Perhaps due to the stark contrast in her attitude before and after, Fu Qingye didn't react for a moment. He just watched blankly as she brushed past him and walked straight towards the hall.
Her graceful back, like a rose in full bloom, was truly captivating. It took Fu Qingye several seconds to snap out of it and then he quickened his steps to catch up.
Three minutes later, Shen Youjin chose an unassuming seat in the hall and watched as the groups led by Jiang and Fu arrived one after another.
Each of them was born with a silver spoon in their mouth. As long as they desired something, they could obtain it a hundred times more easily than ordinary people.
At this moment, they were divided into their own groups, like the civil and military officials guarding the king in ancient times, clearly distinct from each other.
Compared to their glory, she knew that in their eyes, she was nothing more than a trophy.
But she didn't care. No one could define her.
One day, they would know who the real protagonist of this game was.
Suddenly, the rapid sound of pipa rang out. The curtain slowly drew back, and ten ethereal women appeared on the stage in the center of the hall.
Each woman was dressed in a flowing long dress. As the lights shone on them one by one, their delicate faces were revealed. There was a silk flower on their chests, hands, or musical instruments.
Rose, jasmine, lily, cosmos... Shen Youjin glanced at them one by one. It was obvious that they were the top ten famous flowers mentioned by Jiang Zeshen.
It had to be said that the people in charge of the Feast of Extreme Pleasure had a good eye for selecting people. These women were not only good-looking but also had outstanding temperaments. They were indeed different from the princesses in KTVs.
However, the girl wearing the cosmos flower bore an eight - point resemblance to Xia Linlang, and it was obvious that she had a natural face without any plastic surgery.
She glanced at Jiang Zeshen in front and thought, "Tsk tsk tsk, he really is a heartbreaker!"
If she were Xia Linlang, even if she didn't like him, she would skin Jiang Zeshen alive.
Was it really that difficult to buy a plane ticket? If he was really sincere, why didn't he chase her abroad?
Finding so many substitutes here, what kind of deep love was he pretending to have?
Shen Youjin gently touched her lower abdomen with her slender fingers and sighed silently, "My child, if you really have the surname Jiang, then you'll have a lot of aunts!"
Just as she was thinking like this, the piece ended, and the host appeared with a microphone.
"Everyone, the first performance has ended. Please start voting now! The number of votes in your hands will determine who will become one of the four top courtesans."
"Thank you, Young Master Jiang, for the ten flower wreaths for Mei Yin."
"Thank you, Young Master Ling, for the fifteen flower wreaths for Mo Yin."
"Thank you, Young Master Li, for the five flower wreaths for Sang Yin."
"..."
As Shen Youjin listened, she noticed that there was an "Yin" character after the flower name of each girl. They didn't even deserve to have their own names.
She glanced at the big screen, and in the bottom - right corner, it clearly stated that one flower wreath was worth 100,000 yuan.
These rich young masters were really willing to spend money to support the girls they liked!
Strangely enough, she looked in the direction of Fu Qingye and Jiang Zeshen.
It was normal for Fu Qingye not to spend a fortune, as he had a serious emotional cleanliness fetish and didn't even allow women to get close to him during social events.
However, Jiang Zeshen didn't give even a single cent to the girl wearing the cosmos flower. This wasn't like his style at all!
Until the voting ended, she didn't hear Jiang Zeshen's name. And the girl named Sang Yin's hand holding the pipa tightened visibly.
From beginning to end, she had the lowest number of votes in the whole venue. The only five flower wreaths were sent by a young man surnamed Lin.
Shen Youjin took a special look at him. He wasn't in either the Jiang or Fu groups and was a strange face.
It seemed that he was entrusted by someone, because his clothes and temperament were completely out of place with the others.
"Congratulations to Mo Yin for becoming one of the four top courtesans! Thank you for the support of all the young masters!"
The sound of the salute rang out. Shen Youjin watched this scene and silently got up to leave.
This kind of environment wasn't suitable for her. No wonder Fu Qingye rarely brought her here before.
Even when he did, he wouldn't let her see such a scene. He knew very well that she didn't like this kind of atmosphere.
She really didn't like it. Moreover, today's show was already over, and it was time for her to go back and catch up on sleep.
There was a pair of eyes following her figure from behind. She didn't turn back and didn't care who it was.
Just as she got off the elevator on the first floor and took her stored coat from the waiter, she was about to leave when there came the sound of hasty footsteps behind her.
"Miss Shen, please wait!"
This voice was as clear as pearls falling on a jade plate, making people can't help but stop.
Shen Youjin turned around and saw the girl who had been so ethereal on the stage just now, holding a pipa, standing in front of her. Her eyes were full of longing for fame and money.
"Do you know me?" Shen Youjin looked at her with her clear eyes. "How do you know who I am?"
Sang Yin bowed slightly, glanced at the waiters around, and invited her to talk in private.
Shen Youjin didn't agree. "Just say it here. I'm in a hurry."
Seeing that she disagreed, Sang Yin hesitated for a few seconds and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I've seen Miss Shen in the news. Miss Shen is very beautiful."
Shen Youjin looked at Sang Yin. Sang Yin didn't mention Jiang Zeshen directly, which showed that she was afraid of angering her.
After all, anyone who could reach the top - floor here was a smart cookie.
"Do you have something to say?" she asked.
"Miss Shen, I know I shouldn't bother you." Sang Yin looked at her. "But my father has been gambling and drinking heavily for years, and my mother has a very serious heart disease. Our family is already in debt of millions. I also have a younger brother who is still in school and needs to be supported. If I don't get Mr. Jiang's support, I may never be able to leave this place in my life."
"You may not know that the top ten famous flowers here will be replaced. I received the fewest flower wreaths today. In less than a month, I will be replaced and sent to the basement. Miss Shen may have had a painful experience, but compared to people like us, Miss Shen is already very lucky."
"You have Mr. Jiang's favor. He is a very good person. Except for the time he saved me, he hasn't given any rewards to anyone here. Now... I really have no other way. I want Mr. Jiang to help me just once!"
Shen Youjin listened quietly. It had to be said that Sang Yin's voice was on a par with Bai Ningxi's. They both had very gentle voices.
However, Bai Ningxi's calmness and stability came from within herself, while Sang Yin's voice was just pleasantly - sounding but lacked the power to make people relax.
"I can't decide who Jiang Zeshen will send flower wreaths to, and I can't be sure whether what you said is true or not." Shen Youjin smiled. "Even if it is true, I'm not a living Bodhisattva who will interfere in other people's lives. You've come to the wrong person."
She turned around and was about to leave, but Sang Yin didn't want to give up. Just as she reached out her hand, Shen Youjin saw the wounds on Sang Yin's fair arm.
It looked like... the wounds were whipped out. They were bluish - purple and horribly swollen, obviously new injuries.
Perhaps noticing Shen Youjin's gaze, Sang Yin immediately panicked and tidied up her gorgeous sleeves.
"Miss Shen, the basement is a private casino. I've been down there once. It was Mr. Jiang who gave me a chance for a new life. I don't want to go there a second time." She lowered her voice again. "As long as Miss Shen is willing to help, I can help Miss Shen with business connections."
Shen Youjin paused. She knew that the people who could reach the top - floor here weren't just performing their talents. More importantly, they were helping the big shots do business.
Otherwise, those young masters wouldn't have spent so much money to support them!
However, the relationships here were intricate. She took a new look at Sang Yin's eyebrows and eyes that resembled Xia Linlang's by eight points. Her cherry - like red lips slightly parted and asked, "Sang Yin, how did the missing top courtesan die?"