Zhao Lihua's phone rang. After answering and nodding a few times, she hung up and looked apologetically at Li Yang, saying, "My dad wants me to go back for a farewell party!"
"Oh, then you can go back!" Li Yang said understandingly. Tears welled in his eyes; he knew he couldn't handle the situation with the harem flower today anyway, so it was best to be magnanimous.
"Li Yang, you're so kind! This is a reward for you!" Zhao Lihua scooped a spoonful of shaved ice and fed it to Li Yang before running away with a giggle.
Li Yang was extremely frustrated. A reward for him? Did he become the chief steward serving the Empress Dowager?
"Are you Li Yang, the top scorer in this year's college entrance examination in Jiangdong City and also the top scorer in the national college entrance examination?" A gentle voice rang out, yet it exuded a natural charm, while her eyes were as clear as water.
Li Yang looked up and saw Nan Xiangmei sitting opposite him. He thought to himself, "Could she be a seductive woman? Once a woman like that loses her virginity, she'll be a man's dream!"
"Oh? So that's why you were so arrogant. You're the top scholar..."
"Impossible, the top scholar knows martial arts..."
"No wonder he looked familiar. He's really not photogenic; he's much more handsome in person than in pictures..."
"You recognize me?" Li Yang was surprised. He had already said that he was not photogenic, so how could he still recognize him?
“I see people differently from others! Since your girlfriend says you’re very skilled in martial arts, how about we have a match first?” Nan Xiangmei said, never one to shy away from a shocking statement.
Li Yang almost choked on his shaved ice. Who would have thought that this gentle and quiet woman could be so violent?
You dare to challenge me to a fight? It's not that I'm incapable, it's just that this is such a beautiful little girl, and I can't bear to fight her. It's clearly a losing proposition for me.
"Never mind that, how about I treat you to a beauty treatment instead?" Li Yang naturally wouldn't agree, and walked over to Nan Xiangmei, speaking familiarly.
Nan Xiangmei looked at Li Yang beside her in surprise. This guy was too familiar. Didn't he know that it was very impolite to get so close to a beautiful woman?
"Do you want to listen to music or get a beauty treatment?" Li Yang smiled broadly, his eyes barely visible, his face radiating sunshine.
Nam Sang-mi found it difficult to refuse, after all, one can't hit a smiling face.
Li Yang knew she would be too embarrassed to refuse, so he did something even more astonishing, which startled several male students from Jiangdong University who immediately squatted down on the ground.
Li Yang, ever the friendly type, put his arm around Nan Xiangmei's shoulder and waved, saying, "Let's go, don't eat this stuff anymore, it's not interesting. I'll treat you to some music!"
As Li Yang spoke, he put his arm around Nan Xiangmei's shoulder and pulled her up, leaving her completely exposed. He showed no intention of defending himself or making a move, just like an ordinary person.
Although Nan Xiangmei was slightly embarrassed and anxious, she wondered why this person was like this, whether it was intentional or unintentional. She stared quietly into Li Yang's eyes, but Li Yang had a sunny smile on his face and his gaze was deep and unfathomable, like the vast universe.
He had long seen through her little schemes and was secretly chuckling to himself. He knew she was still hesitant and couldn't figure out what he was thinking.
Li Yang struck while the iron was hot, and before she could make a move, he put his arm around her shoulder and dragged her out, heading straight for the main road.
"Hey buddy, you're my senior, right? See how nice I am? I'll treat you to a performance at the Silk Rhyme Pavilion!" Li Yang continued to talk nonsense in a carefree manner, putting his arm around Nan Xiangmei as they headed towards the Silk Rhyme Pavilion, which wasn't far from Jiangdong University.
There are two famous clubs near Jiangdong University. One is Bishengtang, which specializes in beauty treatments. The owner, Yuan Taozhi, is a well-known beauty.
Another one is the Silk Rhyme Pavilion, which is a high-end bar similar to an ancient brothel, but you can't openly patronize prostitutes; you can only drink and have fun.
The most sought-after courtesan there is a stunning beauty named Chu Hong, also known as "Red Maiden," renowned for her exceptional pipa playing skills. She's a high-class woman, comparable to a courtesan in ancient times, and worth millions. For ordinary people, even meeting her is a pipe dream!
Not to mention asking her to have tea and chat or even play a song for you. If any fool dares to ask for a date or an overnight stay, he's just asking for trouble. Not only will her countless fans drown you in their spittle, but she herself will also turn pale and slap you so hard you won't know where you are.
So when Nan Xiangmei heard him say he was going to the Silk Rhyme Pavilion, she was extremely surprised and forgot that Li Yang was holding her shoulders, which had never been touched by a man before. She exclaimed in surprise, "To listen to Hong Gu Chu Hong's songs?"
Li Yang broke out in a cold sweat. Damn, Hong Gu's songs? It'll cost at least a million! I can't even sing, how am I supposed to win over this top courtesan, Hong Gu? Do I really have to throw a million at her?
That's too extravagant of me, isn't it? Even though I'm worth almost a hundred million now, I still feel a little pain in my wallet.
Why not try to win over this auntie Hong's heart and get her to sing and play lyrics for me for free? That would be a great idea!
As he pondered, Nan Xiangmei slapped his hand away and said softly, "I think it's better not to!" The implication was clear: stop playing games; I'm not just a pretty face who can be fooled by a few words.
Damn it! The thing a man can't afford to lose besides his manhood is his face. He stiffened his neck and said, "What? You look down on me? You're just Hong Gu from the Silk Melody Pavilion? Watch how I make her obediently sing and play ballads!"
Chapter 440: Sweet and Sour
Damn it! A man's most precious possession, besides his words, is his pride. He stiffened his neck and said, "What? You look down on me? You're just Hong Gu from the Silk Melody Pavilion? Watch how I make her obediently sing and perform!"
"Really? That's great! I'd love to hear what's so special about her music!" Seeing his enthusiasm, Nan Xiangmei readily agreed.
After all, the reputation of the Silk Rhyme Pavilion is very high in Jiangdong University. Not to mention men who dream of going there to hear about it, many girls also want to go and see how beautiful Hong Gu is and how famous she is.
When the two arrived at the Silk Charm Pavilion, it was indeed magnificent, with rich and antique decorations, and the entrance was full of luxury cars.
The doorman saw that the two had come on foot, and that the man was handsome and the woman was pretty, making them a perfect couple. So the doorman didn't dare to be negligent and immediately bowed to welcome them inside.
"Give me a private room!" Li Yang ordered.
"Yes!" The waiter thought to himself, "Sir, you are really lucky. Our Silk Rhyme Pavilion is always fully booked. You can't get a private room without making a reservation in advance."
You're in luck today! One of them just left, but he was kicked out by Aunt Hong.
The two entered the private room, where a handsome waiter waited with a smile. Li Yang took out a hundred-yuan bill as a tip, and the waiter immediately smiled broadly, his smile becoming much more genuine.
"Sir, what are your orders?"
"Hmm. We don't need anything, we just want to know where Hong Gu's boudoir is." Li Yang said with a harmless smile.
The waiter's expression hardened, a sudden thought crossing his mind. Hmm? It's understandable that this gentleman came because of Hong Gu's reputation, but why is he looking into Hong Gu's boudoir? Is he planning to steal her away?
"Sir, what's this for?" The waiter hesitated to answer.
"What are you afraid of? We're just curious. See us? We're planning to buy a room at a villa nearby. It's just that my girlfriend is a huge fan of Hong Gu and wants to recreate the design of her boudoir. You understand, right?" Li Yang smiled and pulled out two hundred yuan to give to the waiter.
Damn it, it's my own fault for never having been here before and never having met this famous and beautiful star, Cherie Chung.