This man looks to be in his thirties, but according to Zhong Haiyang's information, he was already in his early forties when he died! He's incredibly well-preserved, isn't he? Also, Zhong Haiyang seems like a gentleman, very polite and organized; he doesn't look like a gigolo at all!
It doesn't resemble it at all!
If Gao Jianfei hadn't known Zhong Haiyang's true identity beforehand, he would have guessed that Zhong Haiyang was a big boss, a nobleman's son, or even an artist... In short, he wouldn't have guessed that Zhong Haiyang was a man involved in that kind of dirty business!
Sometimes, when describing a hostess, especially a high-class one, people might use phrases like "she has no trace of the sleazy side of a prostitute."
At this moment, Zhong Haiyang could also be described as... "completely untouched by the dust and grime of the world."
"This way, please, Xiao Gao." Zhong Haiyang slightly turned to the side and gestured with his eyes for Gao Jianfei to sit down at the table over there.
Courtesy and considerate.
A human and a ghost sat down together.
At this moment, Gao Jianfei couldn't help but frown and ask, "Um, Zhong Haiyang, I remember you were already forty years old when you died, but now you look like you're only thirty-four or thirty-five. You really know how to take care of yourself!"
Gao Jianfei also chatted casually with Zhong Haiyang for a few minutes.
Zhong Haiyang smiled and said, "Indeed, I like health preservation and anything that helps to retain youth. You have to know, in my line of work, if you get old, you'll starve to death. So, even though I'm old, my mindset and appearance are still young."
"Tsk tsk, really... really impressive." Gao Jianfei could only remain speechless.
Suddenly, Zhong Haiyang's gaze fell directly on Gao Jianfei. "Xiao Gao, you have good looks, you're tall and handsome, but your temperament and manners are lacking! Your speech and inner qualities aren't great either! Your eyes lack confidence! Your smile isn't infectious!"
Gao Jianfei broke out in a cold sweat. Oh no, he'd been utterly refuted by a duck today!
However, what they said is true. Gao Jianfei comes from a small city. Although he got a new hairstyle and changed his clothes, his temperament and the simplicity that he has accumulated in his bones are things that he cannot change for the time being.
"I just want to ask, what methods did you use to bewitch all these women?" Gao Jianfei asked curiously.
"Well, Xiao Gao, as I just said, you're good-looking, but your inner qualities are lacking! For high-level womanizing, inner qualities are absolutely more important than outer appearance! The reason I've been able to navigate the world of women for decades with such ease is because my inner qualities are incredibly strong! Etiquette, social skills, eloquence, humor, wit, and the ability to understand women's hearts! I even know some talents that women find interesting! Xiao Gao, if you're willing, I can teach you all of these! You'll become like me, or even surpass me..."
Flower market.
In the hotel suite that Hu Zi had booked.
Wu Youcun has led his four disciples back to the hotel.
At this moment, Hu Zi and Wu Youcun were both sitting on the sofa, drinking with their legs crossed.
"Old Wu, are you kidding me? If we don't make a move today, when will we?" Bearded grinned, tugging at his thick beard as he smacked his lips. "It's just wiping out a Dongxing casino, a very simple matter!"
Wu Youcun took a sip of red wine and laughed, "Beard, don't worry. Since I promised to take care of the Dongxing Casino for you, I will definitely satisfy you! The reason I delayed for a few days was to teach that arrogant and ignorant brat a lesson! Hmph, does he think he's a gambling god? Daring to challenge me, I'll make him pay the price! A hefty price! This time, I'm not only going to win the Dongxing Casino, but also that brat's hands!"
“Oh,” Ha Ran slapped his forehead, “that kid? Damn! He’s messed up my plans time and time again!”
"Oh?" Wu Youcun looked at Hu Zi with suspicion instead. "Time and time again?"
"In short, it's happened time and time again! If it weren't for this kid, Dongxing would have been swallowed up by Hu Zi long ago! Also, my enemy, the Yan family, was also interfered with and caused trouble by this kid! Damn it! As soon as the portrait came out yesterday, confirming that this kid is currently working at the Dongxing casino, I immediately sent someone to notify headquarters, and they dispatched a few assassins for me. Damn it, I'm going to take this kid out!"
Suddenly! Beard grabbed the green parrot from his shoulder and crushed every bone in its mouth! "I'm going to kill it! Kill it! Kill it decisively! Kill it without hesitation!"
"Bearded Man, don't be impulsive!" Wu Youcun seemed quite wary of the bearded man's perverted behavior. He quickly said, "Actually, we don't need any assassins. After I finish gambling with that kid, you can go over and chop off his hands yourself, and then torture him severely. Trust me, I'll beat him in no time."
"Alright, Lao Wu!" Bearded man patted Wu Youcun's shoulder heavily and said earnestly, "Then you should gamble with him first. I'll hold off on the assassin's side for now. Hmm, Lao Wu, you must win! You must! If you lose, I'll have the assassin take care of you first... Pfft! Just kidding, haha, just kidding!"
As he spoke, Hu Zi raised his glass and clinked it against Wu Youcun's.
Wu Youcun thought to himself... This guy with the beard is a real psychopath!
Chapter Ninety: Searching for Memory Abilities!
Chapter Ninety: Extraordinary Memory!
Rooms 2-5 of the Ghost Den.
Zhong Haiyang told Gao Jianfei to learn from him and become a duck.
Become a high-class gigolo like him!
Gao Jianfei almost burst out laughing!
"Xiao Gao, you don't want to?" Zhong Haiyang asked in surprise. "With my guidance and your already excellent looks, you can definitely reach the top of this circle! You'll enjoy a life of wealth and luxury, freely pursuing countless women! Don't you want that?"
“No interest!” Gao Jianfei replied decisively. “I’ve never even considered doing this!”
Zhong Haiyang, feeling dejected, sighed, "What a pity, what a pity."
Gao Jianfei then asked with a laugh, "Heh, actually, even if you were a gigolo, you wouldn't have a good end. It's said that you died from HIV. So, unclean sexual practices, more or less, have an impact on your health."
Upon hearing Gao Jianfei's words, Zhong Haiyang's eyes flashed with regret. "Alas! I can only blame myself for drinking too much that time, and that woman drugged my drink. I pushed her down without thinking. I never expected... In reality, those third-rate celebrities have very dirty private lives. Under normal circumstances, I could only have a fling with her, I would never actually sleep with her. Now that I think about it, it's too late to regret it!"
Gao Jianfei smiled and shook his head. "But you've already enjoyed everything you were meant to enjoy in your life. You've had all the fun you were meant to have... You've lived a worthwhile life! Alright, let's chat another time! I'd like to learn a few of your special skills, namely your etiquette and your various talents."
Although Gao Jianfei didn't particularly admire Zhong Haiyang's profession, learning some practical and useful things from him was still a good choice. After all, talents like etiquette, social skills, and artistic abilities don't necessarily have to be used for picking up girls!
“Okay. I can teach you anytime.” Zhong Haiyang naturally wouldn’t object to or refuse Gao Jianfei’s request.
Gao Jianfei nodded, then instructed the intelligent program, "I need to enter the learning space immediately!"
The intelligent program immediately announced in its clear voice, "As you wish, esteemed user... Super Ghost Instrument, learning space activated!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the environment in which Gao Jianfei and Zhong Haiyang were located changed slightly. The hall seemed unchanged, except that a piano had been added.
There was also a woman. No… a female ghost! And a huge bed.
There sat Ouyang Xiu, a level 1 female ghost, wearing a sexy halter dress, sitting shyly on the edge of the bed.
She was only a level 1 ghost, and her complexion was rather pale, unlike a level 2 ghost who looked like a human.
"What...what does this mean?" Gao Jianfei couldn't help but ask himself. "I was supposed to learn Zhong Haiyang's special skills, so why did I bring Ouyang Xiu over here?"
At this moment, upon seeing Ouyang Xiu, Zhong Haiyang strolled over and began chatting with her in a relaxed and unhurried manner. His witty and engaging conversation quickly made Ouyang Xiu burst into laughter, her body trembling with delight. He displayed an extremely skillful ability to handle women!
Gao Jianfei was completely bewildered, his doubts growing ever stronger.
"Dear user, since Zhong Haiyang's specialties include bedroom skills, in order to help you better master these skills, I have specially arranged for Ouyang Xiu, a level 1 ghost from the first floor of the Ghost Den, to come here. In a moment, Zhong Haiyang and Ouyang Xiu will have intercourse on the spot, allowing you to learn bedroom techniques more intuitively!"
The intelligent program stated this matter naturally.
"Huh? You want me to watch two ghosts do that? Disgusting!" Gao Jianfei felt a sense of repulsion. As a virgin, he immediately complained, "I'm not learning bedroom skills! Alright, get Ouyang Xiu out of here!"
"It's a real shame that you've given up learning a skill that's reached the provincial level. Well then." The AI program's voice was filled with a sense of helplessness.
The next second, Ouyang Xiu vanished from this space and returned to her room on the first floor of her haunted house.
Gao Jianfei walked over to Zhong Haiyang and said, "Sorry, I don't need to learn bedroom skills for now. Let's learn etiquette and other things first!"
Zhong Haiyang, with a rather helpless expression, walked over to Gao Jianfei and shrugged, saying, "Xiao Gao, actually, of all my specialties, my skills in bed are outstanding! Any woman who has tried it will become infatuated with me. I don't know why you're so averse to it. Actually, it's not ridiculous. Sexual relations between men and women are a serious matter. Xiao Gao, you must correct this attitude!"
"Perhaps you're right. However, I don't plan to learn that for now." Gao Jianfei smiled apologetically. "Alright, start teaching me etiquette and artistic skills!"
At Gao Jianfei's request, Zhong Haiyang began to patiently teach him.
Teaching by example.
First, there are some experiences and tips on etiquette, social interaction, and networking.
This technique seems simple and insignificant, but to achieve a natural and effortless result requires instruction from an expert.
Zhong Haiyang taught Gao Jianfei this set of techniques, detailing everything from eye contact and smiles to gait, posture, and even the nuances of clothing coordination...
It took Gao Jianfei more than two hours to learn this set of skills and to fully grasp them, thus incorporating all of Zhong Haiyang's etiquette and social skills!
Use it for your own purposes!
At this moment, a very proper and gentlemanly smile appeared on Gao Jianfei's lips, not at all pretentious. He walked around the space with a very elegant posture, his eyes radiating confidence and the demeanor of a successful person.
"Clap! Clap!" Zhong Haiyang couldn't help but clap his hands. "Very good! Beautiful! Xiao Gao, you've already become very elegant! You're simply a charming young man! I think you'll be the undisputed focus at those high-class banquets, and both young girls and ladies will be casting flirtatious glances at you, haha! Very good!"
Gao Jianfei walked up to Zhong Haiyang and stopped. His face straightened, and he regained his original simple and innocent demeanor.
In fact, after learning Zhong Haiyang's methods, Gao Jianfei's inherent nature was not replaced or erased. He simply learned a special skill! This skill could be used when he wanted to, and well hidden when he didn't.
It can be controlled and released at will!
Next came the training in piano and composition.
Gao Jianfei usually enjoys listening to pop music and occasionally admires the artists who compose music. However, learning music is a very difficult thing, so Gao Jianfei has always only had an appreciative attitude and has never thought about learning it.
But today the opportunity has arrived.
After being taught by Zhong Haiyang time and time again, Gao Jianfei was able to skillfully play dozens or even hundreds of world-famous pieces on the piano after about three hours. As for those popular songs from Hong Kong and Taiwan, playing them was also quite easy for him.
Gao Jianfei sat behind the piano with an extremely harmonious posture, his eyes clearly fixed on the keys. After preparing for a moment, his hands began to dance across the keys with practiced ease.
Light and free.
A series of beautiful notes filled the entire space as Gao Jianfei played them at will.
Zhong Haiyang's talent for composing music was absorbed by Gao Jianfei like a sponge. Writing short songs is now a piece of cake for Gao Jianfei!
It took Gao Jianfei more than five hours to learn all of Zhong Haiyang's skills! Well, of course, Gao Jianfei didn't touch on the bedroom skills for the time being.
"Xiao Gao, before I died, I poured my life's blood into composing that song. It was originally meant to seduce a popular female star. It was the pinnacle of my musical career. However, I suddenly developed AIDS, and I never got to play it for her. Now, you've learned my composing skills, and you've completely mastered that piece. By the way, you could send that song to music companies in Hong Kong and Taiwan. I think you'll make a fortune from it." Zhong Haiyang kindly reminded Gao Jianfei as he was leaving.
"Okay, I understand." Gao Jianfei nodded gratefully to Zhong Haiyang, then left room 2-5.
As Gao Jianfei went downstairs, he turned on the virtual display screen and scanned the current status...
"The Exorcist: Gao Jianfei"
Age: 22
Level: 2
Exorcism points: 567, 3905
Experience: 3900
Experience required to upgrade to Level 3 Exorcist: 96100
Containing the Level 2 Ghost Bell Ocean granted Gao Jianfei 500 Exorcism Points and 500 Experience Points. Some of the Exorcism Points he had spent were also replenished.
"I now need to quickly reach the level 2 Ghost realm, which excels in memory, hearing, and eyesight." Gao Jianfei was very clear about his goals and plans.
"I can't waste time on other areas of expertise for now; it has to be memory, hearing, and eyesight! All for the battle with Wu Youcun, and to avoid having my hands chopped off!"
After going downstairs, the AI program's voice sounded... "Dear user, your exorcism points have been restored to '567'. You can continue to exorcise level 2 ghosts! The more level 2 ghosts you contain, the more experience you will gain!"
The voice of the intelligent program carried a sense of encouragement.
Gao Jianfei frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "Here's what we'll do: first, go into the database and find me a Level 2 ghost with a strong memory—historical figures, fictional characters, or even real-world dead, it doesn't matter, as long as they meet the requirement of having a special memory ability. And I need Level 2 ghosts with exceptional memory! Exceptional, no exceptions!"
"Okay, memory? No problem! I'll access the database right away, please wait!"
"Okay, I'll wait for you." Gao Jianfei nodded. Then, he took out a cigarette and waited patiently while smoking it.