小鎮的夜被霓虹燈點綴得如夢如幻，但在這夢幻的背后，藏著未知的暗流。張添財那場意外的沖突，似乎還未完全平息，他的缺席，讓鎮子恢復了往日的寧靜。

“ seems like our good friend Zhang Fuqian is still recuperating,” I commented, patting my stomach in a jestful fashion. Pan Fatzi, with a glint of ambition in his eye, nodded eagerly, his mouth watering at the prospect of the evening’s entertainment.

The salivating anticipation was evident in the considerable amount of food and drink we consumed at the local fried skewers joint. The joint, though known for its滋味，had a special allure for us—it was nestled at the crossroads of the bustling bar street, a strategic spot to spot Li Qian should she venture out tonight.

“Ah, this 'sitting by the trees and waiting for the deer to come' strategy of yours is indeed ingenious,” Pan Fatzi said, saluting me with a thumbs-up. “Look, here she comes again!”

As twilight deepened, the streets were aglow with neon. Despite being a small town, the ancient charm of the place kept it lively, especially at night. The vibrant lights and sounds painted a picture that far exceeded the town's size, resembling a lively city.

Sure enough, Li Qian’s silhouette caught our attention as she strolled towards the bar alone, dressed in a revealing black dress with a daring neckline and a back cut-out, adorned with dangling earrings and heavy makeup—a far cry from the youthful appearance of a fourteen-year-old high school student. She was like a mysterious woman in the night, and we couldn't help but marvel at her enigmatic beauty.

“Fatzi, why do I always end up footing the bill tonight?” I teased, knowing well how much he loved the idea of catching a glimpse of Li Qian’s allure.

A slobbery grin spread across Fatzi's face, his eyes gleaming with excitement. “To see the stunning Li Qian, of course!”

In order to satisfy our craving for the allure of Li Qian, Fatzi agreed to treat me to the fried skewers. Both of us were in our adolescence, with growing appetites. We devoured hundreds of skewers and, not to mention, spilled a considerable amount of soda on the ground.

The town had several fried skewer stalls, but this one was chosen carefully by me. It wasn't because the food was particularly delicious, but rather because it was conveniently located at the mouth of the bar street, making it a likely spot for Li Qian to pass if she were going to the bar. As long as we hung around, there was a good chance we would see her.

“Tian Ge, your strategy of 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' is truly brilliant!” Fatzi praised me with a thumbs-up.

I waved his hand away. “Haha, don’t block my way. Watch, our target is here!”

By now, the night was fully upon us, and the streets were adorned with twinkling neon lights. Despite being a modest town, the prosperity and vibrancy of the place was reminiscent of a bustling metropolis.

Li Qian had indeed shown up once more. Still alone, she walked towards the bar that she had visited the night before. Known for its cheesy name, “The Feeling of a Heartbeat,” this was the largest bar in town.

“Fatzi, should we go over and sit with her to lighten her mood?” I asked, nodding towards the bar.

Fatzi's eyes bulged with desire, his face reddening in an unstoppable flow of drool. I quickly blinked away the image, noticing the leaking snot from his nostrils.

“I can't believe how weak your self-control is, Fatzi,” I exclaimed, nearly laughing out loud.

As Fatzi拭干凈鼻， I pulled him closer to our seats. We were now observing them discreetly from a nearby table, allowing us to overhear their conversation while remaining unseen by Li Qian.

Li Qian remained seated at the same window seat as the previous night, sipping on a glass of beer—a half-pint, exactly. She seemed solitary in her world of solitude, as she sipped her drink with a contemplative look.

“Why do we always end up paying when it’s supposed to be my treat tonight?” Fatzi complained, a mischievous glint in his eye.

I twirled my arm protectively around my chest. “Because tonight, we're going to see the allure of the sexy girls with you! Want to join us?”

Fatzi's eyes widened, a look of sheer delight spreading across his face. “Sure, sure! When can we go?”

In pursuit of the sight of the elegant Li Qian, Fatzi agreed to treat us to the fried skewers. Both of us had a voracious appetite during our adolescent years, and this night was no exception. We ate and drank like it was the end of the world, without a care in the world.

The town had several fried skewer stalls, but I had specifically chosen this one. It wasn't because the food was particularly delicious, but rather because of its prime location at the crossroads of the bustling bar street. This joint was a perfect spot to catch a glimpse of Li Qian should she venture out to the bar. So long as we were there, we would likely see her.

“Aha, your 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' plan is indeed a masterpiece,” Fatzi commented enthusiastically.

Suddenly, I pointed towards the street. “Look, our target is here!”

Now, it was fully dark, and the neon lights flickered in the night air. Despite being a small town, the ancient town retained its charm, drawing a steady stream of tourists and merchants throughout the year. At night, the town was buzzing with activity, and the nightlife was no less lively than that of a city.

Li Qian had indeed appeared once more. As before, she was alone, walking towards the bar. The dress she wore tonight was a sleek black, with a daring neckline and a revealing back cut-out. She wore dangling earrings and heavy makeup, which did nothing to diminish her alluring beauty. She was like a enticing mystery woman in the night, and we couldn't help but marvel at her enigmatic beauty.

“Fatzi, why is it always me who treats you tonight?” I teased playfully, knowing well how much he loved the prospect of catching a glimpse of Li Qian’s allure.

A lascivious grin spread across Fatzi's face, his eyes twinkling with anticipation. “To see the stunning Li Qian! Of course!”

To see the allure of the beautiful girls, Fatzi agreed to treat me to the fried skewers. Both of us were in our teenage years, with hearty appetites. We gorged ourselves on the food, eating hundreds of skewers, not to mention the soda that ended up on the ground.

The town had several fried skewer stalls, but I had chosen this one for a particular reason. It was not because the food was particularly delicious, but rather because of its strategic location at the mouth of the bar street. If Li Qian were to go to the bar, she would definitely pass by this joint. So long as we stayed there, we would likely see her.

“Aha, your strategy of 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' is truly ingenious,” Fatzi said, raising his thumb in admiration.

I waved his hand away. “Haha, don't block my way. Look, our target is here!”

As twilight deepened, the streets were aglow with neon. Despite being a small town, the ancient charm of the place kept it lively, especially at night. The vibrant lights and sounds painted a picture that far exceeded the town's size, resembling a lively city.

Li Qian had indeed shown up. As before, she was alone, strolling towards the bar. She wore a form-fitting black dress that revealed a daring neckline and exposed her back, paired with dangling earrings and heavy makeup. Despite being a high school student, her look was anything but youthful—it was that of a woman who exuded sexiness and mystery. It was no wonder she had caught our attention.

“I told you, Fatzi, the 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' strategy is a winner!” I exclaimed as Li Qian disappeared into the bar.

The bar had a cheesy name that captured the essence of its patrons: “The Feeling of a Heartbeat.” As the largest bar in town, it was a place where people gathered to unwind and socialize.

“Fatzi, should we go over and sit with Li Qian to cheer her up?” I suggested, nodding towards the bar.

Fatzi's eyes widened in excitement, his anticipation palpable. “Sure, sure! Let's go!”

In order to catch a glimpse of Li Qian’s allure, Fatzi agreed to treat me to the fried skewers. Both of us were in our adolescence, with hearty appetites. We stuffed ourselves with the food, eating hundreds of skewers, not to mention the soda that ended up on the ground.

The town had several fried skewer stalls, but I had chosen this one for a particular reason. It was not because the food was particularly delicious, but rather because of its strategic location at the mouth of the bar street. If Li Qian were to go to the bar, she would definitely pass by this joint. So long as we stayed there, we would likely see her.

“Aha, your 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' strategy is truly ingenious,” Fatzi praised me with a thumbs-up.

I waved his hand away. “Haha, don't block my way. Look, our target is here!”

As twilight deepened, the streets were aglow with neon. Despite being a small town, the ancient charm of the place kept it lively, especially at night. The vibrant lights and sounds painted a picture that far exceeded the town's size, resembling a lively city.

Li Qian had indeed shown up. As before, she was alone, strolling towards the bar. She wore a form-fitting black dress that revealed a daring neckline and exposed her back, paired with dangling earrings and heavy makeup. Despite being a high school student, her look was anything but youthful—it was that of a woman who exuded sexiness and mystery. It was no wonder she had caught our attention.

“I told you, Fatzi, the 'sitting by the tree and waiting for the deer' strategy is a winner!” I exclaimed as Li Qian disappeared into the bar.

The bar had a cheesy name that captured the essence of its patrons: “The Feeling of a Heartbeat.” As the largest bar in town, it was a place where people gathered to unwind and socialize.