The Gilded Drunken Nightclub

“Alright, if you don’t know, look it up online yourself; stop rummaging through these things.“ Even the usually boisterous Star Yu felt a blush creep onto her cheeks at that moment.She swiftly extended a hand, meticulously returning each item Mu Yaochen had pulled from the bag, for among them were special enhancement drugs and condoms.Should Luo Yao catch sight of these items from the back seat, Star Yu knew she would be utterly mortified, forever unable to face him again.

“Why so resistant?“ Observing Star Yu’s strong aversion, Mu Yaochen ceased her playful exploration of the intriguing gadgets.Though her curiosity was undeniably piqued, she judiciously returned each item to its place.

These peculiar props, it turned out, were intended for a friend of Star Yu’s from down the mountain.This friend, a notorious socialite in Fanhai City, had acquired these items with the express purpose of delving into the illicit underworld (TL Note: Refers to illicit or morally ambiguous businesses) hidden beneath the city’s bars that very night.However, they had been inadvertently left in Star Yu’s car before the friend departed, leading to their discovery by the exceedingly curious Mu Yaochen.Star Yu now seethed with resentment for the person who had brought these contraptions into her vehicle, wondering if Luo Yao was currently regarding her with an expression of utter disdain.

As Mu Yaochen finished tidying up, the vibrant pink Ferrari had already transitioned from the quiet suburbs to the bustling heart of the city.Consequently, Star Yu, typically a devotee of speed, was compelled to reduce her pace.They were now nearing the vibrant downtown core, where the car’s dazzling pink hue seemed to explode amidst the prosperous streets, drawing an exceptionally high 回头率 (TL Note: A high rate of people turning their heads to look) from passersby, some even pulling out their phones to capture the spectacle.

Meanwhile, in the back seat, Luo Yao felt a creeping numbness.The preceding conversation between Mu Yaochen and Star Yu had already revealed to Luo Yao that Mu Yaochen was poised to diligently ‘delve into’ the artistic discipline of SM.

He would, inevitably, become this demoness’s ‘guinea pig,’ his dignity ultimately shattered, molded into whatever form pleased her.

‘Such a life, I utterly refuse.’

At this thought, Luo Yao instinctively shook his head.

No sooner had Mu Yaochen meticulously organized the contents of her black handbag than she produced her phone, her slender fingers gliding across the screen as if poring over some vital information.

Ah…

‘So soon? It can’t be.’

Observing Mu Yaochen’s intensely studious expression, Luo Yao sensed his days of comfort were rapidly drawing to a close.Moreover, rumors suggested their destination tonight was hardly reputable, and if this woman were to be further stimulated, he would undoubtedly be the one to suffer tonight’s misfortune.

“SM… refers to….“

“Don’t you dare read that aloud!!“

“Mm… alright.“ A rare blush crept across Mu Yaochen’s cheeks, her dark eyes still flitting restlessly across her phone screen.

For Luo Yao, this brief interval felt more excruciating than death itself.

As she perused the myriad shopping website links beneath her browser, Mu Yaochen’s gaze shifted, settling on Luo Yao, who was cowering in the back seat’s corner.

At that moment, Luo Yao perceived Mu Yaochen’s face to be chillingly sinister and terrifying.

‘Hehehe…’

Luo Yao vaguely registered Mu Yaochen’s eerie smile.

“Alright… we’re almost there.“ Just as Mu Yaochen seemed poised to speak further, Star Yu cast a quick glance at her, a veritable lioness, then at Luo Yao, who resembled a small lamb huddled in the corner.Her eyes swept over the surrounding streets, noting their proximity to the bar’s location.

“Mm, alright.“ Mu Yaochen nodded, then pivoted her head back to face forward.

“Right, let’s park the car here; the bar’s parking spots are almost certainly overflowing by now.“ With that, Star Yu pulled the car into a secluded parking area nearby.Presumably due to the bar’s grand opening today, the surrounding roads were already beginning to snarl with traffic.

“Come on, driving in now would undoubtedly lead to a traffic jam.“ Star Yu unlocked the car doors, and Mu Yaochen emerged from the pink Lamborghini like a regal Queen of the Night; the sheer spectacle alone was enough to captivate countless male gazes, a testament to her inherent majestic aura.

“Little Yao Yao, come out.“ The very first action Mu Yaochen took after exiting the car was to open the rear door, releasing Luo Yao.

“Yes, Master.“ Luo Yao, ever compliant, hopped down from the back seat.

Truth be told, ever since his encounter with Mu Yaochen, Luo Yao had felt remarkably short; Mu Yaochen’s height surpassed his by half a head, a disparity that consistently left Luo Yao at a disadvantage in terms of presence whenever they confronted each other.

“Let’s go, it’s still a bit of a walk.“ Since Mu Yaochen’s recent foray into SM research, the very way she looked at Luo Yao had undergone a chilling transformation.

‘I desperately hope Mu Yaochen doesn’t actually awaken some peculiar fetish (TL Note: A peculiar habit or fetish), and I likewise pray I don’t become entangled in it.’

Luo Yao silently recited these thoughts, keeping a tight pace directly behind Mu Yaochen.

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Before long, guided by Star Yu, the group arrived before a structure that resembled a sprawling shopping mall, yet its entire facade gleamed under a cascade of golden lights.The opulent Western architectural style perfectly complemented the building’s name: The Gilded Drunken Nightclub (TL Note: Literally ‘Wine-Drunken Gold-Intoxicated Nightclub’, referring to a place of extravagant indulgence).

This was, unequivocally, a nightclub, not a mere bar.Moreover, above The Gilded Drunken Nightclub lay VIP suites, bars, dance halls, KTVs, and even a hotel, while its subterranean levels housed casinos and brothels.All illicit enterprises (TL Note: Refers to illicit or morally ambiguous businesses) were relegated to the depths below, while legitimate businesses occupied the floors above.

“Is this truly the place?“ Gazing at the golden edifice in the distance, Luo Yao found himself momentarily lost in awe.

‘The Gilded Drunken…’

“Star Yu, who owns this nightclub?“ Mu Yaochen, her brow furrowed in confusion, tapped Star Yu’s shoulder as she scrutinized the colossal structure before them.As a prominent figure from Bluebird Group, Mu Yaochen typically knew or at least recognized most of Fanhai City’s magnates and business elite.Bluebird Group was, after all, renowned for its extensive intelligence network, making it astonishing that such a massive nightclub could suddenly appear in Fanhai City without her knowledge.

“I don’t know, I heard it was established by a group that operates shopping malls… but I’m not too clear on the details.“ Star Yu shook her head, then looked at the parking lot in front of them, which was brimming with cars, and couldn’t help but secretly congratulate herself for parking her car in a distant lot earlier.

“Oh? Which group is it? What’s the boss’s surname?“ At this, Mu Yaochen’s interest was piqued.After all, Bluebird Group was the local magnate of Fanhai City; she hadn’t expected someone to start operations on their territory.

“Hmm… it was called Glorious Era Group (TL Note: ‘Sheng Shi Jituan’), I think, but it’s not a major family, and its influence isn’t particularly strong, just a lot of money; I remember the boss behind it seemed to be surnamed Su… I forgot what their name was.“ Star Yu appeared to be racking her brains, but she just couldn’t recall the name of Glorious Era Group’s boss.

“Alright then, let’s go in and take a look.“ Mu Yaochen shook her head; she had heard of Glorious Era Group.This company operated shopping malls in first-tier, second-tier, and even third-tier cities across China, but Mu Yaochen hadn’t realized they also had projects like nightclubs.

‘Never mind, Glorious Era didn’t infringe on Bluebird’s interests, so there was no reason to target this company yet.’

Mu Yaochen thought to herself as she followed Star Yu into the nightclub’s entrance.