Chapter 128: The Unexpected Guest

Liu Liwa was right. The girls all calmed down. If they told the truth to the hysterical Xiuzhu now, it would be like destroying her last bit of hope. It might even make her try to end her life right away.

Besides, Liu Liwa never let them down. He was clever and full of tricks, but his plans always worked. Since he gave his word, he must have had a solid plan.

“What exactly are you planning to do?” A sudden, impatient question came from the crowd. Liu Liwa was surprised. The girls, who worked in the service industry, usually spoke softly. This voice sounded bold and commanding. He looked toward the sound and saw a spy had mixed in with the girls.

This woman was stunningly beautiful, standing out like a crane among chickens. She outshone all the other girls. Her noble air was something the other girls could never match. But when did this girl sneak in?

“Miss Zhao, I’m sorry I didn’t welcome you properly. Are you here for a drink or to listen to music? Do you need a girl to keep you company?” Liu Liwa greeted her warmly. He didn’t expect this woman had a habit of eavesdropping. Was she here to steal his ideas again? She wore a white fitted coat and black pants, looking very much like an executive. This made Liu Liwa remember the dragon claw technique he used. This girl was surprisingly well-endowed, using such tight clothes to stay ‘low-key’.

Thinking of this, Liu Liwa felt a shock. Did she recognize him and come to confront him? But it didn’t seem like it. Besides, the alley was pitch black that night. They couldn’t see each other’s faces even up close. Liu Liwa had spoken in a hoarse voice, so there was no way she could have recognized him.

He absolutely could not let her recognize him. This girl was chosen by the Emperor. With her family background, cleverness, and looks, she could at least become an imperial consort. It was even possible she could become the Empress, the mother of the nation. If someone like her spread a scandal about being harassed by a man, that man’s fate would be…

A drop of cold sweat fell from Liu Liwa’s forehead. Then Miss Zhao spoke: “Why are you spacing out? Hurry up and tell us your plan. How can you make that scoundrel Wang Erdao willingly come to marry Miss Xiuzhu and take good care of her?”

Liu Liwa sighed in relief. It seemed she didn’t recognize him as the owner of the wandering hands. But why did she care about these issues? Was she just here to watch the drama? Liu Liwa said impatiently: “Miss, are you here at Intoxication Pavilion to gossip? Or do you want to join Intoxication Pavilion to earn some extra money?”

This was a clever remark. No matter how Miss Zhao answered, it would make the girls unhappy. But Miss Zhao was no ordinary person. She smiled slightly and said: “We are all women. I just can’t bear to see a sister deceived by a scoundrel. I also want to see Miss Xiuzhu get her wish. Of course, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. I came to thank the girls for promoting my dresses. I brought some small gifts to show my appreciation.”

After saying this, Miss Zhao waved her hand. Her two personal bodyguards, Zhao Zhong and Zhao Cheng, each carried in a wooden box. Inside were colorful clothes. But Liu Liwa could see at a glance that these clothes had some flaws. Still, there were many of them and the material was good. They were all made of high-quality silk. It was quite a generous gift.

The girls, who had been gloomy earlier, now brightened up at the sight of free dresses. They happily started picking through them. The other box was for the girls on the second floor. Liu Liwa understood. This girl probably found out that the girls who modeled for her were punished by Intoxication Pavilion. She came to comfort them. When it came to handling things, this woman was really impressive. She was timely and generous, making people feel good both mentally and physically. Anyone would want to work for a boss like this.

Miss Zhao’s high-profile visit and her comfort to the girls immediately won their praise and gratitude. Throughout the whole process, Wu Liniang never showed up to confront her. If Miss Zhao also ran a Pleasure House, Intoxication Pavilion would surely lose a lot of its staff.

However, these clothes were not for Liu Liwa, and she didn’t recognize him as the wandering hands owner, so he had nothing to do here. Even without attention, Liu Liwa would still do his best to help. Doing good deeds was about sincerely helping others, for the peace of mind. Unlike some ‘uncles’ who claimed to do good deeds without leaving their name, yet took hundreds of photos while doing them, enough to open a museum. If they didn’t leave their name, where did all those photos come from?

Liu Liwa wandered to the back kitchen. He picked up a radish and took a bite. It was crisp and tasty. Now his status was different. His position was different. Even Shen Zuijin kept her distance from him in Intoxication Pavilion, let alone others. He was the typical king of the commoners.

Fatty Wang Laoer had prepared the noon meal. When he saw Liu Liwa actually come, he immediately greeted him: “Brother Xiaoqi, how can I trouble you to come find me personally?”

“What trouble? Since I need your help, of course I come to you. Are you done with your work? Let’s go.”

Liu Liwa and Fatty Wang Laoer walked off with their arms around each other’s shoulders. The girls, though busy with free dresses, didn’t forget about Xiuzhu. When they saw Liu Liwa appear, they all looked at him with encouraging eyes, wishing him immediate success.

But they hadn’t gone far when Liu Liwa felt something was wrong. He turned around and saw Miss Zhao following them with a smile. With Wang Laoer by his side, Liu Liwa couldn’t say much. He could only quicken his pace. But unfortunately, Miss Zhao, though her feet were small, kept up without trouble, steadily following behind him.

Liu Liwa knew that besides wanting to watch the drama, this young lady was very interested in his clever ideas. She never missed a chance to copy his creative plans.

Let her follow. After all, he was helping people, doing good deeds, and building good karma. He wasn’t afraid of others knowing.

Led by Wang Laoer, they took shortcuts through streets and alleys. They passed a few dark little alleys. Liu Liwa specifically watched Miss Zhao. Sure enough, this girl walked cautiously with Zhao Zhong and Zhao Cheng, seeming still traumatized.

Soon, they arrived at West Street. It was a bustling street with shopkeepers and vendors shouting their wares. Pedestrians moved through the crowd like weaving shuttles. Wang Laoer single-mindedly led Liu Liwa toward what he thought was the best tavern. But just then, Miss Zhao suddenly sped up, overtaking them and stopping outside a blacksmith’s shop…