Super Zoo-Chapter 735 - 719: A Woman’s Youth
After finishing the hotpot, Suming checked the time and it was just past seven in the evening. For Xiangjiang, a city that never sleeps, the nightlife was just beginning.
Cui Bijia suggested going to Lan Kwai Fong Bar Street for drinks. The so-called Lan Kwai Fong Bar Street is a U-shaped area, consisting of several very short streets, each lined with all kinds of bars, teeming with luxury cars and spicy girls at night, making it the perfect haunt for nightlife enthusiasts.
Lin Mu was indifferent, having spent nearly every night of his first week in Xiangjiang at Lan Kwai Fong and quickly growing tired of it.
This guy was not simply lecherous—he loved to show off and catch the spotlight in front of women, a typical performative personality. After a few visits to Lan Kwai Fong, he realized everyone there was putting on an act, everything was a routine, so he quickly lost interest. When it came to acting, he might as well stay with the film crew.
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Hou Longtao and his wife were in Xiangjiang for the first time. Among those present, the two were the most ordinary. They didn't speak up, but from their looks, especially Song Lulu's eyes, it was quite clear they were eager to broaden their horizons.
"You all go ahead, I have some things to take care of," Suming said to Lin Mu. "Take good care of them, and put the expenses on the company's account."
Lin Mu nodded: "Don't worry."
Cui Bijia spoke up, "Mr. Su, where are you going? Do you need me to drive you?"
Suming held a mainland driver's license, but mainland China drove on the left, while cars in Xiangjiang had steering wheels on the right and, like the rest of the world, drove on the right, rendering Suming's mainland license useless there.
"No need, I'll just call a taxi," Suming said.
Despite Xiangjiang's dense population and seemingly congested traffic, hailing a taxi was quite convenient. Unlike Yangchuan City, where one might wait half a day without catching a single ride, here a swift gesture would bring a speeding taxi screeching to a stylish stop right in front of you—just like in a car chase scene on TV.
"Have fun," Suming said as he got into the car and greeted the people outside, then gave the driver an address.
The car window hadn't closed yet, and Cui Bijia and the others, out of courtesy, stood by to see Suming off.
Hearing the address Suming gave to the driver—somewhere in Kowloon Tong—Cui Bijia's heart skipped a beat.
Sure enough, everyone in the circle was familiar with that address. Kowloon Tong was just a street away from the former Kowloon Walled City, and there was a villa that housed a heavy hitter in the Xiangjiang Film and Television Circle.
Watching the taxi's tail lights merge with the night traffic, Cui Bijia suddenly found the upcoming trip to Lan Kwai Fong rather dull. Going to such a place felt like a waste of life. She should have made preparations earlier. If only she could have persuaded Mr. Su to take her to the villa in Kowloon Tong, even a brief encounter with that big shot from the Xiangjiang Film and Television Circle...
"Wishful thinking," Cui Bijia shook her head with a laugh, realizing she was too eager for advancement. Let alone the chairman of Huaxia Star, even with Mr. Su, she had only had a casual acquaintance.
Fortunately, their meeting was a good one, and there might be chances for further connections in the future.
"Let's go, we're heading to Lan Kwai Fong," Song Lulu said excitedly to Lin Mu, her face full of anticipation. "I often see Lan Kwai Fong on mainland TV and movies, but I've never been there."
"OK, everyone, get in the car. Lin Sheng, I'm more familiar with the way, I'll drive," Cui Bijia said with a warm smile, gesturing the others into the van. After starting the vehicle, she casually asked Lin Mu, who was sitting in the passenger seat, "Lin Sheng, how long is Mr. Su staying in Xiangjiang? Does he need a tour guide? I have no scenes these few days and am free."
Lin Mu laughed: "Wow, beauty, you're being too obvious with throwing yourself at him. Aren't you supposed to be the new goddess of Xiangjiang? Play it cool a bit."
Lin Mu and Cui Bijia were both insiders, and they got along quite well. Since they had already opened up the conversation, Cui Bijia didn't play dumb either. She cast a coquettish glance and then said with a sense of grievance, "If I don't seize such a good opportunity and keep being reserved, I'll be almost thirty soon. A woman's youth is just wasted away in aimless idleness."
"We're all friends here, don't blame me for not warning you. This classmate of mine's fiancée is also a goddess-level figure, and they have a very good relationship, so mind your own boundaries," Lin Mu said, while pointing in the direction of the distant racetrack, "He has a horse entered in the Longines Cup, and lately, he might often show up at the racetrack to gamble and watch the horses."
"Su Sheng is a member of the Horse Club? Isn't he from the mainland?" Cui Bijia was slightly taken aback. Equestrian sports were relatively underdeveloped on the mainland, with only a few famous equestrian athletes, and the same went for the horses. Those from Huaxia participating in the Longines Cup were either well-known athletes or from Xiangjiang, and most of these horse owners also shared a common identity: members of the Xiangjiang Jockey Club.
"That's where it gets complicated," Lin Mu said, pretending to be mysterious, "He's from the mainland, not a member of the Horse Club, but one identity is enough."
"What identity?" Cui Bijia asked curiously.
"The identity of the wealthy, with strength and background." Lin Mu said this, then laughed out loud, his words meant more as a playful tease. To his surprise, after listening, Cui Bijia just gave a perfunctory laugh and then said thoughtfully, "Hmm, you're right, titles are just illusory. As long as you have the capability, nothing else matters."
Lin Mu: "..."
The two chatted in front, with the speaker not meaning it and the listener taking it seriously.
Through the car window, Song Lulu was looking at the scenery along the way, but her ears were keenly listening to the conversation between Lin Mu and the others, especially when Cui Bijia lamented, 'A woman's youth is just wasted away in aimless idleness.' It was like a heavy hammer, striking hard on her heart.
She couldn't help but turn her head to look at Hou Longtao beside her.
Hou Longtao was a typical homebody, preferring the quiet of a small cinema. Having accompanied Song Lulu around for the whole day, Hou Longtao was already exhausted. To save energy for the bar later to be able to accompany Song Lulu, he leaned back in the seat and closed his eyes to rest as soon as he got into the car, quickly falling asleep.
Looking at Hou Longtao, who was slightly snoring and not particularly attractive, and comparing it with everything she had seen and heard today, Song Lulu couldn't help but sigh.
Of Hou Longtao's roommates, the most successful Suming need not be mentioned. Wang Hao and Yang Tao were also out of reach, one a second-generation official and the other a wealthy second-generation. Even Lin Mu, sitting in the front row, had become a star.
The only one was Hou Longtao, clinging to that dying private cinema, without ambition... Yes, it was the lack of ambition!
"A woman's youth..." Song Lulu murmured to herself.
—————— Division Line ————
PS: Two things.
First, here's a blessing: Congratulations to 'Cool City Old Alley Youth' in the group for finally getting together with his goddess, throw flowers!
It appears that this is a good season for love, yep, that's right!
Also, today is September 18. Forgetting means betrayal, backwardness means suffering, if the country isn't striving, it's being weak, and it's the same for people.
Study earnestly, work hard, and love with all your heart. That's the most practical patriotic act, way stronger than smashing Japanese cars~~~
