527: Chapter 527 Heavenly Court 527: Chapter 527 Heavenly Court Old Sixth Street Food Stall.
“Hmm, I didn’t expect that this street stall could taste so good; I’m absolutely stuffed.
This is my first time eating at a street stall,” said Huangfu Jing as she wiped her mouth, her face full of appreciation.
Fresh things always give one a particularly good feeling.
Besides, the food at this street stall was indeed not bad, so the combined effect gave Huangfu Jing an excellent impression.
Tangyu laughed and said, “I was worried you wouldn’t be used to it.
After all, the hygiene here really isn’t that great.”
Huangfu Jing smiled faintly, “To tell the truth, I did feel somewhat uncomfortable at first, sensing that it was indeed dirty here.
If I were by myself, I would never sit down to eat.
But since I’m out, I figured I had to tough it out and couldn’t be seen as a spoiled rich girl, right?
Once I tasted the first bite, my impression completely changed.
When I overcame that psychological barrier, there wasn’t a problem anymore.
Dirty but disease-free, isn’t that the saying?”
“Hehe, yes, that’s exactly right.
Now that we’re full, let’s go,” Tangyu stood up and said.
“Check, please,” Huangfu Jing took out a card and called over to the boss, who came over with a big smile, “Yo, sorry, miss, our little establishment doesn’t take cards.
The total comes to 103 yuan, but let’s round it down to 100 yuan for you.”
“That cheap?
Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?
We ordered so much food,” Huangfu Jing said, a bit astonished.
Hearing her words, Tangyu couldn’t help but laugh.
He had watched as Huangfu Jing took out her card to pay but didn’t say anything since it was agreed that she would treat tonight.
It was no surprise though; she had never eaten at a street food stall before and didn’t know about this level of spending.
A casual meal at a five-star hotel could easily cost over a thousand yuan, and a slightly fancier meal could run into five figures.
Not to mention five-figure meals, she had even had seven-figure sumptuous dinners.
No wonder she was surprised that a meal for two with five dishes plus drinks could be merely 100 yuan.
The boss also paused, then smiled, “Miss, how could I possibly make a mistake?
It’s just 100 yuan, not a yuan more.
I wouldn’t take it.”
Huangfu Jing nodded, now convinced that the meal really just cost 100 yuan.
However, she literally had no cash on her, so she looked at Tangyu with pleading eyes.
Tangyu smiled and took out a hundred yuan note and handed it to the boss.
After leaving the street food stall, Huangfu Jing said, “Sorry about that.
I said I would treat, but then you ended up paying.
I’ll give you the money back later.
I really didn’t expect that a street stall could be so inexpensive and the food taste so good.”
“No need to give it back,” Tangyu said with a smile.
“How can that be?
If I don’t give it back to you, won’t that make it as though you’ve treated me?” Huangfu Jing protested.
Tangyu laughed, “Yeah, so let’s say I treated you.
Look, I’ve treated you again.
You owe me for two meals now.
I’m not in a hurry; you can pay me back slowly.”
“…”
Although Tangyu’s behavior felt a bit ‘shameless,’ Huangfu Jing was quite happy inside.
What she didn’t realize was that her heart was already quietly changing.
Love, like a seed, sometimes gets planted without one even being aware, and all it needs is the right moment to sprout.
The two continued to stroll casually, weaving through the bustling streets, relishing the neon-lit hustle and bustle of the big city.
The sensation was quite comfortable, akin to a bird freed from its cage.
Looking at Huangfu Jing by his side, an impish thought flitted across Tangyu’s mind; how much nicer it would be if he could hold her hand as they walked?
“Ah, Heavenly Court.” Tangyu’s gaze shifted and suddenly noticed a large sign; ‘Heavenly Court’ was, of course, very familiar to him.
Did that mean this place belonged to the Queen Mother of Heaven?
Judging by the luxuriousness of the establishment, it seemed even more extravagant than Sun Wuming’s Golden Scale Pond.
Huangfu Jing also looked over, “Heavenly Court, it must be the Queen Mother’s turf.
The biggest entertainment club under her name is called Heavenly Court, famed to be the most top-level luxurious entertainment venue in Donglin City, with a huge reputation.
This whole street belongs to the Heavenly Court club, and its scale doesn’t even fall short of a five-star hotel’s.”
“Oh, why don’t we have a look inside?” Tangyu suggested.
Huangfu Jing pondered for a moment, “Alright, I’ve never been to such an entertainment club before either.
I heard about Heavenly Court’s fame back when I was in Capital City, and lots of sons of wealthy families from the city like to come here to play.
It’s said that the beauties here are all heavenly fairies, with the ‘Seven Fairies’ and ‘Nine Heavens Mysterious Ladies’, claiming the leading star to be ‘No.
107’.
And that’s not even counting the other beauties; Heavenly Court boasts ‘Three Thousand Beauties.’ Do you want to go and have some fun?”
Three thousand beauties probably isn’t an exaggeration.
Tangyu swallowed discretely and put on a look of serious righteousness, “I am a decent person, how could I engage in such activities?
Besides, no matter how beautiful the heavenly maidens, they pale in comparison to the lovely lady beside me by several degrees.
Why on earth would someone as decent as myself ignore what’s close at hand and seek something afar?”
Huangfu Jing instantly shot Tangyu a cold look, but then quickly turned away, her lips curving into a crescent as charming as the glow of moonlight.
Tangyu had been to high-end clubs before, like the Signal Fire Platform and the Golden Scale Pond.
Even Fairy Palace and Haidong Aquatic Pavilion had a bit of an entertainment club vibe, although these two were private clubs, designed more for personal enjoyment with entertainment as a secondary aspect.
Due to their private club model, they obviously couldn’t compete with the likes of Golden Scale Pond or Heavenly Court in scale.
But once inside Heavenly Court, Tangyu was still somewhat taken aback; the decor was the epitome of luxury, which could likely rival a seven-star hotel.
The style, true to its name, gave the impression of entering the Immortal Realm of Heavenly Court, creating an atmosphere that immersed guests in a celestial experience.
Most distinctive was that the security guards were dressed as Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, while the servers came in two styles: modern and ancient, resembling Immortals.
Heavenly Court also featured a famous special event called ‘Peach Banquet.’ To participate in the Peach Banquet, one had to dress up as various Immortals.
After makeup and dressing up, it was nearly impossible to recognize each other, similar to a masquerade party.
In this way, one could indulge freely.
Of course, this party was often a debauched affair.
“Honored guests, may I ask if you need any assistance?” A server, donning a tortoise shell costume, approached them, speaking with utmost respect.
“Chancellor Turtle?” Huangfu Jing glanced around and said.
The waiter smiled and said, “Chancellor Turtle is too much of an honor, just call me Xiaogui.
It seems like it’s your first time here?”
“Yeah, that’s right, came here on a whim.” Tangyu nodded.
“Hehe, coming to our place is the right choice; this is the Heavenly Court.
Here, you’ll definitely experience joys and services that human realms don’t offer.
May I know what you two would like to try?
I can then make some recommendations.” Xiaogui said.
Tangyu said, “It’s our first visit and we’re not very familiar with this place; we’d like to know more.
Why don’t you just take us around?” As he spoke, Tangyu casually pulled out five hundred-yuan bills and passed them over.
Although he had not really frequented entertainment venues, he understood the rules—leaving a tip for the waiter was only proper.
Xiaogui deftly accepted the money, swiftly pocketing it with the speed of lightning, his smile growing even more enthusiastic: “Hehe, it’s good to learn more.
We have over a hundred different attractions here, each one quite unique.
Just a brief tour might take an hour or two.
But fulfilling the customer’s wish is our sole purpose in serving, so if you want to wander, I’m willing to accompany you until dawn tomorrow.”
“Then we’ll be troubling you, Xiaogui.” Tangyu nodded.
“Not troubling at all, not at all, this is what I should be doing.
Esteemed guests, this way please.” Xiaogui immediately shook his head and gestured invitingly, leading the way with Tangyu and Huangfu Jing following behind.
In fact, the two of them had entered without any specific goal, just to casually have fun, and wandering around aimlessly like this was quite enjoyable too.
“You seem to know your way around pretty well.” Huangfu Jing said softly.
Tangyu knew she must have misunderstood and immediately said, “Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never played in an entertainment club before—drinking in hotels and singing in KTV is the most I’ve done.
I’ve told you, I’m quite honest.
My purity is still like a blank sheet of paper.
If I say I’m still a virgin, would you believe me?”
“Believe?
I doubt it.” Huangfu Jing said.
“I’m serious.
If you don’t believe me, I can prove it to you.
Uh—just a joke, don’t take it seriously.”
Tangyu and Huangfu Jing followed Xiaogui, wandering casually, as Xiaogui enthusiastically and diligently introduced the various attractions and made some personal recommendations.
——
Across the street, a hundred meters away from Heavenly Court, two men sat in a black car—one was using binoculars to look at the Heavenly Court, and the other was on the phone.
Judging by their physical features, both men were Caucasian.
“Knight, Knight, the kitten has entered the Heavenly Court, and there’s no good opportunity to strike for now.”
“Continue monitoring, do not act rashly, wait for the right moment to strike.
Last time we failed because we were too careless; this time, we must ensure success in one hit.”
“With that expert’s constant presence by his side, we have no good opportunities.
I request permission to eliminate that man directly, then injure the target, and quickly abduct him.
If we wait any longer, there might not be a better chance.
Today is a good opportunity.”
“Be patient, wait a bit longer, let’s see what they do after leaving Heavenly Court.
If they’re heading back to the hotel, then we’ll prepare for forceful action; we can’t let go of such an opportunity today.”
“Understood, Knight.
Shadow has received the message.”
The two men spoke in English.
Unbeknownst to Tangyu and Huangfu Jing, they were already being watched.
——
Xiaogui had been showing Tangyu and Huangfu Jing around Heavenly Court for over an hour, and neither of them seemed interested in playing.
If Tangyu hadn’t given a five hundred yuan tip, Xiaogui would have started to get impatient.
There were quite a few attractions Tangyu wouldn’t have minded trying, but with Huangfu Jing by his side, it wouldn’t be convenient.
Besides, one can’t lose their purity in front of a beautiful woman, so they had to pass on each one.
If they weren’t going to play, they would have toured the entire Heavenly Court already.
“What’s behind this door?” Tangyu pointed at a door and asked.
“Oh, this is the casino, claimed to be the second largest in Asia.
Would you like to go in and have some fun?” Xiaogui said.