Chapter 40: Bar Clash

  As it was already mid-September, the weather in Hua Hai had turned pleasant. At night, the streets and alleys were brightly lit, and after years of rapid development, Hua Hai was like a more and more charming young woman, fully revealing her enchanting side. Unfortunately, the thick makeup covered up its unique charm.

  At more than 7 o'clock in the evening, the flow of people around Hua Hai University gradually increased, and the scene was much more lively than during the day. Centered on Hua Hai University, within a radius of five kilometers, bars, slow shake bars, tea houses, milk tea shops, and all kinds of restaurants are clustered together. The 30,000 students and teachers of Hua Da are undoubtedly a huge consumer group.

  As night falls, the bustling atmosphere around the school can rival that of landmark buildings. On a long street about four kilometers from the university, there are many low-end entertainment venues for high school students. With the development of the times and the openness of body and mind, more and more Hua University students and Hua City citizens have become accustomed to coming here to experience nightlife.

  The three words "poor student" are not suitable for students from Hua Hai, which local family has less than tens of millions?

  Song Qingguan, a man with a family worth 2 billion, is only considered a second-rate noble son in Huahai.

  However, Zhao Heng did not have much feeling, worried about Qiao Baozi and others getting into trouble, he quickly walked through the long street.

  While he was on his way, the elegant and refined Qiao Baozi was surrounded by four or five fashionable men and women, all of whom were smiling and looking at him with interest. One of the women, who had light makeup on, held a cigarette and teased him mildly while playing chess: "Young Master Qiao, you played thirteen games of chess with me today..."

  The lovely lady leaned forward slightly, revealing a hint of seductive snow-white skin: "Every dish was killed by me, clean and neat. How to explain? You won't say that you're in a bad state, will you? Even if you're not doing well, you shouldn't lose so thoroughly; or do you want to say that seeing the captain's beauty is like a flower, so you can't help but give up?"

  In Qiao Baozi's lazy eyes, the lovely woman flicked cigarette ash and smiled: "If that's the case, then let's have a real showdown again, chess, Go, or Five in a Row, you choose. If you win, I'll apologize for what I said earlier, and tonight I'll show you a steel pipe dance, how about it?"

  She patted her own thigh, snow-white and slender.

  Qiao Pangzi threw the chess piece onto the board and laughed: "I won't play anymore!"

  A lovely lady flashed a smile on her face, very satisfied with her own thorough tactics: "Since it's not that you're in a bad state or intentionally letting me win, it can only be said that you cheated when we played chess online. Jo's young master, be honest and admit it, how did you win against me online? Confess!"

  "It's a secret!"

  Qiao Pangzi, although his chess skills had been exposed, remained calm and unruffled. He even had the audacity to say: "I thought our friendship was built on a deep understanding, but it turns out that in the end, it's just cold calculation after all. There's no true affection in this world! No mistake about it, I won with my fancy moves, now you can either concede or fight back!"

  "Sorry again."

  Qiao Pangzi remained mysterious: "As for how I'll win you over, forgive me but I won't tell."

  "Still playing mysterious?"

  A beautiful woman had a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth, picked up a chess piece and gently tapped on the chessboard: "Do you know what my identity is? My name is Zhao Siqing, deputy captain of the Hua Hai City Criminal Police. If you don't confess honestly, I can take you back to the criminal police team for interrogation, and just accusing you of swindling would be enough to get you into trouble."

  She snapped her fingers and the chess piece spun around, her tone subtly becoming more severe: "At that time, not only will you have to compensate me for mental damages, but also be detained for ten days to half a month. I'll also inform Huahai University that you're a scammer who deceives innocent girls. Once these things come out, it'll be hard for you to show your face at Huahai University."

  "A heart of woman is the most poisonous."

  Qiao Pangzi let out a sigh, his body sinking into the sofa: "It seems my old man was right after all." He shook his head at the lovely woman: "Although I had ulterior motives and lied online, I didn't have any malicious intentions, purely wanting to make friends. Who would have thought you'd trample me to death? It's really frustrating."

  "Don't mention those nice words."

  The beautiful woman pinched the sensual clothing on her body, thinking of her identity as a detective, and couldn't help but make several onlookers swallow their saliva. Then she saw her mouth curl up with a sneer, pointing with her finger: "Still not confessing, huh? Alright, I'll call the police now and say I've met a scammer, see if you can still be arrogant."

  "Captain Zhao, catch him!" a companion chimed in.

  "Qingjie, you're here too?"

  Just as the beautiful woman was about to pick up the phone to threaten Qiao, a clear shout came from the side, and then Qiao saw Ding Lingling and Tu Honggang's group rushing over. His face changed slightly but he remained calm, and then he saw Ding Lingling, wearing a short dress and skirt, sitting in front of Zhao Siqing, smiling:

  "Qingjie, you came without saying a word?"

  Ding Lingling waved her hand to let someone bring a few bottles of good wine, handed one to Zhao Siqing and said: "I mentioned you with Ziyan yesterday, wanted to invite you to stroll around Huahai University together, but your phone was turned off. We thought you had a task and were preparing to make an appointment for another day. I didn't expect you to come to Huahai Bar tonight, so just drink freely."

  "We won't leave until we're drunk, and all the drinks are on me."

  "Little girl, you're still so straightforward."

  Zhao Siqing took a bottle of black wheat and clinked glasses with Ding Lingling, taking two sips. Then, her red lips parted slightly as she spoke: "I also received news that Ziyan returned to Huahai, and I was planning to find an opportunity to gather with you all; today I just finished my task and came to the bar to sit for a bit and coincidentally make an appointment with a friend to play chess, but I didn't expect it to be a scammer."

  "You still like playing chess so much."

  Ding Lingling smiled softly and then tilted her head, saying: "Scoundrel, what scoundrel?"

  Zhao Siqing was obviously familiar with Ding Lingling, so he smiled and told her about his past life with Qiao Baozi. He told her that the fat guy had been boasting online but in reality, he was a total failure, losing 13 rounds of chess cleanly. After listening, Ding Lingling felt contemptuous and glanced at Qiao Baozi:

  "You cheat at chess? How embarrassing!"

  She shook her head disdainfully: "Wait a minute, Huahai University... I think I've seen you before."

  Qiao Pangzi was surrounded by a group of people teasing him, still without anger, as if he had long been accustomed to this cold ridicule. When he heard Ding Lingling speak up, he spread his hands: "Of course you've seen me, on the first day of school, I almost got run over by your sports car, spilled a whole bottle of cola on me, and even flipped me off in the cafeteria, do you remember?"

  Before Ding Lingling could respond, Tu Honggang patted his head and said: "I think I've seen him too, oh, I know who he is. He's the fat guy who follows Zhao Heng around. He was at the Huahai cafeteria that day!" Then he sneered: "Fatty, you guys are really a bunch of snakes and rats. Where's Zhao Heng?"

  "Zhao Heng doesn't know how to appreciate favors, and you are also deceitful."

  When Tu Honggang mentioned Zhao Heng, his face showed ferocity and anger. The humiliation on the court still lingered in his heart, so as long as he could find an opportunity to trample Zhao Heng and his relatives, he would never let it go. Therefore, recognizing Qiao Yuncun, he clenched his fists, ready to attack at any moment.

  Qiao Yuncai raised his head: "You can insult me, but don't scold Brother Heng."

  "Otherwise, this bright head of yours will drop sooner or later!"

  Tu Honggang was furious: "You dead fat man, what are you pulling? Do you believe I'll beat you to death?"

  If Zhao Siqing were present, he would have rushed forward long ago.

  Ding Lingling also reacted at this moment, pointing at Qiao Baozi and scolding: "So you're the same kind as Zhao Heng's bastard, no wonder you all have such despicable and shameless bad intentions. Zhao Heng took advantage of Zi Yan's sympathy and bothered her to death, and you pretended to be a chess saint to deceive Sister Siqing. You are really bastards! Sister Siqing, take him to the police station."

  "He must be taught a lesson!"

  Ding Lingling found a way to vent: "Otherwise, other girls will be affected."

  "Take him away and lock him up."

  Zhao Heng

  Zhao Siqing had just caught Zhao Heng's eye, and was slightly surprised when he saw Ding Lingling and the others in a state of turmoil. The concentrated thoughts dissipated, and he turned to Qiao Baozi with a smile: "Do you see? Now everyone is saying that they want to throw you into the police station, you have offended public anger, don't you just confess the truth?"

  Qiao Pangzi faintly opened his mouth: "Secret!"

  Before Zhao Siqing could say anything, Tu Honggang, who had a grudge against Zhao Hengcun, took a step forward, his whole body radiating an air of ferocity. In the presence of beautiful women, he always liked to show off, and with a vicious glint in his eye, he slammed the wine bottle onto the table: "Fatty, confess honestly, otherwise we'll beat you up and then send you to the police station for punishment!"

  He rolled up his sleeves and pointed at Qiao Yuncai with a fierce expression: "Speak quickly!"