spring bite mark

Chapter 71 Truth or Dare
Chang'an Club.

For a group of spoiled young men from wealthy families, the nightlife was just beginning.

It was still VIP Box No. 1, and the group of spoiled young masters from the six super families were still gathered together.

The dazzling chandeliers were deliberately set to a low-key dark tone, and soft music blended with top-notch fragrances, giving the extravagant club environment a hazy, elegant feel.

Young Master Zhu personally poured wine for Yan Changye, speaking in a solicitous tone: "Your Highness, when you discuss serious matters, you are surrounded by the heads of the six great families. Those old fogies are fine for discussing business, but when it comes to winning your favor, it has to be people like us who know how to have fun."

Yan Changye sat in the middle, occupying a double sofa all to himself, his legs crossed, looking nonchalant and showing little interest in chatting.

Young Master Zhu continued, "We've prepared over ten different games, one by one, let's have a thrilling all-nighter!"

Beside him, Chen Jinzhou said with a hint of disdain, "Young Master Zhu, take it easy. Chang'an Club is Brother Yan's territory. Don't bring those dirty and sordid ways of playing in front of Brother Yan and embarrass yourself."

"Young Master Chen, what are you saying? What do you mean by filthy and disgusting? The beauties I prepared have all been tested and are absolutely clean."

"You even brought a woman? Holy crap!" Chen Jinzhou's face darkened. "I organized this gathering and invited you along, not you to bring a woman to steal my sister Manman's boyfriend. If you dare to mess around, I'll kick you out!"

"Whether it's reckless or not isn't up to you; it's up to our Crown Prince." Zhu Shao looked at Yan Changye. "Crown Prince, they are all exceptional beauties. Why don't you meet them first?"

Yan Changye's cold gaze fell on Young Master Zhu: "This place is not a brothel."

Young Master Zhu's smile froze for a moment: "We'll talk about it later, we'll talk about it later."

Yan Changye ignored him and slowly glanced around: "I'm here to relax, not to indulge. Put away all those messy games and don't make a mess of my place."

Chen Jinzhou breathed a sigh of relief: "Don't worry, apart from Young Master Zhu, we didn't do any of those things. Tonight, the main focus is on drinking and playing mahjong with you, so you can have a good time."

"I'm not playing mahjong anymore. Once I start, I don't want to leave the table." Yan Changye glanced at his watch. "I have to be back before eleven o'clock."

The second young master of the Li family joked, "Going back to keep your precious wife company?"

Yan Changye gave a faint "hmm".

The second young master of the Li family wanted to say something joking, but when he thought that this person was someone even his father and grandfather dared not joke about, he swallowed his words and casually picked up a deck of cards: "How about we play some Dou Dizhu?"

"There are too many people, playing cards isn't fun," Young Master Zhu suggested, trying to start a conversation. "How about we play Truth or Dare?"

The others looked at Yan Changye's expression.

Yan Changye took a small sip of wine and said casually, "I don't care."

Since he didn't object, the others also loosened up.

After several rounds of truth or dare with no restrictions, Yan Changye drew the challenge card.

The question was asked by Young Master Zhu: "Your Highness, truth or dare?"

Yan Changye toyed with the cards in his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Truth or dare."

Young Master Zhu coughed lightly: "Then let me ask you a conservative question first: how many women have you been with?"

The second young master of the Li family chuckled and scolded, "Young Master Zhu, what a stupid question you asked! Which of us hasn't slept with dozens of women? The Crown Prince's status and looks speak for themselves; he's probably slept with even more than any of us. How could he possibly remember them all?"

Young Master Zhu, still curious, asked, "Then give me a general idea?"

Chen Jinzhou tried to smooth things over, saying, "Hey, hey, don't force Brother Yan! You don't have to say anything, I'll drink the penalty wine for Brother Yan."

Yan Changye's charming gaze swept over them, and he gave a slight, ambiguous laugh, his playful tone leaving the true meaning unclear: "One."

Young Master Zhu was stunned for a moment: "What, one?"

"Woman." Yan Changye met his gaze calmly and repeated solemnly, "I only have one." The room fell silent for a moment.

Young Master Zhu's lips twitched: "Your Highness, you can't be that serious..."

Even Chen Jinzhou looked incredulous: "Brother Yan, you're actually so innocent? These days, you can grab any man off the street and he's probably had several romantic relationships."

Although the others didn't speak, the way they looked at Yan Changye was quite intriguing.

Yan Changye scoffed, "Believe it or not, are you still playing or not?"

"Let's play, let's play some more." Young Master Zhu snapped out of his daze, glanced incredulously at Yan Changye, and then proceeded to the next round of dealing cards in a daze.

After several more rounds, the challenge card once again fell into Yan Changye's hands.

He tossed the cards aside dismissively: "Truth or dare."

This time, it was Young Master Li who asked the question. He swallowed hard, steeled his resolve, and chose to satisfy his curiosity over fear: "Your Highness, you're not interested in women, is it because you're impotent?"

The air pressure suddenly dropped. Even Young Master Zhu's expression changed slightly: "Li Er, are you crazy? Why do you have to bring up something you don't want to talk about!"

Chen Jinzhou spat out a mouthful of wine: "What do you mean by bringing up the most sensitive topic? You can't look down on anyone but our Brother Yan! With Brother Yan's perfect body, he's worlds apart from all of you sleazy types who've been emptied out by alcohol and women."

Young Master Li blurted out, "Then give me an answer."

Yan Changye said in a detached voice, "I came here to have some fun, but you all end up making fun of me."

Young Master Li shrank back: "Last round you asked me what the minimum time was, and I answered honestly. Playing this is all about having fun; it's no fun if you act like a spoiled prince!"

Everyone else looked at Yan Changye.

Yan Changye picked up the red wine: "I am quite fond of my wife. As for whether I am capable or not, it is not up to me to decide, but up to my wife. You outsiders don't need to know. I will punish myself with three drinks."

After downing three glasses of red wine, I gradually lost interest.

Seeing Yan Changye's bored expression, as if he didn't want to talk much, Chen Jinzhou wondered if he was really not up to the task, so he went to the corridor and made a phone call to Jiang Manman.

Jiang Manman was still awake: "What?"

"Little sister, your brother has a batch of superb stewing ingredients. I'll arrange for someone to send them to you now. Remember to have the chef make a bowl for Brother Yan every now and then."

Jiang Manman didn't understand: "What are you saying?"

Chen Jinzhou lowered his voice, implying, "Don't ask, just do it, and you'll understand later."

Jiang Manman: "..."

At 10:30 p.m., Yan Changye got up and left.

When he arrived at No. 1 Residence, the butler had just received a box of top-quality deer antlers that Chen Jinzhou had sent.

Yan Changye glanced at it casually, his eyes narrowing slightly: "Who sent it?"

“The young master from the Chen family,” the butler began, “has instructed that he should stew this for you regularly—and the madam has agreed to it.”

Yan Changye reached out and unbuttoned the collar of his robe, which was making him feel hot, a strange smile playing on his lips: "Are you sure Madam agrees?"

"Yes, she received a call from Young Master Chen an hour ago and casually instructed us to send some health supplements. Since you've been busy with work lately, we'll stew some for you to nourish your body."

Yan Changye chuckled, his expression quite pleased: "Alright then."

(End of this chapter)