The manager saw Lin Yixun, his expression softened a bit, and he said in a deep voice, "Lin Yixun, I advise you not to get involved in this matter."
"Manager, can you spare Feng Xin for my sake?"
"Lin Yixun, you don't have that kind of influence."
"What if I can settle things with Mr. Tang for Feng Xin?" Lin Yixun said with a smile.
As the saying goes, you don't hit someone who is smiling. The manager hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, if you can get Mr. Tang to let it go, then I naturally won't pursue it further. But let me warn you, if you can't satisfy Mr. Tang, I will have to follow procedures."
After saying this, the manager walked away, and the onlookers also dispersed.
Lin Yixun returned to the dressing room and methodically put on her work uniform and badge. As she turned to leave, she saw Feng Xin standing at the dressing room door, not having left.
"Thank you, Lin Yixun! If it weren't for your help today, the manager would have definitely kicked me out."
"No need to thank me. You must be tired, why don't you rest here in the locker room for a bit? I can handle the number one VIP room."
"But that Mr. Tang is both lustful and unreasonable, can you handle him alone?"
"Don't worry, I've been here for many years, I've seen all kinds of people." Lin Yixun smiled at her and stepped past her.
As they brushed past each other, the smile faded from Lin Yixun's lips.
Actually, she wasn't entirely confident. That Mr. Tang was notoriously difficult in Nightshade. She could only hope she could manage to send this troublesome guest away successfully.
However, things didn't go as planned. As soon as she entered room one, she was met with a cold face.
"Where is your manager? He said to have that girl come and apologize, but she's nowhere to be seen?"
Lin Yixun noticed that Mr. Tang had a bandage on his head, with faint traces of blood, presumably from a recent wound dressing.
She felt a certain satisfaction inside, but her face remained unchanged. She respectfully said, "Mr. Tang, Feng Xin is new at Nightshade and doesn't know the rules. I'm here to apologize to you on her behalf. You're a generous person, no need to hold it against her. You see, your forehead is injured, why not go to the hospital for a checkup, and we'll talk after your injury is assessed?"
"And who are you?" Mr. Tang narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her. Seeing Lin Yixun's delicate features and fair skin, an evil glint appeared in his eyes, and he pointed at the crystal coffee table in front of him. "You want to apologize for her? Fine, drink with me and I won't pursue the matter."
Lin Yixun glanced at the bottles of whiskey on the crystal coffee table, feeling apprehensive. Her years at Nightshade had taught her patience and diplomacy but drinking was not one of her skills.
"What, weren't you just saying you'd apologize and make amends? Got cold feet?"
Lin Yixun stiffly forced a smile, "Of course not, since Young Master Tang has spoken, how could I go back on my word."
With that, Lin Yixun grabbed a pre-poured glass of whiskey from the coffee table and downed it in one gulp.
"Good, good drinker!" Mr. Tang clapped his hands, signaling someone to pour her a few more glasses.
Lin Yixun stared at the several glasses of red wine, her scalp tingling, but she had no choice but to brace herself and drink them one by one.
From her throat to her stomach, it felt like fire. Lin Yixun knew she couldn't hold out much longer, but Mr. Tang showed no sign of stopping, handing her another glass of whiskey.
"Young Master Tang, I can't drink anymore."
"That's not an option. An apology needs sincerity to be effective." Mr. Tang pulled her into his arms, his arm around her neck, bringing the glass to her lips. "Come on! Drink this one and I won't pursue this matter further."