Chapter 120: Exotic Style

Liu Liwa blew out the lamps one by one as if dancing. He caught everyone’s attention, so no one noticed when the woman under the lamp appeared. It was a body with a soul-snatching, enchanting magic. Under the soft light, her snow-white, crystalline skin gave off a seductive glow.

Her beautiful hair was tied up high, and her face was veiled with black gauze, revealing only her smooth forehead and a pair of eyes that sparkled like stars in the night. She looked incredibly mysterious. Similarly, black sheer fabric only covered a pair of peaks. Her slender waist, smooth belly, and delicate navel were fully displayed before everyone. A red silk ribbon was tied around her waist, holding a short black gauze skirt that reached only to her thighs. Within the black gauze skirt, shadows flickered vaguely, like a mysterious hidden valley appearing and disappearing. Her beautiful legs were straight and long.

Among all this, the most captivating was her pale, crystal-like skin, delicate as snow, smooth as ice, shimmering with a glistening luster that was unforgettable at first sight. Especially set off by the black gauze, it looked even more tender and white.

Also, her face was covered by black gauze, making her true appearance unclear. Only her shy, shining eyes were visible, mysterious and enchanting.

“Whoa…” The crowd of admirers below burst into an uproar. Some even couldn’t resist rushing forward, causing a scene of chaos. Liu Liwa laughed inwardly. Indeed, clothes make the man, and beauty comes from wearing less. It was still the same Miss Cuiping, but with a change of outfit and her face covered, she went from being unknown to incredibly popular.

What’s more, at that moment, there was no one to compare her with. She alone stood there, naturally drawing all eyes. Her attire was bold, unconventional, daring to wear and reveal, setting her apart. Her unusually pale skin, rare in the world, became major selling points.

“Hey, Liu Xiaoqi, where did this woman come from? I’ve never seen her before,” Brother Chun cried out excitedly.

“Liu Xiaoqi, you just mentioned something about Exotic Style. What exactly is going on?” Lord Zeng also couldn’t hold back.

“I choose her tonight. Don’t anyone compete with me!” Shopkeeper Zhao from the east city, who dealt in jewelry, shouted loudly with his wealth and influence.

For a moment, the admirers were in an uproar. Even seasoned experts like them had never seen such quality.

This was exactly the effect Liu Liwa wanted. He walked up to the stage with a smile and stood beside Cuiping. He could see she was trembling slightly, whether from excitement at being so popular or from wearing too little and feeling cold. Seizing the moment, Liu Liwa spoke up: “Speaking of this woman, she has quite a background. All of you bosses have traveled far and wide, seen much of the world. Surely you’ve heard of the mysterious kingdom on the other side of the sea called ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’? It’s known for producing beautiful women, each as lovely as flowers, with skin surpassing snow. It’s called a man’s paradise.”

Liu Liwa was just making things up, and the admirers below were stunned. The quickest to react was Brother Chun. Everyone present was someone of status. They came here, firstly for fun, and secondly to compete in wealth and knowledge. Everyone wanted to stand out, to be superior. No one had heard of this ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’. It all depended on who reacted quickly and pretended well; that person’s knowledge would naturally be higher than others.

Brother Chun immediately said, “‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’. I know, I know. On the far side of the sea, I’ve heard people talk about it. The women there are indeed matchlessly beautiful, with skin whiter than snow.”

“That’s right, I remember now,” Lord Zeng chimed in, not wanting to be outdone. “‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’ is indeed called a man’s paradise. Anyone who marries a woman from there will enjoy a lifetime of pleasure and endless romantic fortune.”

With the two of them leading, others began to chatter and discuss. Some even claimed to have personally visited this so-called ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’. No one wanted to be outdone, and without realizing it, they elevated the disguised Cuiping to an unparalleled height.

Liu Liwa laughed heartily inside but kept a straight face as he said, “You bosses really are knowledgeable. That’s right, this woman before you is from the ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’. She joined a fleet to sail overseas but unfortunately encountered a great storm. She survived against the odds and ended up here. To raise money for her journey home, she wandered into the world of pleasure, but no pleasure house could keep her. She remains determined to find her way back home. At our Intoxication Pavilion, she will be here for only one night. Moreover, according to the customs of the ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’, aside from her lawful husband, no other man is allowed to remove her veil. The women of the ‘Kingdom of Oye Ono Omaigod’ show their faces only to their husbands. However, in other aspects, they are quite open. So, what do you say, bosses? Only one night, a rare opportunity. Who wants to experience this Exotic Style?”

Liu Liwa was so wicked. With his smooth talk, he not only offered Exotic Style but also the temptation of a married woman. Immediately, the admirers below grew wildly excited. This time, Lord Zeng reacted quickly and was the first to say, “I, Old Zeng, have spent half my life experiencing countless women, but I’ve never tried any Exotic Style. Tonight, no matter what, I must have a taste.”

Brother Chun, his longtime rival, naturally wouldn’t be outdone. Silently, he took out a Silver Note and said, “I bid five hundred silver taels!”

“I bid eight hundred taels!” Shopkeeper Zhao shouted loudly.

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Bids rose one after another. These were all rich and influential men, each shouting louder than the last. The women upstairs and downstairs, including Wu Liniang, were all watching this grand spectacle. She looked coldly at Liu Liwa. With just a small trick, he really helped Cuiping change her fate dramatically. Could this person truly have the ability to turn the worthless into the miraculous?

The other women watched with envy. They had lived with Cuiping for many years, and though she had changed her outfit, she couldn’t fool their eyes. At this point, a single bid from Brother Chun alone was enough for her to buy her freedom. The current highest bid was more than enough for her to live comfortably for a lifetime. How unpredictable life is; it truly is like a play. Just this morning, she was desperate over a hundred or so silver taels, and now she had suddenly become wealthy. Of course, the women also knew that all of this was due to Liu Liwa’s magical touch.

Seeing the wealthy masters below almost coming to blows over the bidding, Liu Liwa quickly called for a stop: “Gentlemen, gentlemen, please calm down. There is only one woman, and the opportunity is for only one night. Arguing back and forth like this won’t solve anything. How about this—let the woman decide, what do you say?”

Everyone immediately fell silent upon hearing this. Whether young or old, they all tried their best to show off what they thought were their most handsome and charming sides. Liu Liwa gently nudged the Miss Cuiping beside him. Cuiping was slightly startled and then said somewhat shyly: “Jibber jabber, gobble gobble, Ponyo Ponyo, mishmash…”

Everyone was baffled by what they heard, but in their hearts, they confirmed that she was indeed a foreign import. With the traditional mindset that foreign things are better—like how foreign monks recite scriptures better—they no longer had any doubts about this Exotic Style…