Halfway there, Bai Lixin seemed to realize that his attire wasn’t appropriate for the occasion today, “Master, please wait in the courtyard for a moment. I’ll go back and change my clothes.”
Without waiting for Fanjia to say anything, the fox demon entered the room, leaving Fanjia standing alone in the courtyard. The door in front of him was tightly closed, and he could only see faint shadows moving inside from the flickering candlelight.
Should he leave?
He didn’t really need to stay here, right?
This fox demon has been talking to himself this whole time, asking him to protect him and take him out to find clues.
While he was still struggling, the closed door was pushed open from inside.
Fanjia heard the sound and instinctively looked up.
When he saw the person clearly, his eyes widened in surprise.
The previously gorgeous red wedding dress was replaced with a dark robe adorned with subtle patterns. It was understated yet luxurious.
Half of the young man’s long hair was tied up in a bun.
The flirtatious fox demon from before had transformed into a handsome and charming young master.
Could fox demons change their appearance so drastically?
Fanjia silently asked himself in his mind.
Well, even if beauty fades with time, these bones still look remarkably good, don’t they?
——————————–
In the live broadcast room
[”Seducing the Monk”]
[Even if you’re a monk with six pure roots, you still have to make the flowers bloom.]
[Our Master Fanjia didn’t even react, and he was sold by God Xin just like that.]
[On the importance of quick thinking, Master Fanjia might have a bit of a brain clot.]
[Fanjia: Are you polite?!]
———————————–
The pitch-black streets were empty and silent, completely different from the bustling atmosphere during daytime.
Bai Lixin walked on the road outside, and Fanjia followed hesitantly, “Where do you want to investigate these mysterious deaths?”
“I’ve explored every corner of this town since the first day I arrived here. Since the deaths are mysterious, there are bound to be peculiar and mysterious spots. Theaters, brothels, taverns – these places are abundant in secret information. When I was exploring, I found a large brothel in Qingcheng Town, and the brothel is open for business at this time.”
Fanjia paused, “You want to go into the brothel?”
Bai Lixin pointed to his own black brocade clothes, “With my outfit, do I look decent enough for the brothel?”
Fanjia: “What about me?”
‘Did you ever consider the thoughts of a monk?’
Bai Lixin: “Master, you’re situation is simple. If you want to enter, go ahead. If you don’t, just stay in the shadows like before, observing discreetly. Just wait for me to gather intelligence.”
Fanjia: “…”
‘If you go into the brothel like this, I’m afraid you’ll be devoured.’
They walked slowly and soon arrived at the bridge Bai Lixin had passed by in a sedan chair that morning.
The dense willow trees on the bridge swayed gently, just like they did in the morning.
The bridge was deserted, the thick darkness shrouding the water and the bridge, making it look even darker than other places.
After walking onto the bridge, Bai Lixin suddenly stopped.
Fanjia looked at him in confusion, only to see Bai Lixin turning around, staring at the pitch-black water, lost in thought.
Fanjia: “Why did you stop?”
Bai Lixin recounted the incident where the woman in the red dress and white umbrella had blocked his sedan chair that morning.
Fanjia frowned after listening. He gently tapped his staff, causing ripples to appear on the previously calm surface. However, there was nothing underneath the ripples.
“She’s not here anymore,” Fanjia put away his staff. “If you encountered a female ghost in the morning, she’s not here now. There’s no evil spirit here, let’s go.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the water’s surface with suspicion.
What was that woman in the red dress and white umbrella?
Was it an illusion, similar to the illusion Xiaodie created in the backyard? Or was there really a ghost, but it had vanished now?
If she’s gone, why did she appear on the bridge?
WS she wandering aimlessly?
Although there was some confusion in his heart, he didn’t have any clothes at the moment and had other tasks at hand, so he didn’t dwell on it too much and continued forward.
After crossing the bridge and walking a bit further, they heard the lively greetings of customers.
From a distance, they could already see the colorful lights of the lanterns and candles.
This was the night snack street. There was not just a brothel, but also some food stalls and small vendors still conducting their business.
Bai Lixin and the monk quickly attracted the attention of many people as they walked past.
It’s not that they hadn’t seen monks or wealthy young men before.
But the first time they were seeing such a handsome young master.
This was also the first time they saw a monk walking in Hualiu Lane at night instead of meditating and chanting.
When they were about to reach the brothel, Bai Lixin stopped, “You can stop here, I’ll go in myself.”
Fanjia glanced at Bai Lixin, then looked at the heavily made-up women of the brothel. Finally, shook his head under Bai Lixin’s slightly astonished gaze, “I’ll accompany you in.”
Bai Lixin was taken aback, “Aren’t you a monk? Can monks enter such places?”
“I asked you to protect me, but you don’t need to do this. I actually have the ability to protect myself.”
Fanjia glanced at Bai Lixin, his eyes deep and steady. “You misunderstood, benefactor. I also want to investigate the mysterious deaths in Qingcheng Town. Moreover, appearances are meaningless to me. Beauty is fleeting, and I pay no attention to rumors and gossip. I have a pure land within my heart. As long as I don’t want to, no one can shake it.”
“Let’s go.” Fanjia’s face was as calm as water as he walked towards the brothel.
He took two steps and then turned to look at Bai Lixin, “Why aren’t you coming?”
Bai Lixin chuckled awkwardly and quickly took two steps to catch up with Fanjia, “I’m coming, I’m coming.”
For a moment, it was unclear who between the two of them was the monk.
In that brief moment, he was actually worried that this Tang monk’s flesh might be devoured by the brothel’s female demons.
‘No way, the Tang monk’s flesh is mine.
Was this what they meant by lifting a stone only to drop it on one’s own foot?’
———————————
In the live broadcast room
[He’s backed down, he’s backed down, God Xin backed down! Spread the word, God Xin backed down.]
[Hahaha, God Xin has eight hundred strategies, but he’s never played against an honest big boss like this one. Is this adapting to circumstances?]
[Quick, get in, get in, I’m just waiting to watch the show now, hahaha.]
[You guys are so naughty, hahaha.]
[If you didn’t laugh, I would have thought you were genuinely concerned about God Xin.]
[Speaking of which, I remember the common thing about brothels are aphrodisiacs, right? Is there a possibility for God Xin to deliberately take this aphrodisiac, or for the monk to take it, and then make thunder from the sky and fire from the earth in order to provide the antidote to each other, sparking intense emotions between them?”]
[Someone, give this strategist a seat!]
[I can already visualize it, I can’t wait.]
—————————-
Bai Lixin silently followed the monk. The moment the monk stepped into the brothel, the surroundings erupted in an uproar.
Bai Lixin’s eyebrows twitched.
Compared to the shocked crowd around him, the monk’s eyes didn’t even blink.
He walked into the brothel, and the momo immediately approached.
“Hey there, Master.” The momo’s expression was somewhat flustered. “We do business involving skin and flesh here. The young ladies and young men here are all here willingly. I don’t know why the Master has come.”
Fanjia silently glanced at Bai Lixin behind him.
Bai Lixin had no choice but to walk out, standing next to Fanjia.
When the momo saw Bai Lixin, her eyes suddenly lit up, but the light quickly dimmed.
“And who is this young master?”
“He,” Bai Lixin pointed to Fanjia beside him and then at himself, “and I, we are both customers.”
There was another commotion around them.
Bai Lixin shrugged his shoulders and lowered his head slightly. Surprisingly, the monk beside him lifted his head slightly, appearing composed, not feeling anything inappropriate.
Bai Lixin: “…”
For some reason, he felt a bit uneasy.
It was like wanting to do something mischievous, being caught by his parents, and then supervised to do it.
It was… subtle.
The momo looked the two of them up and down thoughtfully, “So, you are customers. I apologise for my earlier oversight. Please, come in, come in. Do you want a private room, or do you prefer the main hall?”
Bai Lixin glanced at Fanjia, and Fanjia calmly said, “Private room.”
Momo: “Certainly, Chun Tao, Xia He, escort the two guests upstairs!”
Upon her command, two women immediately appeared and led them upstairs.
As Bai Lixin climbed the stairs, he glanced back at the lobby. There were only a few scattered tables occupied; it wasn’t busy.
“Miss,” Bai Lixin looked at the girl beside him, “it seems your business isn’t thriving. I heard your brothel is the most famous in the surrounding area. Why are there so few people? I hope I’m not being deceived.”
“How could you be deceived?” The woman blushed and smiled, “The guest is quite humorous. Yichun Pavilion is indeed the best brothel nearby. It’s just that some strange things have happened in town recently, and many people are afraid to go out at night. That’s why our place is so quiet.”
As they spoke, they arrived at a delicately furnished room.
Once the four entered, Chun Tao continued, “Guests, this is your private room. Let me and Xia He entertain you and lift your spirits. What kind of ladies are you interested in? I will fetch them for you.”
As she spoke, she led them to a table, “I noticed you two are unfamiliar faces. Is this your first time here?”
Bai Lixin: “Oh? Are you someone with an photographic memory? You can tell it’s our first time?”
Chun Tao giggled, “Not really. It’s just that after seeing so many people, one’s memory naturally becomes better. I’m not bragging, as long as I, Chun Tao, have met the guest, I never forget them.”
Bai Lixin: “That’s quite a skill.”
“Besides,” Chun Tao blushed, “you two guests are so handsome, even if I wanted to forget, I couldn’t.”
Bai Lixin chuckled, “We got off-topic just now. You haven’t told me what’s going on in this town. Why are people afraid to go out at night?”
Chun Tao glanced at Xia He.
Xia He immediately understood, got up, and closed the door.
Once the door was shut, Xia He walked over and sat down right next to the monk.
Even when the monk was just sitting there, he exuded an air of righteousness. Xia He didn’t dare to get too close, just sitting at a distance and asking timidly, “Master, do you care for some wine?”
Chun Tao was holding another wine jug, preparing to pour wine into a cup in front of Bai Lixin.
Seeing the spout about to touch the cup, Fanjia reached out and stopped her, “He doesn’t drink, and I don’t either.”
Chun Tao felt a bit embarrassed and put the wine jug away, “Then what would you like to have, guests?”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Yeah, what do we want?
We came to a brothel, after all!’
Fanjia pondered for a moment, “Tea, perhaps. Do you have Biluochun?”
Chun Tao: “Yes, we do. I’ll brew some Biluochun tea for the two guests.”
Xia He looked at Fanjia thoughtfully, then glanced at Bai Lixin before sighing regretfully.
Bai Lixin was curious, “Miss Xia He, why the sigh?”
Xia He: “I probably understand why you two came here. I just feel a bit disappointed, that’s all.”
Bai Lixin grew even more curious, “Why did I come here?”
“You must be about to leave the secular world and become a monk, so before you do, you want to fulfill your unfulfilled desires. You came here to experience some pleasure, right?” Xia He said, “Young master, although I don’t know what you’re troubled about, you should think twice. Look at how bustling the world is. Why do you have to become a monk? It’s a waste if someone with your looks becomes a monk.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘I’m not, I haven’t, I’m definitely not going to become a monk!’
“Amitabha,” Fanjia beside him suddenly chanted softly, “The world’s splendor is nothing but fleeting clouds. Even the most beautiful appearance will age one day. Beauty and withering bones are all illusions, merely attachments. Since you know he’s going to become a monk tomorrow, you all should understand the situation.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
It felt like going to have fun at a game arcade, but having his parents hovering nearby, creating an illusion.
It was like sitting on pins and needles.
Chun Tao soon came back.
When she returned, she held a teapot in her hands.
She carefully poured a cup of tea for Bai Lixin, then continued speaking, “Guest, where were we in our conversation?”
Bai Lixin looked at the steaming cup of tea in front of him and asked, “Why is no one willing to go out at night?”
Chun Tao: “Right, right, it’s because there have been some deaths in this town at night.”
Bai Lixin widened his eyes in surprise, “What?! Someone died? We are under the emperor’s rule, how could someone die? Was the murderer caught?”
After saying this, he shook his shoulders and leaned his body almost imperceptibly against Fanjia’s. “It’s a bit scary, Miss Chun Tao, please continue.”
Chun Tao lifted the teapot and poured tea for Fanjia. Then she placed the teapot down, poured herself a cup of wine, took a sip, and began slowly, “It started 2 months ago.”
In storytelling mode, Chun Tao’s voice, which was originally used for serving customers, became more leisurely. Her eyes were glued to Bai Lixin. “Young Master, would you like some appetizers?”
Bai Lixin took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and placed it in front of Chun Tao, smiling faintly. “Of course, Miss Chun Tao, please choose some for us. I think this story might be quite lengthy, and just drinking tea and wine would make it a bit monotonous.”
Chun Tao’s previously casual expression instantly lit up with a smile. She eagerly collected the silver ingot and tucked it into her bosom. “The guest is so generous. It’s clear that he comes from a wealthy family. I’ll prepare some appetizers for you right away.”
Halfway there, Bai Lixin seemed to realize that his attire wasn’t appropriate for the occasion today, “Master, please wait in the courtyard for a moment. I’ll go back and change my clothes.”
Without waiting for Fanjia to say anything, the fox demon entered the room, leaving Fanjia standing alone in the courtyard. The door in front of him was tightly closed, and he could only see faint shadows moving inside from the flickering candlelight.
Should he leave?
He didn’t really need to stay here, right?
This fox demon has been talking to himself this whole time, asking him to protect him and take him out to find clues.
While he was still struggling, the closed door was pushed open from inside.
Fanjia heard the sound and instinctively looked up.
When he saw the person clearly, his eyes widened in surprise.
The previously gorgeous red wedding dress was replaced with a dark robe adorned with subtle patterns. It was understated yet luxurious.
Half of the young man’s long hair was tied up in a bun.
The flirtatious fox demon from before had transformed into a handsome and charming young master.
Could fox demons change their appearance so drastically?
Fanjia silently asked himself in his mind.
Well, even if beauty fades with time, these bones still look remarkably good, don’t they?
——————————–
In the live broadcast room
[”Seducing the Monk”]
[Even if you’re a monk with six pure roots, you still have to make the flowers bloom.]
[Our Master Fanjia didn’t even react, and he was sold by God Xin just like that.]
[On the importance of quick thinking, Master Fanjia might have a bit of a brain clot.]
[Fanjia: Are you polite?!]
———————————–
The pitch-black streets were empty and silent, completely different from the bustling atmosphere during daytime.
Bai Lixin walked on the road outside, and Fanjia followed hesitantly, “Where do you want to investigate these mysterious deaths?”
“I’ve explored every corner of this town since the first day I arrived here. Since the deaths are mysterious, there are bound to be peculiar and mysterious spots. Theaters, brothels, taverns – these places are abundant in secret information. When I was exploring, I found a large brothel in Qingcheng Town, and the brothel is open for business at this time.”
Fanjia paused, “You want to go into the brothel?”
Bai Lixin pointed to his own black brocade clothes, “With my outfit, do I look decent enough for the brothel?”
Fanjia: “What about me?”
‘Did you ever consider the thoughts of a monk?’
Bai Lixin: “Master, you’re situation is simple. If you want to enter, go ahead. If you don’t, just stay in the shadows like before, observing discreetly. Just wait for me to gather intelligence.”
Fanjia: “…”
‘If you go into the brothel like this, I’m afraid you’ll be devoured.’
They walked slowly and soon arrived at the bridge Bai Lixin had passed by in a sedan chair that morning.
The dense willow trees on the bridge swayed gently, just like they did in the morning.
The bridge was deserted, the thick darkness shrouding the water and the bridge, making it look even darker than other places.
After walking onto the bridge, Bai Lixin suddenly stopped.
Fanjia looked at him in confusion, only to see Bai Lixin turning around, staring at the pitch-black water, lost in thought.
Fanjia: “Why did you stop?”
Bai Lixin recounted the incident where the woman in the red dress and white umbrella had blocked his sedan chair that morning.
Fanjia frowned after listening. He gently tapped his staff, causing ripples to appear on the previously calm surface. However, there was nothing underneath the ripples.
“She’s not here anymore,” Fanjia put away his staff. “If you encountered a female ghost in the morning, she’s not here now. There’s no evil spirit here, let’s go.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the water’s surface with suspicion.
What was that woman in the red dress and white umbrella?
Was it an illusion, similar to the illusion Xiaodie created in the backyard? Or was there really a ghost, but it had vanished now?
If she’s gone, why did she appear on the bridge?
WS she wandering aimlessly?
Although there was some confusion in his heart, he didn’t have any clothes at the moment and had other tasks at hand, so he didn’t dwell on it too much and continued forward.
After crossing the bridge and walking a bit further, they heard the lively greetings of customers.
From a distance, they could already see the colorful lights of the lanterns and candles.
This was the night snack street. There was not just a brothel, but also some food stalls and small vendors still conducting their business.
Bai Lixin and the monk quickly attracted the attention of many people as they walked past.
It’s not that they hadn’t seen monks or wealthy young men before.
But the first time they were seeing such a handsome young master.
This was also the first time they saw a monk walking in Hualiu Lane at night instead of meditating and chanting.
When they were about to reach the brothel, Bai Lixin stopped, “You can stop here, I’ll go in myself.”
Fanjia glanced at Bai Lixin, then looked at the heavily made-up women of the brothel. Finally, shook his head under Bai Lixin’s slightly astonished gaze, “I’ll accompany you in.”
Bai Lixin was taken aback, “Aren’t you a monk? Can monks enter such places?”
“I asked you to protect me, but you don’t need to do this. I actually have the ability to protect myself.”
Fanjia glanced at Bai Lixin, his eyes deep and steady. “You misunderstood, benefactor. I also want to investigate the mysterious deaths in Qingcheng Town. Moreover, appearances are meaningless to me. Beauty is fleeting, and I pay no attention to rumors and gossip. I have a pure land within my heart. As long as I don’t want to, no one can shake it.”
“Let’s go.” Fanjia’s face was as calm as water as he walked towards the brothel.
He took two steps and then turned to look at Bai Lixin, “Why aren’t you coming?”
Bai Lixin chuckled awkwardly and quickly took two steps to catch up with Fanjia, “I’m coming, I’m coming.”
For a moment, it was unclear who between the two of them was the monk.
In that brief moment, he was actually worried that this Tang monk’s flesh might be devoured by the brothel’s female demons.
‘No way, the Tang monk’s flesh is mine.
Was this what they meant by lifting a stone only to drop it on one’s own foot?’
———————————
In the live broadcast room
[He’s backed down, he’s backed down, God Xin backed down! Spread the word, God Xin backed down.]
[Hahaha, God Xin has eight hundred strategies, but he’s never played against an honest big boss like this one. Is this adapting to circumstances?]
[Quick, get in, get in, I’m just waiting to watch the show now, hahaha.]
[You guys are so naughty, hahaha.]
[If you didn’t laugh, I would have thought you were genuinely concerned about God Xin.]
[Speaking of which, I remember the common thing about brothels are aphrodisiacs, right? Is there a possibility for God Xin to deliberately take this aphrodisiac, or for the monk to take it, and then make thunder from the sky and fire from the earth in order to provide the antidote to each other, sparking intense emotions between them?”]
[Someone, give this strategist a seat!]
[I can already visualize it, I can’t wait.]
—————————-
Bai Lixin silently followed the monk. The moment the monk stepped into the brothel, the surroundings erupted in an uproar.
Bai Lixin’s eyebrows twitched.
Compared to the shocked crowd around him, the monk’s eyes didn’t even blink.
He walked into the brothel, and the momo immediately approached.
“Hey there, Master.” The momo’s expression was somewhat flustered. “We do business involving skin and flesh here. The young ladies and young men here are all here willingly. I don’t know why the Master has come.”
Fanjia silently glanced at Bai Lixin behind him.
Bai Lixin had no choice but to walk out, standing next to Fanjia.
When the momo saw Bai Lixin, her eyes suddenly lit up, but the light quickly dimmed.
“And who is this young master?”
“He,” Bai Lixin pointed to Fanjia beside him and then at himself, “and I, we are both customers.”
There was another commotion around them.
Bai Lixin shrugged his shoulders and lowered his head slightly. Surprisingly, the monk beside him lifted his head slightly, appearing composed, not feeling anything inappropriate.
Bai Lixin: “…”
For some reason, he felt a bit uneasy.
It was like wanting to do something mischievous, being caught by his parents, and then supervised to do it.
It was… subtle.
The momo looked the two of them up and down thoughtfully, “So, you are customers. I apologise for my earlier oversight. Please, come in, come in. Do you want a private room, or do you prefer the main hall?”
Bai Lixin glanced at Fanjia, and Fanjia calmly said, “Private room.”
Momo: “Certainly, Chun Tao, Xia He, escort the two guests upstairs!”
Upon her command, two women immediately appeared and led them upstairs.
As Bai Lixin climbed the stairs, he glanced back at the lobby. There were only a few scattered tables occupied; it wasn’t busy.
“Miss,” Bai Lixin looked at the girl beside him, “it seems your business isn’t thriving. I heard your brothel is the most famous in the surrounding area. Why are there so few people? I hope I’m not being deceived.”
“How could you be deceived?” The woman blushed and smiled, “The guest is quite humorous. Yichun Pavilion is indeed the best brothel nearby. It’s just that some strange things have happened in town recently, and many people are afraid to go out at night. That’s why our place is so quiet.”
As they spoke, they arrived at a delicately furnished room.
Once the four entered, Chun Tao continued, “Guests, this is your private room. Let me and Xia He entertain you and lift your spirits. What kind of ladies are you interested in? I will fetch them for you.”
As she spoke, she led them to a table, “I noticed you two are unfamiliar faces. Is this your first time here?”
Bai Lixin: “Oh? Are you someone with an photographic memory? You can tell it’s our first time?”
Chun Tao giggled, “Not really. It’s just that after seeing so many people, one’s memory naturally becomes better. I’m not bragging, as long as I, Chun Tao, have met the guest, I never forget them.”
Bai Lixin: “That’s quite a skill.”
“Besides,” Chun Tao blushed, “you two guests are so handsome, even if I wanted to forget, I couldn’t.”
Bai Lixin chuckled, “We got off-topic just now. You haven’t told me what’s going on in this town. Why are people afraid to go out at night?”
Chun Tao glanced at Xia He.
Xia He immediately understood, got up, and closed the door.
Once the door was shut, Xia He walked over and sat down right next to the monk.
Even when the monk was just sitting there, he exuded an air of righteousness. Xia He didn’t dare to get too close, just sitting at a distance and asking timidly, “Master, do you care for some wine?”
Chun Tao was holding another wine jug, preparing to pour wine into a cup in front of Bai Lixin.
Seeing the spout about to touch the cup, Fanjia reached out and stopped her, “He doesn’t drink, and I don’t either.”
Chun Tao felt a bit embarrassed and put the wine jug away, “Then what would you like to have, guests?”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘Yeah, what do we want?
We came to a brothel, after all!’
Fanjia pondered for a moment, “Tea, perhaps. Do you have Biluochun?”
Chun Tao: “Yes, we do. I’ll brew some Biluochun tea for the two guests.”
Xia He looked at Fanjia thoughtfully, then glanced at Bai Lixin before sighing regretfully.
Bai Lixin was curious, “Miss Xia He, why the sigh?”
Xia He: “I probably understand why you two came here. I just feel a bit disappointed, that’s all.”
Bai Lixin grew even more curious, “Why did I come here?”
“You must be about to leave the secular world and become a monk, so before you do, you want to fulfill your unfulfilled desires. You came here to experience some pleasure, right?” Xia He said, “Young master, although I don’t know what you’re troubled about, you should think twice. Look at how bustling the world is. Why do you have to become a monk? It’s a waste if someone with your looks becomes a monk.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
‘I’m not, I haven’t, I’m definitely not going to become a monk!’
“Amitabha,” Fanjia beside him suddenly chanted softly, “The world’s splendor is nothing but fleeting clouds. Even the most beautiful appearance will age one day. Beauty and withering bones are all illusions, merely attachments. Since you know he’s going to become a monk tomorrow, you all should understand the situation.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
It felt like going to have fun at a game arcade, but having his parents hovering nearby, creating an illusion.
It was like sitting on pins and needles.
Chun Tao soon came back.
When she returned, she held a teapot in her hands.
She carefully poured a cup of tea for Bai Lixin, then continued speaking, “Guest, where were we in our conversation?”
Bai Lixin looked at the steaming cup of tea in front of him and asked, “Why is no one willing to go out at night?”
Chun Tao: “Right, right, it’s because there have been some deaths in this town at night.”
Bai Lixin widened his eyes in surprise, “What?! Someone died? We are under the emperor’s rule, how could someone die? Was the murderer caught?”
After saying this, he shook his shoulders and leaned his body almost imperceptibly against Fanjia’s. “It’s a bit scary, Miss Chun Tao, please continue.”
Chun Tao lifted the teapot and poured tea for Fanjia. Then she placed the teapot down, poured herself a cup of wine, took a sip, and began slowly, “It started 2 months ago.”
In storytelling mode, Chun Tao’s voice, which was originally used for serving customers, became more leisurely. Her eyes were glued to Bai Lixin. “Young Master, would you like some appetizers?”
Bai Lixin took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and placed it in front of Chun Tao, smiling faintly. “Of course, Miss Chun Tao, please choose some for us. I think this story might be quite lengthy, and just drinking tea and wine would make it a bit monotonous.”
Chun Tao’s previously casual expression instantly lit up with a smile. She eagerly collected the silver ingot and tucked it into her bosom. “The guest is so generous. It’s clear that he comes from a wealthy family. I’ll prepare some appetizers for you right away.”
