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"Alright, that's enough for today. Go back early and report to Uncle Deng. Don't oversleep tomorrow morning." Li Xiao picked up the paper bag, ready to get up and leave.

"Hey, hey, wait a minute, Brother Xiao, what's the rush!" Zheng Hao grabbed Li Xiao's arm, and the expression on his round face instantly switched back to that of an unreliable playboy.

"We were just talking about business, we haven't taken care of personal matters yet! Yesterday was your birthday, and I didn't dare offend Uncle Li since he was home. Now that you're here at my Golden Diamond KTV, I have to make up for that special coming-of-age gift you gave me yesterday."

Li Xiao paused, sat back down on the sofa, raised an eyebrow, and looked at him with a half-smile. "What mischief are you up to now? Let me make it clear, I'm not into low-level pranks."

"Look at what you're saying! When have I ever lowered my standards when doing business?"

Zheng Hao chuckled, mysteriously pulled out his phone, tapped the screen twice, and sent a voice message: "Manager Wang, hurry up and bring in the big item I asked you to prepare yesterday. The person in charge is waiting!"

Half an hour later, there was a knock on the door.

The door was pushed open, and Manager Wang of Jinzuan KTV walked at the front, bowing and scraping.

Behind him followed two rows of twelve young and beautiful girls, along with a car full of drinks.

They were all tall and slender, wearing dark red, semi-transparent cheongsams with slits that almost reached their thighs.

These twelve girls, in terms of both looks and temperament, are absolutely superior to those in the small Jiangyang County. Even Li Xiao, who was used to seeing all kinds of beauty filters in short videos in his previous life, couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

The girls lined up in front of the coffee table, bowing slightly in unison, their sweet voices ringing out in unison in the private room, "Happy 18th birthday, Brother Xiao! May you have a prosperous adulthood!"

That voice was so sweet it could melt your heart.

"How about it, Brother Li? Surprised? Unexpected? I specially searched for them in the city; they're all top students from the dance department of an art academy, sensible and obedient. Tonight, we won't talk business, we'll talk about romance! Brother Li, it's your birthday tonight, you choose first!"

Li Xiao's gaze swept over the twelve girls without any hesitation, showing no sign of fear whatsoever.

Having lived two lives, the shrewdness he had gained through the harsh realities of society, combined with the confidence he now possessed as a top young master in the county, made his aura terrifyingly stable, completely suppressing the romantic atmosphere in the room.

"Alright, Mouse, this big item is quite a good deal. The third one from the left, and the one on the far right, come here."

The girl who was chosen by Deng Hao and specially invited from the city at a high price must have been exceptionally beautiful.

The two girls who were chosen by Li Xiao exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with barely concealed excitement. They walked gracefully out of the queue in their high heels and sat down on either side of Li Xiao.

The one on the left had a beauty mark under her eye, bright and striking features, and a shallow dimple at the corner of her mouth when she smiled. As soon as she sat down, she naturally took Li Xiao's arm.

The one on the right is the pure and innocent type, with long, straight black hair, an oval face, and skin so white it almost glows under the dark purple light. Unlike the one next to her, she is not as proactive, but she also slightly turns her body and moves the fruit plate on the coffee table towards Li Xiao.

Seeing that Li Xiao had made his choice, Zheng Hao also pointed to the two hottest women without any hesitation, and then waved for Manager Wang to take the rest of the people out.

As soon as the door to the private room closed, the atmosphere inside instantly became lively.

Zheng Hao didn't stand on ceremony, putting his arm around one of them and leaning back on the sofa, his legs crossed and resting on the edge of the marble coffee table, behaving exactly like a spoiled brat.

"Brother Li, this is our own turf. Let's do whatever we want tonight. We won't leave until we're drunk." Zheng Hao said, spouting nonsense as he gestured with his chin toward the cart of expensive foreign liquor on the coffee table, which made the two girls in his arms giggle.

Looking at his smug expression, Li Xiao couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. He ignored Zheng Hao's shrieks, leaned back slightly, and sank into the soft sofa.

The girl with the beauty mark under her eye on the left had already moved closer. She tilted her head, and the beauty mark under her eye looked particularly alluring under the purple light. Her voice was soft and sweet, "Brother Li, my name is Manman. I heard from Young Master Zheng that you just turned eighteen today? Then we should have a proper celebration."

As she spoke, she picked up a glass of champagne and held it to Li Xiao's lips.

Li Xiao took the glass, but didn't drink it. He just gently swirled the glass, and the amber liquid rippled under the light.

The girl on the right named Su Wan wasn't as proactive.

She sat there quietly, her hands folded on her knees, her posture so restrained that it seemed completely out of place amidst the enchanting atmosphere of the room.

Li Xiao glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and noticed that her fingertips were trembling slightly.

"Is this your first time in an event like this?"

Li Xiao turned his head away, his voice not loud, just loud enough for her to hear.

Su Wan paused for a moment, glanced at him, then quickly lowered her eyelashes and softly hummed in agreement.

Looking at Su Wan's slightly trembling fingertips, Li Xiao felt no pity or sympathy whatsoever.

Since this girl put on this outfit, accepted the hefty appearance fee from Zheng Hao, and stood in this private box, it was a clearly priced transaction. To then try and play the role of a virtuous and innocent heroine would be incredibly unprofessional.

We're all adults, who are we trying to fool?

He gave a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth and placed the untouched glass of champagne back on the coffee table.

"Alright, stop shaking. Since you're not suited for this job, settle your bill with Manager Wang and go back to school. You might still make it to your major class tomorrow."

Su Wan's face turned deathly pale instantly. She probably never expected that this young, wealthy man would not even bother to say a polite word, let alone show any basic chivalry, and would directly tell her to leave.

"I...I can do it, Brother Li, I'm sorry, I just..." She frantically tried to reach for the wine glass on the coffee table to salvage the situation, her eyes quickly welling up with tears, her pitiful appearance was truly endearing.

But Li Xiao didn't even lift his eyelids. He leaned back and let Manman's soft, boneless hands rest on his shoulders and massage them.

Seeing this, Zheng Hao immediately understood. He straightened up, his arm around the beautiful woman in his arms, and waved impatiently at Su Wan, "Didn't you hear what my brother Li said? Hurry up, don't stand here in the way! Go out and call Manager Wang to bring in someone more sensible. You're spoiling everyone's fun for no reason."

Su Wan bit her lower lip tightly, and tears finally streamed down her face. But under Zheng Hao's unfriendly gaze, she didn't dare to argue any longer. She could only stand up awkwardly, lower her head, and quickly walk out of the private room.

"These days, it's rare to find someone who wants to make quick money while maintaining a certain air. It's only because you, Brother Li, are too lazy to bother with this." Zheng Hao chuckled and then winked at Manman.

Manman was an extremely clever woman. She immediately giggled and snuggled closer to Li Xiao like a water snake, her soft body nestled into his arms without any hesitation. She picked up a glass of whiskey again and brought it to his lips. "Brother Li is right. The most important thing when you're out having fun is to be happy. Manman is sensible. Tonight, I promise to make sure Brother Li is very comfortable."

Li Xiao chuckled, then casually put his arm around her slender waist and drank the wine in one gulp using her hand.

Just then, the system's crisp notification sound rang in my mind again.

[Ding! Detected that the host rejects mental exhaustion, acts decisively and ruthlessly, and perfectly embodies the nature of a tycoon and the principle of living for the moment. Reward: Happiness Points +50!]