Tang Long eventually followed Scarlett's suggestion and went to the hospital for a simple bandaging before returning to the nightclub.
James had mentioned that the Royal Nightclub would have a heavyweight performance that day, with Bieber scheduled to sing.
If there was a "Prince of Nightclubs," Bieber would rank second, with no one daring to claim first. This guy seemed born for nightclubs.
Scarlett was also quite interested, as Bieber was a household name in Huaqi Country.
However, by the time Tang Long and his group left the hospital and returned to the Royal Nightclub, Bieber had already departed.
"It's a real shame."
James draped an arm around Tang Long's shoulder, sighing.
"You look so disappointed, but you can always catch him next time."
"You don't understand." James leaned in and whispered to Tang Long, "Let me tell you, Bieber has some good stuff."
"LeBron, you know how marijuana can harm athletes. You can't be like those other players..."
"What are you talking about?" James quickly cut Tang Long off, sounding annoyed. "What are you saying? How could I smoke marijuana? The 'good stuff' I'm talking about is something good for men."
"That's it?"
"What else?"
Tang Long sighed. "You need him for that? In my Dragon Country, this has been around for thousands of years. I'll get you some later."
As he spoke, Tang Long sized James up. "LeBron, don't tell me you already need this stuff?"
"Of course not, but let me tell you, Bieber's thing is not what you think." James waved his hand. "Never mind, it's too complicated to explain to you. Next time you meet Bieber, you can try it yourself and you'll understand."
James, not wanting to bother explaining further, simply pulled Tang Long along, leading Scarlett and Sasha into the nightclub.
"How can they just walk in without queuing?"
Even though it was already the latter half of the night, there was still a long line outside the Royal Nightclub.
The crowd was predominantly young women, which undoubtedly contributed to the Royal Nightclub's growing reputation in Cleveland.
Natalie had been waiting in line for nearly an hour, and standing for that long in high heels was already making her ankles ache.
But seeing Tang Long and James swagger in from a distance completely ignited her irritation.
A security guard gave Natalie a peculiar look and said, "Beautiful lady, that's LeBron. Do you think he needs to queue?"
Natalie retorted stubbornly, "What about the others? And that Asian guy? This is Huaqi Country, why does even an Asian person get to skip the line?"
The security guard's expression suddenly changed.
His initial professional indifference turned into a fierce glare.
Fans were generally pure-hearted. As long as a player brought honor to the team and they loved them, fans would respect them regardless of their appearance.
Especially with Tang Long and James's increasingly seamless coordination lately. While James had yet to fulfill his promise of bringing a championship to Cleveland, Tang Long's arrival had completely soothed the hearts of countless fans, increasing Cleveland's chances of competing for the O'Brien Cup!
The security guard glared at Natalie, his voice rough. "Damn it, that's China Tang. You'd better show some respect! Or I won't hesitate to throw you out!"
Natalie, hearing this, flinched and shrunk her neck.
The security guard looked like he weighed at least two hundred pounds. Throwing her out would clearly not require much effort.
"Natalie, let's not stoop to the level of these kinds of people."
Natalie's boyfriend walked over, looking at the security guard with arrogance. "Go get your manager. I want to speak to him personally."
"Get lost!"
The impatient security guard, grabbing Natalie and her boyfriend by their arms, tossed them both out the door.
"I am the manager here!"
Countless mocking eyes turned towards them, and Natalie wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
She furiously questioned her boyfriend, "Didn't you say you knew the manager of the Royal Nightclub?"
"I misspoke. I know the assistant manager."
"You liar."
Natalie was not only angry but also full of regret.
She couldn't believe she had worried about Sasha liking this kind of cheat.
Seeing people pointing and whispering, Natalie, too embarrassed to stay any longer, quickly left the Royal Nightclub.
Meanwhile, inside the nightclub, the group was already rocking out to the thumping music. After a while, Tang Long found it rather dull.
It was a bit dim, and the girls inside were pretty, but that was about it.
For the pleasure-seeking star players, it might have been a blast, but for players from the Dragon Country, it wasn't fun and felt rather noisy.
"You guys have fun, I'm going back to rest."
Star players like James had their own special spots, offering a clear view and safety.
Security guards in black suits flanked their seating area, providing protection that felt even more secure than outside the club.
"Tang, why aren't you playing anymore?"
The loud music made it difficult to hear each other even when sitting side-by-side.
Seeing Tang Long's confused eyes, Scarlett leaned in, her body curved, and whispered near his ear, "I'm asking why you're not playing anymore?"
"A bit bored, and a bit tired."
It wasn't that Tang Long was too tired to speak, but Scarlett's forward lean, combined with her revealing attire that night, was distracting.
Tang Long looked down, and his gaze immediately landed on the abundant scenery!
Instantly, Tang Long felt his mouth go dry.
Under the suggestive lighting, the mix of alcohol and perfume wafted into his nostrils, almost melting even the most stoic man!
Scarlett seemed to sense Tang Long's discomfort. Instead of backing away, she leaned even closer to his ear, her voice now even more seductive. "Tang, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well somewhere? Do you want me to help you?"
"Uh... I don't think so. I'm going to the restroom."
Tang Long stood up and headed for the restroom.
This was too much. Women in Huaqi Country were indeed not shy at all.
The group continued to party until early morning before parting ways. Scarlett, still feeling bold from the alcohol, wanted to go to Tang Long's place for dumplings. However, Tang Long directly pushed Sasha out and arranged for both of them to stay at a hotel.
Scarlett stomped her foot in anger, while James looked at Tang Long with an expression that suggested he had a promising future.
Of course, Tang Long wasn't foolish and understood the intricacies of male-female relationships. He just wasn't in the mood at the moment.
His primary focus was now on the court, as the Cavaliers' upcoming opponents were proving to be more difficult.
The New Jersey Nets.
The Nets, boasting the high-flying Carter and the seasoned Kidd.
Although Carter was already 30 years old this year, his prowess remained undiminished. Facing a player like Carter put a significant strain on a center's defense.
His gravity-defying, thunderous dunks presented a truly interesting challenge for Tang Long!