Chapter 113 Tonight we are the top brother
The Glass City is crowded with people and the lights are in full swing.
Here, everyone is like a zombie wearing a mask, with no other desire than to have fun.
The high Magpie Bridge was crowded with brightly dressed men and women, some embracing drunkenly, others waving their round fans seductively to attract customers. Beneath the bridge, the pleasure boats of wealthy young men sailed along the moat, ablaze with singing and dancing.
"In this flashy world, drunken dreams arise, fair faces weep, fair faces smile." Zhuang Wan sighed, "As expected of the Glazed City, it's so lively."
At that moment, she was crouching by the window, dressed in men's clothing. Her figure, slender in an indigo brocade robe, seemed somehow graceful and daring, adorned with a natural, effortless air. Her eyes were bright and charming, and the teardrop mole beneath her eye added a touch of amorous allure.
At first glance, he looks like a handsome and elegant gentleman.
After a while, she turned around and asked the person sitting at the table, sipping tea leisurely, "Is that Zuishenglou?"
"I never thought that I would go to a brothel one day," she said excitedly.
Pei Xingju's mouth twitched.
He put down the teacup and explained again: "I came here for a serious matter."
"I know! You've said it eight hundred times. You're not here to see a girl, you're here to do business."
“…”
Zhuang Wan pretended to be unrestrained and fanned herself with her folding fan. She asked, "Am I very manly like this?"
Pei Xingju glanced at her slender waist and remained silent.
"Have you ever been to a brothel before?" Zhuang Wan asked.
Pei Xingju still had a calm expression and said nothing.
Seeing him put on such a pretentious front, Zhuang Wan curled her lips inwardly. What was he pretending for? He was the male protagonist in a male channel, and which male protagonist in a male channel wasn't surrounded by countless beauties?
Besides, men in ancient times matured early, some marrying and having children at the age of 14. Pei Xingju was already an adult, so it was normal for him to have physical needs, so what was so strange about him visiting a brothel?
"Don't be embarrassed," Zhuang Wan said, sitting down nearby. "I heard it's very popular among officials to visit brothels arm in arm. Even if you've been there before, it's nothing serious."
Pei Xingju's face darkened: "I haven't been there."
"Oh." Zhuang Wan nodded perfunctorily, with an expression that said, "I don't believe you at all."
Pei Xingju: “…”
At the hour of Xu, Liuli City became more lively.
Almost the entire city was brightly lit, like a glass phantom, and the brightly dressed people and the laughter seemed to be just images of it.
In this flashy world, people are living in drunken dreams. On the stage, a woman in red is singing with a smile, while a handsome man is drinking and chatting with friends below the stage.
This is a city full of temptations, where everyone is happy, everyone is indifferent, everyone enjoys pleasure, and everyone is sinful.
Zhuang Wan followed Pei Xing on a pleasure boat to Zuisheng Tower, which was built on the water, so one had to take a boat to get there.
Arriving at the entrance, there was a wide open-air terrace. As they stepped onto the steps, a plump woman came up to them and asked, "Sir, have you made an appointment?"
Pei Xingju asked, "No, I came here because I admire your reputation."
"Oh? Whose reputation are you after?"
At this time, a gorgeously dressed woman came forward. Her eyes moved between Zhuang Wan and Pei Xingju in surprise, finally stopping at Pei Xingju.
The embroidered handkerchief flicked across Pei Xingju's face: "Who else can I admire? Of course..."
She smiled charmingly, "Of course it's Sister Ningyan. She's our top star here. Many men spend a fortune just to see her. Sir, is that right?"
Pei Xingju smiled.
The receptionist also smiled and said, "There are many people who want to see Miss Ningyan. I wonder if you have brought enough money with you?"
Zhuang Wan felt that this man was very snobbish and looked down on her from the start. She threw a banknote at him and said, "Open your eyes and see clearly. My master is a wealthy businessman from Dazhao, rich enough to rival an entire country."
When the woman received the banknote, her expression immediately changed: "Hey, sir, please come in! Please come in!"
Pei Xingju glanced at her with a half-smile in his eyes. Zhuang Wan seemed to sense something and met his gaze, raising her chin.
Look, I have more experience than you in places like this.
He turned away with amusement and walked into Zuishenglou first.
Upon entering Zuishenglou, Zhuang Wan was nearly blinded by the sheer extravagance. The lavish decor was magnificent, with a pavilion every three steps and a breathtaking view every ten. Pink and yellow lanterns hung everywhere, the staircases were carpeted, and rare antique furniture abounded, including rosewood screens, three-legged incense burners with unicorn patterns, and carved mahogany tables and chairs.
Zhuang Wan opened her mouth. No wonder that man was so snobbish. It turned out that Zuishenglou was really rich.
After crossing the Magpie Bridge, they saw a woman dancing in the corridor. A man chased her out from the house, held her charming waist and spun around her. The two of them laughed and played happily.
Zhuang Wan was overwhelmed by the sight, and her gaze finally stopped at a tall building in the east.
This building has about four floors. Unlike other places, although it is also brightly lit, it seems quiet. The surrounding gauze curtains are hazy, the lights are dim, and you can vaguely see someone sitting inside playing the piano.
Zhuang Wan asked, "Where is that?"
The woman listened, looked in the direction, and said, "That's Biyue Tower, where our top star, Miss Ningyan, lives."
Zhuang Wan quietly tugged at Pei Xingju's sleeve: "How about we go over there and take a look?"
The woman chuckled, a hint of pride in her voice: "Sir, do you have a token?"
"What token?"
"You can't go to the Biyue Tower just by having money. You need a token."
Zhuang Wan was surprised: "Does visiting a prostitute also require a token?"
"Oh! Look at what you're saying!" The woman said with a look of disapproval: "Our Miss Ningyan is no ordinary woman. She is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting to singing and dancing. She can also write poetry. The most important thing is Miss Ningyan's unique skills."
"What's that special skill?"
"I can't explain this in detail. If you are able to become Miss Ningyan's guest, you will naturally understand."
Zhuang Wan thought, this place really knows how to do business. They don't clearly explain their specialties, but they just keep the imagination flowing, making it impossible to stop.
Even as a woman, she felt itchy.
Turning to look at Pei Xingju, he saw that he also seemed quite interested.
He asked, "Could you tell me how to become Miss Ningyan's guest of honor?"
The woman looked at him sideways and said nothing.
Pei Xingju glanced at Zhuang Wan.
Zhuang Wan understood! She was now in the role of a servant, so she immediately pulled another banknote from her sleeve and threw it in the man's face, her movements arrogant and domineering.
The woman was indeed impressed by Zhuang Wan. She held up the banknote and smiled, "It's not difficult. As long as you're willing to spend money and your name is in the top ten of the Biyue Heroes List, you can get a token to enter the Biyue Tower. If your name is also ranked first in the Biyue Tower, Miss Ningyan will naturally invite you."
"Of course..." She continued, "Even if you meet Miss Ningyan in the end, you may not be favored by her. Whether you can make Miss Ningyan stay depends on your ability."
When Zhuang Wan heard this, she thought, isn't this the same as spending money to become the top of the list, and then the anchor sister actively invites him to dinner?
She looked at Pei Xingju, only to see him curl his lips and say "thank you" to the man.
He walked forward and Zhuang Wan hurried to follow him.
"Are you really going to meet that Miss Ningyan?"
Pei Xingju stopped and suddenly asked out of nowhere, "Are you unhappy?"
Zhuang Wan was baffled. Why should she be unhappy? He could see her if he wanted to. It wasn't like he was spending her money.
"If you don't want to..." Pei Xingju seemed to hesitate: "I will..."
"I want to, now that I'm here, why don't you meet me?"
She added, "You have money anyway, so go ahead and spend it. Let's be the top dog tonight."
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