Chapter 362: I Want to Sit in This Position |
Faced with Guanhai's uncertainty, Yang Haoran nodded and gave a definite reply.
Before entering the bar, Yang Haoran's expression changed once. At that time, he sensed a faint trace of Yin Qi inside the bar.
Apart from him, none of the other Night Watch members present had sensed the presence of this Yin Qi. It was because the Yin Qi was extremely faint. If it weren't for his superior strength and sensing ability compared to other Night Watch members, he wouldn't have been able to sense it either.
Bai Xue's strength was also incomparable to the other Night Watch members present, but Bai Xue was a monster, not an Underworld Envoy. Therefore, Bai Xue was not as adept at sensing Yin Qi as an Underworld Envoy and also did not detect the presence of this faint Yin Qi.
After entering the bar, he finally locked his gaze on the middle-aged fat man because the faint Yin Qi was emanating from him.
To be precise, this extremely faint Yin Qi was emanating from the pendant on the middle-aged fat man.
The pendant was not large, roughly the size of an adult thumb. However, due to the dim lighting in the bar and the distance between Yang Haoran and the middle-aged fat man, without activating his ghost eye, Yang Haoran didn't know what the pendant actually was. But he was certain that there was something hidden inside it and he wouldn't judge it wrong.
Guanhai had personally seen ghosts and had witnessed Yang Haoran dealing with ghosts, so he had no doubts about Yang Haoran's certainty.
"Turns out there's something inside that pendant. Should we remind him...?"
When his gaze fell on Guanhai, the middle-aged fat man smiled as if greeting them.
However, when the middle-aged fat man's gaze fell on Yang Haoran, he smiled at first, but then a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, as if recollecting something.
Yang Haoran and Guanhai both smiled at the middle-aged fat man and then withdrew their gazes, not continuing to observe.
"This middle-aged fat man is called Qu Gang, and everyone calls him Fatty Qu. He has a certain influence in our Lecheng underworld. Don't be fooled by his friendly smile; he's actually a cunning and treacherous character."
Hearing Guanhai describe the middle-aged fat man like this, Yang Haoran smiled awkwardly.
"Why do I feel like you're describing me with those words?"
Guanhai was momentarily stunned, then laughed heartily and patted Yang Haoran's shoulder, saying, "I didn't mean it that way. You're different from him. Although I'm not very familiar with this guy, I have heard about some of his evil deeds. It's not an exaggeration to say that he's a complete scoundrel. If all his crimes were added up, it would probably be enough to kill him several times over. However, this guy does have some skills. Not only has he not been caught, but he's also thriving in society, living a prosperous life."
As Guanhai was about to say something else, Yang Haoran gently tapped him and gave him a signal with his eyes.
Guanhai realized and looked to the side, where he saw Qu Gang holding a glass in one hand and a bottle of beer in the other, with a smile on his face and a drunken look as he walked towards their location.
Just as Qu Gang stepped into the barrier set up by Yang Haoran, he couldn't help but shiver.
"Guanhai, it seems like there's a problem with your air conditioning," Qu Gang looked at Guanhai, swaying his body, and jokingly said.
From Fatty Qu's demeanor, it was clear that he had already had too much to drink.
In general, Guanhai would not neglect people like him, regardless of Fatty Qu's background. Even if it was a stranger, he would not be neglectful.
The reason was simple. Drunk people were most likely to cause trouble, so showing enough respect would prevent any incidents.
Therefore, when Qu Gang approached with his drink, Guanhai quickly stood up to show respect and smiled in response, "Brother Qu is right. It is indeed a bit cold here. Tomorrow, I'll have someone come and check what's going on."
"Haha, just a little joke. You shouldn't take it seriously. I think it's because I'm not wearing any clothes. Although it's a bit cold, my heart is burning with passion," Qu Gang said, laughing.
As he spoke, Qu Gang's gaze shifted towards Bai Xue, who was standing next to Yang Haoran. Although Bai Xue was wearing a mask, her voluptuous figure and the seductive cherry lips beneath the mask were alluring.
Qu Gang chuckled and then turned his gaze towards the other female Night Watch members present, his eyes couldn't help but light up.
Yang Haoran observed this scene, wearing a smile on his face but without saying anything. However, he had no intention of standing up to greet Qu Gang. Instead, his gaze focused on the pendant hanging around Qu Gang's neck.
At such a close distance, Yang Haoran could clearly see what the pendant was.
The pendant was shaped like a baby, about the size of an adult thumb. However, this baby was not cute at all; it had a sinister appearance with a creepy smile on its face.
The craftsmanship of the baby pendant was exquisite, lifelike. No matter from which angle you looked at it, it gave the illusion that the baby was constantly watching you.
Qu Gang had no interest in looking at the men present, but he had scanned all the girls in the room. The smile on his face deepened, resembling a hungry wolf that had found its prey. It was evident that he was quite satisfied with these "prey."
Retracting his gaze, Qu Gang looked at Guanhai beside him and said with a smile, "Sure, Guanhai. I see that you never lack these beauties by your side. Come on, introduce me, brother."
Guanhai smiled and then looked at Yang Haoran. Seeing Yang Haoran nodding with a smile, he smiled back at Qu Gang and said, "Alright, let me introduce you to Brother Haoran..."
Guanhai was about to introduce Yang Haoran first, but before he could speak, Qu Gang interrupted him with a smile.
"Hehe, I know this brother. His surname is Yang, and his full name is Yang Haoran, right?" Qu Gang asked with a smile.
Qu Gang recognized Yang Haoran, and to Guanhai's surprise, Yang Haoran also found it peculiar.
Seeing the confusion on both their faces, Qu Gang chuckled and spoke, "Mind if I join you for a while?"
Guanhai remained silent, while Yang Haoran nodded with a smile but didn't add anything more.
Qu Gang felt a bit annoyed inwardly; Yang Haoran's demeanor made him feel challenged. In his view, he was quite influential in Lecheng, accustomed to being addressed respectfully as "Brother Gang" by everyone. Yet, here was this unremarkable man casually sitting in front of him, showing no signs of deference. How could he feel comfortable about that?
Despite his inner displeasure, Fatty Qu didn't immediately show it. After Yang Haoran's nod of agreement, he wore a smile and addressed him, "Would you mind making some room, Brother Yang? I'd like to sit here."
The seat Qu Gang pointed to was right between Bai Xue and Yang Haoran.
At his words, Guanhai's expression shifted slightly. A seasoned veteran, he wasn't unaware of Qu Gang's intentions.
"Fatty Qu really doesn't know the meaning of 'restraint,'" Guanhai sighed inwardly. Though Yang Haoran hadn't voiced it tonight, Guanhai could guess that Yang Haoran's friends were not ordinary people.
Qu Gang's behavior could not only provoke Yang Haoran but also offend others. Yet, he seemed oblivious and determined to push through!
Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, still wearing his usual smile, but he made no move to shift his position.
As for Bai Xue, she hadn't paid much attention to this fatty initially. But now, hearing Qu Gang's words, she smiled at him, licked her lips, and likewise showed no intention of moving.
For Bai Xue, licking her lips might have seemed harmless, but to Fatty Qu, it felt like an overt tease, stirring up his inner desires.
Though Bai Xue wore a mask, Fatty Qu, with his extensive experience, could tell she was undoubtedly a top-tier beauty.
Even if Bai Xue's facial features were ordinary, her voluptuous figure alone was enough to awaken his primal desires.
Seeing Yang Haoran's reluctance to give up his seat, Qu Gang's inner irritation grew stronger.
"Brother Gang, why don't you take my seat instead? It's spacious here, and it's been a while since we had a drink and a chat," Guanhai said with a smile.
Qu Gang glanced at Guanhai and replied, "Guanhai, I know you have some connections in Lecheng, but honestly, they don't mean much to me. Don't worry, Brother Gang won't cause trouble in your establishment; I just want to sit for a while, that's all."
After saying this, Qu Gang lowered his voice and looked at Yang Haoran, saying with a smile, "A beauty once asked me for a favor in the past. Although I agreed, I never really took it seriously. But now that I've encountered you, I thought it might be a good opportunity to have a proper conversation. I wonder if you're interested."
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