Chapter 250 226: Black Widow

Hua Zhuyue said, "Maybe he does have some skills."She was somewhat disappointed in Xie Chunlei for not being able to see through such a simple issue. After they provided the police with leads, the police must have listed Xu Chunliang as a suspect. Having him come over should be to observe his every move, thereby determining whether he has anything to do with this event.

Hua Zhuyue flicked her cigarette ash and said, "I'll go meet him."

Through the surveillance footage, Xu Chunliang could already be seen appearing in the bar's hall. He and Lu Qi had found a table to sit down and were ordering drinks.

Lu Qi was observing the surroundings, and in such lighting conditions, it was difficult to see the expressions of the guests. He got up to wander around and see if there was anything unusual at the scene.

Xu Chunliang was looking through the drinks menu when a pleasant female voice sounded from behind, "Order whatever you want, it's on me!"

Xu Chunliang didn't need to look back to know who had arrived.

Hua Zhuyue, wearing a silver-gray long dress with a black top draped over her shoulders, sat opposite Xu Chunliang. She exuded a professional woman's capable demeanor, yet also had a certain enchanting allure. With naturally superior conditions and a skill for dressing, she balanced the two styles of clothing - hard and soft - so harmoniously.

Xu Chunliang smiled at her, "Sorry, this seat is taken."

Hua Zhuyue laughed indifferently, "That policeman has gone on patrol." She took out a cigarette, opened it, and handed one to Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang shook his head, "I don't!"

Hua Zhuyue said, "There are very few men nowadays who don't smoke, especially you doctors, all vices complete."

Xu Chunliang looked at her, "Do you have some misunderstanding about doctors?"

Hua Zhuyue picked up a match, but before she could strike it, Xu Chunliang had already pulled out a lighter to light her cigarette.

Hua Zhuyue took a drag on her cigarette, "There are two kinds of people who carry lighters without smoking: those who want to commit arson and those ready to please their superiors at any moment."

Xu Chunliang said, "I barely count as the latter."

"I knew it."

Hua Zhuyue sized up Xu Chunliang. This guy was definitely not ordinary; even she had heard about Xu Chunliang storming into Enheng Pharmaceutical and severely beating the CEO.

She had personally experienced Xu Chunliang's methods. Without the experience, it would have been fine, but after experiencing it once, that haunting and soul-stealing feeling was unforgettable to this day.

That was no ordinary foot massage. Hua Zhuyue had specifically gone to a high-class massage parlor afterward to try a top technician. Although the techniques were good, they couldn't replicate the feeling Xu Chunliang gave her. Hua Zhuyue decided she would never do foot therapy again, as no one could surpass Xu Chunliang's technique.

The server brought over a whole bottle of Yamazaki fifteen-year, along with an ice bucket and two whiskey nosing glasses.

After she poured the drinks, Hua Zhuyue gestured for her not to stand by, raised her glass, and said, "Quack, let's have a drink."

Xu Chunliang couldn't help but laugh; it was the first time he'd heard someone address him like this. He clinked glasses with her and downed it.

Hua Zhuyue thought this guy was a brute, pouring him another full glass, "There's no need to rush with foreign liquor. You can savor its aroma, there's malt, peat taste..."

Xu Chunliang said, "If I savor it, I can't drink it, it smells like urine."

Hua Zhuyue's face flushed at his words, but fortunately, the bar's lighting covered it well; she felt Xu Chunliang was secretly mocking her.

Hua Zhuyue wasn't angry and showed great patience, "I apologize for last time. Your cousin encountered trouble at our bar, and we failed to ensure our guests' safety. I've already dealt with the person in charge here."

"You're more strategic than Xie Chunlei. No wonder you can be his superior. But he's made so many mistakes, and you still keep him, showing your leadership skills aren't that impressive," Xu Chunliang implied Hua Zhuyue's handling wasn't strong enough.

Hua Zhuyue laughed, "You sound like you're lecturing me!"

Xu Chunliang said, "I wouldn't dare; I'm just stating the facts and giving you some advice. Do you know why someone sent you threats? It's because there are significant loopholes in your management. If you don't fix them, you're bound to face trouble eventually."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Do you know management well?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I am currently the director of Weishan Island Hospital, overseeing a few hundred people."

Hua Zhuyue laughed even more happily, catching Xu Chunliang's implication that he managed as many people as this bar.

Hua Zhuyue said, "As you can see, a bar is a mixed place where we deal with various aspects. We must comply with the law and guard against troublemakers. Issues in any link can cause daily trouble. Xie Chunlei has been doing well; the benefits here in Dongzhou rank second in the entire Pinghai, so the company has no reason to fire him for now."

"Are you running a legitimate business?"

"Of course!" Hua Zhuyue believed that Xu Chunliang's question was filled with great prejudice.

Xu Chunliang looked at the increasingly wild dance floor and sighed, "Maybe my thinking is more conservative, but why does this place feel so improper to me?"

The leading dancer wore very little, and a bit tight, dancing with too much allure, but in today's world, that's not uncommon.

"Young people like you rarely have such outdated thinking, it's practically decaying." Hua Zhuyue was a bit displeased, with thoughts like his, their bar wouldn't earn any money.

Xu Chunliang corrected, "I call this tradition, don't you understand Chinese virtues?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "Young people should have youthful energy."

Xu Chunliang said, "If you need youthful energy, you can practice martial arts or horse riding and archery. You don't have to wear so little and wiggle your hips to be considered energetic, right?"

Hua Zhuyue said, "Don't you think it looks good?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Respectable women rarely perform such dances in public places. Aren't these dances meant to be performed at home for someone you like? Dancing like this in front of everyone is harmful to social morals, and the social atmosphere is being ruined by unethical businesses like yours."

Hua Zhuyue looked coldly at this guy, does he know who she is? Within the Orchid Sect, how many dare to criticize her, who gave him the guts to criticize her? She didn't believe Xu Chunliang was traditional, this guy was clearly picking a fight.

"Dancing like this isn't illegal, the country hasn't explicitly prohibited it!"

"You're not breaking the law, but you're pushing the boundaries. This kind of behavior can lead children astray."

"You're overthinking it; minors are not allowed in here." Hua Zhuyue was successfully provoked by this guy.

A wave of cheers erupted from the bar as the DJ started to hype up the atmosphere, twisting her waist like an electric motor, and the atmosphere on-site rapidly reached a new high with the intense rhythm.

Xu Chunliang noted the time, 8:50, ten minutes to the nine o'clock threat in the threatening letter. He was curious about what tricks the one attempting to scam could have up their sleeve.

After the last incident at the bar, they thoroughly disinfected, exterminated bugs, caught mice, doing everything possible. Hua Zhuyue even felt that not even a fly could fly into the re-opened bar.

Hoping this threatening letter incident was just a prank because despite SEVEN STAR's good business foundation, it couldn't withstand another ordeal. If any incident like the last one happened again, it would leave all customers with psychological shadows, severely affecting future patronage.

Xu Chunliang noticed Hua Zhuyue's tension, he raised his glass proactively and said, "Drinking helps relax."

Hua Zhuyue shook her head, "There's nothing to be nervous about; with so many police here, I don't believe anyone would dare cause trouble."

Xu Chunliang said, "There's logic in prosperity through harmony, never offend people."

Hua Zhuyue said, "Sounds like you're threatening me."

Xu Chunliang took a sip of his drink, "The police have already cleared my name."

"Then why are you here?" Hua Zhuyue asked while checking her phone. It was already 9:01, and everything looked normal on the scene, unlike what happened that day. Perhaps it was just a bluffing threat moment, and Hua Zhuyue gradually felt at ease.

Lu Qi walked over to them, briefly exchanging glances with Xu Chunliang. Everything was currently normal. According to their action plan, this operation would continue until 11 PM to ensure no surprises occurred tonight.

The men and women in the bar, overwhelmed with frenzy, were oblivious to all the happenings around them. On stage, the DJ danced ever more wildly, her body moving like the tides.

Suddenly, she screamed on stage and fell straight down, the audience around the stage thought she was completing a high-difficulty performance, each one cooperated with crazy screams.

Xu Chunliang frowned, thinking they all seemed crazy. He suddenly realized something was wrong with the DJ's posture as she fell.

Staff on stage were the first to notice the abnormality and quickly ran over, Hua Zhuyue also realized something was wrong and abruptly stood up.

The DJ lay on the stage, limbs convulsing, face ashen, and foaming at the mouth. Several police officers secured the stage, pushing back the onlookers, while staff opened lights and windows to let fresh air circulate.

Hua Zhuyue felt her heart sink, the inevitable had come. She glanced at Xu Chunliang, who spread his hands, indicating it had nothing to do with him. Hua Zhuyue could not bother with him anymore, getting up to handle the emergency, coordinating with staff and police officers to evacuate the audience and contact an ambulance for rescue.

There were no doctors at the scene. Xie Chunlei looked at the DJ's convulsions and said, "She might be having a seizure!"

Lu Qi knew some medical basics. Before the first responders arrived, he loosened the patient's tight top, removed her shoes and socks, and took off her headphones.

As he took off her headphones, a black spider crawled out, moving quickly towards Lu Qi's feet, just about to reach his foot, Lu Qi was startled, at this moment, a cold flash passed by.

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