"Young master, why do you look like Senior Brother Jiang?"
Senior Brother Zhao Yebai immediately stood on tiptoe and shaded his eyes with his hand.
I followed Senior Brother He Xiaole's chubby finger and saw a tall and dashing figure walk out of the entrance to the Gentle Paradise.
My eyes widened in disbelief. Jiang Chen! He... he actually went to a place of tenderness!
He was tall and elegant, and stood out like a crane among chickens among the mediocre men on the street.
No wonder Senior Brother He could spot him even with his tiny eyes.
Senior Brother Zhao Yebai waved his chubby arms and shouted, "Jiang Chen! We're here!"
Jiang Chen was startled and looked at us.
Several young women stood behind him, and I glanced at them, instantly feeling a chill run down my spine. It was still spring, yet they were already dressed in revealing outfits, their arms and legs completely covered – they were truly impervious to the cold.
Jiang Chen walked over with light steps, carrying a small bundle in his hand. Good heavens, he even brought a change of clothes! Was he planning to stay a while in this idyllic place?
Looking at the huge, gold-plated characters of "Gentle Paradise" across the street, and then at the curvaceous girls, I was suddenly filled with all sorts of thoughts, and a strange feeling welled up inside me, one that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
Jiang Chen stood before the three of us, looking incredibly handsome, without a hint of embarrassment or shame!
I stared blankly at his handsome face and tall, slender figure, and couldn't help but worry for him. After coming out of that brothel where wolves and tigers roamed, was he still innocent?
Senior Brother Zhao Yebai said very seriously, "Senior Brother Jiang, Master strictly forbids people from entering casinos and brothels."
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow and said frankly, "I didn't go in."
He Xiaole said, "We saw you come out of there with our own eyes."
Senior Brother Zhao Yebai nodded silently.
I glared at Jiang Chen. There are three witnesses, yet he still refuses to admit it. Humph.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly and said to me, "Xiao Mo, I'm going in to get something from someone, not to have fun inside."
I glared at him and snorted. I hadn't even asked him, so why should he explain? Besides, his explanation was utterly unconvincing. He Xiaole's eyesight might not be very good, but Zhao Yebai and I have two big, bright eyes; we would never be mistaken.
Jiang Chen nudged my arm and said with a grin, "I'll treat you to dinner."
Sure enough, they were guilty and trying to bribe us. I snorted heavily again.
Upon hearing that there was food, He Xiaole immediately beamed and said, "Senior Brother Jiang, we won't tell Master, right, Xiao Mo?"
I stared at my toes, remaining silent. In my heart, although Jiang Chen wasn't exactly a paragon of virtue, the fact that he'd strayed to a brothel made me feel uneasy.
Jiang Chen tugged at my sleeve and said softly, "Xiao Mo, I'll take you to eat something delicious."
When we got to the restaurant, I ordered all the most expensive dishes on the menu, a whole table full. Hmph, I'll spend all his money and leave him penniless for his frivolous pursuits.
Senior Brother He Xiaole was initially so happy his eyes were practically slits, but when he saw that I had ordered way too much, he couldn't help but advise, "Xiao Mo, can you really eat this much? Even though it's Senior Brother Jiang's money, it's never good to waste food."
Senior Brother Zhao also earnestly advised, "Xiao Mo, summer is coming soon. Although our Xiaoyao Sect's clothes are loose and don't show off our figures, we must not underestimate ourselves or give up on ourselves. We must eat in moderation, yes, in moderation."
Jiang Chen looked at me with a smile, showing no sign of being stingy with the money. Hmph, even a miser will be plucked when caught.
Looking at the table full of delicious food, I felt a little uncomfortable eating. Sigh, I guess I'm just destined to worry. Let him be a womanizer, why should I feel bad for him? I'm not his mother, why should I care so much? But even though I know this, I'm still as stubborn as a donkey and can't let it go.
Halfway through the meal, I finally couldn't resist putting down my chopsticks and looking at Jiang Chen, asking, "What do you think of these dishes?"
He smiled and nodded at me: "Isn't it delicious?"
I nodded, then pointed to the dishes on the table and said to Jiang Chen, “Look at these dishes, meat and vegetables, salty and sweet, red and green, long and round, different shapes and different flavors, all very delicious. But no matter what you eat, once it enters your stomach, it will turn into stinky poop in the toilet after a day.”
Senior Brother He Xiaole and Senior Brother Zhao Yebai immediately stopped eating and pretended to be nauseous.
I glanced apologetically at my two senior brothers, then said to Jiang Chen, "What I mean is, although the women there are all different and charming, they are still women at heart. Don't be infatuated with their appearances. It's better to stay with a decent woman and live a good life."
Jiang Chen stared at me intently for a moment, a smile playing on his lips. Then, he pursed his lips, lowered his head, and tried to suppress his laughter, looking as if he was struggling to hold it in, his face turning pale.
I got annoyed, picked up my chopsticks, tapped them on his bowl, and snapped, "Am I wrong?"
Jiang Chen pursed his lips and nodded "seriously" in agreement, but his eyes were full of mischief.
Senior Brother Zhao Yebai scratched his head in confusion and said, "Xiao Mo, do you mean that all the women in brothels are good food, while all respectable women are stinky shit?"
I am speechless.
Jiang Chen finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Xiao Mo, you are truly a clever and insightful person."
His voice was as sweet as honey-glazed lotus root, his smile as sweet as glutinous rice and pumpkin pastry, and his eyes as gentle as lotus seed soup from West Lake. Unfortunately, I wasn't charmed. I've always considered myself stiff, rigid, and utterly boring—what was so wonderful about him? Did he just say that because he was so comfortable talking to that beautiful woman in her arms? Humph!
I went back up the mountain, my belly full of anger.
That night, after dinner, I was about to take Xiao Hebao out for a walk to digest and clear my head when Jiang Chen suddenly arrived.
The thought that he was no longer pure and innocent made me a little depressed, so I turned on the lamp and ignored him.
He handed me a small bundle: "Xiao Mo, this is for you."
When I saw this little bundle, it looked familiar. It was as if he had just come out of a harem and was carrying this very bundle.
What is it?
"Take a look."
I took the small bundle from his hand, opened it, and found it to be an exquisite makeup box, containing all the necessary cosmetics, such as rouge, face powder, eyebrow powder, and floral decorations.