Chapter 66: The Spreading Envoy

It was clear that Miss Yanhong was eager to innovate, highlight her own uniqueness, earn more money, and gain her freedom as soon as possible. Even a young woman had such determination, and Liu Liwa also needed to lift his spirits, even though he didn’t have a pair of exceptionally beautiful legs like Miss Yanhong.

The miniskirt was taken back by Yanhong, and she gave him a new set of clothes instead. After Liu Liwa tailored them, he handed them over to Qin Wan’er. The young girl put them on and ran off, as if a Saint had just donned his sacred armor to rescue the goddess. However, while the Saints went to the Sanctuary, she was headed to the outhouse!

Poor Qin Wan’er had eaten a few cold buns from the morning the night before and was now battling it out again. This time, she had formed an unforgettable bond with the outhouse.

Early the next morning, Qin Wan’er, who had just fallen into a groggy sleep, was summoned by a maid. Wu Liniang continued to dress her up because Wen Jun was coming again today. Liu Liwa was also called up early, as Young Master Ye had finally woken up after sleeping for a whole day.

When Liu Liwa arrived in the main hall, he saw Shen Zuijin standing restlessly by the staircase, squeezing her legs together as if struggling with an earthworm. Wu Liniang was still upstairs with Qin Wan’er. Qin Wan’er had been trained to be very professional; even though she had been exhausted from diarrhea the night before, she still wore a bright smile today. Meanwhile, Wen Jun and Young Master Ye were walking upstairs arm in arm, presenting a harmonious and nearly beautiful picture—like two good friends who had reserved a private room and hired young ladies for some fun. The only thing Liu Liwa wasn’t sure about was his own role: security guard, waiter, condom seller, or the police officer in charge of cracking down on illegal activities!

Soon, Liu Liwa realized that besides the roles mentioned above, he had another new role: that of a host!

“Hey, Liu Xiaoqi, you’re here. Come up quickly,” Young Master Ye called to him from upstairs.

Liu Liwa was startled. He saw that the scar-faced Wen Jun was still as cold as ice but didn’t say a word. Curious, he made his way upstairs and, under Wu Liniang’s guidance, entered a large room. The room had a bed, a dining table, and behind a screen, there was a bathtub—the facilities were very complete. It also came with Miss Liuyun!

Liuyun was still dressed in her white outfit, exuding an ethereal, fairy-like grace. She sat gracefully by the qin table, her hand resting on the Ya Qin, resembling the lonely and refined Moon Goddess, pristine and transcendent.

As for Qin Wan’er, she had finally changed into new clothes. Unlike the white dress from the day before, today she wore a yellow Silk Dress. She didn’t put on any airs of nobility, which instead highlighted her natural personality—youthful and lively.

Young Master Ye and Supervisor Wen sat opposite each other at the table. For some strange reason, they enjoyed visiting the brothel early in the morning. Truly, the forest is big, and all kinds of birds exist; when the bird is big, it dares to fly into any forest!

Wu Liniang, wearing snow-white silk gloves, personally served Wen Jun, who had a severe cleanliness obsession. There were four cold dishes, four hot dishes, and a large jar of fine wine. After serving, Wu Liniang left, but not before casting a glance at Liu Liwa that held no visible chill.

Once Wu Liniang left, the atmosphere suddenly turned heavy. The two young women remained silent, and Wen Jun stared coldly at Liu Liwa as if he had stolen his wife. Thankfully, Young Master Ye lightened the mood: “Brother Wen, I heard you didn’t have much fun yesterday. Today, it’s my treat to make it up to you. Look, the Madam has prepared the food and drinks according to your taste. This Miss Liuyun is highly skilled in music and exceptional at playing the qin. And this Miss Qin is also exceptionally beautiful. Most importantly, there’s this Liu Xiaoqi. He works at Intoxication Pavilion and is very good at telling stories. His experiences will surely satisfy you.”

Young Master Ye introduced everyone as if he were a host announcing a program. After just one drink together, they were already calling each other brothers.

Wen Jun didn’t say a word. He took out a silk handkerchief and meticulously wiped the tableware in front of him, as if sterilizing it. Liu Liwa felt a chill run down his spine—a man taking it to this extent was truly something. Qin Wan’er and Liuyun acted as if they didn’t notice, each striking their own pose. Young Master Ye called out to Liu Liwa, “Come on, Liu Xiaoqi, don’t just stand there. Continue your story. I drank too much yesterday and missed the new story. I’ve been feeling uneasy all day. Now that Brother Wen is here too, tell us something exciting.”

Liu Liwa broke out in a cold sweat. He had heard of people hiring young ladies to sing or dance, or even inviting performers for comedy acts, but now there was someone hiring people just to tell stories. Did he need to tell them a bedtime story too? Did they lack fatherly love growing up?

Despite his disdain, Liu Liwa knew he had to fulfill his role. He exchanged a glance with Qin Wan’er, signaling her to stay close to the edge, so that if the two men lost control after hearing the story, he wouldn’t have to hold them back alone. When he glanced at Miss Liuyun, the young lady blushed—she still couldn’t get used to the “depth” of Liu Liwa’s stories!

Liu Liwa pulled up a chair and squeezed into a seat near the qin table. With a forced smile, he thought this might actually be an opportunity. If Wen Jun also enjoyed his stories like Young Master Ye did, he might gain another influential fan, earn more tips, and speed up his journey to buy his freedom.

With this thought, Liu Liwa perked up. He slapped the table with his palm, startling everyone, and began telling the story with great emotion: “The story took place a long, long time ago. The main character was a gentle and virtuous woman named Jin Lian…”

In this era, which differed from mainstream history, the land had never been unified since the Three Kingdoms period. The tripartite division had persisted for centuries. As a result, the great love story of Jin Lian and the Official was unknown to people. It was spiritual nourishment for men and a guiding principle for women seeking independence and love. Having traveled through time, Liu Liwa felt it was his duty to spread and promote this glorious story, enriching their leisure time and advancing spiritual civilization!

He told the story with dramatic twists and turns, emphasizing Jin Lian’s courage to love and hate, and her unwavering pursuit of true love. At the same time, he highlighted the Official’s physical strength, endurance, and his appeal to older women. He also described the distinct personalities, physical traits, and “special characteristics” of characters like Wu Yueniang, Pang Chunmei, Li Ping’er, and others.

Everyone listening felt as if they were part of the story. Qin Wan’er, standing in the corner, was stunned, her body trembling uncontrollably as if bugs were crawling on her. Miss Liuyun blushed, and her hand trembled as she played the qin. However, the music today matched well—fast and stormy, full of intense rhythms…

Young Master Ye had always loved listening to stories, especially those about passionate and open-minded women, which were completely different from the Third Miss Zhao he encountered in real life. It gave him a sense of virtual satisfaction. As for Wen Jun, he kept drinking bowl after bowl, his face flushed red, his heart far from calm.