Chapter 360: Bai Xue's Confusion |
Yang Haoran's expression changed, but only for a fleeting moment before returning to normal.
"Everyone, we've arrived. Although it's a bit small, the atmosphere is good here. It won't be as oppressive as before," Yang Haoran greeted with a smile. He then entered the bar, with the serpent demon tightly following him, curiosity evident in its large eyes behind the mask.
The other Night Watch members followed closely behind and entered the bar led by Yang Haoran.
Upon entering the bar, Yang Haoran's gaze first fell on the counter. Xiao Mo's busy figure was still familiar, but her smile seemed somewhat different compared to before.
Xiao Mo, who was busy at the moment, immediately showed a happy smile when she saw Yang Haoran at the door.
"Hey! Brother Yang! Long time no see!" Xiao Mo called out happily towards a secluded booth. "Guanhai, Brother Yang is here!"
At that moment, Guanhai was sitting in a booth, drinking with a friend. When he heard Xiao Mo's words, he responded with surprise, "Brother Yang is here? Is it true or not?"
"It's true! Hurry over!" Xiao Mo quickly beckoned Guanhai.
"Sorry, everyone, please have a seat. I'll be right back."
Seeing that Yang Haoran was indeed standing outside the counter, Guanhai was overjoyed and gave him a hug.
"Damn! It took you so long to spare a glance at me!"
After the embrace, Guanhai cursed at Yang Haoran.
"I've been busy lately, it's not just an excuse. I really have been occupied, so I didn't have the time to come over," Yang Haoran replied with a smile.
"You're fooling me. Time is something we make for ourselves. But I don't blame you. I'm just happy that you could come tonight."
The Night Watch members behind them knew that Guanhai was Yang Haoran's friend, so they didn't pay much attention to Guanhai's tone and attitude. However, Guanhai's handsome appearance caught their attention.
"Wow, Boss's friend is really different."
One of the Night Watch members glanced at Guanhai, then at Bai Xue, the serpent demon standing beside Yang Haoran, and couldn't help but whisper.
"Are you, a grown man, also interested in good-looking guys? Your taste is quite heavy!" Zhu Xiaoyu teased upon hearing this.
"I was just admiring, not interested. What are you thinking?" The Night Watch member glanced at Zhu Xiaoyu and spoke with a helpless expression.
"I quite like him, but he's just an ordinary person. Nowadays, I'm not really interested in ordinary people. Mainly because I'm afraid of harming them, hehe!" Zhu Xiaoyu whispered.
The voices of the Night Watch members behind them were low, but the serpent demon Bai Xue's reaction was different from theirs.
"Wow! This handsome guy is really good-looking! I've never seen such a handsome guy before!" Bai Xue exclaimed with a smile.
Bai Xue's enchanting voice caused Guanhai to close his mouth and look at Bai Xue.
"The lighting here is so dim. I didn't expect Sister to have such good taste. Impressive, truly impressive," Guanhai responded with a smile, then shifted his gaze to Yang Haoran. With a mischievous smile, he asked, "Brother Yang, is she your girlfriend?"
Upon hearing Guanhai's words, Yang Haoran's smile became awkward. Before he could explain, Bai Xue spoke up.
"The lighting here is so dim. I didn't expect this handsome guy to have such good taste either. Impressive, truly impressive!"
Bai Xue responded with a seductive smile. Fortunately, she was wearing a mask now. If it weren't for the mask, the bar would have been lively tonight.
"They are all my friends. Can you arrange a seating area for us? Blocking the entrance might affect your business," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"I already know that. But there are quite a few of you. The biggest seating area I have here might be a bit crowded for all of you. Whether you like it or not, that's the only option," Guanhai said with a smile.
"Do you think I like it or not?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
"Do you think I can guess whether you like it or not?" Guanhai retorted.
After the words were spoken, the two of them shared a knowing laugh. Then Guanhai smiled and led the way, with Yang Haoran and the group following closely behind.
"Huh? This bar has gotten much bigger, and the decor has changed."
Previously at the counter, Yang Haoran hadn't noticed this, but now that he followed Guanhai away from the counter, he noticed the changes in the bar.
"I rented the adjacent storefront, so the bar has become much bigger. There have been some changes in the decor based on the original foundation," Guanhai replied with a smile as he led the way.
Soon, Yang Haoran and his group were arranged by Guanhai. Guanhai claimed it might be a bit crowded, but in reality, it wasn't crowded at all. If there were a few more people, the situation might have been different.
Shortly after they sat down, the drinks were served. Yang Haoran didn't put on any airs, so the Night Watch members felt at ease.
Of course, if these Night Watch members were all elderly or if they were very cunning, even if Yang Haoran didn't put on any airs, they wouldn't have been able to relax.
"Guanhai! Is the air conditioning in your shop broken? Why is it so cold here!" Just as Guanhai sat down next to Yang Haoran, before he could even have a drink with him, a man shouted.
"Brother Yang, please wait for a moment. Let me check what's going on," Guanhai said before he hurriedly left.
The air conditioning in the bar was always on. The sudden chill that permeated the atmosphere was solely due to the arrival of Yang Haoran and his companions.
Each person in their group, except for the serpent demon Bai Xue, emitted a strong Yin energy, undoubtedly lowering the temperature in the bar.
However, Yang Haoran didn't stop Guanhai from leaving. It was a matter of attitude. Since the customers had reacted to the issue, it was only respectful to investigate. Ignoring it would only lead to speculation about the establishment's integrity.
Moreover, the man who raised the issue obviously knew Guanhai. They might even be friends, so it was imperative not to turn a blind eye.
Guanhai's bar wasn't large. Even with the addition of another storefront, it couldn't compare to larger bars. Therefore, he couldn't be like the bosses of big bars who could delegate tasks freely. He had to handle many matters personally.
Ultimately, it was because of money. If he had enough, he could hire help and oversee things casually.
Due to his financial situation and lack of other obligations, he spent every evening in the bar, tending to customers and managing everything.
However, because of his presence, the bar thrived. If he were absent, the business would surely suffer.
After Guanhai left, Yang Haoran set up a barrier in their area. It wouldn't impede pedestrians but would contain the Yin energy they emitted.
With this barrier, the temperature in the bar would soon return to normal, but the area it covered would become colder than before.
"Big brother Underworld Envoy, how long have you known your friend?" Bai Xue sat beside Yang Haoran, raising a glass of wine. After clinking glasses with him, she asked.
Compared to her usual tone, Bai Xue sounded slightly less seductive and more serious.
Sensing Bai Xue's change in demeanor, Yang Haoran felt puzzled and asked, "We've known each other for many years. Is there something wrong?"
Shaking her head, Bai Xue responded, equally puzzled, "I just feel something's off, but I can't pinpoint what. Maybe it's because I've had too much to drink, so I feel like there's a problem."
Yang Haoran chuckled and said, "I've known him for many years. Besides being extremely handsome, I haven't noticed anything amiss."
At his words, Bai Xue's face returned to its charming smile. Although most of her face was concealed by a mask, her smile was still captivating. Even the curve of her lips was flawless.
"If you had half his charisma, you'd be quite the catch."
Yang Haoran chuckled and said, "What can I do? It's beyond my control."
Pausing for a moment, Yang Haoran continued, "I don't see any issues with my friend, but there does seem to be some trouble in his establishment tonight. Did you sense it?"
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