All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

The use of honorifics suggests that they truly consider the relationship between Jiang Tang and the proprietress to be very special and unusual.

Jiang Tang was slightly taken aback, then realized what was happening, and his feelings were complicated.

He didn't say anything, just nodded, and walked towards the streetlights where the two sisters were standing outside the hot pot restaurant.

The two sisters were talking in hushed tones, but when they saw Jiang Tang come out of the hot pot restaurant, they both turned their gazes to him simultaneously.

"Jiangjiang, it's not far, can you take us back?"

"Alright, lead the way. Don't go the wrong way this time."

"Does Jiang Jiang think I'm an idiot?! Humph, this time I'm going to prove myself!"

Mu Yuqing pretended to be angry, which was very cute.

But if she can make a mistake even this time, then it can be considered "proving herself" in another sense.

Mu Yuqing wasn't stupid after all, and she quickly arrived at the entrance of the upscale residential community.

Jiang Tang didn't plan to part ways here. Instead, he took the two sisters to the gate of their villa before reluctantly waving goodbye.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the late summer night was a bit chilly. Jiang Tang wrapped his coat tighter and walked alone towards the edge of the villa area.

He hailed a taxi, his destination being "Spring Breeze Ten Miles Bar".

Actually, Jiang Tang hadn't been here for very long, but Liu Chuyun wasn't here most of the time, so the two of them didn't have a chance to bump into each other.

If Jiang Tang happens to pass by, he'll go in, say hello to his friends, and ask for a drink. It's that simple. No matter how pretty a girl is, she won't attract him to stop and linger.

While in the car, Jiang Tang sent a message to Shi Xue at home to let her know he was safe, as for whether he would be back that night.

Jiang Tang could only say he would try his best...

Shi Xue sent a two-dimensional emoji that said, "I really can't do anything with my master."

She spoiled her master. If she had been replaced by a maid with a stronger possessiveness and control, Jiang Tang might have become a henpecked husband.

Or perhaps, she will lose Jiang Tang completely...

Who knows? Reality won't change, and the past can't be relived.

Shixue only wanted to hold onto the happiness she had in her hands.

The happiness that others possess... she can't have it, and jealousy is useless.

Fortunately, Shi Xue now has her own social circle, chatting with senior friends in the comics industry, exchanging techniques, and recommending comics, which is the freedom that Jiang Tang has given her.

Upon arriving at the destination bar, Jiang Tang got out of the car to keep his appointment with Liu Chuyun.

He wasn't as nervous as he had imagined, but he wasn't exactly relaxed either.

Starlight shone in his eyes. Once inside the bar, all that remained was darkness, but within that darkness, a striking, mature and alluring red stood out, captivating and eye-catching.

Liu Chuyun sat at the bar, with two glasses and a bottle of brandy in front of her.

One of the cups was empty, and the other was only half full.

Noticing Jiang Tang's arrival, she first filled her own glass, then filled Jiang Tang's glass, and then, smiling and ignoring the stares of others, raised her glass and looked at Jiang Tang.

"Those who are late will be punished with a drink."

"But I'll drink this cup with you."

Jiang Tang sat down, surrounded by melodious instrumental music, unsurprisingly from Liu Chuyun's playlist.

He couldn't recall the name, but the atmosphere in the bar was perfectly complemented by the music.

Without saying a word, Liu Chuyun clinked glasses with his on the stage, then downed her glass of brandy in one gulp.

She doesn't urge people to drink; Jiang Tang can drink if he wants, and if he doesn't... there's nothing she can do about it.

Since I'm drunk anyway, Jiang Tang will have to take responsibility.

Jiang Tang's eyes reflected the shimmering liquid in his glass, his mind still replaying Liu Chuyun's words, "But, I'll drink this with you."

Does he still treat me like a little boy?

Jiang Tang felt a mixture of dissatisfaction and an urge to prove himself to her.

So he picked up his glass and downed the full glass of brandy in one gulp.

Liu Chuyun's face immediately lit up with a smile, her eyes, eyebrows, lips, and tender gaze all exuding gentleness.

Even though it was only one glass of wine, Jiang Tang felt as if he were somewhat drunk.

Or perhaps it was because I was by her side.

The area where the two were located was practically an off-limits zone for the bar. Who would dare to disturb the proprietress while she was flirting with a man? Would they even want to keep their jobs?

That's fine too; Jiang Tang is happy to have some peace and quiet.

"How about the wine from my collection?"

"...It's alright, I want to eat some fruit." Jiang Tang likes to drink, but that doesn't mean he can appreciate wine. He can't name most of the wines, and judges them only by the aftertaste, with the criteria being unpleasant, alright, and delicious.

The bottle Liu Chuyun was drinking had a Rémy Martin logo on it, so it must have been very expensive, but Jiang Tang only gave it a "not bad" rating.

"Alright, I'll have someone bring a fruit platter right away." Liu Chuyun always granted Jiang Tang's requests, but Jiang Tang rarely gave her the opportunity to take care of or show her affection.

She waved her hand, and a waiter immediately came to wait on her.

Before long, a platter of assorted fruits, cut into pieces, was brought out, along with several other bottles of fine wine. Jiang Tang recognized them at a glance as the treasures displayed in the proprietress's cabinet, and he clicked his tongue in amazement.

"So expensive..."

"A smile from a young man is priceless." Liu Chuyun seemed to realize that Jiang Tang didn't really like the Louis XIII, so she had several other bottles of different kinds of fine wines brought over so that Jiang Tang could drink according to his preferences, which would be much more enjoyable.

"..."

Jiang Tang didn't say anything, so Liu Chuyun opened one of the bottles and filled it for him.

"Just drinking isn't fun, let's play games!"

It seems they're determined to get Jiang Tang drunk...

Jiang Tang narrowed his eyes and nodded.

"Okay."

When it comes to playing games, he has almost never lost.

138 Two Women at Odds

When it comes to playing games, Jiang Tang has almost never lost.

But it's only almost.

For every winner, there is a loser.

This time, he's met his match.

The dice rolled up and down in Liu Chuyun's dice cup, making a crisp sound. The moment the dust settled, even Jiang Tang couldn't help but tense up. A fair and slender hand firmly gripped the dice cup, instantly drawing all of Jiang Tang's attention.

If I lose this round, I'll be drinking my fourth cup in a row.

Jiang Tang's cheeks were already flushed, and a dizzy feeling was coming over him, but it stayed at a just-right comfortable point. Any higher and it would be uncomfortable, and any lower and it would lose the fun of drinking.

But he did feel he should slow down. It wasn't that Jiang Tang couldn't hold his liquor, but he had drunk a bit too much today, far exceeding his usual limit of just a little.

Liu Chuyun really wasn't going to let her win go unpunished.

But now, she's become gentler, probably understanding that dealing with men requires a balance of firmness and gentleness.

"Is it open now? Or should we wait a bit? I'll order you some food." Her eyes were full of admiration and concern for Jiang Tang.

"No need, I just finished eating at your restaurant, thank you for the hospitality... but I need to go to the restroom now."

"Aren't you going to open it first? Aren't you afraid I'll tamper with it?" Liu Chuyun leaned lazily against the bar, raising her eyebrows slightly, and continued, "Or, I can go to the restroom with you?"

Many, many stories can happen in a bar's restroom—chaotic and impulsive stories...

Jiang Tang gave her a deep look.

"No need, I trust you."

Moreover, if Liu Chuyun really did accompany Jiang Tang to the restroom, then their relationship would be considered confirmed. Even if it wasn't confirmed, in other people's eyes, it was already "conclusive evidence."

Sometimes, reality is not determined by the parties involved, but by the recipients of rumors.

Liu Chuyun narrowed her foxy eyes, watching Jiang Tang's departing figure, and habitually pulled a fruit-flavored e-cigarette from her skirt with her right hand.

But the thought that he probably wouldn't like him smoking made him pause, his hand, which was about to reach his lips, suddenly stop.

She sighed softly, then put the glass back into her bag. She then fiddled with the wine glass in front of her, looking at the bright red and chaotic liquid inside with a slight smile.

A young girl stepped in, and Liu Chuyun subconsciously raised her eyes, which had become somewhat languid, and glanced at her lightly.

With such a distinguished guest at her door, how could she not recognize the young girl before her?

Lilith, with her blonde hair, descended like a goddess, a radiant embodiment of the moon. When she appeared at the bar entrance, it was no exaggeration to say that the entire bar seemed to brighten up; in ancient terms, it would be described as "bringing glory to the humble abode."

The headdress made of plain-colored ropes was like a silver crown on her head, and a light and thin gauze dress covered her proud and delicate body. Even Liu Chuyun, whose figure had reached the fullest and most mature age of her life, had to admit that Lilith, who had just come of age and was like a green peach, had a beautiful body that was no less than her own.

What a breathtaking sight it will be when the peaches ripen and become fragrant!

And the person qualified to help her mature... happened to be someone Liu Chuyun knew.

She could see it clearly on the bill: who was Lilith spending all that money for that day?

Therefore, the smile she immediately revealed was somewhat intriguing.

Lilith also noticed the glance Liu Chuyun gave her; it was a woman's instinct.

It refers to the instinctive feeling of being attracted to another highly competitive person of the same sex in the room, leading to uncontrollable comparisons and internal criticism.

If they are "friends", then the two will naturally begin an extremely hypocritical conversation and flattery.

This is pretty much what is commonly known as "plastic besties".

Competition between women can be even more intense, especially when they are around the same man they care about.

This is what is known as "female competition".

But Lilith didn't know Liu Chuyun, and there wasn't a male in front of them that they could compete with... or rather, Jiang Tang.

The only man Lilith would be willing to fight and compete for is Jiang Tang.