Nan Yu asked the question but immediately felt it inappropriate. She quickly lowered her eyes.
How terrible! Why did she ask this question again?
This was supposed to be a relaxing night out.
Tan Linyuan slightly raised his eyes but didn't answer her question. Instead, he started talking about Liang Yi. "He's the younger son. There's an older brother in the family."
It seemed that favoring the younger son was a tradition. Liang Yi had been doted on by his parents since childhood, and they let him have his way in everything.
On the other hand, his older brother, Liang Rong, had always been strictly required. From his studies to taking over the family business, he was never allowed to make mistakes.
When he was young, Liang Yi thought he had a much better life than his older brother. After all, he had no pressure and never got blamed.
He could do whatever he wanted. His parents would never stop him and would always support him financially.
It was only when he grew older that he realized his parents' love was just a sweet disguise, only on the surface.
The one who was truly going to take charge of the family business and be trained as the heir was always his older brother, Liang Rong.
To put it bluntly, Liang Rong was the pillar to inherit the Liang family, while he himself was just an idle young master who was not highly regarded.
Because he was not expected to achieve much.
After hearing this, Nan Yu bit her lips. "He must be angry and feel it's unfair."
"Anyone with some ambition would surely feel aggrieved," Tan Linyuan said, his eyes growing a bit darker. "No one wants to be born as an accessory."
Nan Yu sighed silently in her heart. She understood why Tan Linyuan and Liang Yi could be good friends.
Even though their personalities were so different.
After staying in the bar for a while, Nan Yu noticed some details.
Apart from not rejecting the girls who threw themselves at him, Liang Yi also attracted many special guests.
The bar was not just a place for pleasure and making money. It was also where Liang Yi exchanged information and gathered intelligence.
In such a place, inside information and gossips circulated very quickly. He could handle countless pieces of information in one night.
For example, someone was talking about a certain Mr. Xiao, a big shot in the capital circle in the North City. It was said that he had a mistress, a famous movie star with a very powerful family background. It was rumored that their wedding was coming soon, and it would be as grand as a century wedding...
Some people were talking about local topics. It was said that the local chamber of commerce had won a bid from Beijing. With such a powerful backer, once the resources were developed, they were bound to thrive in the future.
People always talked about Tan Linyuan.
Nan Yu pricked up her ears and found that everyone was either praising or admiring him. There was hardly any slander.
Guessing what Nan Yu was thinking, Tan Linyuan slightly raised his eyes. "Are you wondering why no one scolds me?"
Nan Yu nodded honestly.
Actually, this question didn't need an answer.
The Buddha - like and divine aura around Tan Linyuan made it hard for people to have any other thoughts except awe. Coupled with his position in the chamber of commerce, no one could find fault with him.
With such a glorious resume, maybe someone would print out his photo and hang it at home as the God of Wealth.
This thought popped into Nan Yu's mind, and she couldn't help smiling.
The smile on her lips was not concealed, and Tan Linyuan noticed it. "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing," Nan Yu shook her head. She didn't dare to tell him what she had just thought.
What if there really was someone who did that?
After Nan Yu stopped laughing, she saw Tan Linyuan's gaze pass through her and land on a corner behind.
She was a bit stunned and then turned around.
In that corner, there was a couple sitting on the sofa, kissing passionately.
The light was so dim that she could faintly see the man's hand slipping under the woman's clothes, making some embarrassing noises.
Nan Yu quickly turned back, her eyes filled with a hint of anger. "Tan Linyuan, you're so shameless."
It was the first time she had witnessed such an intimate scene. Her cheeks were burning hot, as if she had done something wrong.
Tan Linyuan remained calm. He picked up his glass and took a sip. Then he said casually, "If you're envious, we can do the same when we get back."
"I'm not envious!" Nan Yu roared angrily. Her voice was so loud that it even scared the couple. They sat up more straight than before.
"You scared them," Tan Linyuan reminded her.
Nan Yu felt so embarrassed. "It's all your fault!"
As the night deepened, the atmosphere in the bar became more intense, and the music became louder.
After listening to the music for a long time, Nan Yu's eardrums started to hurt. She already had the idea of leaving on her face.
Tan Linyuan looked at the time. "Let's go."
"Are we going back?" Nan Yu seemed a bit reluctant. There was a hint of regret in her tone.
It wasn't that she wanted to stay in this environment. It was just that she had a very relaxing time with Tan Linyuan tonight, and she didn't want it to end so soon.
Tan Linyuan paid the bill. Looking back at her expression, he said calmly, "Let's go somewhere else."
Before they left the bar, Liang Yi saw them about to go. He quickly pushed away the beauty clinging to him and immediately chased after them.
"Tan, the thing you wanted last time," Liang Yi called out to Tan Linyuan. He took a document from behind the bar and handed it to him.
"Thank you," Tan Linyuan nodded.
Nan Yu's eyes fell on the stack of documents. She was a bit curious about the content inside.
Liang Yi looked unhappy and muttered, "I just want to do some small business, but I've been paving the way for you all day long."
Although he said so, there had been no shortage of cooperation between them.
Tan Linyuan replied calmly, "I don't think you're wronged. You have beautiful women and good wine as companions. You're quite care - free."
"You can do the same if you want."
Liang Yi winked at Tan Linyuan. "I'll ask someone to take Xiao Nan back. You stay?"
Nan Yu paused for a moment and turned to look at Tan Linyuan.
Tan Linyuan calmly replied, "I'm not interested in such low - class fun."
Liang Yi: "..."
The rain outside had stopped.
The temperature was even lower at night after the rain. The wind blowing over was damp and cold.
Just coming out of the warm bar, the big temperature difference made it hard for people to adjust.
Nan Yu followed closely behind Tan Linyuan and couldn't help sneezing.
Tan Linyuan quickened his pace a bit.
After getting in the car, the car started immediately.
Even though he turned on the heater to the highest level right away, the car was still very cold.
Nan Yu shivered as she fastened her seat - belt. Tan Linyuan casually threw his overcoat on her. "Cover yourself with it."
There was still his remaining warmth on his overcoat. Nan Yu buried half of her face in it and could smell a faint, cold fragrance.
Nan Yu had never seen Tan Linyuan use perfume. His natural body fragrance and the scent of incense from the temple were his unique smell.
She couldn't remember who had said that smell was the most lasting memory.
Even after many years, when you smelled a familiar smell, you would immediately think of that moment.
Nan Yu thought sentimentally that if one day she and Tan Linyuan were to part forever, when she entered a temple to burn incense and pray, she would surely think of him immediately.
Oh, right. She didn't believe in Buddhism.
So maybe she would never have such a chance. She comforted herself.
Just walking that short distance, Nan Yu's nose was red from the cold. She sniffed hard twice and turned to ask, "Where are we going?"
Tan Linyuan looked at the time. It was already one o'clock in the morning.
Apart from the bar, there didn't seem to be any other entertainment places open.
"It's still five hours until sunrise. It'll take about four hours to drive to Yunxue Mountain," Tan Linyuan said.
Nan Yu was stunned.
Tan Linyuan's gaze fell on her face. He asked calmly, "Do you want to go and see the Golden Mountains at sunrise?"