Chapter 176: Unwelcome Guests

“We wouldn’t dare to ignore Big Sister’s orders,” one girl said, holding her hands in front of her chest, looking pitiful. “But it’s been so long since we last saw you, Big Sister. We just wanted to spend a bit more time with you.”

Another girl nodded vigorously in agreement, her eyes wide with innocence as she looked at Li Yunxi.

“Alright, you can stay,” Li Yunxi conceded, her exterior toughness belied by her inner softness. She then turned to Lin Xiao, “Lin Xiao, let me introduce them to you…”

After Li Yunxi’s introductions, Lin Xiao finally learned the names of the three girls.

The tall girl with an elegant air about her was named Fang Yuan. The petite girl with large, expressive eyes was Chi Feier, and the last girl with a fuller figure, was Cheng Lin.

“Lin Xiao, how would you like them to address you?” asked Li Yunxi after finishing the introductions.

“Whatever works, I don’t mind,” Lin Xiao replied, stepping further into the room and settling himself on a sofa.

The room was spacious, spanning at least forty square meters, featuring a large round dining table on one side and a row of brown sofas along with karaoke equipment on the other.

Essentially, this room was a hybrid between a restaurant’s private dining area and a KTV booth.

Lin Xiao hadn’t expected such a room within this wellness center, which suggested that this place wasn’t just a simple health club but also catered to social and entertainment needs.

“Then they’ll call you Brother Lin,” decided Li Yunxi. She suddenly felt a chill. Her clothes were wet and she hadn’t had a chance to change yet. “I’m going to change, I’ll be right back.”

Once Li Yunxi was gone, the three girls immediately clustered around Lin Xiao, firing off a barrage of questions.

“Brother Lin, how old are you?”

“Brother Lin, who do you like the most between us three?”

“Brother Lin, what exactly is your relationship with big sister?”

“…”

The three girls seemed highly interested in Lin Xiao, persistently engaging him in conversation, subtly trying to uncover his background. However, Lin Xiao skillfully avoided giving any direct answers.

When Li Yunxi returned after a while, the three girls quickly reverted to their docile selves, sitting upright and looking straight ahead.

Li Yunxi had changed into a new outfit, a black T-shirt paired with a black skirt, her fair, long legs exposed, enhancing her allure.

“Let’s have some fun!”

Licking her rosy lips, Li Yunxi snapped her fingers, and the lights dimmed in response.

The lights came back on with a spectrum of colors, and music filled the room, making Lin Xiao feel as if he had entered a bar.

Yet, the four girls, including Li Yunxi, appeared unfazed, standing up to dance. Their bodies moved gracefully with the rhythm, their lively gestures adding a vibrant charm to the atmosphere.

Feeling somewhat out of place, Lin Xiao sat stiffly on the sofa, uncertain of his role in this setting.

His discomfort quickly dissipated when Li Yunxi pulled him to his feet, one hand on his shoulder, leading him in a dance. Her movements were bold and unrestrained, both enticing and provocative.

After some time dancing, Li Yunxi uncorked a bottle of wine. The girls took turns sipping from their glasses, their evening filled with singing, dancing, and a hint of flirtatious sweetness permeating the air.

Lin Xiao sat back down. He didn’t drink; instead chose to close his eyes.

Amid the bustling noise, Lin Xiao’s mood surprisingly began to relax, feeling an indescribable sensation welling up within him. This must be what they mean by the vibrant life of lights and wine. Yet, amidst the festivity, Lin Xiao’s heart remained unshaken, steadfast as ever.

Li Yunxi, not much of a drinker, quickly became tipsy after a few glasses of wine. Emboldened by alcohol and naturally daring, she suddenly plopped down onto Lin Xiao’s lap, letting out a burp, “Lin Xiao, be honest with me, do you dislike me?”

Just as Lin Xiao was about to respond, he paused, sensing something amiss.

Then, a loud bang resonated throughout the room.

The door was forcefully kicked open, startling the four girls caught up in their merriment. Li Yunxi, still seated on Lin Xiao’s lap, trembled slightly but kept her gaze fixed on the doorway.

The other three girls halted their movements too. They seemed better at holding their liquor than Li Yunxi, their cheeks flushed but not showing signs of intoxication.

“Damn it, wasn’t this room booked by me? Why is it occupied?” an enraged male voice suddenly thundered from outside.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Qian, there seems to be a misunderstanding. You’ve booked a different room,” Manager Zhao’s voice, filled with urgency, could be heard from outside.

A slap sound was heard, followed by the aggressive retort, “If I say it’s this room, then it is this room. What’s it to you?”

Immediately after, several unsteady silhouettes appeared at the entrance of the room.

Leading the group was a burly man with a menacing gaze, clad in a plaid shirt unbuttoned at the front to reveal a hairy chest, adorned with a thick gold chain around his neck. Behind this imposing figure were two other tall men, each standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, their presence at the doorway reminiscent of guardian statues.

Upon glancing inside, the leader’s eyes widened with desire, as if he were a greedy toad ogling a graceful swan. His gaze quickly fixated on the beauties within, particularly Li Yunxi, who was perched on Lin Xiao’s lap, causing him to gulp down his saliva, his eyes nearly unable to look away.

“Wow!” he exclaimed, whistling appreciatively.

His lecherous gaze swept over Fang Yuan and the other two women before settling intently on Li Yunxi. Lin Xiao, seemingly too inconspicuous, was outright ignored.

“It seems my luck is quite good tonight, with such lovely ladies waiting for me,” he laughed heartily.

“Mr. Qian, you can’t go in there!” Manager Zhao intervened, her arms outstretched to block the entry, her face marked by a clear slap imprint, insisting, “This room isn’t yours!”

“Out of my way. You’re of no interest to me now,” Mr. Qian scoffed, and one of his henchmen roughly grabbed Manager Zhao by the arm, dragging her aside and callously throwing her to the ground.

Lin Xiao watched, his expression turning icy.

Li Yunxi, infuriated beyond measure, had always been the one to kick down doors, not the other way around. This unprecedented intrusion sparked her anger.

“Who do you think you are, barging in here and spoiling my fun? Do you have a death wish?” she snapped, rising to her feet and pointing an accusing finger at Mr. Qian, her words laced with venom.