After a moment, Jiang Yi suddenly felt something was off.

Why have I started taking Xu Ke's side? I'm clearly the biggest victim here, aren't I?

Xu Ke, unaware of Jiang Yi's thoughts, was already heading for the stairs. "Let's go."

"Yes."

Jiang Yi hurried to follow.

「」

As they were heading upstairs, a man at the bar with a "Manager" name tag was just finishing a phone call. "Young Master Chong, Second Lady Wang has arrived."

"Would you like to come over?"

"..."

"Understood."

「」

The second floor was relatively quiet. Of course, this was only in comparison to the clamor of the first floor.

The moment Xu Ke stepped onto the second floor, he could appreciate what made the Golden K Bar special. Two handsome men and two beautiful women stood on either side of the landing, smiling at him and Jiang Yi.

Xu Ke couldn't help but smirk at the sight. So this is the Ye family's business strategy? Pretty egalitarian, catering to both male and female clientele.

"Welcome," the two beautiful waitresses purred, offering faint smiles and bowing since Xu Ke and Jiang Yi were both men.

Under the bar's hazy and seductive lighting, their fair faces were captivating.

Xu Ke's expression remained impassive. After all, what woman out here could possibly compare to Wong Qifu?

Jiang Yi, however, was clearly dazzled. Wow, what beauties!

"Get moving," Xu Ke said in a low voice, noticing Jiang Yi's daze.

Snapping out of it as if waking from a dream, Jiang Yi realized his gaffe and his face flushed with embarrassment.

The waitstaff must have been professionally trained, as they maintained their composure despite Jiang Yi's blunder, even feigning ignorance.

This observation sparked a thought in Xu Ke's mind. I heard this bar is the turf of the Ye family's Ye Chong, Ye Fan's younger brother. Judging by how he disciplines his staff, he must be a formidable person. In most bars, it's common for staff to suck up to the rich and look down on the poor. I half-expected some waiter or security guard to mock me for being broke. After all, Siao Jia herself once told me that a poor schmuck like me had no business setting foot in the Golden K Bar. Now I see... there's a good reason this bar has become so successful.

Xu Ke made a mental note of the Golden K Bar and its backer, the Second Young Master of the Ye family.

After Jiang Yi quickly identified the room number from memory, he led Xu Ke toward Yuk Dalong's private suite.

"You've delivered documents here before, haven't you? Why were you so distracted?" Xu Ke asked once they were alone.

Jiang Yi kept saying he'd been here to deliver documents, so why did he act like it was his first time?

"It happens every time! Who can blame me when the Golden K has different beautiful women greeting you at the door every day?" Jiang Yi said, looking sheepish.

Xu Ke shook his head and glanced at the surrounding private rooms. Each door was shut tight, making it impossible to see inside. A card reader was mounted on the handle of each one.

Obviously, you couldn't get in without an access card. This explained why they didn't bother stopping people from coming upstairs—even if you made it up, you couldn't get into any of the rooms.

Moreover, it was a display of the Ye family's power. It sent a clear message: My bar doesn't need heavy security everywhere, because who would dare to start trouble here?

And yet, that's exactly what Xu Ke was here to do today.

「」

Inside the public restroom, Xu Ke placed a "Cleaning in Progress" sign at the entrance.

"We'll wait for him here. You lure him over, just like we planned," Xu Ke said, looking at Jiang Yi from the doorway.

"Yes."

Jiang Yi was visibly nervous. Xu Ke planned to ambush Yuk Dalong right here in the restroom. The bar's crowded and chaotic atmosphere made it the perfect place to make a move. If they were outside, surrounded by surveillance cameras, Xu Ke would never have deliberately picked a fight.

The main problem, however, was luring Yuk Dalong out. That was why Jiang Yi was so terrified.

"Send him a message," Xu Ke said, nodding his head.

Jiang Yi nervously took out his phone and dialed the number. He waited for a moment. The line went dead. It was hung up.

Jiang Yi scratched his head. "He... he doesn't seem to want to answer my call."

"Text him," Xu Ke said, unhurried.

After Jiang Yi's threats, why would Yuk Dalong possibly answer his call? It was a stroke of luck he hadn't been blocked already.

"Okay."

Jiang Yi lowered his head and typed. The message was simple.

"President Yuk, I'd like to discuss the photos of Xu Ke I just took. If you're interested, meet me in the public restroom at the Golden K Bar. I think we can cooperate again."

Jiang Yi showed the message to Xu Ke, who nodded in approval. Only then did Jiang Yi hit send.

Yuk Dalong didn't reply right away. Five minutes passed—enough time for Xu Ke to listen to two of the DJ's booming tracks from downstairs—before a reply finally came through.

"Send them to me first."

As expected, Yuk Dalong wanted to see the goods before making a move.

Jiang Yi typed back his refusal. "No way. These photos are explosive."

A voice message from Yuk Dalong came in, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "President Yuk, am I the kind of person to deceive you? You've worked under me for so long, when have I ever cheated you?" Xu Ke could even hear the noisy party in the background.

Jiang Yi replied immediately, "If you're not coming, President Yuk, then I'm leaving. I'm sure other companies would be very interested in these photos."

Two minutes later, a reply came: "You just wait."

A triumphant grin spread across Jiang Yi's face. Even though I can't see him, Yuk Dalong must be absolutely fuming.

"Good. You wait by the door," Xu Ke said, retreating into one of the stalls.

"Okay."

Jiang Yi nodded.

「」

Soon, Yuk Dalong arrived. He wasn't alone. Two burly bodyguards flanked him.

Clearly, Yuk Dalong didn't fully trust that Jiang Yi actually had photos. He suspected it might be a trap to threaten him with force. Still, the bait of "photos of Xu Ke" was too enticing to ignore, so he had brought his bodyguards just in case.

"Where are the photos?" Yuk Dalong demanded, his face grim.

He hated it when his underlings were disobedient, especially when they interrupted his fun. By this time, Yuk Dalong's glasses were gone, all the buttons on his red polo shirt were undone, and his face was flushed. He had clearly been partying hard in the private room, despite having only just arrived.

"Bringing two men with you, President Yuk? Are you planning to just snatch my photos?" Jiang Yi asked with a smirk, making no move to show him the phone.

"Do I look like that kind of person?" Yuk Dalong sneered.

"Maybe you aren't, but I'm not so sure about the two gentlemen behind you," Jiang Yi scoffed.

The bodyguards' faces darkened instantly, and they took a step forward, looking ready to throw a punch.

Jiang Yi scrambled backward. "See? What did I tell you?"

"Stop," Yuk Dalong commanded, his expression growing even darker. "Fine. I'd like to see what kind of trick you think you're pulling."

"You two, back off."

No matter how tough Jiang Yi thinks he is, he wouldn't dare try to kill me in front of my own bodyguards. With that thought, Yuk Dalong decided to step forward and see the photos for himself.

At his signal, the two bodyguards obediently stepped back a few paces.

Only then did Jiang Yi unlock his phone and hold it out for Yuk Dalong to see.

The moment he saw the photos, Yuk Dalong's eyes lit up with excitement.

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