Qu Peining probably wasn’t aware of this, or perhaps she had already gotten used to this kind of situation.

So Zhou Wang started to experiment, making some other moves.

For example, he began to gently rub Qu Peining’s palm with his own.

Qu Peining’s skin not only appeared fair but was also well-maintained. Most places looked flawless to the naked eye, but only then did Zhou Wang realize that Qu Peining’s palm was slightly rough.

But that was normal, after all, she was a trained female warrior. The fact that it hadn’t developed calluses was proof of good care.

Qu Peining seemed to notice the strangeness in her palm, and just as she turned her head, Zhou Wang naturally spoke up:

"How do you feel about your first time at a bar?"

Distracted, Qu Peining turned her head away somewhat unnaturally, no longer looking at their intertwined hands, and replied:

"It’s loud..."

"What else?"

"Also, confused, I guess."

"Confused about what?"

"Confused about why everyone here seems so happy."

After a pause, Qu Peining continued, as if talking to herself, "Does alcohol really have such magical power?"

"Have you never drunk alcohol before?"

"No."

Qu Peining shook her head first, then said uncertainly, "Not never, I guess. I’ve had a little beer, but just a little, when I graduated and left the team... It was too bitter. I didn’t like the taste, and I haven’t tried other drinks."

"No wonder you don’t know what it’s like to be drunk."

"So what does it feel like?"

As the two chatted back and forth, Qu Peining seemed to open up gradually, beginning to actively ask Zhou Wang questions.

As for the palm being rubbed by Zhou Wang, after getting used to it, it didn’t feel strange anymore.

Zhou Wang also noticed that Qu Peining’s personality was not really cold. Compared to Jiang Mo and Jiang Qingkui, she was actually quite willing to talk. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Perhaps she was simply used to being alone, which made her a bit awkward in social interactions.

But Zhou Wang didn’t mind.

As long as her hand was soft...

"It depends on the level of drunkenness. Personally, I think the slightly tipsy state before full intoxication is the most comfortable. Your thoughts slow down, but you can still think. Besides that, your body and emotions will feel relaxed and pleasantly floaty..."

Qu Peining listened quietly, her mind thinking, if that’s the case, haven’t I experienced it already?

On that night in the Magic City Club, when I opened my eyes, discovering my lips and tongue were tingling slightly...

Zhou Wang talked confidently, and Qu Peining mostly listened, but she didn’t find it boring.

Whenever Zhou Wang wanted to chat, he was indeed a very talkative guy, and he never made girls feel bored.

Of course, it also had a lot to do with the modeling.

... Some brothers felt that communication skills are important and can make it easier to woo girls, but they often overlook the fundamental issue: the girl must be willing to talk to you first.

Therefore, so-called "communication skills" can only enhance the situation, but they can’t make someone who doesn’t like you suddenly like you...

Of course, outside the realm of emotions, being articulate is very important, as it can at least significantly benefit your career.

And when Qu Peining’s psychological defenses were relaxed, the distance between her and Zhou Wang grew closer.

Initially, they were sitting side by side on the booth with about thirty centimeters between them, but now their legs were almost touching and shoulders occasionally bumped.

At a certain moment, Qu Peining suddenly realized this fact because she inadvertently looked up and saw a couple kissing in another booth not far away...

This is a public space!

There are so many people around...

Do they have no shame at all?

Shocked, Qu Peining quickly turned her head back, only to find Zhou Wang’s face very close. If she moved a bit more, they would be pressed together.

And it seemed that only at this moment did the sensation on her body suddenly come alive, making Peining aware that they were nearly touching.

She leaned on the L-shaped corner of the booth, with nowhere to retreat.

Zhou Wang clearly sensed her sudden change. He stopped speaking suddenly and stared straight at her.

Qu Peining wanted to dodge, but somehow, her usually agile body couldn’t muster any strength.

Zhou Wang’s eyes seemed to have an invisible hook, making her unable to avert her gaze, leaving her staring blankly at him.

"Do you want to?"

Zhou Wang suddenly asked softly.

Want what?

Qu Peining wanted to pretend she didn’t understand, but as Zhou Wang’s gaze, almost possessive, shifted down to her thin yet slightly pouty lips, her mind went blank.

What Zhou Wang was asking was obvious.

She couldn’t react at all, frozen there as Zhou Wang leaned in closer.

The irritating man seemed to do it on purpose; even though their cheeks were less than ten centimeters apart, he moved toward her very slowly, as if teasing her.

The gradual approach, millimeter by millimeter, made Qu Peining feel as though her heart would leap out of her throat.