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Stunningly beautiful face

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Is this the legendary ancient version of "Eighteen Touches"?! He Sucheng felt unsteady on her feet. She steadied herself and continued reading. The next line was a poem by Wei Zhuang: "I intend to marry you for life, even if I am heartlessly abandoned, I will not be ashamed." The next line seemed to be a monologue: "I have been wandering in the dust for eight years, and I have only pledged my heart to you. I hope you will release me and not betray my heart. I am so grateful." Then came the beautiful and neat signature: Yangzhou Luoyue Tower, Qingqing.

What...what...what is this thing?! He Junshi definitely refers to her brother, He Sushi, courtesy name Shizhi. But who is this so-called Qingqing of Luoyue Tower?! He Sucheng was truly unsteady on her feet. She grabbed the desk, inwardly groaning—No way? No way?! Her brother went to a brothel?! Her brother's name is Sushi, fine, but why would he follow in the footsteps of Su Shi and go to a brothel?!

Just as he was pondering this, he heard footsteps outside the door. Without thinking too much, He Su Chen instinctively hid in his small study in the corner of the wall.

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This song is called "Dragon's Eighteen Touches," which I borrowed from Ah Bian; its original source is unknown. The following is the rest of the text—

Touch it

Stunningly beautiful face

Second touch

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Eighteen touches touched him all over

The Dragon's Eighteen Touches—he touches handsome men!

Uh, a little lewd... *runs away*

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Chapter Twenty-Five, Thus

The promoter function is now open! What are you waiting for? Join us now! </A> Outside the door, there were the sounds of footsteps and soft conversation. With a creak, the door she had just closed was pushed open, and several people walked in. A clear male voice said, "Shizhi, is this your study? It's really luxurious. I think even my father's study can't compare to yours."

He Sushi replied, "This study used to be my father's, so the books are quite complete, but it can't really be called luxurious. Compared to Tianyi Pavilion, it's nothing at all."

"Tianyi Pavilion is a library built up over generations, so its collection is naturally luxurious and vast. But Shizhi, your family's study has only been accumulating books for a few years, right? It's such a short time, yet it's already reached this scale. Besides, it's only used by you now; 'luxurious' is an understatement." Another male voice replied. He Sucheng felt the voice sounded vaguely familiar, but couldn't quite place it. The clear male voice from before continued, "Speaking of accumulated wealth, Zhiran, your mother's family library must be one of the finest, right?"

"Although my mother's family has many books, most of them are about cultivation and alchemy or are books that can be bought in general. In terms of rare and unique books, they are not comparable to ordinary book collections at all," the man called Zhiran said with a smile. "Moreover, shouldn't Uncle He's poetry collection and manuscripts still be kept in this study in the Shi family?"

He Sucheng became more and more certain that he had definitely heard him speak before, but he just couldn't remember who it was.

"Right, Shi Zhidu nodded. If we have Uncle He's private poetry collection, the status of this study will rise even higher."

He Su Shi chuckled and said, "I didn't know my father was so famous. Even if you're praising him, don't go too far."

A clear male voice retorted, "Everyone knows Uncle He's standing in the literary world and in His Majesty's eyes. Shizhi, excessive humility is tantamount to arrogance, you said it yourself."

"Wow, your page is quite the expert! The bookshelves are so well organized, you even know how to put them in boxes and cover them with clips. You even divided them into six volumes of 'Rites, Music, Archery, Charioteering, Books, and Mathematics' and eight volumes of 'Metal, Stone, Silk, Bamboo, Gourd, Clay, Leather, and Wood'? Strange, even the classics, histories, philosophical works, and literary collections are sorted out. Did this page study with you since you were little? He's so refined." Zhi Ran seemed to be inspecting the bookshelves and asked with great surprise.

“This is a method my father left behind. My sister has been using it in the room lately, so I think she's the one who tidied it up,” He Su replied with a smile.

In order to find romance novels, He Suchen had categorized them according to the notes left in her room some time ago. Unexpectedly, her efforts were appreciated, and she was very happy to hear that someone was admiring her work.

"Speaking of which, what kind of girl is Shizhi's younger sister? I hear you talking about her every day, and it makes me quite curious," a clear male voice said.

He Su thought to himself, "Of course, it's the most perverted. A ten-year-old body with the soul of a twenty-two-year-old. Can you find another one like me in this world?"

"You want to know? Liu Mofei, don't nod so vigorously. Even if you want to know, I won't tell you. She's my own sister, and it's enough for me to be curious."

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Dude, that's awful...

"Hey, Shizhi, you still have Miss Qingqing's handkerchief? Do you really have the intention of seeking a mate?" Liu Mofei was silent for a while, then suddenly asked in surprise. He Suchen guessed that he had seen the handkerchief that he hadn't put away properly, but the deliberate mockery in his words was impossible to hide.

"That's strange. I clearly put it under the books to wipe the table, so how did it end up on top?" He Su said.

Liu Mofei seemed to understand something: "Shizhi, you don't need to pretend anymore. I know you like Miss Qingqing. Speaking of which, she is considerate, gentle, and understanding. She is both beautiful and talented. Even if you have a relationship with her, it won't tarnish your reputation as a womanizer."

He Su asked suspiciously, "Do you think I would like that kind of thing? Could it be that you like it, but you're trying to cover up your own preferences by blaming me?"

“Shizhi, this young lady seems to have really fallen for you. I’ve heard that she’s been in a brothel for seven or eight years and has never given anything to a customer,” Zhiran said. “If you’re interested, you might as well help her.”

"How can you trust a courtesan who sells smiles in a brothel?" He Su Shi said dismissively. "I'm only a teenager. She should know that I can't entrust my life to her. It was probably just a joke."

"So what if she's in her teens? Many people in Suzhou and Hangzhou get married at twelve or thirteen. Shizhi, your thinking is very abnormal," Liu Mofei retorted. "Besides, I can't speak for others, but Qingqing is definitely not the kind of shameless prostitute you describe. She has been in the sex industry for years, but she still sells her art, not her body. She is perfectly innocent!"

"So you do have a soft spot for women? But what would happen if your father found out you went to a brothel to drink and have fun?" He Su Shi asked rhetorically.

“I’m already eighteen years old. Going to brothels is perfectly normal. Why would my father have a problem with that? Shizhi, where did you get this strange idea? There are plenty of people in the city who go to brothels when they’re only ten. Take Zhiran, for example. Isn’t Zhiran proper enough? Ask him if he’s ever been there.”

Is it normal for a ten-year-old to visit a brothel?! Su Chen, inside the curtain, froze, realizing that he had underestimated the precociousness and perverse curiosity of ancient playboys.

Zhi Ran seemed a little hesitant, but still said, "I have been there, but although my maternal grandfather is a Taoist priest, our family is not associated with anything old-fashioned or serious, is it?"

Liu Mofei then said, "See! It's all your fault! Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore, it just makes me angrier! We went out for drinks together, why did you get to hug the courtesan while I didn't have that kind of luck?! It's all because you look so feminine!"

He Su said seriously, "Where do I look like a woman? Don't talk nonsense, or I'll really get angry!"

"Brother, you've always been a bit of a cross-dresser. When I first saw you, I thought you were some kind of transvestite." He Su Chen listened from behind the curtain, feeling a deep sense of sympathy.

"Could it be that Miss Qingqing is attracted to more than just his looks, but also his talent and character?" Zhi Ran laughed. "Shi Zhi can play the zither, burn incense, play chess, write essays, recite poems about love and nature, and play a tune called 'The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate'." He paused to think for a moment, then added, "He can paint landscapes and figures, and play a set of flutes, pipes, and sheng. Moreover, he is a charming and upright man, which is very appealing to girls."