After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

Chapter 539 So Beautiful (Two in One)

The bottom of the stairs is hollow, with iron chains hanging down on both sides and locked to the handrails.

The brother and sister went upstairs and saw a small room opposite them, but it was not a private room.

Fang Nanzhi was just lost in thought when Bai Jiayu came over.

"Brother Qin, Miss Fang, you came too late and almost missed the most exciting scene in Cuixuan Tower."

Qin Yan and his sister looked at him in confusion. What exciting thing was going on? Wasn't it about eating?

Perhaps because their expressions were too synchronized, Bai Jiayu found it amusing and couldn't help laughing: "It seems you don't know, so today is a good time to see something new."

Liu Yanming came out of the box and waved at them: "Come here quickly, don't listen to his nonsense, you've come at the perfect time."

Fang Nanzhi entered the box confused.

Just as he was about to ask, Liu Yanming said, "This Cuixuanlou is a major feature of Xin'an Prefecture. Besides the delicious food, there are performances every fifteenth day of the month that attract quite a few people."

Liu Yanming and his family were from a wealthy family. Although they had just arrived in Xin'an Prefecture, they didn't have to worry about things like which restaurant was the best, which wine was the best, and the interesting news in the city, as their servants had already found out.

In comparison, Qin Yan, who came from a farming family, was a little worse in this aspect.

After hearing what he said, the Qin brothers and sisters became interested.

"Brother Qin, this is your first time at a restaurant like this, right? But thanks to the Bai family, we were able to book a private room today. Shouldn't you be very grateful to Brother Bai?"

In the box, someone was acting weird.

This Cuixuan Tower is well-known, and today is the fifteenth day of the lunar month, so it is difficult to book a private room. However, there are more than just Qin Yan as guests present, but they want him to express their gratitude specially. Do they think he is inferior to others?

Qin Yan looked coldly at the speaker Shen Guangzu and said, "I, Qin, come from the countryside and cannot compare to Mr. Shen in socializing and entertaining. Why don't you close the shop first?"

Shin Gwang-jo failed the first round of the college entrance examination.

He couldn't stand Qin Yan, but he won the first place, so of course he was unhappy.

He felt that Qin Yan, a peasant, could achieve what he has today because, firstly, he was lucky, and secondly, he was good at scheming. He was able to get to know Liu Yanming and Bai Jiayu, and he didn't know how he fawned over them behind their backs!

So, his words were ironic, but he was also sincerely considering Qin Yan's side.

At this moment, facing Qin Yan's pressing gaze, he felt a little uncomfortable.

"Qin Yan, what do you mean?"

Qin Yan stepped forward and said, "Whatever you mean, that's what I mean."

Shen Guangzu snorted coldly, "You're just a peasant, and you still want to compete with me? We came to Cuixuan Tower to have some fun, but you probably won't have many chances in your lifetime. Isn't it right for you to thank Brother Bai?"

The more he spoke, the more confident he became, and he pointed his finger at Fang Nanzhi.

"Besides, you brought your sister here privately for today's literary gathering. I'm afraid you came for the food at Cuixuan Tower."

Shin Kwang-jo's eyes were filled with disdain: "Since you're shamelessly trying to get a free meal, you should behave in a servile manner!"

Fang Nanzhi's face turned dark. She grabbed the finger that was almost poking her face and twisted it with her backhand!

"Ahhh! Let go, you damn girl, are you looking for death?"

Not only did Fang Nanzhi not let go, he even used a little more force.

"This young man is so young, yet he's already talking nonsense and speaking without restraint. This is a disease and needs treatment!"

"But don't be afraid, I'm a doctor, I can cure it! This disease is very easy to treat, it just makes you feel pain, and the best thing is to slap them in the face a few times, and it will be cured."

"I'm young and I don't have enough strength to slap you, but is there any brother who can help me?"

Fang Nanzhi kept talking and speaking in a very serious manner.

After everyone thought about it carefully, they realized that this was just a roundabout way of insulting someone for being rude, so shouldn't he be beaten?

Liu Yanming couldn't help laughing and stepped forward. "I'll do it, I'll do it. I love helping others. Doctor Fang, how do you say it? Should I use my left hand or my right hand? And how hard should I use?"

Qin Yan smiled and said, "Although Master Shen seems to have some grievances against me, I will let bygones be bygones and am willing to help. Zhizhi, you can make the arrangements."

The two men sandwiched Shin Kwang-jo on the left and right, and rolled up their sleeves, as if they were really going to fight.

Shen Guangzu broke out in a cold sweat from the pain: "What do you want to do, ah, Brother Bai..."

He couldn't help but want to ask for help.

Bai Jiayu is the host today, he can't just sit back and watch.

In fact, he also wanted to go up and slap someone.

"Ahem, forget it, Brother Qin. It's too crowded and noisy here, not suitable for treatment."

There was a pleading look in his eyes, hoping that Qin Yan would give him a little face.

Then he ordered: "Come, send Master Shen back home safely. Since he is ill, it is not appropriate for him to drink with us. He should go back and recuperate."

These words did not give Shin Kwang-jo any face at all.

He was not originally a son of Huai'an Prefecture, but a cousin of the Wang family. He had not passed the Central Academy Examination. If he left in disgrace today and the news got out, he would lose face and the Wang family would give up on him.

Shin Kwang-jo opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

But the next moment, he was "invited" away by two strong servants.

He is finished.

Liu Yanming chuckled: "Brother Bai is very courageous and not afraid of offending others."

Bai Jiayu didn't care: "He doesn't deserve the word offended."

The meaning of this statement is very clear. The Wang family will not make enemies with him because of a cousin.

Liu Yanming nodded and passed over the matter.

Instead, Bai Jiayu brought a glass of wine to apologize to Qin Yan and his sister.

Qin Yan didn't refuse and really drank it. The other people in the box were a little surprised when they saw it.

Fang Nanzhi drank a cup of tea instead of wine. She raised an eyebrow and said, "It's sweet and refreshing. The tea aroma is light at first, but then becomes strong. Not bad. What kind of tea is this?"

Over the past three or four years, she has drunk a lot of good tea with the two gentlemen and can appreciate it.

"Hahaha, Miss Fang really has good taste. This tea is not simple. It is produced in the southern part of Jiangxi Province and is called high mountain cloud tea. Because of its excellent taste and difficult transportation, the price is not low."

"This is the price for a pot of tea." Someone introduced it, and gestured with five fingers.

"Five taels?"

Wow, it’s more expensive than wine and can buy half a cow with it.

Fang Nanzhi decided to drink more.

Bai Jiayu said, "Miss Fang, do you like it? I'll have someone pack two pounds for you later."

Fang Nanzhi's eyes lit up: "Okay, okay."

She just doesn't know how to write the word "polite".

"Hiss, Brother Bai is so generous. Actually, I also like drinking tea. I wonder..."

Wan Yueming tried to tease.

"Don't even think about it. My monthly salary is limited. I invited Miss Fang here as an apology. She was a friend I invited, and she suffered injustice. It's my fault."

Bai Jiayu rolled his eyes and refused. He was not a sucker.

Everyone else laughed.

Saying that Bai Jiayu favors some people over others.

The atmosphere became lively.

Qin Yan was very satisfied. Bai Jiayu's words calmly emphasized the reason why his sister came and explained away Shen Guangzu's slander.

At this moment, the sound of a distant piano came from downstairs.

Fang Nanzhi immediately leaned over to the window to look.

In the center of the first floor, three women in flowing white clothes were playing the piano.

Then there was a creaking sound coming from next door. Fang Nanzhi tilted his head and saw that the door of the room facing the stairs was still closed.

She immediately looked at the stairs.

I saw that the stairs were actually rising slowly. To be more precise, they were slowly moving upwards under the pull of the rope.

“Isn’t this a good design?”

Liu Yanming was playing with a folding fan in his hand. It was not the first time he had seen this scene, but he was still amazed.

Fang Nanzhi nodded: "Did you use a lifting mechanism?"

Liu Yanming looked at her in surprise: "Exactly, you also know these things?"

"Yeah, I've read about it in a book." The little girl answered halfheartedly, her eyes fixed on the first floor.

As the stairs are retracted, a large open space is created on the first floor.

Then, with the three women as the core, a cylindrical platform slowly rose from the ground.

Fang Nanzhi was surprised: "Wow, the craftsman who designed this building is really amazing."

"Of course. Cuixuanlou was built by descendants of Lu Ban. Its unique design alone surpasses other restaurants."

Bai Jiayu also said.

Qin Yan felt that it was indeed worth seeing, and he should bring his parents and uncle along if he had the chance.

When I turned my head, I saw my sister half leaning out of the window, wishing she could put her head down there.

He pulled the person down and warned: "Zhizhi, be quiet, or you'll fall down."

Fang Nanzhi nodded obediently to show that she understood.

Qin Yan was not at all reassured, so he simply stayed by her side.

As the platform rose higher, the originally gentle and relaxing piano sound suddenly changed, becoming rapid and high-pitched.

At the same time, several dancers slowly descended from the roof, looking like fairies descending to earth from a distance.

Fang Nanzhi opened her mouth wide, thinking it was so beautiful!

"This also uses a lifting mechanism." Qin Yan looked at the top of the restaurant and the things tied to the dancers and spoke.

"Yes," Wan Yueming replied, "Not only are they exquisite, but the dancers are all extraordinary. They are beauties sent from Jiangnan and are very famous."

"I heard that their dancing skills are extraordinary, and everyone who sees them admires them."

Fang Nanzhi leaned against the window, almost staring intently.

The dancers landed on the stage, lifted their feet lightly, their long sleeves fluttered, their skirts fluttered, and every move they made was beautiful.

Fang Nanzhi, who was still a simple girl, was stunned. The sisters were so beautiful.

Qin Yan and other young men were also amazed.

The beauty of a beautiful woman seems to be natural, and her every move, every frown and smile touches people's hearts.

"it is good!"

Cheers came from downstairs.

The dancers were spinning on the stage. The one leading the group spread her arms and slowly rose up, actually jumping in the air, with flower petals falling from time to time.

There was constant cheering from the first floor, and Fang Nanzhi was infected and started to howl as well.

"Aww! Sister is so beautiful and amazing!"

Amidst the booing of a group of stinky men, a soft female voice was heard, and the oiran couldn't help but turn her head to look.

Fang Nanzhi successfully made eye contact with her, and became even more excited, starting to dance with joy.

The oiran smiled sweetly at the little girl.

Fang Nanzhi smiled sweetly in return.

It was not until the end of the performance that Fang Nanzhi reluctantly returned to her seat.

Qin Yan poured her some water, and she gulped down several cups, which made her throat feel much better.

Wan Yueming couldn't help but laugh when he saw this: "Why is Miss Fang more excited than us?"

"Because I have a better eye for beauty." Fang Nanzhi said firmly.

"Hahaha, Miss Fang likes it, why don't Brother Bai invite the courtesan to come and have a seat with her?" someone said.

Qin Yan frowned.

It’s not that I think it’s bad for my sister to interact with the oiran.

But most of the people here are men, and they have been drinking. What if I see someone and get tempted and can't control myself and start touching them?

His sister couldn't bear to see such a scene.

"Bah, do you think that my reputation as the young master of the Bai family is just a banknote that can be used anywhere?" Bai Jiayu declined politely.

What a joke, calling someone an Oiran in this kind of situation, isn't that asking for trouble?

After a lively meal, Fang Nanzhi and his sister were about to say goodbye.

The others were going to the next event, saying it was a boat trip or something.

But they are going back to the village today, so they won't get involved.

As soon as I walked out of the Cuixuan Tower, I saw the top courtesan being helped into the car.

She was wearing a reed hat, but it couldn't hide her curvy figure.

"Miss Linglong, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Our boss still wants to discuss business with you."

Linglong's gentle voice came through the reed hat: "Thank you for your kindness, boss. However, Linglong is a woman and cannot make the decision on business matters. Please invite us to come another day."

They were bought by Linglongfang from Jiangnan, and their life, death, honor and disgrace were all in the hands of their boss.

"There's no rush for Mr. Chen. Our boss wants to talk to the girl alone about something related to her."

The waiter had a smile on his face and spoke in a somewhat forceful tone.

Linglong said calmly, "Linglong is just a nobody, I don't deserve such respect from the boss. I wonder if the boss has any instructions?"

As a dancer, she didn't want to offend the owner of Cuixuan Tower.

"Yes, our boss wants to invite you, girl. After the dance, don't leave in a hurry. It's better to make friends with more talented people."

This means that they are asked to accompany the guests in drinking.

Linglong bowed politely and said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. However, I have no choice but to accept it."

What they do and how to do it every month are all taught by someone sent by the employer.

"What are you afraid of? Our boss won't snatch anyone from Mr. Chen. On the contrary, if Miss Linglong and you work hard and get to know more people, that's a good thing." The waiter didn't care.

He looked inside and suddenly another ten people came out and surrounded Linglong's carriage.

Fang Nanzhi frowned and was about to move forward when Qin Yan held her back.

He cleared his throat and said, "Today I've learned something new. A waiter in a small restaurant in Xin'an Prefecture could force himself on a girl. Master Liang, I heard that Jiangnan is a wealthy place. Could such a thing happen?"

He raised his voice and shouted towards the distance.

Liang Tengyue was also in Cuixuan Building. He had seen Qin Yan a long time ago, but he just didn't want to pay attention to him.

Now that he was called out, he couldn't pretend not to hear it, otherwise others would think he was afraid of Qin Yan.

"The people of Jiangnan are simple and honest, and the laws are strict. Of course, such a thing would not happen."

This statement was not very credible, but Qin Yan nodded, seeming to agree.

"Mr. Liang is a Jiangnan scholar, so he must be very dissatisfied with this kind of behavior. And Miss Linglong is also from Jiangnan, so you two are destined to be together."

Liang Tengyue understood the rest without him saying anything.

If he sits back and does nothing, he would lose the spirit of a Jiangnan talent and be heartless and ungrateful, without caring about the friendship of his fellow townsmen.

Liang Tengyue gritted his teeth and secretly cursed Qin Yan for being cunning, forcing him to intervene.

But he was already on the shelf, unable to get down, so he could only say, "That's right, waiter, call your boss out. I want to ask him what he wants to do!"

The waiter looked unhappy. He dared to be rude to Linglong, but he couldn't target the customers.

Otherwise, will Cuixuanlou continue to do business in the future?