Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 17 Nightclub
"My goodness, what kind of part-time job is this? The workload is so intense that it's already 8 o'clock and you're not done yet..."

Zhang Siyuan, who was holding a bottle of beer in his hand, started complaining when he saw Lu Yao walk in.

But his hands were not idle, he was pouring him a glass of wine.

Logically speaking, since you have graduated from high school, there is nothing wrong with drinking.

But Lu Yao waved his hand:
"No more drinking. I drove my boss' car back here. If anything happens later, I won't be able to drive after drinking."

"... After all this time, I'm still working as a driver for my boss?"

"Yes, one thousand dollars a day."

"...I rely on it!"

Fatty Zhang was stunned when he heard the price:
"So many?... What does the boss like about you? Why are you so tall? Eh? Male or female?"

Sun Qian on the side also looked over with some curiosity.

After all, one thousand yuan a day is really a lot.

Seeing the two people's gazes, Lu Yao shrugged to himself:

"Female, there are several cars at home. I came back in a BMW X6."

"Sigh~~~"

Fatty Zhang subconsciously took a breath of cold air, looking at Lu Yao's face that had the potential to be a star, and after a few seconds of silence, he suddenly said:
"You deserve to die!"

"Hee hee~"

Sun Qian smiled happily, got up from the freezer next to the fried skewers table, took a bottle of Coke and handed it to Lu Yao, then raised the glass:
"Then let's wish Lu Yao to be successfully supported by a rich woman~ Cheers!"

"Ha~"

Lu Yao shook his head in amusement, poured himself a full glass of Coke, and raised his glass as well:
"Cheers~ to celebrate our reunion."

No matter how late this meal is, at least we made it in time.

Zhang Siyuan had a good alcohol tolerance in his previous life, which Lu Yao knew. But seeing Sun Qian's empty-handed appearance, he couldn't help but complain:
"According to the age in Canada, you don't seem to be able to drink yet?"

"Why do you use Canadian swords to kill local officials in China?"

"..."

Lu Yao's mouth twitched.

But a girl with fiery red hair shrugged with a smile:

"Not only do I want to drink now, but we'll also drink some at the bar later."

"Still going to the bar?"

Seeing Lu Yao's surprise, Zhang Siyuan nodded:
"Sun Qian said she wanted to go to the bar."

"That's...ok."

Lu Yao, who originally wanted to go home and rest, nodded.

Although he had to get up early tomorrow morning to pick up Xu Ruochu, he had already missed his friend's day today, so it would be inappropriate to spoil his fun now.

"Have you passed the exam there?"

"Ah."

"which school?"

"New York University Public Administration."

Listening to the conversation between the two, Zhang Siyuan asked curiously:
“Is New York University an Ivy League school?”

"No."

Sun Qian shook her head:
"My major... is ranked 15th or 16th in the US. Not counting the Ivy League schools... Oh, I forgot to ask, how did you two do in the exam? Did you estimate your scores?"

"not yet."

When talking about this, Fatty Zhang became a little bored:
"What's there to estimate? I only got over 400 points. If I'm lucky, I might get over 500... I can't compare to someone who estimated my score at 750."

"……what?"

Sun Qian was stunned:

"Isn't the full score only 750?"

"That's not right. That's why someone is a genius. Seven hundred and fifty, the top scorer in the national college entrance examination, for sure. Next time we meet, we can't just eat fried skewers. We have to treat the top scorer to lobster!"

Lu Yao looked very upset after hearing the YYGQ from his childhood friend.

She simply rolled her eyes, ignored his bullshit, and nodded to Sun Qian:

"I think I did OK. Around 600 or so...at least."

He really didn't lie this time.

In my previous life, I felt some pressure when facing those questions in the college entrance examination.

But after being reborn, I have a sense that the road ahead is smooth.

What's more, he could score over 640 in his previous life, so he shouldn't do too badly this time.

Sun Qian was not surprised either.

Because Luyao has been a good student since he was young.

"That's great...Which school are you going to?"

“University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.”

"What school is that?"

"The 211 in Sichuan and Chongqing."

"What professional?"

“Electronics.”

"Doing research?"

Hearing this profession, Sun Qian blinked while chewing on a fried skewer:
"I remember... aren't you going to apply for military school?"

"Yeah."

When the girl mentioned this, Zhang Siyuan nodded:

"I remember too... When your grandfather passed away, didn't you promise him that you would apply to a military academy?"

"..."

The moment he heard this, Lu Yao's eyes became a little dazed.

And Sun Qian also responded:

"Yes, I remember that, too. Also, I heard from my mother that family members of old soldiers like your grandfather, Lu Yao, are given preferential treatment when they enter military academies, and their futures seem to be very good. I remember when you were a child, you showed us your grandfather's medals, there were several of them. The more medals you have, the greater your achievements are. It would be great if you could enter a military academy."

"Uh……"

For a moment, Lu Yao was speechless.

In fact, the reason why he chose electronic circuits as his major... is quite simple.

The two childhood friends talked about their previous promises, but at least Lu Yao himself had forgotten it when he applied for the exam in his previous life. The reason why he applied for this major was because his score was just enough at the time, and the teacher at the school also said that the academic prospects of electronic engineering were very good. So he discussed it with his family and applied for this major.

Before rebirth, it is not rational for an eighteen-year-old child to choose his own major or future.

After entering this major with a confused look on his face, Lu Yao discovered that he was actually quite interested in electronics and found it very interesting, so he continued to study it.

It was during his junior year that he truly understood the sense of mission he shouldered.

The school held a visiting activity at ■■ factory.

In addition to inviting some technical experts to share their experiences, we also invited a retired professor from the factory.

The old professor said something that suddenly enlightened Lu Yao:
"Our ancestors fought three lifetimes of wars to bring us today's peaceful years. However, young comrades, as practitioners in the same field, we should be more aware that wars on many fronts have never stopped. The field of electronic technology is an important cornerstone of future wars. If we fall behind, we will definitely be beaten. We love peace, but we must not have any illusions about war! Electronic technology is the future. And the key to the future is in your hands."

Others might not find this old professor's words touching.

Just listen to what is said on the surface.

But for Lu Yao... it was a little different, because his grandfather was the "predecessor" mentioned by the old professor.

Since childhood, my grandfather taught Lu Yao how to love his country and his home. He also used his own experience to tell Lu Yao how the country today was irrigated with blood.

Although the old professor's words were full of hawkish style, they made him, who had not yet graduated from college and could only be said to have excellent grades, understand how these "technologies" in books are closely related to national strategies. What kind of position do the "young comrades" and "talents" mentioned by these old professors have?

So, from that time on, Lu Yao understood that even if he had not joined the army, he was still on the right path.

It was also from that time that my mind gradually became more down-to-earth.

Graduated from undergraduate program, studied for a master's degree, entered graduate school...

He is always improving his professional level. Similarly, with the changing international situation, when some countries have completely torn off the mask of hypocrisy, whether it is the industry's experience or the international experience, he clearly understands what mission he is shouldering.

Maybe it was an accident, or maybe it was a sudden realization.

It doesn't matter.

Grandpa taught young Lu Yao how to love his country.

As he grew up, Lu Yao already knew how to turn this love into motivation and push it forward.

It's the family tradition, and also it's destiny.

So, facing the "persuasion" of the two, Lu Yao was stunned for a moment and just smiled and shook his head:
"Military school is too hard, I'm afraid I can't stand it. Besides, I'm quite interested in this major."

"That's true."

Sun Qian seemed to understand and responded:
“It is indeed a very happy thing to turn what you like into your life path.”

After saying this, he turned his head:

"Fatty Zhang, what about you?"

“I want to be an actor.”

"..."

"..."

The boy and the girl both twitched their lips.

Sun Qian looked Fatty Zhang up and down and nodded slightly:

"Well, you have round eyes."

"..."

……

Zhang Siyuan and Sun Qian each had a bottle of beer and stopped drinking after they finished it.

I guess he hasn't gotten used to this kind of "bitter water" yet.

It was not yet half past nine when the three of them came out of the skewers shop.

After leaving the house, Lu Yao pointed to the lottery shop next to him:
"Fatty Zhang, do you know anything about football betting?"

"What?"

Zhang Siyuan glanced at Lu Yao, and then suddenly realized:

"Oh yeah, today is the opening day of the World Cup in South Africa. Wait a minute, let me check the odds."

He walked directly to the door of the lottery shop, looked at the blackboard, and then shook his head:

"The odds are so bad, I might as well not buy it. Win 1.7, draw 1.08, lose 2.1... South Africa and Mexico are about the same. And I think South Africa, as the host, will definitely not want to lose in the first game, so they will definitely play a defensive formation. If it really draws, I'll only get cents for two dollars. Forget it, I won't buy it, let's go to the bar!"

Lu Yao was speechless.

If his memory is correct and there is no butterfly effect, then the score between South Africa and Mexico is a 1-1 draw.

Just like what Fatty Zhang said, if you invest two dollars, you only get 1.6 cents if the game is a tie.

It's really not worth it.

Listening to what the two said, Sun Qian said:
"Are you two still betting on football?"

"It's not gambling, it's football betting! How can you call it gambling when it's an official matter?"

Zhang Siyuan had a look of disgust on his face, as if to say, "You kid have such a low level of awareness."

Then he rubbed his chin:
"...Eh? How about we find an outsider? I feel like there's a good chance of a tie in South Africa. Get a few hundred bucks and pay for tonight's drinks?"

Before Lu Yao could say anything, Sun Qian slapped him on the back speechlessly:

"What are you thinking? Do you two need to treat me? I'll do it, okay? Besides... the kind of football betting you said is not official, it must be illegal. If you get caught, your future will be ruined? Don't you want to be an actor? You want to go to this acting school before the acceptance letter comes?"

"..."

Lu Yao's hand paused as he was lighting a cigarette.

Then nodded:

"Yeah, that makes sense."

Sun Qian smiled sweetly:
"Let's go, which bar should we go to..."

……

For Lu Yao, "bar" is not a strange term.

He has always liked the comfortable and leisurely feeling in Sichuan and Chongqing, especially Taikoo Li in the capital of Bashu, near the bar street. In the past, he would go there to sit with his colleagues after work, whether he had anything to do or not.

There were also several romantic encounters.

Therefore, his definition of a bar is a place where a few close friends can sit together, order a drink, chat, and listen to music quietly.

But for Sun Qian and Fatty Zhang, the meaning of "bar" is obviously different.

What?
Be quiet?

Whose good person is going to be quiet?
Nightlife, wouldn’t that be exciting?

Therefore, "LINX", the hottest nightclub in Shanghai recently, which even high school students like Zhang Siyuan have heard of, became Sun Qian's first choice. (Note 1)

However, compared with those people who arrived in Ferraris and Lamborghinis, Lu Yao and the other two were the most transparent ones.

LINX is very popular, and it is said to be a nightclub opened by Nicholas Tse.

Anyway, it’s very popular in the Shanghai circle.

Moreover, during the days when Lu Yao worked as a designated driver, he passed by here every day.

It is indeed very lively.

It was so popular that when Lu Yao and his friends arrived, the place was already packed.

But luckily... when he was working as a designated driver, the company gave Lu Yao the contact information of the bar managers. He tried to contact them in the taxi and luckily got the last seat at the bar.

The cost is a base fee of one thousand yuan.

Fatty Zhang thinks the restaurant is too expensive and is considering changing to another one.

But Sun Qian waved her hand after hearing this.

It's drizzling.

This meal is on her treat.

So, I went to the nightclub, called the manager, bought some drinks, and stood in front of a table that was only... probably about 50 to 60 centimeters in size.

Restless music and crowded, swaying crowds.

It is indeed easy to stimulate people's hormones.

But what Lu Yao didn't expect was that when he just stood in front of the stage, looked around curiously, and glanced in the direction of the booth, he met a pair of eyes.

Hu Li.

After being sent to the hotel by myself a few hours ago, I sat alone in the middle of the long sofa in the large booth.

Cigarette in left hand, wine glass in right hand.

Through the guardrail separating the stage and the booths, he and Lu Yao looked at each other.

(Note 1: I looked it up online and found that LINX opened in 12. I went there in 13 or 14. Anyway, it hasn’t been open for 10 years, so it’s been slightly modified.)
(End of this chapter)