Chapter 16: Bar

Compared with first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, the nightlife market in Lu Zhong City cannot be compared in terms of scale or level.

In first-tier cities, top-tier bars like Shanghai's Bar Rouge, Chengdu's Helens, or Beijing's Lan Club easily consume tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands a night.

And although Shangmei is positioned as top-tier, it is located in Lu Zhong City after all, and the consumption level and customer base are relatively limited.

The minimum consumption of the S-zone booth is 8,000 yuan, which has already made the vast majority of local customers shrink back, and those who come often are mostly rich second generations, successful entrepreneurs, or a small number of out-of-town guests with high consumption.

In such an environment, Li Yan's appearance is particularly special.

Although he is not old, his consumption ability and stable visit frequency make Shangmei pay extra attention to him.

Especially in Liu Tianze's eyes, Li Yan is not only a high-quality customer, but also a potential guest with extremely high long-term value.

For this reason, his attitude towards Li Yan has always maintained a respectful and natural friendliness, neither overly enthusiastic nor making people feel cold.

The bar's music became more shocking with the flow of people, and the colorful lights flowed on the ceiling, making the whole hall look like a dream.

Just as Li Yan's group stepped into Shangmei, the rich wine aroma and slight tobacco smell rushed towards them.

Liu Tianze always accompanied them, walking steadily, leading several people through the lively area of the hall, towards the core S-zone booth.

Just as they approached the booth, two slender figures walked over gracefully.

"Xiaomei, Yueyue." Li Yan smiled faintly, without too

Xiaomei and Yueyue walked up quickly, as if carrying a fresh fragrance.

The two were wearing fashionable clothing that was well-tailored yet not lacking in sexiness; one wore a cropped top paired with slim-fit jeans, revealing a fair and slender waist;

The other wore a camisole paired with a short skirt, her slender legs particularly dazzling under the lights.

"Brother Yan, you're here!" Yueyue smiled sweetly, naturally hooking her left arm into Li Yan's, "Long time no see, have a great time tonight!"

Xiaomei wasn't about to fall behind, her right hand gently hooking onto Li Yan's other arm, her eyes carrying a bit of coquettish playfulness: "Why did it take so long to come over this time? Tell me, did you meet a new girl outside and forget all about us?"

Li Yan maintained his gentle smile, scanning the two of them casually, his tone sounding somewhat distant: "Busy with exams, where would I find the time to come here? Alright, stop clinging, business comes first."

Xiaomei and Yueyue were naturally no strangers to Li Yan. Two years ago, when Li Yan was just in his second year of high school, he brought a freshman girl to Shangmei for the first time.

The freshman girl back then was pure and cute, clearly a bit nervous about this kind of occasion, while Li Yan calmly arranged an S-booth and specifically asked Xiaomei and Yueyue to help liven up the atmosphere.

That night, Xiaomei and Yueyue witnessed Li Yan's spending power and felt even more of his effortless, composed temperament.

Both of them had had some thoughts about this young boy, but later discovered that no matter how they hinted or got close, Li Yan remained unmoved.

Especially after they learned that Li Yan's "targets" were always the top beauties in school—those high school girls who were pure yet possessed a touch of spiritual aura.

Although Xiaomei and Yueyue were confident in their beauty, they knew clearly that they weren't in Li Yan's aesthetic range.

However, Li Yan didn't treat them poorly; every time he came to spend, he was never stingy with tips, often giving even more than other guests.

Tonight, Xiaomei and Yueyue saw at a glance who Li Yan's "target" was.

That girl with a slightly cold yet highly attractive temperament—Shen Qingyue; they had noticed her the moment she appeared.

Xiaomei and Yueyue exchanged a look, tacitly understanding: tonight, their duty wasn't just to liven up the atmosphere, but also to provide cover for Li Yan and help him distract others.

"Brother Yan, don't worry, we guarantee everyone will have a great time."

Yueyue smiled lightly, her tone a bit playful, yet she cleverly stood next to Shen Qingyue.

Xiaomei naturally stood next to Liu Yuting, casually taking a prepared drink and handing it to her to liven up the atmosphere.

Li Yan didn't have much interest in Xiaomei and Yueyue's actions.

He knew the two had "thoughts" about him, but he also knew they didn't make the cut.

His standards were very clear: pure and spiritual, that kind of stunning beauty that wasn't cliché, which was something Xiaomei and Yueyue couldn't reach.

To Li Yan, these two were more like excellent collaborators in his work, perfect for adjusting the atmosphere and managing relationships.

His gaze fell imperceptibly on Shen Qingyue, the corners of his mouth slightly lifting in a barely visible smile.

Tonight, the focus was very clear.

The S-booth at Shangmei Bar was located in the core area of the venue, with an excellent view; the surrounding lights were soft and not glaring, allowing one to vaguely overlook the lively scene of the entire dance floor.

After the group entered the booth, the comfortable sofa and neatly arranged glass table came into view, with basic fruit platters and some snacks already set on the table.

The waiter stood respectfully to the side, waiting for Li Yan's arrangements.

After Li Yan sat down, he casually glanced at the table settings and nodded lightly.

The lights cast a soft shadow in front of him, reflecting his calm and composed expression.

He turned his head slightly and whispered to the waiter beside him: "First, bring a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, add a bottle of Hennessy VSOP, plus a few bottles of Budweiser; make sure the backup drinks and ice are well-stocked."

The waiter recorded this quickly upon hearing it, simultaneously chiming in: "Alright, Brother Yan, do you need the bartender to recommend some special cocktails tonight?"

Li Yan looked up and pondered for a moment, then turned to Shen Qingyue and Liu Yuting, asking: "Do you have any drinks you like? Or should we just drink whatever?"

Shen Qingyue hesitated for a moment and answered softly: "Whatever, I don't know much about alcohol, you arrange it."

Liu Yuting smiled with a hint of reserve, nodding in agreement: "Yeah, you arrange it, I'll listen to you."

Li Yan smiled faintly and looked back at the waiter: "Then have the bartender make two light, fruity cocktails, suitable for girls."

You definitely can't play your trump card right away when you come up; you have to take it step by step~

After ordering the drinks, Li Yan added: "Add a bottle of champagne too, open the Veuve Clicquot first."

His tone was natural, unhurried, as if he had long been confident in his choice of these drinks.

The entire process involved neither deliberate showing off nor the slightest hesitation, making people feel he was long accustomed to such occasions.

A bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label has a market price of about 2,000 yuan, and the bar price is around 8,000 yuan.

A bottle of Hennessy VSOP has a market price of about 600 yuan, and the bar price is close to 3,000 yuan.

A bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne has a retail price of about 1,500 yuan, and the bar price doubles to 3,000 yuan.

Xiaomei and Yueyue stood to the side, skillfully beginning to prepare the barware, pouring juice and getting ice, their movements fluid and relaxed.

They knew what Li Yan's arrangement meant: it didn't appear overly extravagant, yet it was enough to reflect class and taste.