Zhou Yong and Liu Yu simultaneously heard that Wen Rouxiang had a powerful protector, and suddenly they beca much quieter than before.
"Yes."
Bai Xiaotong called soone to continue entertaining the guests and then went elsewhere.
Soone like Liu Yu wasn't the kind of person Tang Rao was going to entertain today; upstairs in the elegant rooms, Tang Rao attended to each guest thoroughly.
He went upstairs, and sitting in the Biluochun room were Liu Tao and his son, along with the people they had invited. Tang Rao toasted a round of drinks and quietly ntioned to Liu Tao that Liu Yu was causing trouble downstairs but had been settled. Once the busy days were over, he'd find Liu Yu to have a drink separately. After exchanging a look, Liu Yu took his leave.
Wen Jun and Wen Lei had initially insisted on sitting in the hall, thinking there would be more performances, but they got invited upstairs for drinks instead, missing the show.
This old acquaintance was none other than Fan Hua and Li Yun.
Tang Rao forgot who the remaining person was and didn't invite them; Fan Hua was there because he had a good reputation, but Li Yun was invited rely to act as the one being foolish with money.
"Are you all enjoying yourselves, seniors? How are the girls here, are they pretty? The food and drinks haven't disappointed you, right?"
Which of Tang Rao's food and beauties have ever let anyone down?
"The girls are beautiful, the food tastes great, and the young man has potential."
Fan Hua publicly praised Tang Rao.
These complints were well-deserved when bestowed upon Tang Rao.
"Just average, I simply enjoy experinting with these things. Here, let toast everyone with a drink."
Since it was his own place and he needed these wealthy Golden Masters to support him later on, he lowered his posture before them.
"Tang Rao, no need to be so formal."
Everyone stood up and drank with Tang Rao.
Only Li Yun, citing mobility issues, remained seated on his stool, not budging an inch.
"No need for formalities."
Not having used Li Yun as a stepping stone on Tang Rao's upward path earlier was his loss; now, if he didn't see Li Yun as the one being foolish with money, Tang Rao would truly be a fool.
"Senior Li, thanks to your bead last ti, I turned misfortune into fortune and stayed alive, or I would've been dead by now. Tonight, I toast you and hope you have a great ti."
After speaking, regardless of whether Li Yun wanted to drink or not, Tang Rao, the 'junior,' downed his drink first, leaving Li Yun no excuse not to.
"Roser, please take good care of Senior Li."
Tang Rao, after one round of drinks, reached the lowest state of intoxication.
It seems as his abilities grew, his drinking capacity increased by several levels compared to before.
Before going out, Tang Rao also briefed the girls pouring drinks on whom to take care of and whom not to. When spoken from Tang Rao's lips, they imdiately understood his aning.
Just like now.
Roser used the thods Bai Xiaotong taught her to tempt Li Yun, getting him to tip, buy drinks, order food. Under the girl's persuasion, Li Yun was bewitched, nearly forgetting his own na.
Whatever the girl asked Li Yun to buy, he agreed without hesitation. Soon, he was aboard the girl's trap, with transparent pricing. Since Li Yun exceeded the limits, the prices were high. Looking at the bill, he could only accept it.
"Brother Li, I'm saying I didn't an to co up. But since you insisted on letting co up for drinks, with all this cost, I feel quite embarrassed."
Wen Jun didn't ntion these girls were from his own Wen Family.
Knowing Li Yun was narrow-minded, hearing the girls were from Wen's family and he was spending here, he'd accuse Tang Rao and Wen Jun of collaborating to swindle Li Yun's money, leaving Wen Jun with an unexplainable predicant.
"How could Brother Wen say such a thing? We've known each other for years. It's just a al, not much really."
Even if he felt heartache, Li Yun wouldn't show it. At least he'd wait till he got ho to slowly savor the feeling of Purple Crystal flowing like water.
"So, when I have the ti, I'll invite Brother Li here again as a thank-you."
Wen Jun imdiately saw through Tang Rao's ploy of having the girl entice Li Yun, making him lose his mind and spend heavily.
The more Wen Jun realized how cunning Tang Rao was, the more grateful he was that Wen Lei hadn't offended Tang Rao earlier, as their relations with Tang Rao were quite amicable.
Otherwise, with just Wen Jun and Wen Lei, could they really compete with Tang Rao in terms of shrewdness?
Although Li Yun spent the money, he enjoyed the service. Alongside the heartache over the money, if anyone were to treat, he'd gladly accept. Wen Jun's invitation for Li Yun to co again was accepted imdiately without a second thought.
"Tang Rao, your aunt is exhausted today. My whole body aches. When will you have ti to co and massage my shoulders and legs?"
Bai Xiaotong lied back on the recliner, unable to get up.
None of them had expected the opening day to be this tiring; had they known, she wouldn't have dread of becoming a madam.
"Auntie, massage your legs? You should spend so money to hire a young stud for this, soone skilled with all kinds of poses. Asking to massage your legs is choosing the wrong person, isn't it?"
Tang Rao was displeased that Bai Xiaotong was treating him like a subordinate.
Bai Xiaotong was strange in this way; she was naturally alert around any man close to her, except when she was with Tang Rao, feeling completely at ease.
Who else would she ask for a massage besides Tang Rao?
"Alright, don't sulk like a plucky wife; if you want a massage, I'll massage your legs!"
Monts ago, Tang Rao was adamant about not touching her legs, declaring whoever does would be a fool, but now he willingly did so, wishing he could slap himself for agreeing hastily.
"Now, that's Auntie's good nephew. Auntie's good nephew is truly wonderful."
Bai Xiaotong had soone pour her a drink, which she leisurely enjoyed while Tang Rao served her, feeling more comfortable than if she had ten gigolos.
Ugh, how could Bai Xiaotong equate Tang Rao with gigolos? Tang Rao was far superior to them; he was her actual nephew.
But honestly speaking, if Tang Rao were to be a gigolo, he'd surely be the one with the best business and most popularity.
"Auntie, have you counted how much we earned today? Also, the foot traffic statistics I asked you to gather, keep those numbers in mind for they'll be very useful for ."
Having served Bai Xiaotong properly, Tang Rao naturally had tasks for her in return.
After all, there's no free lunch; having enjoyed Tang Rao's leg massage, helping him out with work was only reasonable...
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