The lights in the private room were a little dim, and the music coming from the stereo was loud. Amidst everyone’s laughter, Jian Yiyi felt a headache coming on.
Especially since she didn’t know these people, she felt inexplicably nervous. However, for Liao Bo’s sake, she pretended to be calm. When she saw it was already past nine in the evening, Jian Yiyi whispered to Liao Bo, “It’s late. Can you send me back?”
Liao Bo had drunk some beer, and his face was slightly red. Hearing this, he couldn’t help but look down at his watch. Then, he looked at Jian Yiyi and smiled. “It’s only nine in the evening. Let’s play for a while more. I’ll send you back later.”
Jian Yiyi looked at the people in the private room. Seeing that everyone seemed to be in high spirits, she couldn’t help but say to Liao Bo, “Why don’t I take a taxi back? You can continue to play with your friends.”
“Don’t…” Liao Bo grabbed Jian Yiyi’s hand and looked wronged.
“What’s wrong, Liao Bo?” At this moment, a thin and ruffian boy suddenly leaned over and hugged Liao Bo’s shoulder. It seemed that he had a good relationship with Liao Bo.
Liao Bo couldn’t help but smile. “It’s fine. My girlfriend wants to go home. I asked her to stay for a while longer.”
When the boy heard this, he couldn’t help but look at Jian Yiyi and say, “Don’t, beauty. This is just the beginning. Liao Bo specifically said that he would introduce you to us today. Let’s play together. We won’t force you to drink.”
“That’s right, Yiyi. Let’s play for a while more. How about ten? I’ll send you home at ten,” Liao Bo said.
Jian Yiyi pursed her thin lips and thought for a moment. In the end, she nodded and agreed.
Since she did not embarrass Liao Bo in front of his friends, she opted to stay for an hour more and endure it.
Liao Bo couldn’t help but look delighted. “I’ll order another glass of fruit juice for you.”
Jian Yiyi nodded. “Alright.”
Liao Bo didn’t go personally. Instead, he called out to the thin boy, “Get her another glass of orange juice.”
The boy looked at Liao Bo and smiled meaningfully. It was as if he had received a secret signal. Then, he stood up and left the private room.
“I’ll go to the bathroom first.” Jian Yiyi felt suffocated, so she found an opportunity to go out and take a breather.
Liao Bo nodded. “Come back quickly. Look at the private room number. Don’t forget it later.”
Jian Yiyi pushed open the door of the private room. The air outside instantly sobered her up. Although she didn’t drink, Jian Yiyi, who rarely went to such occasions, was still dizzy from the noisy atmosphere.
Following the sign, she found the bathroom. Jian Yiyi walked to the sink and washed her face. When she looked up, she saw Jian Ai standing behind her in the mirror.
Jian Yiyi was shocked with Jian Ai’s presence, who had appeared behind her silently like a female ghost. She spun around and held her chest to heave a sigh of relief. “You scared me. Why are you here?”
Jian Ai had just finished using the bathroom. Seeing Jian Yiyi’s frightened expression, she couldn’t help but smile. Then, she walked to the sink beside her and washed her hands. She said, “Like you, I’m here to play.”
Jian Yiyi looked at Jian Ai suspiciously and nodded. She turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, Jian Ai’s voice suddenly floated over. “I’ll give you a piece of advice. Stay away from Liao Bo.”
