Traveling to another world and becoming a local owner

"Knock, knock, knock..." Zhou Yixing was walking in front, perhaps out of envy or curiosity about Zhang Ling's exam performance, so he knocked on his door unconsciously.

"Are you guys back? How did you do in the exam?" Zhang Ling opened the door and asked with a smile when he saw there were three of them.

"Haha, that's barely acceptable. I wonder how Brother Zhang did in the exam?" Zhou Yixing said somewhat far-fetchedly.

"Well, it's okay! It's just so-so! I just wrote a poem and came back. I was stuck in the room all day and was so bored!" Zhang Ling said carelessly, completely unaware of the astonishment on the faces of the three people opposite him.

"Brother Zhang, are you saying that you came back early in the morning?" Wang Huan asked in disbelief.

"Yes, what else? Isn't it just a seasonal poem that suits the occasion? I can finish it as soon as I pick up the pen!"

"Then, you came back? Without thinking carefully and checking it a few more times?" Xia Wenshan asked hurriedly with an expression of disbelief.

"Just finish writing that thing, there's no chance of making mistakes, so why check it?" Zhang Ling spread his hands, looking very casual.

Zhou Yixing almost vomited blood when he heard this. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but didn't know where to start.

"Now that the provincial examination is over, I heard that we won't know the result until tomorrow afternoon. You've finally come to Anyang County, so how about I treat you to a big meal? It'll be like a celebration banquet in advance." Zhang Ling suggested when he thought of this.

"Um, Brother Zhang, aren't you worried at all?" Wang Huan asked weakly with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Is it useful to worry? Things are a foregone conclusion. Success or failure is determined by fate. Let's go. All expenses tonight will be paid by me!" Zhang Ling said, holding them one in each hand and walked out.

Zhou Yixing smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhang, you are still very confident!"

Although he said this, he was secretly resentful in his heart. He felt that the other party was just too careless and that passing the exam to become a scholar was like a child playing house.

Cuiyan Tower is the most famous brothel in Anyang County, and it is also one of the best in the whole Jingzhou.

Zhang Ling originally wanted to find a tavern or restaurant, but no place was open at this time.

Seeing him calling for a treat, Xia Wenshan immediately suggested going to Cuiyan Tower to get drunk. Zhou Yixing and Wang Huan also knew that Zhang Ling was rich, so the three of them shared a common hatred and decided to rip him off, just like playing Landlord vs. Local tyrant.

Cuiyan Building has a tall gate, redwood pillars, gauze curtains, carved beams and painted buildings, and is extremely luxurious. To Zhang Ling, the word "expensive" is enough to describe it.

When the four of them arrived in front of the building, there came in arm in arm in arm. When they reached the central hall and looked up, they saw green curtains, a clear pool, a small hill, and flowers and trees hidden among the red railings and curved pillars.

Zhang Ling was like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, looking around here and there like a curious baby, which made everyone laugh.

Xia Wenshan had obviously been here many times and found a pavilion by the water with ease.

Several people sat around in the pavilion, and delicious wine and food were served.

Although Zhang Ling did not know the rules, he had been to Xianglanfang once. When he saw the wine and food being served, he hurriedly took out small change to reward the eunuch, but was directly rejected by the eunuch.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, don't be stingy today. This Cuiyan Tower is not like other places. No one wants small change. You can get silver notes as a reward!" Xia Wenshan teased unconsciously. He suddenly felt that the haze of frustration after the previous exam instantly dissipated.

"Uh, you, why didn't you say it earlier? Here!" Zhang Ling was very embarrassed. He then took out a silver note of one hundred taels from his sleeve and handed it to the elf slave.

"Thank you for the reward, sir!" Upon seeing this, the eunuch hurriedly took the banknote and immediately smiled.

"Go, call a few of your girls over, including that girl Yu'er, who seems to be from your Cuiyan Tower, call her along as well." Xia Wenshan let out a small sigh, feeling much relieved, and said happily.

"Okay, sir, I'll go right away!" Upon hearing this, the turtle slave immediately agreed and left in a hurry.

"Brother Xia, is that Miss Yu'er the one who went to Xianglanfang before?" Zhang Ling was curious and asked quickly.

"That's right, Brother Zhang has also been to Xianglanfang?" Xia Wenxuan was surprised, with a hint of something different in his smile.

"Well, I went there once with my cousin. Isn't this Miss Yu'er very famous? Can I just meet her without having to have tea or anything?" Zhang Ling touched his nose awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Haha, Brother Zhang, you don't know, this place is different from other places. The girls in Cuiyan Tower, as long as they can be named, are all famous. If they go to a small county town, they will naturally have more status than the local courtesans. But here, they may not be good enough. The real top girls hardly show up in public, let alone go out and show their faces." Xia Wenshan picked up a glass of sake, took a sip, and explained with a smile.

"Oh, so that's how it is. Thank you for your advice!" Zhang Ling nodded, then he understood the situation.

While they were chatting, Yu'er and several other girls came over with swaying figures and light steps.

Yu'er had never seen Zhang Ling, so she didn't know. The four girls sat down immediately, and perhaps by fate, two of them sat next to each other.

"Come, come, let's talk about love tonight and nothing else. I've heard that Miss Yu'er's singing voice is as sweet as a nightingale. I wonder if I'll have the honor to hear it today." Xia Wenshan was a rich young man who was familiar with red-light districts and made the suggestion immediately.

"Since the young master is in such a good mood, Yu'er will perform a song for me. Liu Yan, bring me my pipa!" Upon hearing this, Yu'er stood up and bowed politely, then turned her head and shouted towards the pavilion not far away.

"Sister Yu'er is here." Liu Yan responded, hugging a rosewood pipa and hurried over.

"Liu Yan? Why are you here?" Zhang Ling couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when he saw the person coming.

"Mr. Zhang?" Liu Yan looked up and was stunned for a moment.

"Do you know?"

"Do you know ..."

Yu'er, Xia Wenshan and others were surprised at the same time.

"Sister Yu'er, he is the Mr. Zhang you asked me about." Liu Yan's face turned slightly red and she lowered her head and whispered.

"Oh! You are Mr. Zhang?" Yu'er was overjoyed when she heard that, and quickly stepped forward and asked happily.

"Well, my father's last name is Zhang, so, I should be Mr. Zhang!" Zhang Ling was speechless. What the hell was going on?

"That's great, Mr. Zhang. I finally get to meet you." Yu'er seemed very excited after hearing this. She held Zhang Ling's hands and said happily.

"Uh, girl, please respect yourself!" Zhang Ling was startled by the sudden action and quickly retracted his hand.

Seeing this scene, the people around them gritted their teeth secretly, and couldn't help but think in their hearts: "You stupid fool, the girl threw herself into his arms but didn't want her. If you can't do it, let me go!"

Yu'er was also stunned when she heard that. She stood there for a moment, then immediately reacted and hurriedly offered her hand.