"Mr. Lin, may I ask you to dance with me?"
Jack, who was quietly talking to Thomas Xu, turned around in surprise. Ding Jie, who had just rejected Gao Chujiang, had somehow appeared in front of him, smiling at him. Gao Chujiang and Thomas Xu beside him also looked astonished, clearly not expecting Ding Jie to take the initiative.
"Uh... I can't dance!" Jack said apologetically to Ding Jie. He really couldn't dance; the only thing he might know was the square dance.
"It's okay, I'll lead you!" Ding Jie extended her fair right hand towards Jack, looking at him with some anticipation. Jack couldn't refuse and had to muster the courage to stand up and take Ding Jie's hand, following her to the open area.
"You just hold my waist and move with the rhythm!" Ding Jie stopped and turned to look at Jack, gently placing his hands on her waist while her hands lightly wrapped around Jack's neck, giving him a sweet smile as the music began to play.
This kind of romantic dance could be danced even by a pig; just holding the girl's waist and swaying back and forth would suffice. Jack certainly wasn't foolish enough to step on her feet while dancing. He didn't know who invented this dance; perhaps it couldn't even be called a dance step, as it was entirely meant for flirting between men and women.
A faint, delicate fragrance wafted from Ding Jie, and Jack was sure it was her natural scent rather than perfume, as no perfume could smell this natural. The feel of Ding Jie's waist could only be described as amazing; it was not only soft but also had no excess flesh. Jack was a normal man, and with such an exquisite mature woman half in his embrace, it was impossible for him not to feel tempted.
However, looking at Ding Jie, her expression was quite calm, lacking the shyness of an ordinary woman. She maintained a serene smile, appearing generous but actually holding a sense of distance, which made Jack's restless heart settle down. He helplessly said in a low voice, "This dance feels too forced; let's not dance anymore!"
"What?" Ding Jie was taken aback, clearly not hearing what Jack was saying. This made Jack even more frustrated; how could this woman be so distracted at a time like this? Didn't she worry about him taking advantage of her? Jack sighed and released his hands from around Ding Jie's waist, shaking his head as he said, "Forget it, if you're interested, let's sit down and have a couple more drinks!"
"Oh, sorry, I was thinking about tomorrow!" Ding Jie's face turned red as she realized her behavior was disrespectful to Jack. If it had been a man with a bad temper, he might have taken the opportunity to retaliate. She hurriedly reached out to grab Jack's arm, but Jack had already turned and walked away, showing no signs of lingering.
"Lin…" Ding Jie's lips moved, but in the end, she didn't call out to keep him. She instinctively turned her head to the right, where Yue Yunfei was expressionlessly dancing with Bowa, the flickering firelight casting shadows on his face.
Jack, feeling bored, sat down next to Thomas Xu. Seeing his playful grin, he knew there was nothing serious going on. Jack tossed him a cigarette and casually asked, "How do you feel? Will you be able to move tomorrow?"
"What could possibly be wrong with me? I've encountered worse situations during training. A good night's sleep will definitely fix it; I won't hold you guys back!" Thomas Xu laughed heartily, then said in a more serious tone, "Lin, your charm seems to have dropped today. Ding Jie looked completely distracted; she's just brushing you off!"
"Get lost! Do you think all the women I meet have to be like Liu Fei, crawling into your bed at midnight? What a dirty thought!" Jack laughed and scolded, shaking his head in resignation.
"Hey~ Liu Fei is dead; why bring her up? Besides, can she compare to Ding Jie? Not only is she prettier, but she's also the deputy mayor! I bet even if she had men before, the number wasn't high!" Thomas Xu leaned closer to Jack, nudging him with his elbow, and whispered, "Bro, this kind of high-ranking married woman is hard to come by. How about we find a way to get her into bed? If we miss this chance, there won't be another!"
"Don't talk nonsense; what do you take me for?" Jack rolled his eyes at Thomas Xu. If it weren't for his head injury, Jack would have slapped him. But Thomas Xu just chuckled and said ambiguously, "Don't be so serious; who knows, she might be willing. I think there's a simpler and more direct way to make that little lady climb into your bed!"
"Stop with that nonsense!" Jack shook his head in disdain, but his curious gaze undoubtedly betrayed his thoughts.
Thomas Xu was clever enough to immediately understand that Jack had some interest in Ding Jie. After all, everyone loves a beautiful woman, and Jack had no reason to be indifferent. He quickly lowered his voice and said sneakily, "Aren't we supposed to part ways with Yue Yunfei and the others tomorrow? With just their Glock and a broken crossbow, can we really get out of this hellhole? I can talk to Yue Yunfei; as long as he can convince Ding Jie to spend a night with you, we'll give him a gun. What do you think?"
"I knew you'd come up with such a ridiculous idea!" Jack sat up straight, looking disdainfully at the beautiful figure at the long table. He proudly said, "Let me tell you, even if I really wanted to be with Ding Jie, I wouldn't use such a sordid method. What's the difference between that and prostitution, where there's only the body and no soul? As long as you're outstanding, women will naturally fall for you. A man relies on his strength!"
"Uh…" Thomas Xu stared blankly at the imposing Jack, only to find that Jack himself was a bit flushed, clearly feeling that what he just said was too pretentious. Thomas Xu rolled his eyes and lazily said, "A woman is just someone to be used, right? It doesn't matter who you use her on. If the first time was without feelings, just go for her a second time. If that doesn't work, keep going, do it every day, and see if she develops feelings for you. Love is something you can create!"
Jack knew that Thomas Xu's values were direct and raw, and it was probably difficult to expect him to respect women. Since Jack had nothing better to do, he was about to take on a big brother attitude and lecture this guy, but not far away, a woman's scream suddenly pierced the air, followed by the loud cursing of Boss Hu.
"Damn it, you filthy bitch, do you think you can act all high and mighty…"
Boss Hu covered his left cheek with a face full of shame and anger, as if he had been slapped. He glared at the girl in front of him with a murderous look; the girl was Raina, who had been dancing with him. She was so frightened by Boss Hu's fierce gaze that she stumbled back several steps, her face pale as she clutched her chest and looked at Yue Yunfei in the crowd, explaining with great grievance, "Mr. Yue, he… he touched my chest!"
"Damn! It's a blessing for you that I touched you, you little bitch. I'll give you one more chance; if you don't come over for me to touch you again, do you believe I'll blow your head off with my gun?" Boss Hu's demeanor changed completely, revealing his rogue nature. He suddenly pulled out the gun that had been tucked into his waistband, pointing it menacingly at Raina. However, Jiang Jie and Raina seemed to be in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and he hurriedly jumped out to protect her, panicking as he shouted, "What… what do you want? Don't you dare hurt Raina!"
"Get the hell out of my way, or do you believe I'll take you down too?" Boss Hu glared at him with a fierce expression. After downing an entire bottle of red wine, the intense alcohol suddenly surged up, making his eyes bloodshot and gradually showing signs of losing control.
"Hu, don't go too far!" Yue Yunfei finally stood up. Ever since he picked up that Glock 17, the gun had never left his side. At this moment, he also drew his gun and pointed it at Boss Hu, shouting furiously, "If people respect me an inch, I'll respect them a mile. Don't mistake politeness for weakness. Let me make it clear: even if everyone here dies today, you have no right to bully my people!"
The atmosphere on the scene suddenly became tense. The previously vibrant and lively ambiance vanished without a trace. Juan slowly stood up from his chair, his face dark as he stared at Boss Hu. A sharp knife had somehow found its way into his hand. As for Ding Jiandong and Raina Lin, the two men also picked up suitable weapons, gritting their teeth as they glared at Boss Hu.