The bar where Wang Qing worked, named ‘Huayue,’ was a relatively comprehensive bar.
Customers could choose to dance in the main hall or opt for private rooms. The fourth floor also offered a ‘lodging’ option.
Employees like Wang Qing were divided into three main categories based on their job responsibilities.
The first category involved simply serving drinks, delivering items, or taking orders, which was akin to hotel service staff.
This category had the lowest salary, but it’s higher than that of the average person, typically earning around two to three hundred per night. The basic salary for this type of employee was similar.
The second category involved accompanying customers for drinks without providing additional ‘services.’
Although it’s only about accompanying for drinks, it’s still inevitable to encounter some handsy customers, which employees must tolerate.
The bar didn’t interfere unless the customer deviated from the rules and attempted something forceful.
The earnings of employees in this category depended on the number of people they accompanied and the customers’ spending that night.
The higher the customer’s spending, the higher the employee’s commission.
On an average night, their earnings range from five hundred to a thousand or more if they encountered more generous customers.
The third category went beyond serving drinks and provided ‘special services.’
The minimum nightly earnings in this category were over three thousand, but the exact amount depended on the customer’s mood, with no upper limit.
Wang Qing fell into the third category, although he mainly performed duties in the first category.
It’s not that Wang Qing was unwilling, but he wasn’t very likable, and not many people requested him even for accompanying drinks.
The chances of customers requesting ‘special services’ from him were even rarer.
After all, most employees at the ‘Huayue’ bar were exceptionally good-looking and there’s no shortage of individuals like Wang Qing.
Wang Qing was originally hired because of his good looks by the manager.
However, it turned out that despite being better-looking than most, his personality was far from charming, which meant he hardly got any customers and primarily served drinks.
The working hours at ‘Huayue’ start at 22:00, and when Ruan Qing arrived at the bar, it was nearly midnight.
He was almost two hours late, which was considered a minor violation at ‘Huayue.’ The bar enforced strict management and did not tolerate rule violations. Even customers must adhere to the bar’s rules.
However, ‘Huayue’ was not completely unreasonable, and there could be special circumstances to explain it.
Ruan Qing thought about his situation, narrowly avoiding being hit by a hanging chandelier, and then ending up in the hospital. It should be considered a valid reason.
When the taxi arrived at the bar, Ruan Qing lowered his hat slightly and got out with the help of a cane.
The entrance to the bar and the staff’s passage were not the same. Ruan Qing directly entered the backstage of the bar through the staff’s passage.
At this time, there were more customers, and even though there was a lot of hustle and bustle in the backstage, no one paid much attention to Ruan Qing with a cane.
For Ruan Qing, this instance was favorable, except for the original owner’s work.
After all, the culprit must prepare in advance to kill.
Although Ruan Qing’s physical reflexes were not particularly good, his mental reflexes were not bad.
As long as he remained vigilant and careful, he should be able to avoid the murderer’s trap.
Ruan Qing, with his cane, slowly walked towards the dressing room to change into the uniform first.
According to the ‘uniform content,’ the bar’s uniforms were also divided into three types, used to distinguish the nature of the staff’s work.
Moreover, each staff member had these three sets of clothing, and they could choose which one to wear each day.
Although Wang Qing had always worn the third type of uniform, Ruan Qing didn’t want to draw too much attention to himself, so he chose to wear the first type of uniform today.
After changing into the uniform, Ruan Qing picked up a mask from beside the wardrobe and put it on.
Just as Ruan Qing was about to go to the front desk to sign in, he was stopped by someone.
The one who stopped Ruan Qing was a teenager, about seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in the same type of uniform as Ruan Qing.
The teenager looked at Ruan Qing with malice and glee in his eyes. “Manager said go to his office.”
Ruan Qing paused for a moment, didn’t say anything, and limped with his cane towards the manager’s office.
The manager’s office was on the second floor, and due to his leg injury, Ruan Qing chose to take the elevator.
“Ding!” The elevator door opened, and Ruan Qing walked in.
Because this elevator was for backstage staff, there were no other people in it at the moment.
However, just as the elevator was about to slowly close, three people suddenly appeared outside the elevator.
Two men dressed in security guard uniforms walked briskly towards the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, they pressed the open button.
The polite security guard turned to the handsome man behind him and extended his hand, saying, “Mr. Chu, please.”
The man being invited by the security guard was extraordinarily handsome, with perfect facial features as if meticulously sculpted by the heavens, deep and sharp eyes, and an undeniable air of charisma.
The man exuded an air of arrogance and superiority; he clearly wasn’t an ordinary person.
Considering the security guard’s exceptionally respectful attitude, it was evident that this Mr. Chu was either a high-ranking executive or an esteemed guest.
Upon noticing there was someone inside the elevator, the security guard subtly signaled Ruan Qing to hurry out.
Although Ruan Qing didn’t understand why such a person didn’t use the VIP elevator outside, he grasped the situation even without the security guard’s hint and promptly prepared to step out.
To Ruan Qing’s surprise, the handsome man walked very fast. Before Ruan Qing could exit the elevator, the man had already reached the elevator door.
Ruan Qing lowered his head and subtly increased his pace.
However, when Ruan Qing passed the man, he stumbled as if he hadn’t walked steadily.
Ruan Qing’s pupils constricted, his eyes widened, and he couldn’t hide his slight confusion and shock as he instinctively looked back at the man beside him.
Was this man intentionally trying to trip him?
Just when Ruan Qing thought he would fall, the man extended his hand, embracing Ruan Qing’s waist and bringing him into his arms.
Ruan Qing instinctively grabbed the man’s clothing to prevent himself from falling. However, Ruan Qing’s cane fell to the ground.
At this moment, their positions and postures were quite awkward.
Because just as one person was about to enter the elevator, another was about to exit, and the person who was about to exit stumbled into the arms of the man passing by, as if intentionally trying to entice him.
At least from the perspective of the two security guards outside, it seemed like Ruan Qing had done it intentionally.
After all, such playful tricks were common in bars and were often used by employees to attract customers.
The employee in front of him was wearing a bar uniform.
But this employee had quite the courage, actually trying to seduce Mr. Chu; he might end up thrown into the river by the manager.
Seduction was not Ruan Qing’s intention at all.
Ruan Qing didn’t stumble on his own just now; as he walked out of the elevator, it seemed that his cane was tripped by something, and he lost his balance, falling forward.
At that moment, there were only two bodyguards outside the elevator. Besides the man, no one else was there.
Because it was a backstage elevator, usually no customers used it, so the elevator wasn’t spacious. If one person entered or exited at a time, accidental contact was quite normal.
Ruan Qing also couldn’t determine whether the man had done it intentionally or not.
Just as Ruan Qing was about to loosen the man’s clothing, a low and magnetic voice, as if it were a magnificent cello, resonated in the elevator.
“Seducing? Hmmm?”
At this moment, the man’s black hair was somewhat disheveled, giving off a hint of laziness and wickedness, his deep gaze fixed on the beautiful eyes of the person in his arms.
Ruan Qing immediately let go of the man’s clothing, lowered his head, took a step back in a somewhat flustered manner, and apologized in a low voice, “Sir, I didn’t mean to.”
“My leg got injured today, so I didn’t walk steadily. I didn’t mean to disturb you.”
“Is that so?” The man’s tone was indifferent, giving an enigmatic feeling.
“Yes,” Ruan Qing apologized again, speaking with a submissive tone, “I’m sorry, sir.”
Because they were afraid that the employees might offend important guests, it was not allowed for employees to casually seduce customers at the ‘Huayue’ bar. If the customer didn’t mind, it was fine, but if they did, the employees would face dire consequences.
Ruan Qing didn’t want to cause any trouble.
The man, looking down from a superior position, glanced at Ruan Qing and said calmly, “Which floor?”
“Sir, you can go ahead; I’ll take the next one.”
“Which floor?” The man asked again, his voice still calm, but it was clear he didn’t want to hear any other answer from Ruan Qing.
Ruan Qing pursed his lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a low voice, “Second floor.”
The man pressed the button for the second floor.
The two bodyguards were somewhat surprised by this, but they entered the elevator and, after picking up Ruan Qing’s cane, respectfully stood behind the man.
The bar where Wang Qing worked, named ‘Huayue,’ was a relatively comprehensive bar.
Customers could choose to dance in the main hall or opt for private rooms. The fourth floor also offered a ‘lodging’ option.
Employees like Wang Qing were divided into three main categories based on their job responsibilities.
The first category involved simply serving drinks, delivering items, or taking orders, which was akin to hotel service staff.
This category had the lowest salary, but it’s higher than that of the average person, typically earning around two to three hundred per night. The basic salary for this type of employee was similar.
The second category involved accompanying customers for drinks without providing additional ‘services.’
Although it’s only about accompanying for drinks, it’s still inevitable to encounter some handsy customers, which employees must tolerate.
The bar didn’t interfere unless the customer deviated from the rules and attempted something forceful.
The earnings of employees in this category depended on the number of people they accompanied and the customers’ spending that night.
The higher the customer’s spending, the higher the employee’s commission.
On an average night, their earnings range from five hundred to a thousand or more if they encountered more generous customers.
The third category went beyond serving drinks and provided ‘special services.’
The minimum nightly earnings in this category were over three thousand, but the exact amount depended on the customer’s mood, with no upper limit.
Wang Qing fell into the third category, although he mainly performed duties in the first category.
It’s not that Wang Qing was unwilling, but he wasn’t very likable, and not many people requested him even for accompanying drinks.
The chances of customers requesting ‘special services’ from him were even rarer.
After all, most employees at the ‘Huayue’ bar were exceptionally good-looking and there’s no shortage of individuals like Wang Qing.
Wang Qing was originally hired because of his good looks by the manager.
However, it turned out that despite being better-looking than most, his personality was far from charming, which meant he hardly got any customers and primarily served drinks.
The working hours at ‘Huayue’ start at 22:00, and when Ruan Qing arrived at the bar, it was nearly midnight.
He was almost two hours late, which was considered a minor violation at ‘Huayue.’ The bar enforced strict management and did not tolerate rule violations. Even customers must adhere to the bar’s rules.
However, ‘Huayue’ was not completely unreasonable, and there could be special circumstances to explain it.
Ruan Qing thought about his situation, narrowly avoiding being hit by a hanging chandelier, and then ending up in the hospital. It should be considered a valid reason.
When the taxi arrived at the bar, Ruan Qing lowered his hat slightly and got out with the help of a cane.
The entrance to the bar and the staff’s passage were not the same. Ruan Qing directly entered the backstage of the bar through the staff’s passage.
At this time, there were more customers, and even though there was a lot of hustle and bustle in the backstage, no one paid much attention to Ruan Qing with a cane.
For Ruan Qing, this instance was favorable, except for the original owner’s work.
After all, the culprit must prepare in advance to kill.
Although Ruan Qing’s physical reflexes were not particularly good, his mental reflexes were not bad.
As long as he remained vigilant and careful, he should be able to avoid the murderer’s trap.
Ruan Qing, with his cane, slowly walked towards the dressing room to change into the uniform first.
According to the ‘uniform content,’ the bar’s uniforms were also divided into three types, used to distinguish the nature of the staff’s work.
Moreover, each staff member had these three sets of clothing, and they could choose which one to wear each day.
Although Wang Qing had always worn the third type of uniform, Ruan Qing didn’t want to draw too much attention to himself, so he chose to wear the first type of uniform today.
After changing into the uniform, Ruan Qing picked up a mask from beside the wardrobe and put it on.
Just as Ruan Qing was about to go to the front desk to sign in, he was stopped by someone.
The one who stopped Ruan Qing was a teenager, about seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in the same type of uniform as Ruan Qing.
The teenager looked at Ruan Qing with malice and glee in his eyes. “Manager said go to his office.”
Ruan Qing paused for a moment, didn’t say anything, and limped with his cane towards the manager’s office.
The manager’s office was on the second floor, and due to his leg injury, Ruan Qing chose to take the elevator.
“Ding!” The elevator door opened, and Ruan Qing walked in.
Because this elevator was for backstage staff, there were no other people in it at the moment.
However, just as the elevator was about to slowly close, three people suddenly appeared outside the elevator.
Two men dressed in security guard uniforms walked briskly towards the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, they pressed the open button.
The polite security guard turned to the handsome man behind him and extended his hand, saying, “Mr. Chu, please.”
The man being invited by the security guard was extraordinarily handsome, with perfect facial features as if meticulously sculpted by the heavens, deep and sharp eyes, and an undeniable air of charisma.
The man exuded an air of arrogance and superiority; he clearly wasn’t an ordinary person.
Considering the security guard’s exceptionally respectful attitude, it was evident that this Mr. Chu was either a high-ranking executive or an esteemed guest.
Upon noticing there was someone inside the elevator, the security guard subtly signaled Ruan Qing to hurry out.
Although Ruan Qing didn’t understand why such a person didn’t use the VIP elevator outside, he grasped the situation even without the security guard’s hint and promptly prepared to step out.
To Ruan Qing’s surprise, the handsome man walked very fast. Before Ruan Qing could exit the elevator, the man had already reached the elevator door.
Ruan Qing lowered his head and subtly increased his pace.
However, when Ruan Qing passed the man, he stumbled as if he hadn’t walked steadily.
Ruan Qing’s pupils constricted, his eyes widened, and he couldn’t hide his slight confusion and shock as he instinctively looked back at the man beside him.
Was this man intentionally trying to trip him?
Just when Ruan Qing thought he would fall, the man extended his hand, embracing Ruan Qing’s waist and bringing him into his arms.
Ruan Qing instinctively grabbed the man’s clothing to prevent himself from falling. However, Ruan Qing’s cane fell to the ground.
At this moment, their positions and postures were quite awkward.
Because just as one person was about to enter the elevator, another was about to exit, and the person who was about to exit stumbled into the arms of the man passing by, as if intentionally trying to entice him.
At least from the perspective of the two security guards outside, it seemed like Ruan Qing had done it intentionally.
After all, such playful tricks were common in bars and were often used by employees to attract customers.
The employee in front of him was wearing a bar uniform.
But this employee had quite the courage, actually trying to seduce Mr. Chu; he might end up thrown into the river by the manager.
Seduction was not Ruan Qing’s intention at all.
Ruan Qing didn’t stumble on his own just now; as he walked out of the elevator, it seemed that his cane was tripped by something, and he lost his balance, falling forward.
At that moment, there were only two bodyguards outside the elevator. Besides the man, no one else was there.
Because it was a backstage elevator, usually no customers used it, so the elevator wasn’t spacious. If one person entered or exited at a time, accidental contact was quite normal.
Ruan Qing also couldn’t determine whether the man had done it intentionally or not.
Just as Ruan Qing was about to loosen the man’s clothing, a low and magnetic voice, as if it were a magnificent cello, resonated in the elevator.
“Seducing? Hmmm?”
At this moment, the man’s black hair was somewhat disheveled, giving off a hint of laziness and wickedness, his deep gaze fixed on the beautiful eyes of the person in his arms.
Ruan Qing immediately let go of the man’s clothing, lowered his head, took a step back in a somewhat flustered manner, and apologized in a low voice, “Sir, I didn’t mean to.”
“My leg got injured today, so I didn’t walk steadily. I didn’t mean to disturb you.”
“Is that so?” The man’s tone was indifferent, giving an enigmatic feeling.
“Yes,” Ruan Qing apologized again, speaking with a submissive tone, “I’m sorry, sir.”
Because they were afraid that the employees might offend important guests, it was not allowed for employees to casually seduce customers at the ‘Huayue’ bar. If the customer didn’t mind, it was fine, but if they did, the employees would face dire consequences.
Ruan Qing didn’t want to cause any trouble.
The man, looking down from a superior position, glanced at Ruan Qing and said calmly, “Which floor?”
“Sir, you can go ahead; I’ll take the next one.”
“Which floor?” The man asked again, his voice still calm, but it was clear he didn’t want to hear any other answer from Ruan Qing.
Ruan Qing pursed his lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a low voice, “Second floor.”
The man pressed the button for the second floor.
The two bodyguards were somewhat surprised by this, but they entered the elevator and, after picking up Ruan Qing’s cane, respectfully stood behind the man.
