Chapter 97: The Longest Night
Is Lucky Sister drunk?
Shen Jingqi quickly supported her.
Lucky Sister's body was a bit limp, yet she still maintained a certain level of sanity.
"Treasure, play the slide with me!"
Lucky Sister shook Shen Jingqi's arm, her eyes hazy.
Who is Treasure?
Oh yes, play the slide!
The word popped up.
"I'm not Treasure, you tell me who Treasure is, and I'll agree!"
Shen Jingqi said in front of Lucky Sister.
"I don't care, you take me!"
Due to having drunk excessively earlier, Shen Jingqi was in a slightly tipsy state, being shaken by Lucky Sister until he felt like his arm was about to come off.
"Your 'Moon Shadow Time Reversal', what's going on with it? How come she turned out this way after drinking?"
Shen Jingqi gestured at the empty glass Lucky Sister had finished and asked Yue Lang.
"'Moon Shadow Time Reversal' makes people reminisce about the past. Some might recall the things they cared about most, others might dream and anticipate past events, and some remember the most tender moments."
Yue Lang shifted slightly and spoke gently.
His face glowed with a cool luster, like cold jade.
"This young lady must be recalling her most tender moments from the past, because her eyes reflect delight and happiness."
"'Moon Shadow Time Reversal' lasts for 12 hours during the day. You were chosen by her to accompany her in fulfilling her wishes. After those are fulfilled, time rewinds back to the present."
Fulfill wishes, time rewinds, back to the present.
Lucky Sister stared at Shen Jingqi's face.
"I promise you, I'll play the slide with you."
"Treasure is the best, always agrees with whatever I do."
Lucky Sister released Shen Jingqi's arm.
"Let's find a place where we can play slide now."
Shen Jingqi searched for nearby amusement parks.
Lucky Sister leaned in too.
"Joy Valley, let's go there!"
Lucky Sister pointed at a big car logo.
Joy Valley is indeed a good choice.
It opens in the morning.
"We're going tomorrow morning!"
Opened the ticket booking app.
Tickets are registered in real names; purchasers must input their information.
Shen Jingqi first entered his ID number, name, and other details.
He looked at Lucky Sister, found the previous data filled in by Li Baiyu, found her ID photocopy, and entered the information.
Began ticket purchasing.
Because it's Sunday, there should be many people visiting.
But generally, people tend to go in the afternoon.
Nevertheless, the tickets for the morning were still showing as unavailable.
No inconvenient timing can stop a heart eager to play.
Seeing Lucky Sister a bit worried, Shen Jingqi suddenly popped up a window.
A ticket snatching tool could be used, but the drawback was a 50% fee increase.
Seeing Lucky Sister's expression, Shen Jingqi used the ticket snatching tool.
"Grabbing tickets now, please wait patiently. The speedy acceleration package increases your odds by 90%."
A rocket-like symbol slowly moved across the page.
"Can we snag them?"
Lucky Sister inquired.
"Yes."
The time on the phone jumped to 0:00.
"It's midnight. Everyone, come enjoy the longest evening of 2024!"
Yang Haotian stood up, raising a glass.
He had a halo between his eyes, beaming brightly.
He observed everything in the nightclub.
The music's rhythm triggered the wildest moments in the nightclub.
Everyone raised their glasses, shouting and swaying to the rhythm and atmosphere.
Lucky Sister jumped along too.
Shen Jingqi swung his arms, recalling scenes from the dance in 'Sensory Paradise' link mode.
"Jingqi, how come you can dance? When did you learn? You're pretty good."
Yang Haotian came over.
"The hospital hosted a dance, I learned it unconsciously."
Shen Jingqi thought that his answer was correct.
'Sensory Paradise's application was experienced in the hospital, with the event initiated by Dean Zhang and Nurse Qin Si. After entering the dance pool in the activity, he naturally learned to dance.
It was neural signals prompting Shen Jingqi's body to perform, using neural simulations to relay commands.
Even after Shen Jingqi left 'Sensory Paradise', the body's reactions remained.
Shen Jingqi could now dance in the real world too.
In the center of the nightclub, the lights were dizzying, guests danced alone or in pairs within.
Bodies and music merged as one, continuing the endless dance with the music.
Unless the music stopped, the dance steps continued.
The alcohol-affected body and mind, forgetting troubles amidst dance steps, crowds, lights, and music.
"This young man seems unfamiliar."
A woman came over.
Her face was square-shaped, her hair tied up high, with a stark contrast between her face covered in white chemical substances and her neck below. Her demeanor was strong, quite the backbone figure.
Shen Jingqi saw the information strip on her head.
"Hall Chief, has multiple male partners."
Accepted the glass Yue Lang was holding.
The woman scrutinized Shen Jingqi several times.
Handed the glass to Shen Jingqi.
"Sister Cui, my buddy doesn't drink much. This is carefully crafted by Yue Lang for you, please enjoy Yue Lang's heartfelt intention."
Yang Haotian rushed over.
The woman's gaze showed no fluctuation.
She lifted the glass up and slowly drank it down.
"Indeed, Yue Lang's skills have improved. Since this gentleman doesn't drink much, how about you invite him to dance with you instead? You wouldn't refuse this, would you?"
Shen Jingqi looked at the woman's extended hand, unsure how to decline.
Shen Jingqi hid his hand behind his back and said to the woman:
"Please."
The woman smiled satisfactorily, tailed Shen Jingqi into the center of the nightclub.
A strong scent wafted in.
The woman opened her mouth, intoxicated, breathing deeply.
The scent was somewhat greasy, making one feel repelled, suffocated, or even nauseated.
Shen Jingqi unconsciously distanced himself from the woman, yet she came closer and closer.
Shen Jingqi only hoped the music would end soon.
He held his breath, keeping his mind clear.
As the woman was about to draw near him, a cheerful voice sounded:
"Treasure, got the tickets!"
It was Lucky Sister holding the phone, looking at the SMS on the screen.
"Dear user, you've successfully booked tickets for Joy Valley on December 22, 2024."
Shen Jingqi quickly opened his phone, seeing the status in ticket booking had changed, indicating that both his and Lucky Sister's tickets were successfully reserved.
"Fantastic!"
Shen Jingqi looked at Lucky Sister, expressing genuine happiness.
Her timely arrival had saved him from the woman's claws and harassment.
The woman looked somewhat unsatisfied, eyeing Lucky Sister.
"Sister Cui, my friend is busy and doesn't often come to nightclubs. Shall we leave the dance here? Let me and Yue Lang accompany you next."
The woman glanced at Yue Lang, finally dispelling her displeasure, her smile blending with the wrinkles in her eyes.
"We're heading back for now, we have plans tomorrow. Hope the lady enjoys herself."
Shen Jingqi greeted, then left the hotel with Lucky Sister.