Chapter 4 It Was You All Along

  Rio de Janeiro was filled with cries, but in Chen Haonan's ears, it sounded like a heavenly music in the quiet of the night.

  After all, it's not a matter of life and death, nor is it a football team that has died. It's just a lost game.

  "Master, take me to Copacabana Palace Hotel." Chan Ho-nam opened the door of a taxi and got in.

  "Don't get in tonight, go find another car!" The taxi driver was originally leaning on the steering wheel crying out loud, who would have thought that someone would still come to hail a ride at this time? He immediately refused.

  Another ordinary citizen whose heart was broken by Brazilian football... Chen Haonan didn't bother the driver and got out immediately.

  It seems that this stopped car will not take passengers anymore, he thought.

  After dawdling on the road for over ten minutes, I still couldn't hail a car.

  Just then, there was a loud rumbling sound.

  "What's going on? Are they starting a fight?" Chen Haonan subconsciously dodged to the side of the street.

  Obviously some drivers can't control their emotions and vented their anger by smashing things.

  What's wrong with smashing things, smash your own rice bowl? If you do this line of work, wouldn't you have to cut off your little brother? Or else give away a few nights for free?... Too much of a loss. Chen Haonan muttered to himself as he hailed a taxi on the road.

  It wasn't until another ten minutes had passed that he managed to flag down a car willing to give him a ride.

  Ding dong.

  Ding dong.

  He was so familiar with the hotel that he wouldn't press the wrong doorbell by mistake. It's just that coming back here made him a bit nervous.

  Having worked in this hotel for so long, he had never come to the guest room as a cowherd, so he wasn't afraid of being recognized by others. Instead, he was still feeling uneasy about his behavior that afternoon, and when he walked into the hotel again, he suddenly felt like thanking the woman who had ruined his good deed today.

  Of course, he couldn't remember what the other person looked like, so he could only smile wryly and put on a mask before knocking open the guest's room.

  The waiting time was a bit longer than before, but Chen Haonan still stood quietly and straight outside the door.

  When the door opened, he stood at the entrance in a daze for more than three seconds.

  Was I knocking on the wrong door? Was it next door? He couldn't help but take out the note and check again.

  That's right, it's here, the door number is correct, it's just here. Has the other party moved out? Chen Haonan simply couldn't associate the beautiful woman inside with the guest.

  Why isn't she wearing a safety helmet? Not wearing a safety helmet is one thing, but why didn't she even turn off the lights? Does she like to expose her beauty under the gaze of the cowboys? Uh...

  The bartender didn't specifically entrust him with anything, nor did he describe the customer's appearance, because this is a taboo. If he were to depict an ugly appearance, the gigolo might feel apprehensive. You see, even professional gigolos can have occupational diseases, but most women who look for gigolos won't personally meet them face-to-face; instead, they'll either go through an intermediary or at most make a phone call...

  "Come on in, what are you standing there for?" The beautiful woman was already inside the door, staring at him with big eyes, urging him very innocently, clearly not satisfied with Chen Haonan's rudeness, her hands still fiddling with her slightly damp hair.

  "Miss, are you sure you're looking for me?" Chen Haonan's face was slightly flushed. Although he had been a gigolo for almost half a year, he didn't know why, but when he saw such a young and beautiful woman, he became somewhat unnatural. Of course, the beauty couldn't see his expression behind the mask.

  "Hmph, where's Niu Lang? Not professional at all, indeed a young and inexperienced one! Not even as thick-skinned as my sister! However, this young one is really too handsome and charming... The beauty in her heart was also a bit anxious, 'If you don't come in now, I'll replace you, and your work will be for nothing!'"

  This statement is straightforward enough, Chen Haonan can be considered not to have misheard, although he doesn't know why the other person has this hobby, but with his profession in mind, he can only step forward in a big and upright manner.

  After entering, he naturally chose a chair and sat down, trying to keep his distance from the beauty.

  What's with this weird atmosphere tonight? Chen Haonan didn't understand and his heart was actually pounding.

  "What's wrong, are you really that professional? Not angry anymore?" The beauty looked at Chen Haonan's solemn and upright appearance, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

  Huh? Did I offend him? What's the meaning of this? It's inexplicable! When did we ever meet? And to top it off, I'm still wearing a mask, how can she see me? Is she some kind of psycho? Chen Haonan also widened his eyes, shooting out bright lights from behind his mask, clearly unable to accept the beauty's sudden and abrupt question, those talking eyes full of doubt.

  "Don't pretend to be stupid with me, didn't you just spill a bowl of soup on me today? I even apologized to your big boss in person and gave him money! You're too professional, can you really pretend not to know me like this? If you really scolded me a few times, that would be fine. It'll be easier for us to do business later."

  The beauty is still dissatisfied with Chen Haonan's attitude, and another complaint comes out. Apparently, she thinks that she has already shown enough sincerity today, but unexpectedly, Chen Haonan treats her like a stranger at this time.

  What?! Oh! Chen Haonan finally understood, so this means that she is the woman who ruined her own 200,000 yuan today? Or is it the woman who saved her life? But...this doesn't mean that I'm really me under the mask, does it? He was almost driven mad, could it be that he had encountered a lustful fairy tonight?

  "I have a question, how did you know it was me? Do you have X-ray vision?"

  "Nonsense, I've never seen you dare to call me over..." The beauty raised an eyebrow, about to erupt again, but discovered that Chen Haonan was still wearing a mask. No wonder the other party asked such a question. She thought to herself that she had called over a "cow boy", not the one who carried plates during the day. Then, suddenly discovering a new continent, she couldn't help but laugh at Chen Haonan's mask, "There's an ancient Chinese saying 'ox head horse face', you're more suitable as a 'cow boy horse man'..."

  "Hmm... honestly, I didn't see clearly that it was you today, but still, thank you." Chen Haonan didn't feel uncomfortable with the beauty's words, instead he sincerely expressed his gratitude.

  "Thanks? Are you crazy?! Is your brain not fully developed, preparing to degenerate into a primitive human?" The beauty was shocked this time. She didn't scold him, but instead thanked her. If she had ruined his work, she really wouldn't know what to do. If it wasn't for that damned interview with Neymar, she wouldn't have rushed and bumped into him like that.

  "It's nothing, just pretend I'm stupid and that's it. Can we start now?" Chen Haonan smiled foolishly for the first time, but then quickly regained his professional composure.

  Sigh——

  The beauty lightly breathed out, almost being stunned by the handsome but silly-looking guy in front of her. It's really unknown whether he has reached a professional level or is just a fool.

  "Okay, let's get started." She pulled over a chair and sat down closer to Chen Haonan.

  At this time, Chen Haonan had already taken off his suit, but the mask was still on. Familiarity returned to familiarity, and rules returned to rules...

  "Wait, wait, why are you taking off your clothes!" The beautiful woman was startled and then realized she had misspoken, "I didn't mean it that way."

  "What's the point? You tell me, I can agree to any request, especially when it comes to repaying kindness." Chen Haonan stopped his actions and stared in front of him.

  In the past, when guests saw themselves coming in, they would take off their clothes and lie on their bodies, then...

  This guest is indeed a stunning beauty, but her demands seem too unreasonable, don't you think?

  The beauty felt a chill in her heart, but her face flushed with a sudden burst of pink, and for an instant she was radiant.

  "Cough, cough, my name is Situ Lan, I'm a reporter. I didn't ask you to come and do that with me!" As she said this, she also gently pulled up her low-cut dress, trying to cover up the half-exposed scenery.

  Chen Haonan also felt a little dry mouth, usually serving middle-aged women, where did he serve such a babe? Even he couldn't help but take a glance at those fiery high twin peaks, although a turquoise skirt was blocking the way, but still can't stop his fantasy. With good professional ethics, yet his private parts couldn't help but stand up and pitch a small tent...

  However, he still had good professional ethics, which allowed him to suppress his temper and not fire rashly. He also remembered the pleasant-sounding name of Situ Lan. He thought to himself, "Is there anyone else who wants to introduce themselves to Niu Lang?" But he didn't plan on introducing himself either.

  "Reporters don't do that kind of thing, what are they doing? I don't care why you called me here, but I'm definitely going to charge you. However, you're a benefactor, so this time I'll make an exception and give you 20% off..."

  Not only did he get a good deal, but Chen Haonan is now showing off his skills. It's not just you, if the wine keeper wasn't a bit old, he would have volunteered himself.

  "That's it... I'll pay the bill, I just want to interview you, okay, Chen Haonan..." Si Tu Lan had already turned her exquisite face away, no longer looking at Chen Haonan. If she kept looking, something might really happen. Of course, she wouldn't believe what Chen Haonan said about being a benefactor, that was just nonsense.

  Chen Haonan had just thought about not revealing his own name, but it turned out that others already knew his name!

  Damn it, that bastard bartender must have told her! Shit, what if this beauty spreads the word? What did she just say? Reporter?

  "You're a reporter, what do you want to do? You won't write about your experience with the prostitute tonight, will you? Also, can you not mention my name?"

  What the...?! This is all messed up! It was just an interview, how did I become a customer?! Xiǎo Tú Lán felt like he was going crazy, why was this conversation getting more and more off track?!

  "I'm interviewing! Not what you said! A very serious one! And I won't write out your real name, as long as you don't want me to!"

  What Sito Lan said was really true, without any falsehood, but then she thought that even if she didn't say her real name, with the internet being so developed these days, just a casual Baidu search would reveal who you are...

  "Oh, so are you charging by the month or by the hour?" Although it wasn't a matter of sleeping together, Chen Haonan still subconsciously protected his own interests. But then he thought to himself, if he cooperated like this, wouldn't he be at a disadvantage?

  "Don't think I don't know about reporters, they're the worst, especially good at writing nonsense. Otherwise, let's just forget it for tonight, I won't charge you a fee, and I'll return the money to you later. If I'm interviewed by you, who knows what will happen tomorrow, my family might even find out, and I'll have no face left to see people."

  This guy is so hard to serve, am I the guest or is he the guest?

  "No way, I'm the boss, you have to listen to me." Situ Lan flatly rejected his request. After all the effort to find a material, how could he just give up like that? Money wasn't the issue, meeting the deadline was everything! Otherwise, what would he write when the editor-in-chief asked for the manuscript tomorrow?

  In a moment of desperation, Citu Lan even brought out such indecent words as "master", which sounded like some Japanese adult video.

  "Sorry, my work scope only provides human services, no private secrets. I can chat with you as long as it doesn't involve categories that I don't want to talk about."

  Chen Haonan's little tent had already dissipated, and he was about to stand up, but Situ Lan stood up first, blocking his way. "No way, you dare to go out, I'll write down your business! You don't say it, I also know seven or eight! Hmph! Tonight you can only honestly confess, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite!"

  Because she stood up abruptly, sticking very close to Chen Haonan, that dress jumped open again. Chen Haonan was half a head taller than her, and when he lowered his head, he just happened to see the turbulent waves of her bosom.

  "I've already been through one threat today, I don't mind going through another one of yours."

  Although the wave was very tempting, Chen Haonan still politely pushed away Sze-toh Lan and continued walking towards the door.

  "You! Just you wait and see! Chan Ho Nam!" Who would have thought that Chan Ho Nam was so hot-headed? He stood in place, stomping his feet fiercely, fuming with rage until the door closed.

  Die, Niu Lang! Die, Hao Nan! Just you wait and see! Si Tu Lan cursed again with a huff, still out of breath.

  Wow - grandma's chicken legs, how did I run into such a wonderful thing tonight? This is like a dream! Haha.

  Chen Haonan left the hotel with some reluctance, still unable to believe what had happened tonight.

  It's not that he didn't have a change of heart, but if he stayed there and chatted with Si Tu Lan, perhaps he could still enjoy some romance. But staying there, the next day wouldn't he be splashed across the headlines, again earning himself a reputation as a scoundrel? If his parents found out, where would he still have the face to see them?

  If it were in the past, he would have long since disregarded everything and rushed forward, haha, he couldn't help but smile foolishly as he thought about it.

  Of course, he was referring to before the age of sixteen.

  He couldn't help but shake his head.

  That year, because of his own drunkenness, Chen Hao Tian was born, and that year he was only fifteen...