I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Li Mubai seems to be quite wealthy; it's probably all thanks to his brainless fans.

Fang Xiaoxiao knew this all too well. As a modern person, when she thought about those popular celebrities, she realized they were all like that.

He's supported by his fans, but he lacks talent and can only become a popular idol by singing "Big Bowl Wide Noodles".

She doesn't consider herself a fan of celebrities, but she occasionally reads entertainment news to see what celebrity scandals are happening, so she can have something to talk about with her colleagues.

Modern people love listening to gossip. Today it's either this celebrity filming with someone or that celebrity's scandal breaking.

Li Renyi ate two pieces of pastry and felt that these pastries were somewhat different from the ones he had eaten in the private room.

So he reached out and tugged at Meiniang beside him, whispering something to her.

"Sister Mei, why are these pastries different from the ones I had in the private room?"

Mei Niang's expression hardened, and she quickly made a shushing sound, signaling not to make a fuss.

She glanced at Li Mubai across from her, and seeing that he wasn't paying attention to her, she whispered.

"That's different. With the little money he offered, how could he possibly sell our family's pastries?"

"Oh~~"

"Hey, don't let his well-dressed appearance fool you, he's actually dirt poor. If it weren't for those idiots pooling their money to support him, he'd probably still be sleeping on the streets right now."

"!"

Fang Xiaoxiao, who was standing next to Li Renyi, heard everything they said clearly.

So that's what happened. No wonder there was a hole in his shoe. I thought he hadn't noticed it. Turns out he didn't have the money to buy a new one.

At this moment, Li Mubai, holding a folding fan and in a leisurely mood, held a piece of pastry and smiled.

"Madam Fang, I just heard you say that my poems are utter nonsense."

"Then I would like to humbly request your guidance, madam. Could you please compose a poem on the spot?"

Although he spoke casually and comfortably, he was filled with displeasure.

He was, after all, one of the most talented men in Jiangnan, yet he was humiliated in front of everyone in this brothel. Even though she was beautiful, he should still make her lose face in front of everyone.

Li Mubai had a well-thought-out plan. As long as the other party refused, he could make fun of them and then say some words of praise to gain their gratitude.

This is his usual method of measurement, and it has always worked.

However, Li Renyi spoke up at this moment.

"Brother Mu Bai, please don't say such things that would put my wife in a difficult position. My wife's words just now were definitely unintentional. Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Mu Bai. My wife and I have important matters to attend to, so we cannot disturb you further."

He didn't want his wife to be humiliated, so he quickly changed the subject and tried to pull her away.

Unexpectedly, Li Mubai's die-hard fans started making a fuss.

"What do you mean? You insulted our Mu Bai and then just left like that? Don't you have any shame?"

"Where do you get the courage to stand up for your wife when you're just a son-in-law living with his wife?"

"Could that woman be a complete idiot, just trying to get Mu Bai's attention through some unorthodox methods? What a vicious woman."

"!"

The group's words became increasingly outrageous, and one could even vaguely hear them insulting and cursing Fang Xiaoxiao.

Fang Xiaoxiao was so tired of hearing it that she almost got calluses. As expected of a die-hard fan, she couldn't tolerate anyone slandering her idol.

I just didn't want to get too worked up with these people. I was just feeling indignant earlier, thinking that Li Mubai could plagiarize, but he changed it so badly that it was like the hard work of his predecessors.

Little did I expect that this act of righteous indignation would be overheard and told to me.

Li Mubai revealed a smug expression and looked at the woman in front of him with a mocking gaze.

Beg me, bow your head and apologize to me in front of so many people, and maybe they'll let you off the hook.

He thought this to himself, but his face showed a very troubled expression.

"I am truly sorry. I did not think things through. My intention was to witness Madam Fang's talent, which is why I said those things."

"Ah, if my wife is unwilling, Mu Bai will not force her. Mr. Li, please take your wife and leave. I will explain to them."

green tea?

The word suddenly popped into Fang Xiaoxiao's mind. She never expected that the other party was not only a maggot fed by people, but also a green tea b*tch.

It seemed like it was all his fault, but in reality, every word he said was a sarcastic jab at me.

As the heir of the Marquis of Jingguo's mansion, Li Renyi naturally understood Li Mubai's thoughts after hearing what he said, and his expression gradually changed from calm to ugly.

Fortunately, at this moment, Wu Zetian stepped in to smooth things over.

"Oh, Li Shixian, what are you saying? My wife isn't unwilling, but we have some important matters to attend to right now."

"How about this, the table in front of Li Shixian today can be considered as Meiniang apologizing to you on behalf of Madam Fang."

"As for what Madam Fang said just now, just take it as a joke and let it go with a laugh."

No wonder he runs a brothel; his speech and manners are truly artful.

Fang Xiaoxin secretly admired Meiniang, who was smoothing things over beside her. Just now, she had actually considered for a moment whether or not to accept Li Mubai's provocation.

But then he thought, if that's the case, who knows what kind of trouble Li Mubai might cause later.

As the saying goes, it's always better to have one more friend than one more enemy, especially someone with an extremely strong sense of jealousy, like Yu Donglei, who went mad due to jealousy and developed great hostility towards me.

If I hadn't been reborn, the original owner would have died in vain.

Li Mubai was a smart man; he knew perfectly well the meaning behind Mei Niang's words.

Since they've already stepped in to smooth things over, if I don't give them face, I won't be able to make any money in this brothel.

“Sister Meiniang is right. Since it’s a misunderstanding and everyone has other things to do, I will not ask Madam Fang to compose a poem anymore.”

He stood up and bowed respectfully.

"I am truly sorry for what I said just now. I hope Madam Fang can understand. After all, I am a scholar and I would not want anyone to insult the poems I have written with painstaking effort."

“Li Shixian is absolutely right, Madam Fang, please get up and say something.”

Mei Niang tugged at Fang Xiaoxiao, who was lost in thought, and gestured with her eyes.

Fang Xiaoxiao then came to her senses, bowed to Li Mubai opposite her, and then smiled.

"I'm so sorry, I was wrong just now, I apologize here."

As a person, you have to learn to be flexible and adaptable. At least for now, there's no need to get into conflict with the other party again.

As for what comes next, perhaps the poems and lyrics written by Li Mubai will reveal some clues.

Li Mubai politely declined, saying it was no problem.

This play ended before it even began.

The fans around Li Mubai, seeing their idol so polite and magnanimous, naturally loved him even more.

"Our Mu Bai is much more magnanimous; he doesn't stoop to the level of this woman."