The moon hid behind the clouds.
The night breeze rustled the branches.
It was a dark and windy night, yet this night - market street was at its liveliest.
After getting dressed up, Lin Feng left the Lin Mansion and walked towards the night - market.
Thinking about the recent troubles in the Lin family, he grew even more irritated, with a bellyful of pent - up anger with nowhere to vent.
He hadn't even reached the downtown area when, by the river ahead under a willow tree, he saw a woman with her back to him washing her hands.
The woman's fragrant shoulders were half - exposed, and her hair cascaded down to her waist. Although Lin Feng couldn't see her face, judging from her swaying figure and graceful curves, he thought she must be quite good - looking.
"Miss, it's late and cold. It might not be safe for you to be alone."
"Ah!"
The woman seemed startled and let out a soft cry. She slipped and was about to fall into the lake.
Lin Feng was quick - witted. He stepped forward and grabbed the woman's delicate hand. When the woman turned around, he saw a beautiful face with timid affection in her eyes.
She was such a charming and gentle woman.
However, her eyebrows were a bit too thick.
Before Lin Feng could take a closer look, the woman gently pushed him away.
"You're so annoying."
Facing such a delicate woman, Lin Feng became interested.
"Oh? How am I annoying?"
"Hero, you saved me and were so gentle to me. But I'm of lowly status. I'm afraid I'll fall in love with you. Yet I know I'll never be able to escape the hellhole of Chunhua Tower in my lifetime. Please don't be so kind to me."
The woman half - covered her face with her sleeve.
Her eyes, both longing to look at Lin Feng and afraid of losing herself completely, were truly irresistible.
Zhao Shuning and Chu Nuan were hiding in the dark.
Watching Chu Wen and Lin Feng flirting by the lake, they couldn't help swallowing. Looking at this scene, why did Zhao Shuning feel a chill running down her spine?
Zhao Shuning and Chu Nuan shivered simultaneously.
They looked at each other.
"Nuan Nuan, you and Chu Wen might have been born with the wrong genders, right?"
"Master, I never knew before that my brother, such a mighty man, could have such a side."
Both Chu Wen and Chu Nuan were martial arts fanatics. For the sake of the Kan - Water Technique, Chu Wen really went all out.
Looking at the delicate woman in front of him and then thinking of the troublesome and crazy - acting Lady Haitang at home, Lin Feng's heart fluttered.
"Hero, thank you for what happened today. But I have something important to do tonight. If I go back late, Mama will scold me."
Lin Feng asked, "Miss, are you a girl from Chunhua Tower?"
"Yes, I'm new here. Today is my first night. So Mama specially let me come out to relax. I've found a place with few people, but unexpectedly, I still met you, hero."
Lin Feng took a step forward.
Chu Wen took a small step back. She looked like a frightened lamb.
"Master, what pill did you give my brother? His voice is so soft that I can't stand it."
"Of course it's a good thing. Chu Wen, a big man, really plays the role of a woman to perfection."
Seeing Lin Feng getting closer and closer.
Chu Wen pretended to be angry and scolded in a low voice, "You, don't come any closer. I'm going back."
Lin Feng pulled her hand, and Chu Wen fell into his arms.
This woman looked quite delicate, but why was her frame so big?
"Hero, what are you doing?"
"You're a new girl in Chunhua Tower. You probably don't know me. Miss, do you like me?"
Chu Wen blushed and nodded.
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Then tonight, I'll go to Chunhua Tower. Will you accompany me in the Tianxiang Pavilion?"
"I'm afraid not. Mama won't agree. She's going to auction off my first night tonight. She won't let me receive private guests."
Lin Feng frowned slightly.
"Then I'll bid for your first night. Fifty gold coins. Is that enough?"
Chu Wen quickly said, "Hero, I'm not worth you spending so much gold. You just need to know that my heart will always belong to you."
"Sisi, stop for a moment."
Chu Wen stopped in her tracks.
She turned around, and her eyes were filled with tears.
If Zhao Shuning and the others weren't hiding in the dark and couldn't show themselves, she would definitely clap and cheer, and then learn from Chu Wen how to shed tears so easily.
Seeing the woman crying.
Lin Feng stepped forward and said, "Take me to Chunhua Tower. Just tell the Mama in the tower that the guest in the Tianxiang Pavilion specifically asks for you to serve. She'll know what to do."
"But—"
"Sisi, here are sixty gold coins for you. Give them to the Mama in Chunhua Tower. This is your first night. I won't let you be wronged."
Tears fell from Chu Wen's eyes.
"Hero—"
"Be good. Don't cry. When you cry, I start to feel heart - ache."
Lin Feng was about to touch Chu Wen's face. Chu Wen quickly turned around and gently wiped her tears with a handkerchief.
"Hero, thank you. From now on, Sisi will be yours."
"Okay. Let's go together. I can't reveal my identity, so I can only accompany you to the market entrance."
"Okay."
"Sisi, I'll wait for you in the Tianxiang Pavilion."
"Okay."
The woman nodded. Her appearance was so alluring that Lin Feng almost wanted to force her on the spot.
They walked for a long time.
When they reached the market entrance, Lin Feng's figure disappeared. Chu Wen knew that the old rascal Lin Feng must still be observing her secretly, so the act had to go on.
Chu Wen took the gold and walked towards Chunhua Tower.
When he arrived at Chunhua Tower, Zhao Shuning arranged for Chu Nuan to put on a veil and wait at the door. As soon as Chu Wen arrived, Chu Nuan shouted loudly, "Sisi, where did you go? Hurry up and get dressed. Your first - night auction will start soon."
Saying that, she dragged Chu Wen inside.
After Chu Wen went in, Lin Feng appeared at the door of Chunhua Tower.
It seemed that what the woman said was true.
Although Lin Feng was lecherous, he was quite cautious. So he only pretended to believe the woman's words on the surface. It was not until he saw the woman enter Chunhua Tower that he completely believed her.
After entering Chunhua Tower, Chu Wen immediately went into the room where Zhao Shuning was.
As soon as he entered, his delicate appearance changed instantly.
Zhao Shuning and Chu Nuan looked at him and finally couldn't help bursting into laughter.
After venting their emotions, Zhao Shuning took the gold that Chu Wen handed to her. Great! This business was not a loss. Instead, they had made a lot.
"Chu Wen, it's up to you next."
"Master, don't worry. I'll surely handle Lin Feng properly."
Zhao Shuning handed over a white porcelain bottle and joked, "Remember, don't forget to use this. Otherwise, I won't be able to protect your innocence."