"You almost sound like a woman to me," Alex commented.

  "It’s not about being a woman, pal. It’s about seeing women as human beings, that’s all. When you will able to do that, you will start to think differently as well." Xue Lin sipped on the glass like a man. She looked nothing like her usual self when she had a poker face and kept her distance from everyone.

  "You think you know everything about this world?" Alex provokingly said.

  Mo Xuan aka Xue Lin said, "It’s not about what you know about this world, it’s about how you see it. If you think the world is trash, then it’s trash no matter how beautiful it is. In the same way, if you think that playing with women’s hearts is something one shouldn’t do, then you won’t do it no matter how much you are provoked. However, if your head is filled with wicked thoughts, it’s only a pity, nothing more."

  Louis was looking at her from the distance. He scoffed after seeing her acting like that. He took out his cell phone and texted Ge Chen, ’Yo, Chen, is that brat really sister-in-law? It doesn’t look like it.’


  In less than a minute, he got a reply. Ge Chen wrote, ’She is anything but a coward.’


  Louis’ mouth was dry. ’Yeah, right.’


  Rudy checked his clock and announced, "All right everyone, it’s almost time. Go to your posts and wait for your customers." He looked at Jude and instructed him, "Jude, you will have twenty customers today."

  "All right," Jude nodded.

  "Alex, seventeen customers are lined up for you. Miss Su Xi is having a hard time. Be sure to take good care of her."

  Alex replied, "Sure thing."

  "Nash, a group of young ladies is coming tonight. It’s their first time here. I’ll leave them to you."

  "I will," Nash replied curtly.

  "Lucas, about ten diehard fans of yours are coming. Treat them well."

  "Mnn," Lucan didn’t even move.

  "William, as usual, Mrs. Han needs your utmost care. She recently found out that her husband cheated on her."

  William said, "Ah, I heard about it. Leave it to me."

  Rudy looked at Louis and then Xue Lin. "And lastly, Louis and Mo Xuan, you will have some irregular customers who didn’t choose any hosts. Good luck with your competition."

  "Thank you!" Xue Lin cheerfully said. Her eyes were brimming with excitement.

  As she was about to move, Alex stood in front of her. "Do you understand what it means to be a host? I know you have lived an innocent life but this isn’t a playground. Don’t mess up anything or you will regret it," he didn’t look like he was giving an empty threat.

  "A host’s main duty is to ensure the lady’s happiness. Unlike you who throw empty words at women and give them false dreams, I will do something different. Whether you like it or now, I don’t care." Xue Lin brushed past him.

  William whistled and Jude smirked.

  Xue Lin sat on the bar counter and started to analyze on her own, ’So, Alex is the head host. He is the leader type. Jude seems like a manly and yet shameless type. I shouldn’t judge by his face. However, he is giving me that vibe. Alex is the flirty type. I’m curious who is better; Louis or him. Nash is the sincere type. I hope customers don’t think of him as their real lover or it will be a disaster. Lucas is the cold type. He is the ice prince. Some girls like this type of personality. Finally, William, he looks like a funny and friendly type. He gives off the sunshine vibe.’


  The only reason she could remember their names because she recited their names at least thirty times while they were talking.

  Soon, the host club was filled with women. Despite having numerous ladies, the place didn’t feel crowded. The room was filled with different types of perfume odor. However, something removed the smell and kept it to the minimum.

  When Xue Lin completed her analysis, everyone found their customers. Xue Lin was the only one who was alone and had no room for herself. She didn’t mind. She began to listen to how Louis talked to his customers.

  Louis was saying to a lovely lady, "Babe, of all people, you are the only one who caught my eyes. Do you know why?"

  The lady giggled and asked, "Why is that?"

  Louis deeply looked at her and answered, "It’s because I found your lips are the most beautiful in the world. I’ve never seen such sexy lips before. It reminds me of the forbidden fruit. The more I see them, the more I want to taste them."

  The lady blushed and said shyly, "Since you want them, they are all yours."

  "Oh, baby," Louis pulled her closer and started to kiss her lips.

  ’That damn womanizer!’ Xue Lin tried her best to keep herself cool. She saw some girls were checking her out. She smiled at them and politely nodded at them. She stood up from the chair and walked around the room listening to women’s voices, watching their coquettish moves, and illogical laughter.

  Xue Lin was looking for a place to fit in when she heard a lady was weeping. She looked at the direction of the sound and saw a beautiful woman sitting beside Alex. She was crying and saying, "I don’t know what to do anymore. Why is everyone around me so cruel? They don’t love me at all. All I ever wanted from them is a bit of love but they only care about money. Just because I’m the youngest, does that make me so vulnerable? I just wanted some recognition from my parents and brothers. However, they treat me like I don’t even exist!"

  "My poor baby, you are having a hard time, aren’t you? Come on now, let me hug you. My heart hurts seeing you cry like this," Alex pulled her closer and hugged her soft body.

  Xue Lin stood behind them and commented, "Right now, this gorgeous young lady needs some guidance, not your hug. Have you ever bathed properly? I can smell something weird coming from you."