7pm, Ginza Zen Club
Arriving at the Ginza Zen Club, the exterior is adorned with dark sleek glass panels, a discreet entrance with a gold-plated sign that says, "Members Only". There were 2 doormen situated outside the club, who helped to open the car's door upon Yi Han's arrival.
"Arigato gozaimasu." Yi Han thanked politely in Japanese, she is dressed professionally in a halter neck dress in a long black coat with a half updo hair. Some of the ladies were dressed elegantly revealing some skin, but Yi Han doesn't reveal too much of her skin, afterall she's there for business.
"Good evening, Madam, may I have your name?" The man asked politely. "Um..i'm Liu Yi Han, i'm here to meet Mr Feng Yan, but i understand he is engaged now, i can wait for him here." Yi Han replies awkwardly, wrapping herself in the coat from the cold wind.
"Ms Liu, this way to the lounge please, Mr Chen-xi has arranged for you to wait here." The man ushers Yi Han into the club with her following behind. The walkway revealed an intimate interior of the club featuring minimalist yet posh design and dimmed ambient lighting, Yi Han's effortless appearance exudes femininity and elegance, and caught the attention of a couple businessmen as she sat down in the lounge with her legs crossed. The atmosphere got her a little intimidated with everyone dressed in luxury brands and soft contemporary music in the background.
"May i get you something to drink?" a service staff asked, while extending the alcohol menu to Yi Han. "a glass of gin and tonic please, thank you." she answered, as she adjusts herself fit into the environment without being too awkward.
"Sir, Ms Yi Han just arrived, she'll be waiting in the lounge." Chen-xi updated Feng Yan, who's in another private cabin with some of his business partners. Feng Yan nodded coldly, taking a quick glance at his wristwatch and continued clinking his whisky glasses with the others.
Few hours have passed, it's already 11pm. The club seems to be getting louder, people started talking a little louder than usual, the music starts to change to a little more upbeat. Yi Han had already downed 3 glasses of gin and tonic unknowingly. Her mind seems to be a little woozy, she stopped drinking knowing that she still needs to speak to Feng Yan.
Upon leaving the restroom, Yi Han was stopped by a young Japanese man, dressed in suit that looks like a high roller here,
"May i have the honour to drink with you, Miss?" He held 2 glasses of whisky and offered one of it to Yi Han.
"I'm sorry, i'm waiting for someone." Yi Han rejected politely.
The Japanese man was astonished being rejected, he held Yi Han's wrist who was attempting to return to her table. "You're actually quite familiar, have we met somewhere?" He was taken aback, but at the same time intrigued by Yi Han's confidence.
"I already told you i'm waiting for someone, please let go of my hand." Yi Han was annoyed at this point, her head was getting a little dizzy from the alcohol.
This happened right outside of Feng Yan's cabin, who was quietly sitting on a velvet couch, dressed in a warm turtleneck sweater with his suit, observing what happened. His brows furrowed, as he adjusts his glasses on his nose bridge and set down his whisky glass, walking towards the door.
"Yi Han, waiting for me?" Feng Yan called out to Yi Han as he intercepted the physical contact between her and the Japanese man. Feng Yan gently intertwined his hands with her, just like how a couple does. He glared fiercely at the man, hinting him to back off, he retreated seeing Feng Yan holding her hands. The Japanese man who watched them turn their backs on him, he slides out his cell phone and snapped a picture of them holding hands. "This lady.....is..." he muttered under his breath as if he remembered her.
"Mr..Feng..? Have your meeting ended? Does that mean we can talk now?" Yi Han asked with full of hopes. "Soon, wrapping things up. Come with me." Feng Yan's tone was gentle, probably because of the alcohol. Yi Han naturally followed behind him without letting go of his hands, her heart skipped a beat feeling the warmth from his palms, thinking this man always appeared at the right time..A warm fuzzy feeling filled her heart. Feng Yan then led Yi Han into the VIP room where he was, she naturally took her seat beside him.
"Oh, there you are! didn't know you have a companion with you." Mr Arashi, Feng Yan's business partner called out to him, looking all flushed and drunk from all the exquisite looking whisky on the table.
"Konnichiwa, pleasure to meet you. I'm Liu Yi Han." Yi Han bowed slightly as a gesture of showing respect.
"Ah Feng Yan, don't think of going back with your girlfriend if you're not finishing the drink!" Mr Arashi raised another glass full of whisky to Feng Yan. "How about this Mr Feng, i'll drink this glass for you as a makeup of the postponement and you'll make time to attend my show? Okay?" Yi Han asked with her dreamy eyes, the pair of eyes grabbed his attention in a split second. She took the glass from Mr Arashi, and downed the whisky gracefully.
"She is something else..." as Feng Yan watches her with amusement.
After a couple of glasses, Yi Han felt uneasy as her head gets lighter and woozy. Feng Yan stopped her from drinking and took the shots himself instead. Unlike Yi Han, Feng Yan had a high tolerance of alcohol, he easily finished the remaining bottle of Louis XIII.
"Feng Yan i'm full of envy! Your girlfriend is a good drinker! She's probably the one of the few ladies i met could hold her liquor well!" Mr Arashi compliments.
An hour later, the room was cleared, everyone left feeling tipsy leaving Feng Yan and Yi Han in the room. "So..um Mr Feng, so you will attend the filming, right? I've already brought the filming crew here in Japan...I just need 2 hours of your time. Nothing more, i promise. " Yi Han asked again with a faint smile, hoping to get confirmation this time. "The documents, script and show outline are in this file, i have also sent a soft copy if that's easier. We will basically touch base on the global expansion of Feng Capital." Yi Han explained and provided a brief summary for him.
"Mhm, Chen-xi will make the arrangements." Feng Yan nods, seeing how she have taken the extra mile and effort she puts in. He is convinced that Yi Han is a down to earth, hardworking smart woman that gives her everything when she puts her mind to it.
"Thank you! I'm going to hold your word for it, Mr Feng! " Yi Han grinning from ear to ear, as if her mission is accomplished. "Yes, come, let's send you back. I hope you remember where you stay this time." Feng Yan raised an eyebrow, hinting the previous incident at The Hex Bar. "I can call a taxi here, i don't want to hold you up." She was too embarrassed, recalling the previous incident. "It's hard to call a taxi from here, and it should be along the way." Feng Yan doesn't offer his kindness twice, this time his tone sounded a little more demanding. Yi Han was embarrassed but she doesn't turn him down.
Shortly after, Chen-xi arrived at the entrance, who was a little surprised to see Yi Han looking abit tipsy, again leaving with his boss, but doesn't breathe a word. The doormen held the car door open for Yi Han and Feng Yan.
"Ms Liu, may i know which hotel you're staying at?" Chen-xi asks while navigating on the GPS. "Oh..you may drop me at Higashi Hotel. Thank you, Mr Chen-xi." Yi Han thanked shyly.
However....
No one ever expected the Japanese man from before secretly took a photo another photo of Yi Han climbing into Feng Yan's car and hit the send button on his phone.