Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 50 - 6: Bar
Night,
Eleven o’clock.
At this time, most people are either asleep, or lying in bed scrolling through their phones, while some who are pushed to their limits by their jobs are still working overtime.
But for some, the nightlife is just beginning.
Pai Street.
Celestial Dance Bar.
Fang Zheng paid by scanning the QR code and got out of the car, turned around, frowned at the LED sign with its kaleidoscope of shifting colors, and shook his head instinctively.
He had a clear plan for his future.
Relying on resources from the Otherworld to practice martial arts while doing business—training to strengthen his body and guard against unexpected events, accumulating wealth for a prosperous life, handling both pursuits with equal diligence.
All he sought,
was stability and affluence.
If it wasn’t absolutely necessary, he would never want to associate with some unsavory types.
The other party set the business meeting at night and arranged it here, which hardly seemed like the behavior of a regular businessman. Hopefully, there wouldn’t be any unforeseen issues?
With a light sigh, he walked in, already considering arranging for an assistant for himself; after all, he was supposed to be a boss and couldn’t be handling everything personally all the time.
"Thud!"
"Thud!"
"..."
Pushing open the door, earsplitting music assaulted his eardrums, and the flickering lights cast a dizzying display as people swayed wildly, like demons dancing.
The place was a mixed bag, filled with the aura of extravagant indulgence.
The atmosphere reeked of alcohol, smoke, and shouting...
A rush of excitement!
Fang Zheng waved to a server and asked:
"Where’s booth number six?" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
"This way." The server, sharply dressed, looked youthful, probably not even twenty, with a face full of inexperience, and bowed to guide inward:
"Let me show you the way."
There was a man and a woman seated in the booth; the man dressed in casual wear, resting a foot on the table, cigarette hanging from his lips as he spoke to his female companion absentmindedly.
He seemed about thirty years old.
The woman sported exaggerated, permed hair and smoky eye makeup, wearing scanty clothing, her voluptuous figure swaying allurely with laughter.
Fang Zheng stopped in front of the booth, scrutinizing the man:
"Chen Jian?"
"That’s me." Chen Jian squinted, glanced at Fang Zheng, and stood up, retracting his leg:
"You must be Boss Fang?"
"Yeah."
Fang Zheng nodded, sitting down opposite:
"Mr. Chen wants to discuss business here?"
"It’s just a three-million deal, talking here or anywhere else doesn’t make a difference," Chen Jian waved his hand nonchalantly:
"Give Boss Fang the contract."
The female companion giggled, fetched a folder from her bag and handed it over, taking the opportunity to brush her hand over Fang Zheng’s hand:
"Nice build, handsome, how do you maintain it? Teach me sometime?"
"Haha..." Chen Jian laughed heartily:
"Such things need hands-on teaching to be effective, best in a private space with no distractions to focus better."
"You’re terrible!" The woman blushed:
"Young Master Chen is always teasing me."
Fang Zheng shook his head, took the document and unfolded it. The light flickered unpredictably there, forcing him to use his phone’s flashlight to read.
"No issues." Chen Jian rolled his eyes:
"Boss Fang’s goods are high quality. Sign, and I’ll transfer the money right away."
"Our Chen Family has connections in Southern Myanmar, be it importing raw stones or selling ready jewels, it’s no problem, we can collaborate more in the future."
That’s why Fang Zheng approached them.
Zhaonan Prefecture had abundant mountains and stones, and was rich in jade. Fang Zheng could continually supply jewels from the Otherworld, but he needed a plausible explanation.
He also required a stable sales channel.
The Chen Family could provide raw stones yielding jade, and could also purchase jewels at high prices, being very powerful, they were the ideal choice.
The jade being sold now was merely a trial.
"I trust the Chen Family’s capability." Fang Zheng nodded, continuing to peruse the document:
"However, it’s prudent to be cautious for our first business transaction."
Chen Jian sneered, looking disdainful.
He saw Fang Zheng as a small-time jade dealer needing to show up in person for business, and confirmed the three million back and forth.
Such a person...
"Waiter!"
He gestured, calling over a server:
"Do you have any Divine Dragon Set packages here?"
"Yes, we do!" The server’s eyes lit up at the mention:
"The Lesser Divine Dragon is 18,888, and the Greater Divine Dragon is 38,888. Would you like a Divine Dragon Set, sir?"
"Eighteen thousand?" Chen Jian shrugged:
"Not much of an expense here, huh!"
Down south, the starting price is at least thirty-eight thousand, sixty-eight thousand, eighty-eight thousand is the norm, and Dragon Sets over a hundred thousand are not unusual.
"Let’s get a Greater Divine Dragon then."
He pointed at Fang Zheng:
"Boss Fang is treating!"
"You don’t mind, do you, Boss Fang?"
"Hmm." Fang Zheng looked up:
"No problem."
Selling the jade for three million, even if not netting pure profit, would still earn over two hundred thousand, so spending thirty-four thousand wouldn’t faze him.
Shortly thereafter,
the Divine Dragon Set began its entry.
The so-called Divine Dragon Set is essentially a collection of drinks of different colors; the Lesser Divine Dragon has fewer varieties, and the Greater Divine Dragon has more comprehensive selections, accompanied by snacks and fruits.
The most crucial aspect was the spectacle!
A parade of over ten beauties carrying drink vessels lined up in a long procession, arrived in front of booth number six to the cheers from a platoon of servers.
Meanwhile the sound system blared:
"Boss Fang and Boss Chen have ordered a Greater Divine Dragon Set. May their business thrive and wealth overflow!"
The servers and beauties surrounded booth number six, shouting in unison:
"Wishing both bosses prosperous business and overflowing riches!"
This exaggerated scene sent a wave of embarrassment racing through Fang Zheng, making veins pulse at his forehead, as he forced a dry smile and returned to reviewing the contract.
Conversely, Chen Jian basked in the attention, laughing heartily, full of satisfaction.
"Boss Fang."
Someone approached the booth, bending over with a polite smile:
"An unexpected guest, why didn’t you inform me of your visit to Celestial Dance so I could make arrangements?"
"And you are?"
"The name’s Wang Tongxiu, a minor shareholder of Celestial Dance. I was fortunate enough to meet you once at a councilman’s charity gala, Boss Fang." Wang Tongxiu’s eyes gleamed, halting both individuals:
"Taotao, Huanhuan, you two don’t need to busy yourselves tonight, stay here and entertain the two bosses."
"Yes."
The two women turned around, nodding affirmation.
Their beauty ranked high among the other women present, essentially serving as the bar’s showpieces, now left behind by Wang Tongxiu.
Chen Jian’s gaze shifted, spawning a change in perception toward Fang Zheng.
"Who would’ve thought..."
Watching Wang Tongxiu’s departure, he relaxed into a smile, adopting a more considerate tone:
"Boss Fang is quite influential."
"Just others showing undue favor." Fang Zheng’s expression didn’t waver:
"Though I fear it might not be a good reputation."
"Be it good or bad, as long as it works," Chen Jian raised his glass:
"Here’s to you!"
He then turned to the two women:
"Don’t just stand there like that, do you know how to dance? If so, perform a dance to entertain Boss Fang!"
Taotao and Huanhuan exchanged glances, began swaying their hips beside the booth, their translucent chiffon shimmering under the dim lighting, accentuating the fair skin beneath.
Fang Zheng couldn’t help but shift his gaze from the contract to the two women.
It wasn’t just because of their beauty.
It was their dance moves...
Professional!
Hips thrusts, leg swings, spins, a seamless integration of hand-eye coordination and body symmetry, executing even complex movements with exceptional stability.
Hard to believe these bar night women had a professional dance background, but to think they spent so much learning to dance just for this?
Melodic tunes blending with irresistibly captivating dance moves...
This is the scent of money!
