"How come it's you again? Shit!" Barry pulled her up angrily. "Why are you here? What are you doing here?"
"Who the hell are you, brat?" The man with the ferret face came over and gave Barry a hard push. "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!"
"Mr. Gu..." Selah tugged at Barry's sleeve and shook her head. Through her shaky voice, Barry realized that she was already sobbing.
"You bitch! Come here!"
"What are you doing?" Barry couldn't bear to see the look on Selah's face. Because of that, he stood in front of her and confronted the ferretfaced guy, saying, "Wasn't it you guys who started this whole thing?"
"Another stupid, pathetic man! You want to die too, huh?" With that, he raised his fist towards Barry as a warning.
Bang!
Barry, however, didn't even flinch at the man's attempt at intimidation. As alcohol continued to cloud his judgment, he took the initiative, grabbing the man by the collar and punched him squarely on the mouth.
"Yes! Fight! Fight! Fight!" one person said. Soon, the whole club was chanting encouragements at the two men so that they would fight.
"All of you, beat him up!"
For a moment, Barry began to confront several men.
Barry kicked the man who rushed in the front over and took Selah's hand. "Run!"
"What? Okay!" Selah nodded and the two rushed through the crowd.
"Go after them! Go!"
While running, Selah threw the drinks on the guests' tables to the ground, making the pursuers in a mess.
The two ran up the stairs, panting.
"There is a room. Get in!" Seeing that a door on this floor was slightly open, Barry pulled Selah and rushed in.
"Fuck! Where are they? Damn it!"
As soon as the two closed the door, they heard the voice of the men chasing behind them. A few men was looking for them while cursing loudly. "Damn it! They escaped! Go upstairs and have a look!"
Swoosh...
Selah, who was leaning against the door, collapsed to the ground when she heard them leaving.
Sweat trickled down Barry's forehead. He looked around and found it was a simple guest room. There was a glass of water on the cabinet beside.
Barry felt thirsty. He took off his tie, picked up the glass, and drank the water up.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
"Who did this? Why was the door closed after I left? Hello? Is there anyone inside? Hello?"
"Did you hide that bitch in there?"
Just as the two of them were relaxing in the room, there was a sudden knock on the door and a man and a woman talking.
"Oh my God!" Selah covered her mouth with a hand and looked at Barry in horror.
Barry staggered forward and opened the door at once.
"Damn it! Someone is in here!" The young couple outside the door were startled. "Did you enter a wrong room?" Barry took out his wallet and handed all the cash to them. "I'll take this room."
"No problem!" The woman took the money and said simply, "Deal."
"Bang!" Barry closed the door coldly.
"Why did you say yes so soon?"
"Don't you know how much it is?"
Outside the door, the young couple were whispering.
"But," the boy said, "the glass of water at the bedside cabinet..."
"What?"
"Ha ha," the boy said with a sly smile, "I was planning to use it for us to have some fun tonight..."
"Fuck off!"
In the room, Barry shook his head painfully and asked, "Why are you here?"
"I..." Selah twisted her fingers uneasily. "I'm working here. I need money..."
"You came here just because you need money?" Barry shouted, "Do you know it's against the company's rules? Do you know how much reputation damage it will bring to the company if you are recognized? Huh?" "I... I'm sorry!" Selah lowered her head. "I really need money. I can't..."
"No way!" Barry interrupted her coldly. "The company has its own rules and principles. After filming the current movie, you may terminate your contract with us."
"No! Mr. Gu." Selah pulled his sleeve immediately. "I really like acting. I wouldn't do it again! Please, Mr. Gu. Please give me one more chance!"
Selah's cold hands held Barry's arm tightly. He felt extremely disgusted from the bottom of his heart, but he didn't seem to hate her touch at all.
Barry's head seemed to be getting heavier and heavier, and his ears were full of buzzing sound. His body seemed to be getting hotter and hotter. He could only see Selah's mouth in front of him opening and closing.
"Mary?" Barry squinted his eyes and gradually lost his consciousness.
"Mr. Gu?" Seeing him falling down gradually, Selah held Barry up right away. "Are you okay?"
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