Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Chen Lang said, "Boss, don't rush to compliment me. I haven't finished what I want to say yet."

The shopkeeper stood up straight and said, "Sir, please speak."

Chen Lang said: "It has a gimmick, but it's not enough to make these people spend money obediently."

"We also need to increase our service offerings."

"Go to the brothel and borrow some pretty girls to act as waiters to serve the literati who come to write poems."

"You don't need to sleep with the guests, you just need to sacrifice a little bit of your looks. I think there will be many brothel girls willing to do this."

The shopkeeper frowned and said, "It's fine, but the cost of a brothel girl is probably not cheap."

Chen Lang said: "It doesn't cost much actually."

"Many of the so-called old and ugly prostitutes are actually still in their prime, but for various reasons, no one is interested in them in the brothels."

"We're looking for these people to work as waiters to generate revenue for the brothel. Any brothel madam with a normal mind would agree to this."

"More importantly, these so-called old and faded prostitutes are quite skilled in seducing men. When they come forward, these literati and poets have no choice but to pay."

The shopkeeper gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go to the brothel and talk to the madam in a moment."

“How many will you need?”

Chen Lang said: "Seven or eight will be enough."

"By the way, when the shopkeeper goes to the brothel, it's best to ask if there are any retired courtesans like that."

The shopkeeper asked, "What does retirement mean?"

Chen Lang said, "She was once a courtesan, but she was too proud to commit herself to the rich and powerful, and was ultimately banished."

The shopkeeper thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Chen, perhaps we don't need to look for this person in a brothel."

Chen Lang raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh?"

The shopkeeper said, "In Anyang Lane in the east of the city, there is a woman named Xie Qinghuan. Although she has never been an otaku, her beauty and skills are no less than those of an otaku."

Chen Lang was puzzled: "Then why didn't you become an otaku?"

The shopkeeper said, "Just as the young master said, Xie Qinghuan is self-righteous and never participates in the Oiran competition. She is also quite casual in her reception and entertainment. She insists on selling only her art and not her body."

"Strangely enough, the more Xie Qinghuan behaves like this, the more famous she becomes. There are even young men from other places who come all the way here just to chat and drink tea with her."

Chen Lang said: "There's nothing strange about that. A wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a secret lover, and a secret lover is not as good as not being able to love at all."

“Things that are unattainable are often the most popular.”

"But men's patience is ultimately limited. If they can't get what they want for a long time, they might resort to extreme measures."

The shopkeeper laughed and said, "So Xie Qinghuan redeemed himself."

"She used all her savings to buy her freedom."

Chen Lang stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "She is really a good candidate."

"How about this, I'll leave the brothel to the owner, Xie Qinghuan. I'll go and invite her to take a look."

The shopkeeper said, "That's very good."

"Let's just start on our own."

After leaving Guhong Tower, Chen Lang did not rush to find the woman named Xie Qinghuan, but went straight home.

When we entered the yard, Guoguo, Cuicui and others were jumping rope, and even Xiao Huihui joined in, having a lot of fun.

Chen Lang did not disturb them. He walked around and came to the side courtyard where Xu Mengru lived.

"Miss Xu, are you at home?" Chen Lang shouted into the yard.

A moment later, the maid Hong'er came out and said, "Master Chen, please come in."

Chen Lang walked in and asked as he walked, "How is the underwear promotion going?"

Hong'er looked a little embarrassed and said, "Let the young lady tell you about this."

After hearing Hong'er say this, Chen Lang knew that the promotion must have hit a wall.

When he arrived at the door of Xu Mengru's room, Chen Lang asked Xiaoqi to wait outside and went in alone.

Xu Mengru sat at the table, her hands on her chin, staring blankly at the several sets of underwear on the table, sighing from time to time.

Chen Lang asked, "Miss Xu, are you in trouble?"

Xu Mengru came back to her senses and asked, "Oh, when did Master Chen come?"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Just arrived."

Xu Mengru scolded, "Hong'er didn't even remind me."

Chen Lang said: "I reminded you, but you didn't hear it."

Xu Mengru looked embarrassed and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm ashamed to say that I haven't been able to promote the underwear."

"The brothel didn't want to talk to me at all."

"I've tried many things, but all have failed."

"I don't know how to face you now."

Chen Lang said, "Miss Xu, don't put so much pressure on yourself. Promoting new things is inherently difficult."

"I'm here to help you solve this problem."

Xu Mengru's eyes lit up and she asked, "What's your plan, Master Chen?"

Chen Lang said: "Bring a set of underwear and follow me."

Xu Mengru immediately ordered Hong'er to bring an exquisite box and put the underwear in it.

On the way to Anyang Lane, Chen Lang explained to Xu Mengru the purpose of his search for Xie Qinghuan, especially popularizing the concept of spokesperson.

After listening to this, Xu Mengru also felt that Chen Lang's method had great potential.

After arriving at Anyang Lane, I asked anyone and found out Xie Qinghuan's specific address.

When we arrived at the gate of Xie Qinghuan's residence, the courtyard door was ajar, and bursts of music came from inside.

Chen Lang didn't knock on the door in a hurry, but stood at the door with Xu Mengru and listened quietly.

After the song was over, a woman said, "Sister Qinghuan's piano skills are still so good."

"Sister Qinghuan, please teach us more."

"Sister Qinghuan, I can never sing the Water Willow Song well. Could you sing it once so I can learn it?"

After a moment of silence, a clear and lively voice rang out: "Let's stop here today. Come back in a few days."

Then there was a burst of sparse sounds.

crunch.

The courtyard door opened from the inside, and five very young girls stood behind the door.

One of the most beautiful girls looked at Chen Lang warily and asked, "Who are you?"

Chen Lang asked, "Excuse me, does Miss Xie Qinghuan live here?"

The little girl said, "You are so unreasonable. I was the one who asked you first."

Chen Lang said, "My name is Chen Lang, her name is Xu Mengru. We are both from Nanhe County and we want to discuss something with Miss Xie."

The little girl then noticed that there was a beautiful older sister standing behind Chen Lang. She instantly became more nervous, grabbing the door with one hand, her voice trembling: "The person you are looking for is not here, go away."

Chen Lang was stunned.

What's going on? Is this?

Xu Mengru guessed something and explained, "Little sister, you misunderstood. He is not Miss Xie's former benefactor, and I am not his wife."

"We are here to discuss serious matters with Miss Xie, not to seek revenge."

After hearing what Xu Mengru said, Chen Lang understood.

It turns out that this little girl thought she was Xie Qinghuan's former suitor, but not only did her pursuit fail, but she was also forced by her family's Hedong Lion to cause trouble for Xie Qinghuan.

It may seem a bit outrageous, but in fact, this kind of thing is not uncommon in brothels.

The little girl's reaction was normal.

At the same time, Xie Qinghuan, who had packed up his guqin, also walked out of the house. Seeing the girls from the brothel still standing at the door, he couldn't help but ask, "What are you all doing blocking the door?"