Night of the Apocalypse

Qi Dong and the others were taken aback by Shen Qiu’s words, looking at each other in confusion. They wanted to turn off the revving noise, but felt a bit embarrassed to do so.

At this moment, Xiao Wu also spoke up, a bit angrily.

“Qi Dong, turn off the revving; otherwise, I won’t pay attention to you anymore.”

“Don’t! I was wrong, okay? I’ll turn it off right now!”

Seeing Xiao Wu was angry, Qi Dong quickly turned off the revving switch and then hurriedly got off the bike.

Xiao Wu didn’t want Qi Dong to lose too much face, so she said, “This big brother is also looking out for you, so you should thank him. Besides, he even let us share a table; he’s a really nice guy.”

Hearing Xiao Wu say this, Qi Dong quickly pulled out a pack of cigarettes, took out two, and handed them to Shen Qiu.

“Big brother, I’m a bit of a mess; please don’t mind me.”

“Thanks, but I don’t smoke. Having a personality and hobbies is fine, but don’t disturb others,” Shen Qiu replied calmly.

“Alright, I understand.”

Qi Dong quickly replied.

Seeing the other party’s good attitude, Shen Qiu didn’t say much more.

After Qi Dong apologized, he turned to Xiao Wu and said softly, “Xiao Wu, let’s go.”

Xiao Wu noticed that Qi Dong had attracted quite a crowd, so she didn’t insist any further and agreed.

“Okay, you go pay the bill.”

“Sure thing!”

Qi Dong cheerfully went to settle the payment.

At this moment, Xiao Wu turned to Shen Qiu and said, “Big brother, I’m sorry about that. If you don’t mind, we can give you these dishes; otherwise, it would be a waste if they’re all cooked.”

“Mm.”

Shen Qiu responded nonchalantly.

Xiao Wu then smiled at Zhang Li and said, “Zhang Li, sorry for bothering you tonight.”

“No, it’s fine. But, Xiao Wu, is it really safe to go out for a ride at this time of night?” Zhang Li hesitated and asked.

“It’s fine. Qi Dong is quite reliable. We won’t ride too fast. Thanks for your concern.”

Xiao Wu replied with a faint smile.

At this moment, Qi Dong finished paying and walked over to Xiao Wu, saying, “Xiao Wu, all set? Let’s go!”

“Mm!”

Xiao Wu then got on a different motorcycle with her friends, and Qi Dong and the others quickly mounted their bikes and left.

Zhang Li watched their departing figures, dazed for a while, until a nearby customer called for a waiter.

Only then did he come back to his senses and hurried over.

Seeing this scene, Shen Qiu couldn’t help but shake his head.

“Oh my gosh! Why did you choose this place? Just look at the filthy ground; shouldn’t we find a cleaner spot?”

At that moment, a complaining voice suddenly came from behind Shen Qiu.

Shen Qiu turned his head and saw a chubby man walking over, dressed in very fashionable brand-name clothing, with two small mustaches by his mouth, and carrying a black suitcase.

“Enough, stop trying to act like a nice guy after getting a bargain. You’re such a penny-pincher! Choosing this place is just a way to save you money,” Shen Qiu said dismissively.

“Oh, am I really that stingy? Just because of our relationship, order whatever you want. I won’t even blink,” Huang Lang said grandly, as if the prices at these stalls were insignificant.

“Alright, enough talk. Are you sitting or not?”

“Sure, sure! Just let me wipe down the chair first. This outfit I’m wearing is from the Akachi brand, and it’s pretty expensive! If it gets dirty, I won’t be able to wear it anymore.”

Huang Lang pulled out several tissues and began wiping the chair.

“You’re really being dramatic; the chair is clean enough. Besides, if your clothes get dirty, you can just wash them later,” Shen Qiu said casually.

“They can’t be washed; if this outfit gets washed, it will get ruined.”

Huang Lang carefully sat down and said.

Shen Qiu couldn’t help but shake his head and decided not to criticize him further, directly asking, “What do you want to see me about?”

“Of course, I have something good for you. I’ve found an advertisement opportunity for you,” Huang Lang said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu immediately changed the subject and said, “Let’s have some white liquor tonight.”

Of course, Shen Qiu didn’t actually want to drink strong liquor; he knew this slippery businessman too well. If he didn’t get him a little tipsy, they wouldn’t be able to have a proper discussion later.

When Huang Lang heard Shen Qiu’s words, he immediately squinted his clever eyes and said with a grin, “No, no! I’ve been drinking too much lately, and my stomach isn’t good! Let’s just have some beer instead.”

Seeing Huang Lang’s expression, Shen Qiu knew this guy was as shrewd as ever, so he didn’t push it any further and directly shouted, “Waiter!”

“Coming! What would you like to order?” Zhang Li quickly came over.

“Bring us another case of beer.”

Shen Qiu simply instructed.

“Okay!”

Zhang Li took note and then left to prepare.

Seeing Shen Qiu finished ordering, Huang Lang cheerfully returned to the main topic.

“Shen Qiu, let me tell you, this advertisement is really perfect for you. Plus, it meets your requirements; if you miss this opportunity, it will be gone!”

“How much?”

Shen Qiu interrupted Huang Lang before he could finish his sentence.

“100,000.”

Huang Lang wasn’t annoyed at being interrupted; he continued to smile as he spoke.

“Not accepting.”

Shen Qiu directly rejected the offer without a second thought.

“Come on, 100,000 isn’t a small amount. You should listen to me explain the situation in detail first. This advertisement is very simple; it’s for a new motorcycle promotional ad. You just need to strike a few poses and take some photos, and you don’t even need to show your face. How easy is that? It’s like picking up money for free!”

Huang Lang quickly explained that the reason he insisted on talking in person instead of over the phone was that he was afraid Shen Qiu would hang up during the conversation, making it impossible to continue negotiating.

“Huang Lang, do you think 100,000 is a reasonable offer?”

“Hey, brother! Let me tell you, 100,000 is quite a lot. You’re not even going to show your face in the shoot. To put it bluntly, I could randomly find someone to wear the Black Knight suit, stand there, and take a few photos. Who would know it’s not you?”

“If you think that’s fine, you could totally do it that way.”

Shen Qiu wasn’t buying Huang Lang’s argument at all.

“Come on, I was just saying that casually. A fake will never stand up to scrutiny. The brand specifically wants you, the champion, by name.”

Huang Lang said with a smile.

“I won’t waste more time with you; the price just isn’t right.”

Shen Qiu stated directly.

“Oh come on, this price is really good. If you’re willing to show your face in the shoot, I can make it 1 million for you.”

Huang Lang said firmly.

“Do you really think that’s possible?”

Shen Qiu replied indifferently.

“The drinks are here!”

At that moment, Zhang Li quickly brought over a box of glass-bottled beer.

“See? It’s not that I won’t offer a good price; it’s just that you’re the one who’s not cooperating!”

Huang Lang directly shifted the blame onto Shen Qiu. He then opened two bottles of beer, handed one to Shen Qiu, and took a sip from the other.

Smack, smack~

Suddenly, Huang Lang felt that something was off about the taste and looked down at the packaging.

“Thunder Flower, Take You to Brave Heaven?”

Looking at the name, Huang Lang’s face darkened instantly, and he shouted sharply, “Damn it, is this fake alcohol?!”