The owner? The owner of Hongxiufang? Fu Qiyuan?
Jiang Shan slowly turned his head and saw Fu Qiyuan pressing his temple in pain.
"Go, send someone to call your mother over! Now, immediately!" Fu Qiyuan pointed at Zisu, a cold and ruthless glint in his eyes.
Zisu hurriedly went downstairs. Her maid and coachman were still downstairs and could pass on a message to her.
An Er also went out with Zi Su.
But he wasn't as lucky as Zisu; he was stopped by Fu Qiyuan as soon as he stepped out the door.
"If it weren't for the fact that you can make money, I would have sent you back to the mountains tomorrow!" Fu Qiyuan said through gritted teeth.
An Er's body stiffened slightly, and a fleeting look of regret flashed across his handsome face.
He shouldn't have been so cheeky!
It's all Saburo's fault, he's corrupted him!
Jiang Shan watched the interaction between the master and servant without showing any emotion, making bold assumptions in his mind and carefully verifying them in his head.
Hongxiufang belongs to Fu Qiyuan, and it was handled by An Er! That hothead An Er definitely didn't get Fu Qiyuan's consent before doing this; he acted first and reported later.
Then why did Fu Qiyuan say the girl was hers? Hmm, it must be because Fu Qiyuan knew she couldn't accept his affair with Hongxiufang and wanted to get rid of her...!
Green Sandalwood stood pitifully at the door, not daring to go in or out. She stole a glance at An Er, pouted, glanced at him again, her little mouth slightly pouting, looking utterly aggrieved.
We're all from the same neighborhood, don't be so heartless!
Looking at Jiang Shan's almost indifferent pretty face, Fu Qiyuan said with a wry smile, "Shan'er, I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just..."
"Don't speak! You're a convicted criminal; your words are not to be trusted!"
Fu Qiyuan promptly shut up and silently mourned for himself for three seconds.
Hongxiufang.
Upon hearing the maid's words, Qin's mother was so angry that she slapped her thigh repeatedly!
"You brat, I told you not to go looking for employers so casually, but you wouldn't listen to me and kept throwing tantrums at me. Look what happened! Just wait until Young Master Fu skins you alive, I'm coming to collect your corpse right now!"
Half an hour later, Zisu and Lvtan finally received their savior.
Mother Qin grabbed Zisu by the ear and went upstairs. As soon as they entered the room, she pulled the two girls down to kneel.
"Young Master Fu, please spare these two girls! They don't know that Boss Jiang is the mastermind behind Hongxiufang. If they did, they wouldn't dare to offend the master even if they had the guts!"
Jiang Shan was startled by Qin's mother's actions and pulled Fu Qiyuan's sleeve to move back a little.
I know nothing, I'm innocent, don't look for me!
Fu Qiyuan raised his hand and said coldly, "Get up, all of you, and answer while standing!"
Qin's mother quickly pulled the two girls to their feet and smiled at Jiang Shan, revealing several deep wrinkles.
Fu Qiyuan sighed softly and said to Jiang Shan, "Let Qin's mother tell you herself. You can decide whether you're angry with me after you've heard it."
Then Qin's mother sighed deeply and solemnly told Jiang Shan a story.
Hongxiufang was the largest brothel in Yuzhou. The girls there never sold their bodies, only their art. Several months ago, one of the girls offended a powerful figure. Qin Mama, unable to withstand the influence of the powerful people in the capital, decided to disband Hongxiufang and let the girls find their own way.
An Jing knew about this and casually mentioned it to An Er. An Er then casually asked, "Is Hongxiufang profitable?"
And then the rest of the story unfolded.
An Er pleaded with An Jing to lend him money to take over Hongxiufang, and also kept Qin Mama with him. However, the mastermind behind the scenes was not easily revealed until Fu Qiyuan changed the ownership of Hongxiufang.
Fu Qiyuan's only visit to the brothel was to tell Qin Mama that the real owner behind Hongxiufang was the owner of Jiang's Private Kitchen. He told her that she could directly contact An Er for any issues that were not publicly discussed, and that if there were any major problems that could not be resolved, or if there was any important news, she should send someone to inform Jiang Shan immediately.
One thing is very important: Qin's mother cannot let anyone know the true identity of the mastermind behind the scenes! Not even the girls in the neighborhood!
After Qin Mama finished explaining the whole story, she looked at Jiang Shan with hopeful eyes and said, "Master, it was my fault for not disciplining the girls properly. You can punish me however you like, but please forgive these two girls!"
Jiang Shan stared at the sky in silence for a long while, still processing the fact in his mind. He hadn't even fallen asleep yet, and he had already become the owner of a brothel. How could he face people in modern times?
"You all go back first. I need to sort this out. You're all being too informal with me! Go back, all of you go back!"
Since Jiang Shan had given the order, An Er, the head steward, had no choice but to send the people away first.
Zisu looked back at Jiangshan with reluctance, only to be smacked on the head by Qin's mother. "You're still looking! Wait till the master deals with you!"
Only Jiang Shan and Fu Qiyuan remained in the room. Fu Qiyuan looked at Jiang Shan with slightly aggrieved eyes, waiting for her to speak.
Jiang Shan cleared his throat, his eyes flashing, and said, "Why transfer it to my name? I know it's inconvenient for you to take over, but An Er can. He's very reliable!"
It's a bit nonsensical!
Fu Qiyuan took Jiang Shan's hand and rubbed his arm, saying, "Brothels and brothels have all sorts of customers from all walks of life. Besides making money, they have another major characteristic: they gather information. Sometimes, a piece of information can lead to a debt of gratitude. Your reputation will only grow, and the more information you control, the more people will be wary of you!"
"And the most important reason is that I believe you have the ability to transform Hongxiufang into a unique Hongxiufang."
Jiang Shan said with a forced smile, "Lord Fu, you really think too highly of me. What makes you think that a country bumpkin like me can manage a group of delicate, beautiful, and talented women? I don't even believe it myself!"
Fu Qiyuan scoffed, "I trust myself. You should think about how to deal with the girls in the brothel. They're incredibly persistent; you'll get the hang of it eventually."
Then the tone shifted again: "My arm hurts, and my back hurts too. Do you want me to put some medicine on it?"
Jiang Shan's eyes darted around, and his cheeks felt slightly hot.
She never expected to do something like "the legitimate wife tearing apart the mistress," hitting and scolding Fu Qiyuan in front of so many people. It was not only Fu Qiyuan who was embarrassed, but also herself!
I wonder what they'll think!
Ouch!
Jiang Shan covered his face, his movements faster than his thoughts, and turned to run away.
They ran away...!
Fu Qiyuan sighed wistfully, but a captivating smile curved his lips.
Shan'er can throw tantrums at him in public without any reservations because she treats him like family; she no longer considers him an outsider.
Being neither an outsider nor an insider means being an insider.
If he's her "wife," things will be easier. The difference between "wife" and "person in the bedroom" is just a matter of words. One day, he will become her actual "wife."
Fu Qiyuan's heart began to flutter uncontrollably...
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