STRAWBERRIES & CIGARETTES

CHAPTER 1

Loud. Wild. Reek.

The hues of orange and white filled the huge floor as the rich men and women gathered in different groups, seated around the big rectangular tables, playing and betting big amounts of money.

The 20-year-old boy, nearly turning 21, made his way up the second floor, where the lighting changed.

The blinding lights of the huge disco ball illuminated his blank face. Black, messy hair grazed on his black, stoic eyes, wandering around the whole area.

Wearing a striped shirt, a black leather jacket on top, and silver chains dangling from his neck, he walked between the wild bodies with his hands stuffed into his black ripped jeans. The mixed smell of sweat, alcohol, and cigarettes lingered on his nose—it's normal for him.

Known as the son of a successful businessman and the only heir of Silvertown Accessories, Yier Chen Zhong, his name brings pride to the family.

Chenle finally passed the sea of high people and hopped on his favorite bar stool, arms resting on the counter.

"You're early", Johnny, his favorite bartender, snickered.

"It's boring down there."

The older man just lightly laughed and started mixing the boy's usual drink.

Chenle pulled out his pack of cigarettes from his jean pocket, didn't waste a second, lit the tip with his own lighter, and stuffed his mouth.

"Boring, huh", Johnny nudged his head somewhere behind him.

Chenle raised a brow, looking over his shoulder to see a group at a distance, obviously eyeing him.

Chenle only attended his drink and chugged at least a half of it.

"No plans?"

He took another sip and placed the glass back on the counter. "Fucking class tomorrow."

"Yeah, and you're filling your tolerance."

"I'm here to check out the casino."

Johnny snorted, "Sure."

Chenle huffed and drank the liquid until the last drop, then jumped out of the stool. He bid the bartender a small goodbye and walked through the crowd again.

Looking around the booths, Chenle's eyes were filled by the sight of people kissing, mostly making out or even having open sex.

But again, it's normal for him.

The Zhong Group owned this building. Funny to say, but this wild club and casino are legalized.

Chenle, being the only child, was forced to engage in family business. He is currently in his second year of college, taking a business course at the most highly rated elite university in South Korea.

Young, wild, and rich are the three words that best describe him.

He is that infamous Yier Chen Zhong who can literally steal your girl and buy their souls if he wants.