Return of the King, Dominating the City-Chapter 1354 - 1339: It’s Just a Game

Song Yun nodded, silently cheering on. "Buddy, this is all I can do to help you. As the saying goes, a master leads the way, but picking up girls is up to oneself."

Xiao Hui walked up to the stage in a few steps, handed a one-hundred yuan bill to the female singer, then sat in the chair she vacated, and cleared his throat.

"Next up, a song titled ’In My Song,’ dedicated to Bingbing, my good buddies Song Yun and Big Head, and to all other friends present!"

Xiao Hui talked as he gestured to the DJ nearby.

Slowly, melodious music floated through the entire bar.

Song Yun knew Xiao Hui could sing, because he had heard him sing in the dorm before. But why did Xiao Hui sing in the dorm?

Actually, there’s no specific reason. Who hasn’t yelled and sung in the dorm during college?

Precisely because of this, Song Yun arranged this task for Xiao Hui, something that could attract the attention of girls and let him show off his strengths.

There’s no denying, Song Yun was indeed very considerate.

As Xiao Hui sang the first line, Bingbing focused all her attention on him. Although Xiao Hui’s singing wasn’t as exceptional as Song Yun’s, it was still very pleasing to the ear, almost good enough for a talent show.

Lin Kai’s expression was a bit gloomy, glancing at Xiao Hui singing passionately on stage, then at Song Yun, a hint of warning flashed in his eyes.

Song Yun remained calm, thinking Lin Kai was as ordinary as it gets. If Song Yun weren’t helping Xiao Hui, he’d usually ignore someone like Lin Kai, as interacting would just waste his time.

After the song ended, Xiao Hui walked off the stage with a glowing face, while Bingbing stood up to lead the applause. Soon, other guests in the bar joined in clapping because, indeed, Xiao Hui had sung quite well.

"You were amazing!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Bingbing excitedly grabbed Xiao Hui’s arm, shaking it as she said, "Your singing is so good! No way, you have to sing more songs for me!"

"You can take him to your room tonight, let him sing for you all night, and you can accompany him!" Song Yun said with a mischievous grin.

Bingbing blushed, spat at Song Yun, and said, "You scoundrel..."

Xiao Hui glanced at Song Yun, secretly giving a thumbs up and nodding.

Song Yun chuckled triumphantly, looking at the gloomy-faced Lin Kai, thinking, "This is exactly what buddies should do."

The second round, Song Yun helping Xiao Hui, was another win.

Initially, it was just a simple weekend outing. But with Lin Kai and Wan Chunfeng joining in, the whole outing became rather tense.

According to Song Yun, this so-called weekend outing should actually be called a weekend date. He guessed that after everything here was done, Bingbing or Dai Dai would be taken back to someone’s room. As for whose room they’d end up in, that depended on personal abilities.

Why did Song Yun think this way? It’s similar to how bar girls are willing to go with you for supper after their shift. Usually, if they agree to supper, it means they’re willing to spend the night with you. Supper is just a pretext, nothing more.

At some point, beer was delivered, and supposedly alcoholic drinks like rum premixed beverages and Breezer were also sent over.

The consumption at the bar was naturally not cheap, a few cases of beer plus a case of Breezer with some fruit platters and snacks cost over two thousand yuan just like that.

It’s clear Xiao Hui and Lin Kai’s spending level, while higher than average, compared to people like Song Yun, was poles apart. Of course, this isn’t to say Song Yun is extravagant; he could drink a five-yuan beer at a street stall. However, in terms of consumption tiers, there’s indeed a gap.

Bingbing, Dai Dai, and such women are common in big cities. In college, they were admired by thousands, pursued by thousands—a typical story. In society, they still have admirers. For example, this time they’re out with three people fawning over them, yet compared to Li Shishi and Xiao Qing, they are in a different league. At least to Bingbing and Dai Dai, someone who gives them a one or two ten-thousand-yuan purse is seen as being generous. But for those people with mansions, even if you give them a bag worth hundreds of thousands, they probably won’t give you a second look.

In many people’s eyes, Bingbing and Dai Dai are goddesses, but compared to Shishi and Qingluan, Bingbing and Dai Dai are still nothing but female amateurs.

Drinking was nothing to speak of; Lin Kai and Xiao Hui diligently tried to please Bingbing, while Wan Chunfeng targeted Dai Dai. Occasionally, he chatted with Bingbing, but Bingbing was always courteous, not leaving Wan Chunfeng any room for fantasies.

Song Yun watched everything happening, yet remained uninvolved. Picking up girls is inherently like this: those capable succeed; those who aren’t, even if they force it, can’t handle the other party.

This is also why Xiao Hui brings people out instead of directly booking a room, because every person on the date competes.

Their battles are smoke-free, and whoever dominates wins. In the room, they have more control. Some women prefer their chosen date to be a bit forceful because it enhances the experience in bed. So before the date, they might throw out a few challenges to test you.

Bingbing seemed to be a veteran in social circles, making Lin Kai and Xiao Hui completely enchanted. However, Xiao Hui was better than Lin Kai. Despite Bingbing occasionally touching him, nudging him, and teasing him verbally, Xiao Hui’s mind remained clear, whereas Lin Kai was somewhat overwhelmed, easily provoked into a burning desire, always trying to invite Bingbing to chat outside.

Bingbing naturally refused. As the drinking continued, Bingbing gradually settled next to Xiao Hui, while Lin Kai could only glare angrily, powerless against the unfolding situation.

What’s a man’s greatest tragedy? Spending a lot of money to win a woman’s heart, only for her to end up in another man’s bed.

From this, we can draw the conclusion that money isn’t always omnipotent, especially if you don’t have that much to begin with.

After finishing the third case of beer, Xiao Hui had successfully gotten Bingbing into his arms, and she didn’t resist, just letting Xiao Hui hold her.

Xiao Hui knew well enough not to rush things, so he kept it simple, just holding her. As for Dai Dai, she was hitting it off quite warmly with Wan Chunfeng.

Song Yun witnessed the development of this starkly naked relationship development from start to end, suddenly realizing it was merely a game played between lonely men and women.

The men invited the women out.

Then a few men competed over a woman, and in the end, the woman chooses a man she likes; they check into a room, exude passion, then either part ways or become casual partners to fulfill occasional solitude.

It’s all just a game.