Chapter 362: I Want This Seat
Faced with Guan Hai's uncertainty, Yang Haoran nodded, giving an affirmative reply.
Before entering the bar, Yang Haoran's expression had shifted once; at that moment, he had sensed an extremely faint wisp of Yin Qi inside the bar.
Apart from him, none of the other Night Watchers present had sensed this wisp of Yin Qi, as it was truly too faint. If not for his strength and perception being far superior to the other Night Watchers, he likely wouldn't have sensed it either.
Bai Xue's strength was also incomparable to the other Night Watchers present, but Bai Xue was a demon, not an Underworld official, so she was not as adept at sensing Yin Qi as an Underworld official. Thus, she also hadn't detected this wisp of Yin Qi.
After entering the bar, he eventually locked his gaze onto the middle-aged fatty, as this wisp of Yin Qi was emanating precisely from him.
To be precise, this extremely faint wisp of Yin Qi was emanating from the pendant on the middle-aged fatty's person.
The pendant wasn't large, roughly the size of an adult thumb, but due to the dim lighting in the bar and the distance from the middle-aged fatty, Yang Haoran couldn't tell what the pendant actually was without activating his Ghost Eye. However, Yang Haoran was certain there was something hidden inside; he wouldn't be mistaken about that.
Guan Hai had personally seen ghosts and had also seen Yang Haoran apprehend them, so he didn't doubt Yang Haoran's certainty in the slightest.
“Since there’s something in that pendant, should we warn him? ”
When his gaze fell on Guan Hai, the middle-aged fatty smiled, as if greeting him.
However, when the middle-aged fatty's gaze landed on Yang Haoran, he first smiled, then a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, as if recalling something.
Yang Haoran and Guan Hai both returned the middle-aged fatty's smile, then averted their gazes, no longer watching him.
“This middle-aged fatty is called Qu Gang. Everyone calls him Fatty Qu. He has some influence in Lecheng’s underworld. Don’t let his friendly smile fool you; he’s actually a sinister and cunning smiling tiger. ”
Hearing Guan Hai describe the middle-aged fatty like that, Yang Haoran gave a slightly awkward smile.
“Why do I feel like you’re describing me with those words? ”
Guan Hai froze for a moment, then burst out laughing, patting Yang Haoran’s shoulder. “I wasn’t talking about you, because you’re still different from him. While I’m not intimately familiar with this guy, I’ve heard about some of his wicked deeds. How do I put it? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he’s utterly wicked. If you added up all his crimes, he’d probably deserve to die several times over. But this guy really does have some skill; not only has he avoided prison, he’s living quite well out in society, thriving. ”
As his words fell, Guan Hai was about to say more, but at that moment, Yang Haoran lightly patted him and gave him a knowing look.
Guan Hai reacted, looking to the side, and saw Qu Gang approaching their spot, holding a wine glass in one hand and a beer bottle in the other, his face wreathed in a smile and flushed with drink.
The moment he stepped into the barrier Yang Haoran had set up, Qu Gang couldn’t help but shiver.
“Guan Hai, your air conditioner must really be on the fritz. ” Qu Gang looked at Guan Hai, swaying unsteadily, and said with a laugh.
From Fatty Qu’s demeanor, it was clear he had drunk too much.
Guan Hai usually didn’t treat such people lightly. Setting aside Fatty Qu’s background, even a complete stranger would not be treated with neglect.
The reason was simple: drunk people were the most prone to causing trouble. It was best to give them enough respect to prevent any incidents.
So, seeing Qu Gang approach with his drink, he quickly stood up as a sign of respect, then replied with a smile, “Brother Gang is right, it is a bit cold here. I’ll have someone check it out tomorrow to see what’s going on. ”
“Haha, just a little joke, don’t take it seriously. I think it’s probably because I’m not wearing much. Even though it’s a bit cold, my heart is burning with passion! ”
As he spoke, Qu Gang’s gaze drifted to Bai Xue beside Yang Haoran. Although Bai Xue wore a mask, her figure was curvaceous, and the cherry-red lips beneath the mask were utterly alluring.
Qu Gang chuckled, then turned his gaze to the other female Night Watchers present, his eyes lighting up involuntarily.
This scene fell into Yang Haoran’s eyes. Yang Haoran kept his smile and said nothing, but he showed no intention of standing up to greet the other party. His gaze was fixed on the pendant around Qu Gang’s neck.
At such a close distance, Yang Haoran could naturally see clearly what the pendant was.
The pendant was shaped like a baby, the size of an adult thumb, but this baby was anything but cute; its features were distorted and sinister, with a strange smile on its face.
The baby was exquisitely crafted, remarkably lifelike. No matter from what angle one viewed the pendant, it gave the illusion that the baby was constantly watching them.
Qu Gang had no interest in looking at the men present, but he surveyed every girl seated there. The smile on his face intensified, like a hungry wolf discovering its prey. From his expression, it was clear he was very satisfied with these "prey".
Withdrawing his gaze, Qu Gang turned to Guan Hai and said with a smile, “Well, well, Guan Hai. I see you’re never short on good-looking women around here. Come on, introduce them to your big brother. ”
Guan Hai smiled, then looked at Yang Haoran. Seeing Yang Haoran nod with a smile, he then chuckled at Qu Gang, “Alright, then I’ll introduce them to Brother Gang. This is— ”
Guan Hai was about to introduce Yang Haoran first, but before he could speak, Qu Gang interrupted him with a laugh.
“Heh heh, I know this brother. His surname is Yang, and his full name is Yang Haoran, isn’t that right? ” Qu Gang asked with a smile.
That Qu Gang knew Yang Haoran surprised not only Guan Hai but Yang Haoran himself, who found it strange.
Noticing the confusion on both their faces, Qu Gang laughed heartily and then said, “Do you mind if I sit for a bit? ”
Guan Hai didn’t speak, while Yang Haoran merely nodded with a smile, saying nothing further.
Qu Gang felt a surge of displeasure. Yang Haoran’s attitude made him feel provoked. In his eyes, he was a well-known figure in Lecheng; who didn't address him as Brother Gang when they met him? Yet this unremarkable man sat casually before him, showing no hint of respect. How could Qu Gang feel comfortable?
Although deeply displeased, Fatty Qu didn’t immediately show it. After seeing Yang Haoran nod in agreement, he said to Yang Haoran with a smile, “Brother Yang, could you please move over? I want to sit in this seat. ”
The seat Qu Gang indicated was precisely between Bai Xue and Yang Haoran.
At his words, Guan Hai’s expression subtly changed. Having been through many battles, how could he not know what Qu Gang was trying to do?
“This Fatty Qu truly doesn’t know how to write the character for ‘death’. ”
Guan Hai sighed inwardly. Although Yang Haoran hadn't explicitly said anything tonight, Guan Hai could guess that Yang Haoran's friends were likely not ordinary people.
Even if Yang Haoran didn't get angry at Qu Gang's actions, offending the others would still be enough to cause him trouble, yet he remained oblivious, still trying to force his way in.
Yang Haoran’s expression remained unchanged, still wearing his usual smile, but he showed no intention of moving.
As for Bai Xue, she hadn’t noticed the fatty until now, but hearing Qu Gang’s words, she smiled, looked at him, and licked her lips, also showing no intention of moving.
It would have been fine if Bai Xue hadn’t licked her lips, but that action, in Fatty Qu’s eyes, was a blatant provocation, immediately stirring up his inner desires.
Although Bai Xue wore a mask, Fatty Qu had "eaten countless meats"— meaning he had a lot of experience with women. In his estimation, Bai Xue was definitely a top-tier beauty.
Even taking ten thousand steps back, even if Bai Xue’s looks were ordinary, her voluptuous figure alone would be enough to ignite his most primal desires.
Seeing that Yang Haoran had no intention of moving, Qu Gang’s irritation grew even stronger.
“Brother Gang, why don’t you sit in my seat? It’s spacious enough here. It’s been a long time since we had a drink together; I’d like to chat with you too,” Guan Hai said with a smile.
Qu Gang glanced at Guan Hai and chuckled, “Guan Hai, I know you have some connections in Lecheng, but frankly, I don’t pay much mind to them. Don’t worry, Brother Gang isn’t drunk, and I won’t cause trouble in your establishment. I just want to sit for a while. ”
After saying this, Qu Gang lowered himself and looked at Yang Haoran, saying with a smile, “Previously, a certain beautiful woman troubled me with a matter. Although I promised her, I never really took it to heart. Since I ran into you today, I can finally have a good talk with you about it. I just wonder if you’re interested. ”
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