Urban: It turns out this is a comprehensive world

Mingyue Bar is definitely at the top of the pyramid in Haishi's nightlife landscape.

Occupying a three-story standalone building in the prime downtown location where land is incredibly valuable, the interior design blends Neo-Chinese Zen aesthetics with modern understated luxury. Every detail exudes sophistication and style; you won't find another place like it in Shanghai.

More importantly, the owner of this bar never appears in public, yet he has managed to establish the bar in the chaotic nightlife industry, and even some prominent local figures give him face.

After all, the power behind revitalizing such a large project in the core area of ​​Shanghai is something that ordinary people cannot possess.

As night deepened, three understated yet sophisticated business vans arrived one after another at the private parking lot near Mingyue Bar.

Unlike the other guests who were impatient, the person on the bus got off with a calm and unhurried demeanor. His simple casual clothes accentuated his upright figure, and he exuded a calm and capable aura.

The group straightened their clothes and walked side by side toward the bar's entrance, their unhurried pace a stark contrast to the hurried crowd around them.

Are there any private rooms available?

As Luo Lingtian approached the elegantly decorated reception desk, he glanced around the lobby. The lighting was soft, and soothing jazz music filled the air. Groups of two or three guests were either chatting quietly or sipping drinks. The atmosphere was indeed lively and harmonious, but such a public space was clearly not suitable for their private gathering.

Speaking of which, the people around Luo Lingtian are all about the same age. They were all orphans that Luo Lingtian specially selected and adopted back then. They have been by his side since they were young and he has personally trained them to be his most capable right-hand men.

Looking back, when Luo Lingtian first implemented this training program, he was only eleven or twelve years old, and the members he selected were naturally all children of that age.

This reveals his deep consideration: the training of Chinese martial arts emphasizes gradual progress, which is closely related to the rhythm of physical development. Children who are too young have not yet fully developed their bones, and forcing them to train can easily damage their foundation and affect their subsequent growth.

Children who are too old have already closed their bones, and their flexibility and plasticity have decreased significantly. Unless they are one in a million martial arts prodigies, it is difficult for them to achieve anything in Chinese martial arts.

That is why this group of people are now in their prime, aged 24 to 27. Although they are all orphans, their lives have undergone earth-shattering changes since they followed Luo Lingtian.

Not only are they well-fed and clothed, but their salaries and benefits far exceed those of the industry average. For example, the annual salary of ordinary members of Longteng Technology's security department is enough to make most white-collar workers in Shanghai look up to them. Not to mention the core members, who, in addition to their fixed salaries, also receive generous project bonuses and welfare benefits.

Including Goldman Sachs, who is currently overseas, these ten people are both senior managers of the Temple of Gods and also affiliated with Longteng Technology. Those in China can only receive salaries and bonuses related to their work at Longteng Technology.

Those who manage the Temple of Gods overseas receive commissions and bonuses from the mercenary organization after completing missions.

In terms of money, I naturally earned more when I was working at Longteng Technology in China, and the job was relatively easy.

Therefore, the ten people work in shifts on both sides. If they want to earn more than others, the only way is to catch the spies who infiltrated Longteng Technology Company on the domestic side, or to work hard on the mercenary missions they take on.

With their substantial income and the inherent sense of security that comes with being security personnel at Longteng Technology, they naturally become highly sought-after in the marriage market, never lacking admirers and suitors. Many of them already have stable partners, and a few have even started families and careers.

What's even more remarkable is that Luo Lingtian has always set an example by adhering to his duties. Under his influence, the values ​​of his subordinates are also very upright. Leaving aside those who are not married, all those who are married adhere to the bottom line of marriage and never have affairs outside. This is especially rare in today's volatile world.

Bars have always been places where lonely men and women pass the time. Although Mingyue Bar's management regulations are stricter than most bars on the market, explicitly prohibiting illegal and irregular activities such as prostitution, gambling, and drugs, it has upheld the bottom line on the legal level, but it is powerless to address the moral level of individuals.

Those who are morally questionable and only seek physical pleasure and excitement here are not subject to interference from the bar, as long as they do not cross the legal line. After all, it is a personal choice, and the bar owner has no right to interfere as they are not related to the customers.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that both parties are willing. It is precisely this management model of "keeping the bottom line and not overstepping the boundaries" that has allowed Mingyue Bar to consistently rank among the top in the city.

After all, besides those seeking pleasure, there are many people like urban white-collar workers who, after a day of intense work, are physically and mentally exhausted and want to come here to have a drink, listen to music, and relax.

The Bright Moon Bar can guarantee basic safety and order, allowing people to relax in peace, which naturally makes it their first choice. If even this relaxation is disturbed, or even forced to do things they don't want to do, then the place loses its meaning.

"Yes, sir."

The receptionist quickly glanced at the group, her gaze soon settling on Luo Lingtian. Although the young man was simply dressed, his innate composure made him stand out in the crowd. The receptionist then gave a standard smile and nodded respectfully.

"Oh? Looks like we're in luck." Luo Lingtian turned to the group around him, raised an eyebrow, and smiled easily. Then he said to the waiter, "Give me a private room." After saying that, he led everyone to follow the waiter toward the private room area.

The receptionist maintained a polite smile until Luo Lingtian and his group disappeared around the corner of the stairs, at which point the smile faded slightly.

She quickly retrieved a walkie-talkie from under the counter, pressed the call button, and spoke respectfully, "Boss, the people you asked me to keep an eye on have arrived. I've already had them taken to the private room, but..."

"Just what?" A clear and melodious female voice came from the other end of the walkie-talkie. The tone was clean and clear, yet it carried a hint of subtle authority.

"The only discrepancy is the number of people. You said there were six people, but there are ten people in total this time." Upon hearing the boss's question, the receptionist quickly sped up her speech to accurately report the situation.

"Ten people?"

The woman on the other end of the walkie-talkie seemed somewhat surprised as well. After a brief silence, she asked again, "Are you sure the person I asked you to keep an eye on is among them?"

"Absolutely, he is still the leader of these ten people, and the others look at him with obvious respect," the receptionist replied confidently.

"That's good. You did a good job." The woman's voice became steady again.

In a private office on the top floor of Mingyue Bar, a slender woman sat lazily on a custom-made leather sofa with her legs crossed.

She wore a well-tailored red velvet dress that accentuated her shapely figure. Her exquisite and radiant beauty was in no way inferior to Qin Qingcheng beside Luo Lingtian. The woman casually placed the walkie-talkie on the mahogany desk in front of her, her long, narrow eyes slightly narrowed, a thoughtful look flashing in them.

"Ten people? It seems things have taken an unexpected turn." She murmured softly, her tone tinged with helplessness. "But it's no wonder. Xiao Chen suffered a major setback this time, almost getting beaten to death. It's only natural that things would change here as well."

The woman stretched out her slender, pale fingers and gently tapped her fair thigh. Her thoughts raced: "But Xiao Chen is probably hiding somewhere recovering from his injuries right now. He probably won't show up tonight. Fortunately, his foolish actions before have given me quite a bit of inspiration."

As she said this, her crimson lips curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

"This private room is quite nice."

Led by the waiter, Luo Lingtian and his entourage entered the only remaining private room. The room was spacious and decorated in a style consistent with the main hall, combining comfort and elegance.

Most notably, the private room features a huge one-way floor-to-ceiling window on the inside, allowing a clear view of the entire hall outside, while those outside cannot see anything from inside.

The window faces the central dance floor of the bar, where many people are already swaying to the upbeat music. Sitting on the sofa in the private room, you can take in the lively scene below.

"It's just that you're too low-key, boss." As soon as he sat down, Wang Hao said with a smile, his tone teasing. "Look at those famous playboys in Hai City, which one of them doesn't have their own favorite bar, and even book a private room there regularly, wishing the whole world knew who they were?"

"If you like, you can make one for yourself, and the company will reimburse you," Qin Yu chimed in, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of generosity.

"Forget it, I don't have the leisure for that." Wang Hao quickly waved his hand, decisively refusing. "It's fine to come and relax once in a while, but it's no fun to come every day."

His words came from the bottom of his heart. Putting aside the nature of their work, they are stationed overseas year-round, carrying out various dangerous missions, and can only return to Haishi a few times a year.

Even if I'm rotated to work at Longteng Technology Company, I still need to keep a close eye on what's going on in the company. Spending a lot of money to reserve a private room is a complete waste of money.

More importantly, their personalities are similar to Luo Lingtian's, tending to be calm and reserved, preferring a quiet environment to the hustle and bustle of a bar.

In their view, rather than spending their time in a bar by booking a private room to show off their wealth, it would be more comfortable and relaxing to reserve a table in a quiet teahouse or coffee shop and chat with others in their spare time.