Qin Chuan, along with Yao Dong and Bai Xiaoguang, spent three days exploring Los Angeles.
During these three days, the trio had visited almost half of Los Angeles, leaving Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong feeling exhilarated and greatly enlightened.
Los Angeles, as the second-largest city in America, was undeniably prosperous and affluent. While difficult to admit, it truly was at the forefront of the world.
Whether it was in terms of infrastructure, technology, or the fashion, lifestyles of its residents, it influenced the entire world.
Many things that had not yet appeared in China were already popular here.
Qin Chuan pondered whether he should visit San Francisco, given they were already in America. After all, it was the true leader in the technology sector, with the renowned Silicon Valley located there.
Three days later, Qin Chuan found himself once again at the base of the Di Meng Company building.
He felt this timing was opportune to meet with Alisa again.
While these past three days were ostensibly for sightseeing, they were also for work, gathering intelligence on Di Meng Company.
Simultaneously, he was verifying the accuracy of the information previously obtained from the two Black security guards.
The acquisition of Di Meng Company by S3 was indeed real and causing a significant stir. After all, neither of these companies was insignificant; they held pivotal positions in the graphics card industry.
Any slight movement could cause an uproar in the industry and elicit strong market reactions.
Especially with the recent launch of the innovative multimedia MP3 by Di Meng Company, the company's fame had become widely known within the industry.
Qin Chuan learned that the acquisition by S3 had met with strong internal opposition within Di Meng Company.
A faction led by President Michael supported the acquisition, while Vice President Lawrence opposed it.
The two sides were in heated dispute, causing turmoil within the entire Di Meng Company.
Furthermore, Qin Chuan learned that the MP3 department was also reacting strongly to the acquisition, with some agreeing and others disagreeing.
Karl and Alisa, the heads of the MP3 department, had adopted ambiguous stances, and no one knew where they stood.
"Qin Chuan, I've learned that Karl is having his birthday tonight, and quite a few people should be attending..."
Fang Rumei shared a piece of useful intelligence with Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan's eyes immediately lit up. "Do you know the specific location?"
"Yes, a nightclub called GL."
"Then we'll go tonight."
Qin Chuan made the decision immediately.
As night fell, they arrived at a famous bar street in Los Angeles, a place ablaze with neon lights, music, and revelry—a veritable paradise on earth.
Countless luxury cars and beautiful women weaved through the streets, hunting each other.
Places like this seemed to be standard in every city, both domestically and internationally.
It offered everything from food and drink to entertainment, a renowned haven for spending money, where wealth could purchase any imagined pleasure.
Around eight in the evening, Qin Chuan and his group arrived.
As soon as they stepped out of the car, Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong were captivated by the lively and bustling scene, their faces beaming.
Under the multi-colored neon lights, scantily clad foreign women were everywhere. Beneath the glow of the neon, their fair, long legs were full and alluring, their clothing shorter than imaginable, far more daring than back home.
Many of them whistled at the men emerging from luxury cars, making provocative gestures that stirred the blood.
"This place is simply the holy land of my dreams. Look at it here, and then look at our dilapidated small county town. There's simply no comparison."
"I'm going to let loose completely and have a good time tonight!"
"Boss, can you make good on that treat you promised us tonight?"
Yao Dong and Bai Xiaoguang were ecstatic, their eyes not having enough to take it all in.
*Crack!*
*Crack!*
In response, Qin Chuan delivered a firm slap to the back of each of their heads without hesitation. With a dark expression, Qin Chuan glanced at Fang Rumei and the others. "We're here on business tonight, not to play!"
"Besides, do you really think those beautiful foreign girls are so easy to approach?"
Qin Chuan lowered his voice.
Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong were bewildered, not understanding the meaning behind their boss's words.
Qin Chuan continued to explain with a sigh, "You're only focused on their figures and faces, haven't you noticed the big-armed, blonde, fair-skinned, and dark-skinned men all around us!"
"These people are legitimate members of foreign gangs. Their profession is to make money using these young ladies."
"Once you get entangled with them, they won't stop until they've squeezed every last bit of wealth from you!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong finally noticed that besides the long-legged, well-endowed foreign women, there were indeed quite a few burly men covered in tattoos all around.
They were all tall and powerfully built, roaming around idly.
"Qin Chuan is right. This place, which seems to be the liveliest and most fun, is actually, like places back home, the most chaotic place, bar none."
Fang Rumei, who had approached unnoticed, interjected.
"It's actually much more chaotic than back home. There are genuine gangs here, and guns are rampant; everyone has a gun."
"We are in a foreign land, so it's best to be cautious and avoid contact with these people. Otherwise, if trouble arises, no one will be able to help."
Qin Chuan reprimanded, "Did you hear that? Guns are rampant here, and everyone has one. You two, behave yourselves!"
"Don't think you're so great just because you can fight. No matter how good your martial arts are, they're no match for a bullet."
Yao Dong and Bai Xiaoguang awoke as if from a dream, breaking out in a cold sweat.
They finally remembered that guns were indeed very common in America, completely different from China.
"Let's go, we're going in!"
Fang Rumei cast a brief glance at Bai Xiaoguang and Yao Dong before elegantly entering the GL nightclub.
"Boss, that Miss Fang seems to look down on us!"
Bai Xiaoguang muttered.
"Nonsense, you two look like lecherous ghosts reincarnated. What woman would like you!"
Qin Chuan was speechless. He felt bringing these two out was a terrible decision.
He wished he had brought Zheng Chengdao, even if the latter was unwilling...
The group entered the nightclub and requested a relatively secluded booth. They ordered some drinks and fruit platters, enjoying the passionate dance performance on stage while waiting for Karl and his companions to arrive.
About half an hour later, a group of people finally walked through the main entrance of the nightclub.
Leading the group was a portly man wearing glasses, Karl, the birthday boy.
Behind him followed a large entourage, men and women, all executives and elites from Di Meng Company.
Qin Chuan quickly scanned the crowd and was disappointed to find that Alisa was not among them.
Did she not plan to attend Karl's birthday party?