As the doorbell rang, Wei Yumeng and Chai Yanyu entered the club together.
"Welcome, both of you."
The receptionist at the entrance spoke to them with great respect.
This made Wei Yumeng feel that the place was not quite what she had imagined. Instead of a chaotic atmosphere, it exuded a sense of luxury.
However, Wei Yumeng was still a little nervous and couldn't help but tighten her grip on Chai Yanyu's arm.
Chai Yanyu, sensing Wei Yumeng's emotions and seeing her hold his arm tightly, smiled faintly.
The two first entered the hall, which was exquisitely decorated with a Western aristocratic feel.
However, the extravagance was a bit excessive, making it appear somewhat gaudy.
On the wall in the center of the hall hung a huge painting depicting a group of people, all dressed uniformly in bright yellow suits.
Seeing their attire, Wei Yumeng couldn't help but stifle a laugh. Did they not think this color was outrageously ugly?
Yet, the people in the painting stood with proud postures, completely unaware of how they might appear to others.
On the left wall, a row of display cases held various firearms, which made Wei Yumeng’s heart pound.
"Sister, don't worry, these firearms have likely been processed and are merely for them to show off," Chai Yanyu said, patting Wei Yumeng's hand. "This place is different from our country. Here, everyone is allowed to carry firearms. In this society, the more firepower one possesses, the more it signifies the gang's power."
Wei Yumeng nodded. She had heard about this before but hadn't expected it to be so open, with firearms displayed so brazenly.
Then she reconsidered, realizing that perhaps her assumption was inaccurate. It was precisely because this "Black Street" was a lawless place that they acted this way.
Thinking of this, Wei Yumeng became worried again. Had Zhan Mohan really been in such a dangerous place for so long?
Just imagining what he might have encountered made Wei Yumeng unable to feel at ease.
As a result, she began to tremble uncontrollably.
Chai Yanyu, feeling somewhat helpless, motioned for Wei Yumeng to look at him.
"Sister, rest assured, since I've come to this place, I won't let things get worse. Trust me, okay?"
Looking at Chai Yanyu, Wei Yumeng felt a sense of daze. Zhan Mohan would sometimes ask her to trust him to comfort her.
"Okay, I trust you," Wei Yumeng said softly.
But even she didn't know if she was speaking to Chai Yanyu or looking through him at another figure.
"I wonder what spell has bewitched the young lady to fall for someone like that."
A voice drifted from within, and then the door at the far end of the hall was opened.
"Exactly, how could a man like that compare to Big Brother? Big Brother has protected the young lady for so many years, and his feelings for her are genuine."
Chai Yanyu instinctively pulled Wei Yumeng into an inconspicuous corner.
They saw a leader dressed in the same yellow suit as in the painting, followed by a group of casually dressed underlings.
"Hmph, but that kid is quite tough. He's been imprisoned for so long, yet he still won't accept the young lady."
As they spoke, these people, completely oblivious to the pair in the corner, marched out in a large group.
Only then did the two relax.
If they had run into them head-on just now, they didn't know what would have happened.
Wei Yumeng's mind was filled with what the man had just said.
It was consistent with the information they had received earlier: the eldest daughter of this gang seemed to be infatuated with someone, and that person appeared to be imprisoned.
Wei Yumeng's heart sank. If Zhan Mohan had been imprisoned later, it would completely explain why they couldn't find him.
"A Yu, we..."
Before Wei Yumeng could finish, Chai Yanyu nodded. "Yes, I know. We'll go inside and see if we can get more information, preferably to confirm that person's identity."
Wei Yumeng also nodded, her eyes filled with an unprecedented resolve.
After a brief preparation, the two finally entered the door at the far end of the hall.
As the door swung open, the noisy din rushed towards them.
Calling it a club was an understatement; it was more like a bar larger than a typical one.
The people inside looked fierce and did not shy away from displaying their muscles, as if for show.
Seeing this scene, Wei Yumeng felt an overwhelming sense of pressure.
Although there were other women present, she was clearly at a disadvantage compared to them.
This made her instinctively want to retreat, even subconsciously considering whether they could escape if something went wrong here.
Glancing at the muscular men, Wei Yumeng instinctively squeezed Chai Yanyu's arm.
She was surprised to find it quite firm, perhaps offering a possibility of fighting back?
But as soon as she squeezed, she realized what she had done and her mind went blank.
"Sister, squeezing like that won't achieve anything. How about I take it off for you to see if there's a chance?" Chai Yanyu whispered deliberately into Wei Yumeng's ear.
Wei Yumeng glared at him.
But Chai Yanyu seemed to be in a particularly good mood, pulling Wei Yumeng towards the bar.
"What would you two like to drink?" the bartender approached them.
Chai Yanyu appeared very natural and said to the bartender, "I'll have a glass of whiskey, and a special lady's cocktail for her."
"Alright."
Wei Yumeng looked at his confident demeanor and felt a bit surprised, as if Chai Yanyu were a regular here.
However, she suppressed this thought; now was not the time to inquire about such matters.
After the bartender brought their drinks, Chai Yanyu directly asked him, "I heard our boss's daughter is getting married? Do you know about this?"
The bartender sized up Chai Yanyu for a moment before replying, "It's not quite at the stage of marriage. It's more like our young lady is wishful thinking."
"Is that so?" Chai Yanyu stroked his chin. "I remember the young lady used to be very picky. Captain William of the Fifth Squad confessed to her many times without success. What kind of person has she set her sights on?"
Although Wei Yumeng couldn't be more interested in this topic, to avoid appearing too obvious, she pretended to be nonchalant and just sipped her drink.
However, when she took a sip of the cocktail, she unexpectedly found it quite to her liking.
The bartender continued his conversation with Chai Yanyu: "I heard he's a foreigner, quite good-looking. There are also rumors that he already has a wife and children."