Feng Huaxian seemed to notice Gu Changyuan's gaze and looked in his direction. When she saw Gu Changyuan's face, her eyes widened slightly and her fingers paused, accidentally playing a few wrong notes. She quickly regained her senses, corrected them, and continued singing as if nothing had happened.
Gu Changyuan smiled slightly and nodded to Feng Huaxian. Upon seeing this, Feng Huaxian blushed slightly, then glared at Gu Changyuan shyly before looking away from him.
Gu Changyuan was delighted, and his cheeks flushed slightly.
After the song ended, Feng Huaxian stood up and bowed to everyone, saying, "Thank you all for gracing me with your presence. I've made a fool of myself."
Splash...
Applause erupted from the audience. Seeing the joyful looks on everyone's faces, Feng Huaxian's confidence soared, and she was completely satisfied.
"Not only is Miss Hua Xian exceptionally skilled in playing the zither and singing, but she is also incredibly beautiful. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a living flower fairy!" A wealthy young man, sitting closest to the stage, leered at Feng Hua Xian as he spoke. His somewhat "playful" hairstyle seemed out of place, exuding an air of "I'm rich."
Feng Huaxian's expression changed slightly, thinking to herself, "Didn't you hear me play a few wrong notes just now? What a hypocritical and ignorant fellow!"
Given the current situation, Feng Huaxian dared not speak the truth. Instead, she took a step back, bowed slightly, and said softly, "Thank you for your praise, Young Master Jia."
Jia Zheng chuckled, "It is truly my great fortune to have the opportunity to hear Miss Hua Xian's singing voice today! I should give her a reward!"
After saying that, he turned around and clapped his hands at his subordinates, who understood and presented a plate of gold ingots.
Hua Gu, who was standing nearby, saw the glint of gold and her eyes lit up with surprise. She exclaimed and hurriedly ran forward, smiling as she said, "Oh, Young Master Jia, you don't need to be so polite since this is your first time here!"
Jia Zheng chuckled and looked at Hua Gu, saying, "I wonder how much Miss Hua Xian is worth? I am willing to offer a thousand taels of gold to redeem Miss Hua Xian from her servitude!"
The joy on Hua Gu's face vanished instantly. She glanced awkwardly at Feng Hua Xian, thinking, "What you see now is just Feng Hua Xian with her makeup on. If you saw her without makeup, wouldn't you curse me to death!"
Feng Huaxian's expression also changed slightly, as if she had guessed Hua Gu's concerns, but she was too embarrassed to speak at the moment.
Hua Gu's eyes darted around as she said to Jia Zheng, "I'm sorry, Young Master Jia, but we don't have the concept of 'redemption' in our brothel. Hua Xian, all the girls here, and I are just friends. They come and go willingly; we never force anyone!"
Upon hearing Hua Gu's words, everyone looked at her with suspicion, and Hua Gu blushed as she was stared at by the crowd.
Jia Zheng sneered, narrowing his eyes as he glared at Hua Gu, his tone laced with threat, "There's no such thing as redemption? Then I'd like to ask you, how can I take Hua Xian away! Is it simply a matter of persuading Hua Xian to leave with me?"
"This..." Hua Gu subconsciously glanced at Feng Hua Xian and thought to herself: It's not that I don't want to sell people, it's just that Feng Hua Xian is not a beauty at all!
However, Hua Gu was also worried that if Feng Hua Xian were to become greedy and abandon her, wouldn't the brothel be unable to continue operating?
For a moment, he didn't know how to answer Jia Zheng's question.
Just as Hua Gu was getting anxious, a familiar voice came from the corner: "In this place of romance and beauty, Young Master Jia, as long as you are happy, that is enough. Why make yourself unhappy?"
Jia Zheng's face darkened, and he turned to look in Gu Changyuan's direction, his gaze turning cold. "Kid, what do you mean?"
Gu Changyuan walked up to Jia Zheng with a smile and said sarcastically, "Young Master Jia, have you forgotten that you just married your fourth concubine the other day? Your first wife is already planning to separate from you. If you marry a fifth concubine, I'm afraid you won't have much left in the end, after all..."
Gu Changyuan picked up the gold ingot and chuckled, "Your Jia family's money is all earned by women!"
Upon hearing Gu Changyuan's words, Jia Zheng's expression changed drastically. "You, how do you know about my affairs? Who are you!"
"Changyuan!" When Jia Zheng asked about Gu Changyuan's name, Hua Gu noticed Gu Changyuan and subconsciously blurted out his name.
Gu Changyuan put down the gold ingot in his hand, turned his head and bowed slightly to Hua Gu, saying, "Hua Gu, Changyuan thanks you for taking care of me these past few days."
"Changyuan? It really is you!" Hua Gu never expected that the refined and dignified young man in front of her was actually a servant working under her.
Feng Huaxian, who was behind him, came up to Gu Changyuan, a smile appearing in her eyes. "You didn't steal this outfit, did you?"
Gu Changyuan laughed heartily, "I am merely a heart thief, but I never steal chickens or dogs!"
Hua Gu and Feng Hua Xian both covered their mouths and chuckled.
Jia Zheng sneered, "Kid, so what if you know my family's wealth came from my wife? I treat my woman very well! I can definitely provide Hua Xian with a life of luxury! What can you offer Hua Xian?"
"Haha, so you're saying that being a kept man is a skill?" Gu Changyuan laughed.
"Living off a woman?"
What does it mean to be a kept man?
A group of onlookers raised questions.
Gu Changyuan was also slightly taken aback, and he didn't know why he blurted out this word.
Jia Zheng's expression changed slightly. Although he didn't understand the meaning of "living off a woman," he knew that Gu Changyuan was mocking him! He immediately retorted angrily, "Kid, I think you're tired of living! Since you know my family's wealth, you should also know my identity! I am the fourth richest merchant in Yancheng. How dare you speak rudely to me? Believe me or not, I'll make sure you don't see the sun rise tomorrow!"
Gu Changyuan chuckled. "How could I not know your background after I told you about your family?"
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