else?"

"And, you still have doubts, right?"

"What are you wondering about?"

"I wonder why everyone here seems so happy."

Qu Peining paused for a moment, then continued as if talking to herself, "Does alcohol really have such magical power?"

"You've never drunk alcohol before?"

"No."

Qu Peining first shook her head, then said uncertainly, "It's not that I haven't had any. I've had a little beer, but only a tiny bit, when I graduated and left the team... because it was too bitter, I didn't like the taste. I haven't had any other alcoholic beverages."

"No wonder, you probably don't know what it feels like to be drunk."

"So what does it feel like?"

As the two chatted back and forth, Qu Peining seemed to gradually open up and began to ask Zhou Wang questions.

As for her palm, which was still being held and caressed by Zhou Wang, she no longer felt anything unusual after getting used to it.

Zhou Wang also noticed that Qu Peining's personality wasn't actually aloof; at least compared to Jiang Mo and Jiang Qingkui, she was more willing to speak up.

It's just that she's used to being alone, so she seems a bit stiff when communicating with people.

But Zhou Wang didn't care.

As long as her hands are soft, that's fine...

"That depends on how drunk you are. Personally, I think the most comfortable state is a light buzz, where you're not quite drunk. Your thinking slows down, but you can still think. Besides that, your body and emotions will experience a relaxed, pleasant, and light feeling..."

Qu Peining listened silently, but in her heart she was thinking, if that's the case, then haven't I already done it?
That night in the Shanghai club, when I opened my eyes, I found my lips and tongue slightly numb...

Zhou Wang spoke eloquently, and Qu Peining listened most of the time, but she didn't find it boring.

When Zhou Wang wants to chat, he is a very talkative boy, and he never makes girls feel bored.

Of course, this is also closely related to modeling.

Some guys always think that communication skills are very important and can help them win over girls more easily, but they often overlook the most fundamental issue: first of all, the girl has to be willing to talk to you.

Therefore, so-called "communication skills" can only add icing on the cake, but they can't make someone who doesn't like you like you in the first place...

Of course, aside from the realm of emotions, being able to speak well is very important; at the very least, it can greatly help your career.

As Qu Peining's psychological defenses weakened, the distance between Zhou Wang and her grew closer and closer.

The two were originally sitting side by side in the booth, about 30 centimeters apart. But now, their legs were almost touching, and their shoulders would occasionally brush against each other.

At one point, Qu Peining suddenly realized this fact because she inadvertently looked up and saw a couple kissing in another booth not far away...

This is a public place!
There are so many people around...

Don't they have any shame?

In shock, Qu Peining quickly turned around, only to find Zhou Wang's face so close that if she moved any more, they would be pressed together.

It seemed that it was only at this moment that the sensations on her body suddenly returned, making Qu Peining realize that the two of them were almost touching.

She was leaning against the L-shaped corner of the booth, with nowhere to retreat.

Zhou Wang clearly noticed her sudden change in expression. She, who had been saying something, suddenly stopped and stared at him.

Qu Peining wanted to dodge, but for some reason, her normally agile body suddenly couldn't muster any strength.

Zhou Wang's eyes seemed to have invisible hooks, so much so that she couldn't even look away and could only stare at him blankly.

"Do you want to?"

Zhou Wang suddenly asked in a soft voice.

Thinking what?
Qu Peining tried to pretend she didn't understand, but when Zhou Wang's aggressive gaze shifted downwards and landed on her thin, slightly upturned lips, Qu Peining's mind went completely blank.

What Zhou Wang was asking was self-evident.

She couldn't react at all, and could only stand there stiffly in the corner, watching Zhou Wang approach little by little.

The scoundrel seemed to be doing it on purpose; even though the distance between their cheeks was less than ten centimeters, he moved closer very slowly.

It was as if he was deliberately teasing her.

The slightest pull made Qu Peining's heart almost leap out of her throat.

She remembered that she had never been this nervous, not even when she pulled the trigger for the first time during a mission...

The dazzling lights lingered on her face, occasionally blinding her, giving Qu Peining a good excuse to close her eyes. All around her were the noisy sounds of people drinking and dancing, making Qu Peining feel as if countless people were watching her.

Is she going to turn into a shameless person like that couple from before?

Warm breaths seemed to touch her lips, and the noise around Qu Peining disappeared. She could only hear the singer on stage singing emotionally.

"Planning an escape is wrong too. Even my vulnerable rights are being taken away. Just because I don't sing heart-wrenching love songs doesn't mean I don't have moments of heartbreak..."

These lyrics are really well written.

Qu Peining thought to herself unconsciously.

From childhood to adulthood, she seemed to have been deprived of the right to be "vulnerable," and her mother always said that she was destined to be different from other girls.

But what difference could there be between her, now that she was about to shamelessly kiss a man in public?
Thinking this, Qu Peining suddenly felt like giving up, and even her tightly pursed lips loosened, revealing her snow-white teeth hidden behind her rosy cheeks, adding another layer of allure. Even Zhou Wang couldn't resist this time.

However, just as the two were about to touch, Qu Peining suddenly felt her phone vibrate inside her tight jeans.

At that moment, when she was both physically and mentally sensitive, the vibration made her open her eyes like a startled bird.

Years of ingrained habits brought her out of her daze at this moment, and she subconsciously took out her phone to take a look.

The call was an automated message, and the contact name displayed on the screen read "Senior Sister Jiang".

These three simple words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Qu Peining, pulling all her wandering thoughts back to reality.

What exactly am I doing?
I came south specifically to help Senior Jiang, but now I'm all cuddled up to her man, even about to kiss him in public...

The conflicting emotions that she had deliberately forgotten for many days, suppressed deep in her heart, suddenly surged out, piercing her and making it hard for her to breathe.

It contained self-contempt, shame and indignation at being easily provoked, guilt towards the senior student, and self-doubt...

To Zhou Wang's astonishment, Qu Peining suddenly broke free and quickly sat down on the other side of the sofa. Their hands, which had been intertwined, separated instantly, and Zhou Wang even felt a slight pain in his fingers.

"what happened?"

Zhou Wang frowned and asked.

Because Qu Peining acted so quickly, Zhou Wang didn't actually see who called her, but he could sense the sudden and dramatic change in Qu Peining's emotions.

"I...it's nothing."

Qu Peining shook her head, then thought for a moment and said to Zhou Wang, "Zhou Wang, I can try to be friends with you, but... please don't do anything that crosses the line."

At this moment, Qu Peining looked quite righteous and stern. Her cheeks were flushed, but her expression was tense, as if she wanted to tell Zhou Wang that she was not joking.

Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow in surprise, wanting to say something more, but he noticed that Qu Peining seemed to be in a state of complete defensiveness, so he ultimately said nothing.

Just then, as the parade signs lit up, a long line of waiters carrying various expensive wines and spirits displayed in light boxes walked toward Wang Ka, where Zhou Wang was.

The commotion immediately attracted the attention of many people, and many envious glances were cast in this direction.

The marketing manager strode over first and shook hands firmly with Zhou Wang.

A huge order of 200,000!
Aside from occasional commotion deliberately created by certain shareholders to generate buzz, it's extremely rare even in a top-tier nightclub like BSK.

However, although the manager was enthusiastic, there was still an underlying meaning in his words...

The drinks have arrived, but we have to pay first.

Zhou Wang didn't find it hard to understand. After all, even if you buy a dozen beers for 300 yuan, you have to pay first at a nightclub, so he readily handed over his credit card.

After the manager entered the amount, he originally wanted Zhou Wang to enter the PIN, but the credit card that he couldn't recognize just "beeped" once and instantly printed out the receipt, showing that the money had been successfully credited to the account. This made the manager look at Zhou Wang with even more awe.

A transaction of 200,000 yuan was supposedly "small amount without password"?
Damn it...

"Xiao Bo, make sure you keep President Zhou company... If President Zhou needs anything else, come find me."

The blond-haired youth who was smiling obsequiously on the side immediately understood what he meant upon hearing those words.

In these kinds of nightclubs, the truly top-tier resources are still in the hands of the manager...

However, Xiao Bo glanced at Qu Peining sitting in the booth and felt that this President Zhou could not possibly be interested in those so-called "dream girls" who often frequented BSK.

The arrival of the manager and others broke the somewhat tense atmosphere between Zhou Wang and Qu Peining. Zhou Wang, who was never in a hurry, did not continue to question Qu Peining.

He glanced at the drinks on the table. Apart from the complimentary beer and soft drinks, there were only three kinds of real "hard stuff".

A bottle of Martell Supreme, priced at 79800 BSK; a bottle of Rémy Martin Louis XIII, priced at 59800 BSK; and a "Dragon Set" containing six different colors of Ace of Spades champagne, priced at 88888.

The total came to a little over 200,000, which just met Zhou Wang's requirements. Of course, Zhou Wang received a discount when making the payment, so he ended up paying exactly 200,000.

Which one would you like to drink?

Zhou Wang then smiled at Qu Peining, as if the awkwardness from before had never happened.

"I……"

Qu Peining was about to say she wouldn't drink anymore, but Zhou Wang immediately added:

"Didn't you say we could be friends? Let's start with this drink, shall we?"

Zhou Wang's strategy of feigning retreat left Qu Peining with no choice but to accept. She glanced at the wine on the table, hesitated for a moment, and then pointed to Martell Supreme.

"Then... drink this."

Qu Peining couldn't distinguish between champagne and spirits, but the fancy packaging of the Ace of Spades made her subconsciously dislike it.

Besides, there are six bottles of Ace of Spades, and Qu Peining felt that the two of them couldn't possibly finish them all, so it would be better to drink one bottle of this kind...

Zhou Wang was amused. Qu Peining knew how to choose. Although both Martell and Louis XIII were 40 degrees, Martell was easier to drink, which meant that it was easier to get drunk on this wine.

However, considering that this was Qu Peining's first time drinking foreign liquor, Zhou Wang instructed Xiao Bo to mix it with soft drinks.

While Xiao Bo was busy, the lights on the bar's DJ booth suddenly went out.

This usually indicates that the guest performer will also be changed.

While mixing the imported liquor, Xiao Bo spoke up loudly at the opportune moment: "President Zhou, the previous performances were just a warm-up. Now comes the most exciting part of the night. We've invited another one of the top 100 DJs in China. She's been quite popular in the industry lately. I wonder if you've heard of her..."

Top 100 DJs?

Zhou Wang simply smiled as he listened to Xiao Bo's introduction.

He's an outsider and doesn't know if such a title is actually valuable, but it doesn't matter; it's good enough if it's just for show.

"It's party time, everybody! Screams, please welcome... DJ, Jiang Mubai!"

At that moment, with a low, husky microphone tone, a spotlight instantly illuminated the DJ booth right in front of Zhou Wang. Amidst countless screams, a lithe, scantily clad figure appeared on the DJ booth.

"Hello, friends in Pengcheng! I am Jiang Mubai!"

The girl picked up the microphone, said something in a slightly seductive voice, and then spontaneously twisted her body a few times, which elicited countless screams.

When Zhou Wang saw the "acquaintance" for the first time, he was taken aback.

Holy crap, Jiang Mubai, are you some kind of fixed-spawn NPC? It feels like I run into you every time I come to a nightclub...

The girl's outfit was as daring as ever; even Zhou Wang couldn't quite tell whether the piece of black fabric hanging from her upper body was an outer garment or not...

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