Chapter 157 Saving Ye Junshu: You're My Male Concubine?!
The fisherwoman reached out to hand him the knife, and the man instinctively took a few steps back, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Seeing that the fisherwoman still wanted to come forward, he twisted his body and escaped between the legs of the burly man with bowlegs spread apart.
The crowd was so congested from the previous commotion that the fisherwoman decided not to chase after them. She just snorted and took advantage of the increased foot traffic to sell lotus roots. Surprisingly, the crowd, having witnessed the excitement, didn't mind supporting her by spending money. The pile of lotus roots, which had been cleaned thoroughly, was almost sold out in no time, and Yao Xiaoyu also bought quite a lot.
Rock sugar glutinous rice lotus root, lotus root and pork rib soup, stir-fried lotus root slices... even if you make lotus root starch, you won't have to worry about not being able to finish it all.
Time flew by. Although many items had already been delivered to the Yao family by idlers, Yao Xiaoyu and her companion still had quite a few things in their hands. Seeing that it was getting late, they decided not to shop any longer and were about to hail a rickshaw when they heard a somewhat familiar voice coming from the alley next door:
"Go ahead and hit me! You thought you were so tough? Can you even move now?"
Yao Xiaoyu wasn't one to meddle in other people's business, but she vaguely remembered the arrogant voice. She quietly peeked half her head out from the alley entrance. Ironically, she knew both the kidnapper and the kidnapped.
The one pointing at the person tied up like a rice dumpling was Er Lengzi, who had run away from the Fisher Girl's place like a badger that morning. The unlucky fellow tied tightly to the ground, his suit all wrinkled, was Ye Junshu, whom he had met once before.
Before Yao Xiaoyu could decide whether to save him, she noticed Ye Junshu on the ground turn his head around, and his eyes widened slightly when he saw her, clearly recognizing her.
Yao Xiaoyu: ...
She peeked out a little more, carefully looked around, and after confirming that the kidnappers didn't have guns or explosives, she finally decided to try rescuing herself from her overseas campus life.
But rushing in rashly is definitely not an option. The thugs don't have guns, but they do have knives. Although Tao Xiaoxiao wore a cotton-padded coat because of the sudden drop in temperature these past two days, the risk should be minimized.
The well-read Yao Xiaoyu pulled her head back and spun around a few times. Suddenly, a lightbulb went off above her head. Half a minute later, two playful, delicate women passed by the alley and stumbled upon the illegal scene. The woman with the tomato-and-egg color scheme and lychee-shaped eyes screamed, then covered her mouth and hurriedly pulled her companion away.
A few seconds later, several men rushed out of the alley and, after a chase that lasted several minutes, grabbed the clothes of the woman in the platform boots as if they were catching chicks—and then pinned her to the wall.
The soft persimmons turned into hard pebbles in an instant. By the time the men tried to run, it was too late. Tao Xiaoxiao fairly kicked each of them, turning them into decorations on the wall. Yao Xiaoyu then handed a silver dollar to the terrified aunt next to her.
"Could you please help me tie them up and keep an eye on them for a while?"
After weighing the Yuan Shikai silver dollar in her hand and confirming that it wasn't a silver coin, the aunt gritted her teeth and agreed. She then tore a piece of cloth from her clothes to cover her nose and mouth, and pulled out several straw ropes from somewhere, tying the group together like crabs.
"I'll only wait for you for a little while. If you're not back by sunset, I'll be leaving."
The aunt was happily planning what to do with the silver dollar, and tied the rope even tighter. She had just checked it; it was a genuine Yuan Shikai silver dollar, not some kind of silver coin with a silver coin lining. She would buy her eldest son a set of plain, coarse cloth clothes, and then he would have the capital to pull a rickshaw.
Indeed, one should treat one's daughter better. If she hadn't brought her family's things to see the girl today, she wouldn't have found this good job.
"I'll be there in a bit."
Yao Xiaoyu reassured her aunt that there were eight people in the alley besides Ye Junshu, and four of them came out with Yao Xiaoyu. The remaining four only had one knife in their hands. When Tao Xiaoxiao shoved a hoe into their wrists, their fate was sealed the moment the knife fell.
Tao Xiaoxiao was busy tying the people up in a row. Yao Xiaoyu untied one knot, two knots, three knots on Ye Junshu's hands... Yao Xiaoyu decided to just buy a knife and cut them open later. What kind of idiots are these? How did they tie so many knots!
"How did you end up in their hands?"
Tao Xiaoxiao had only tied up the second person when Yao Xiaoyu, seeing the man being repeatedly lifted up and thrown to the ground, decided not to disturb him. Instead, she took out the gag from Ye Junshu's mouth and planned to find out how this young master ended up in this location... It turned out the gag was a handkerchief.
Looking at the delicate embroidered patterns, soft edges, and embroidered fabric, Yao Xiaoyu suspected that the handkerchief originally belonged to Ye Junshu.
"Because of a slight accident."
Ye Junshu was also very frustrated. Yesterday, his family suddenly held a banquet. Before he could figure out what was going on, his father's men rushed over and told him to leave the mansion quickly. After he came out and inquired, he learned that a family had taken a liking to him as their son-in-law. Because this person had some connection with the deposed emperor at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Ye family could not refuse him openly, so they hurriedly sent him out to seek refuge.
He left too quickly, without taking any valuables with him. He had originally planned to look for some money today, but because of his clothes, he was targeted as a fat sheep. The worst part was that these people had no martial ethics. When they couldn't beat him, they drugged him. Ye Junshu didn't have time to dodge and fell for their trick so carelessly.
"I've caught those people. What are you going to do with them?"
Ye Junshu's words were vague, and Yao Xiaoyu did not continue the topic. Instead, she used the small knife with a chip on the ground to cut the rope while asking another crucial question.
The knife cut through the rope as easily as cutting tofu. Yao Xiaoyu was both terrified and excited. If the kidnappers present hadn't all fallen unconscious, she would have wanted to ask where the knife was bought, as it was even more efficient than the dagger she had bought at a high price.
"Just hand them over to me; they have suitable places to go."
Ye Junshu caught a glimpse of the knife's sharpness, and his already pale face turned even more ashen. He had initially thought these people were after his money, but now it seemed they wanted his life!
"OK."
Yao Xiaoyu readily agreed and even helped Ye Junshu up – Ye Junshu's legs were numb from lying on the ground for too long while tied up.
The group walked to the place where the aunt had been watching. The aunt, having accomplished her mission, left happily. Yao Xiaoyu thought that was the end of it, with at most a follow-up of giving money/favors as thanks. However, Ye Junshu called them back somewhat embarrassedly.
"...Let others think you're my...male concubine?!"
Yao Xiaoyu stared at Ye Junshu in disbelief, racking her brains for a long time before finally managing to come up with a less shocking term from a long list of definitions such as canary, courtesan, male concubine, and servant.
"You don't need to pay. I have money and can give you a suitable status. You just need to pretend."
Ye Junshu blushed to the roots of his neck. It was clearly he who had brought it up, but in the end, he was the one who felt more embarrassed. However, compared to being caught and forced into marriage, he felt that his reputation was not that important.
After a day's work, he found out some more information. For example, the daughter of the family that was forcing him into marriage was quite special in terms of her identity and everything else. Also, the family had built their fortune by gathering information. Although he hadn't appeared in formal social settings for various reasons, he could be arrested if he revealed any flaws.
Now, wanted posters or missing person notices for Ye Junshu have been put up outside. If Ye Junshu's family hadn't left a photo of him and he hadn't run into any acquaintances yet, he would have been finished long ago!
Unable to return to the Ye residence, Ye Junshu needed a suitable identity to stay in a hotel. He had originally planned to use the identity of a friend who hadn't yet returned to China, but after meeting Yao Xiaoyu today, he had a better idea—
There wasn't just one candidate for a son-in-law, but Ye Junshu was ranked first. If they couldn't find him, other good young men might be chosen instead. After thinking it over, Ye Junshu realized that the person who would never be considered was actually a gigolo with a bad stomach who could only live off women.
But he didn't know if Yao Xiaoyu would agree. Although they had a very pleasant conversation before, which made Ye Junshu feel that Yao Xiaoyu was different from other girls, a woman's reputation was always very important. Even if she had a different identity or family background, she might not be able to accept it.
"I apologize for being so abrupt..."
Seeing that Yao Xiaoyu hadn't agreed yet, Ye Junshu took the initiative to reject the proposal. But halfway through his sentence, he noticed that Yao Xiaoyu suddenly looked up, her eyes flashing with a strange light.
"I agree!"
Yao Xiaoyu said decisively. She was just shocked by Ye Junshu's idea. It is said that the older generation is not really conservative, otherwise they would not have secretly created 1.4 billion people. Now she truly understands the meaning of this sentence.
Yes, Yao Xiaoyu had no resistance to playing a wealthy woman. After all, it would be one thing if it were something dangerous, but what modern person could resist a script about a rich woman and a gigolo? Especially since the identities could be changed, it was like acting in a costume, with maximum risk and excitement.
"What identity did you assign me?"
Seeing that Ye Junshu had not spoken for a long time, Yao Xiaoyu took the initiative to ask.
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Grand hotel.
A woman in a Western-style dress led a man in and immediately asked for a month's stay in a luxury suite. She also made it clear that the man was not allowed to go out unless he received her personal permission. Although the man was a little uncomfortable, he did not say a word in protest, and the waiter knew who was in charge between the two.
The waiter who got the gossip didn't show any sign of unease. He efficiently completed all the formalities, respectfully escorted the guest to the room door, and then calmly went downstairs to share the juicy gossip with his friends. Ye Junshu breathed a sigh of relief after the door closed and thanked Yao Xiaoyu with a flushed face.
"I had a lot of fun too."
Yao Xiaoyu waved her hand dismissively, only glancing curiously at herself in the mirror. She had always thought that makeup skills were limited at this time, but she hadn't expected that she hadn't met a real master. Even an oval face with lychee-shaped eyes could be transformed into a face with slanted eyes and a V-shaped face. This cold look she threw was probably no different from a knife.
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Author's Note: Writing some clichéd plot points
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#I'm a rich woman, you're a gigolo#
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