Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Karaoke HallHaving gotten acquainted with the work matters, Dong Chenghuai could be considered quite experienced here. Therefore, before Li Yifei arrived, he was temporarily in charge. Now that Yifei had come, he handed over all the work to Li Yifei and also went into detail explaining the warehouse work to him.

    Li Yifei listened very attentively. There was definitely something off about Zhao QingSheng, so while working here, he had to be cautious.

    After getting somewhat familiar with everyone, the others dispersed to work since goods were arriving tomorrow, so they were busy tidying up the warehouse. In the end, only Dong Chenghuai stayed behind.

    At this moment, he let out a chuckle to Li Yifei, asking, "Manager Li, you don’t have anything tonight, do you?"

    "Hehe, I shouldn’t have anything, right?"

    "Well, tonight I’d like to treat Manager Li as a little welcome, a gesture specifically instructed by Manager Liu before he left. You mustn’t decline."

    "Did Manager Liu know I was coming?" Li Yifei casually asked.

    "No, Manager Liu knew someone would definitely come, so he had already given instructions to welcome whoever it was properly."

    Li Yifei’s eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "It’s not on public funds, is it?"

    Dong Chenghuai quickly replied, "No, this is money Manager Liu specifically left for me."

    Li Yifei smiled and said, "Then I won’t hold back."

    "Hehe, that’s good. After we get off work, let’s head out." Dong Chenghuai’s face now revealed a somewhat lascivious smile, which made Li Yifei chuckle to himself. It seemed like this guy just wanted to take him out for that kind of entertainment; otherwise, he wouldn’t have shown such an expression.

    Daya Bay warehouse had six storage rooms and a row of offices made of color steel. Apart from having an office specifically for him, there was also a single room to stay in. Inside the room, apart from a single bed, there was also a TV and internet access, but since Li Yifei didn’t have a computer, he figured he’d probably just use the TV to pass the time.

    Under Dong Chenghuai’s lead, Li Yifei took another round inside the warehouse, getting familiar with the environment. The security measures of the warehouse were quite reliable, with surveillance cameras inside and out, and the doors and windows were very secure. Under normal circumstances, there was little chance of anything getting lost.

    Although Li Yifei didn’t take Zhao QingSheng too seriously, he was still somewhat wary of him, just to avoid the guy causing trouble and leaving him with losses without being able to speak up.

    After work, Dong Chenghuai and Li Yifei headed to a restaurant in town, ordered a table full of dishes, and started feasting with Li Yifei. During the meal, he also insisted on asking Li Yifei to take extra care of him and others.

    Li Yifei was well aware that the original manager of the warehouse had some under-the-table dealings while managing it. The reason he was so eager to please Li Yifei was probably because he feared Li Yifei might dig these issues up during his tenure.

    Li Yifei had only been there for about a week and didn’t bother to look into the past affairs of others. He just needed to manage his own time well there. If an actual inspection were necessary, it would be handled by other departments.

    So, he enjoyed the meal without restraint, and after finishing, Dong Chenghuai even took Li Yifei to a karaoke parlor to sing.

    Dong Chenghuai was clearly a frequent visitor there as the staff were quite familiar with him. Without Dong ordering, the waitstaff soon brought over a pile of dried fruits and a big fruit boat. Then, seven or eight scantily clad girls entered the private room, lined up in front of Li Yifei and his company.

    At this point, Dong Chenghuai said with a grin, "Manager Li, we’re here for fun. Don’t worry, my lips are sealed. You play however you want."

    Li Yifei, though not repulsed by the women here, didn’t have an interest in finding women in places like this. He preferred looking for One-Night Stand type of encounters in bars rather than such pure financial transactions. Women like this just didn’t get into it; even their moans sounded like acting, completely killing Li Yifei’s enjoyment.

    "Forget it, if you like, you can pick," Li Yifei waved off the suggestion.

    However, Brother Dong misunderstood and immediately told the waiter who had brought the girls, "Bring your best ones here, why are you showing these wares?"

    With a smile plastered on his face, the waiter immediately responded, "Brother Dong, we do have some high-quality goods. There’s one who just arrived today, hasn’t been picked by a customer yet."

    Dong Chenghuai’s eyes lit up as he hurriedly said, "Then quickly bring her over for Manager Li."

    Without delay, the waiter ran out and soon brought in a girl. She was dressed in average casual clothes, likely bought from a street stall. Her long hair was soft and flowing, hanging down as she looked down, covering her face.

    Her hands were clasped tightly together, twisting nervously, and her body was trembling slightly, clearly very nervous.

    "Now that’s a real catch. Just by looking, you can tell she’s new to this. Manager Li, you’re really in luck," Dong Chenghuai seemed quite excited.

    This time, Li Yifei didn’t refuse. Having such a girl to sing songs and drink some alcohol with wasn’t too bad—it was certainly better than the others.

    As for Brother Dong, he kept two for himself. The guy really was quite lecherous. Then the three girls came and sat down respectively, with the nervous girl slowly making her way next to Li Yifei. She sat at a distance, but Li Yifei could still feel her trembling.

    At this moment, Li Yifei became somewhat curious about this girl. Could every new girl entering the business be this nervous?

    "Come on, Brother Li, you sing one first."

    Li Yifei, not being one to stand on ceremony, chose the song True Hero and sang his heart out. He was there to relax, after all, and never hesitated or held back.

    After Li Yifei finished, Dong Chenghuai and the other two girls applauded enthusiastically, offering some sycophantic compliments, but Li Yifei’s girl still kept her head down, not uttering a word and maintaining that twisted-hands, head-down posture.

    When it was Dong Chenghuai’s turn to sing, Li Yifei sat next to the girl and, with a faint smile, asked, "What’s your name?"

    "I... my name is Little Hong," the girl replied in a tremulous whisper, her body quivering.

    Of course, that was a pseudonym. Women in KTVs and bath centers all used fake names.

    "Okay, I’ll call you Little Hong then. How did you end up working here?" Li Yifei continued to ask.

    "I... I need to make money," Little Hong’s voice was still soft and timid.

    At the sound of the girl’s voice, Li Yifei felt an impulse to protect and comfort her, saying softly, "There are many ways to make money, but if you choose this line of work, it could ruin your life."

    Little Hong’s fingers twisted even more tightly. With a "snap snap," two small wet spots appeared on her trousers; she had started to cry.

    Li Yifei frowned slightly and asked, "Are you in some kind of trouble?"

    The girl nodded lightly, then raised her hand to wipe her eyes, still keeping her head down, her hair still hiding her face completely.

    Li Yifei sighed. Although these women called "misses" were looked down upon, which girl was born to be a miss? Many were driven to it by necessity, like this girl. Her first time was reluctant, but what about the second, the third time? She would get used to it, and in such an environment, she would surely fall completely. And who would know she was once a pure girl?

    When Dong Chenghuai finished his song, Li Yifei also applauded and praised him. Dong Chenghuai returned to continue drinking with Li Yifei, while the two girls he brought fought over the mic to sing.

    After playing for a while and drinking quite a bit, Dong Chenghuai became unrestrained, openly getting cozy with the two women, while Li Yifei could feel the girl beside him becoming even more tense. He said to Dong Chenghuai, "Old Dong, you keep having fun here. I’m taking her out."

    "Haha, Brother Li, you’re in quite a hurry, but it’s really a waste not to thoroughly enjoy such fine company. I’ll arrange a room for you now."

    Li Yifei shook his head and said, "No need, I’ll take her back to the warehouse, to prevent any trouble later on."

    Dong Chenghuai quickly stood up and said, "Then I’ll see you out."

    "No need. I can find my own way. I’ll walk back," Li Yifei responded.

    Li Yifei saw the girl was still sitting with her head down. He gently patted her shoulder and said, "Let’s go."

    Not sure what was on her mind, the girl followed Li Yifei in a daze, standing up and then walking out of the private room. But when they reached the KTV’s main hall, she suddenly paused, stepped back in alarm, and asked, "Where are you taking me?"

    It was then that the girl finally looked up. The hall was very bright, and Li Yifei saw her face for the first time. He had seen many beautiful women, but even so, he was taken aback.

    She had a melon-seed shaped face, somewhat thin, and her eyes, misty like water, brimmed wide with an endless panic. She resembled a frightened doe, helpless and lost.

    If you talked about beauty, she wasn’t as stunning as Xu Yingying and those exceptional beauties, but her fragile, defenseless appearance was pitiable and resonated with Li Yifei’s soul.

    "What’s wrong? If a customer is taking you out, why are you dawdling?" a security guard glared at the girl fiercely.

    The girl trembled at the scolding, looking at Li Yifei with a fearful gaze and biting her lip so hard that her lower lip turned pale.

    Li Yifei smiled slightly and said, "Come with me." Sёarch* The novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    The girl looked at Li Yifei for more than ten seconds, then once again lowered her head, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face, and silently moved to Li Yifei’s side.

    Li Yifei turned and walked out of the KTV, with the girl slowly following behind, as if resigned to her fate, without any objection.

    When they had walked some distance from the KTV, the stillness and chill of the winter night enveloped them. The streets were now devoid of pedestrians and vehicles, with only their footsteps echoing and their shadows elongating and contracting under the street lights, dreamy and blurred. This seemed like a lovers’ stroll, but was wholly lacking the warmth typical of couples. Instead, there was a sense of sadness and desolation.