books44 Chapter 157 A Thrilling Place to Play
Chapter 157 A Thrilling Place to Play
Sure enough, Lin Lanshan's opening line was a bombshell: "I want to go take a look at the Paradise Pavilion~"
This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; she had been thinking about it for a long time!
I've always been incredibly curious about the paradise for men and women depicted in novels and TV dramas!
I witnessed such a shocking scene at the entrance when I passed by last time, which made me even more curious!
She felt that they now possessed some strength in various aspects, so the first thing she wanted to do was to visit a brothel and see for herself.
"I just went deaf, what did you say? Where are you looking? I didn't see it, say it again..." This revelation completely blew Lin Chunyi out of her mind, throwing her values and senses into disarray.
Lin Lanshan pouted, "I'm not trying to play anything, I just want to observe and broaden my horizons~"
Sister, don't you want to watch? It's a courtesan competition, with performances and dancing! You really don't want to watch?
Lin Chunyi's voice suddenly rose, "Otherwise, what else do you want to do? Huh? You've got some nerve, huh? You really want to go to a brothel and have some fun!"
Don't call me "sister" anymore, I'll call you "sister" from now on, okay? Big sister, do you even remember how old you are? A few sips of tea and you're like this? Are you tea drunk?
A thirteen-year-old girl tells you one day that she's going to a brothel to broaden her horizons. What parent wouldn't be furious to hear such a "sensible" child?
"Alright, then I won't be polite, little sister~ I want to go to the Paradise Hall to watch singing and dancing~ Hehe~" Lin Lanshan repeatedly tested the waters, teetering on the edge of getting beaten up.
Seeing her sister's fist poised to strike, she quickly shouted, "Sister! Sister! Dear sister! I still have my pride when we're out in public, you can't hit me!"
The fist was getting closer and closer, so she had no choice but to react instinctively: close her eyes, cover her head, and crouch down.
Like a habitual offender who's been caught...
"Snapped!"
She felt no pain in her head, so she cautiously opened one eye to look.
My sister is looking at me expressionlessly.
I breathed a sigh of relief... Ah~ I didn't get beaten up, and I survived another day!
Lin Chunyi slammed her hand on the table, utterly speechless at her timid younger sister.
"No matter how curious you are, you can't go to brothels. Curiosity killed the cat. Those places are full of filthy and shady things. You never know when you might run into something."
No matter how good your martial arts are, can you withstand those random, toxic drugs? Don't even think about it!
"Knock knock knock!" The door was gently knocked on.
"Ladies, the food is ready."
"come in."
The young man carrying a tray pushed open the door and entered.
Lin Lanshan stood up abruptly, then sat down in a chair as if nothing had happened, looking around casually.
Hmm, the painting on the wall is quite nice. And the potted plant next to it is growing very well too.
?
The young man looked confused; he seemed to have just seen something flash by...
Forget it, it's the guests' business. I'll just watch, listen, and talk less. Okay! I'll just focus on serving my own dishes.
So he lowered his head and placed them on the table one by one: stuffed eggplant, spicy stir-fried mutton, hot and sour fish soup, and braised chestnuts with bok choy.
"Please enjoy your meal." He placed the empty tray in his arms, bowed slightly, and retreated towards the door.
Lin Lanshan then stopped caring and continued to pester her sister, saying she wanted to go see the song and dance performance.
"Keep dreaming. What kind of serious performances could the Paradise Hall possibly offer you? Aren't you afraid of getting a sty?"
"Or are you immune to all poisons, not worried at all about being harmed by someone using some kind of weird drug?"
She started to play the victim: "But all we do all day is work, work, work. We're already suffering enough. Now there's not a single fun entertainment option to be found..."
"Aren't there street performers? You've seen them before, why are you so tired of them already?"
Bowl balancing, plate spinning, fire breathing, knife swallowing, and even breaking large stones on one's chest are just some of the various acrobatic acts that can be seen almost every day in the bustling city.
They watched it several times, and each time they cheered along with the crowd, and even gave a few coins.
Lin Lanshan shook her head, her face showing a clear sign of fickleness and a desire for novelty.
"Hehe, I want to see something more elegant—sitting high up upstairs and watching the people on stage below singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments."
"..." Lin Chunyi's fist hardened again.
The waiter, who had been forced to overhear the sisters' conversation, was about to close the door when he heard this and stopped what he was doing.
It is the duty of a shop assistant to do their best to solve small problems for guests.
Moreover, seeing that the guests were about to get into a fight, if it was possible to stop them, of course we couldn't pretend we didn't hear it.
He mustered his courage and bowed to the two women, saying, "Ladies, please don't let such a trivial matter ruin your relationship."
I've worked here for five years, so I know the county fairly well. If you two don't mind me being a bit long-winded, could you tell me about some places to have fun?
Lin Lanshan's eyes lit up. "Young man, just tell me."
Lin Chunyi nodded, signaling him to continue.
The waiter then said:
"I just heard you two mention Pleasure House. It's the biggest entertainment venue in our county. The decor and furnishings here are just as good as our Food Pavilion..."
He seemed a little embarrassed as he said this, probably because he felt that his way of putting it was inappropriate.
Seeing that the two men showed no unusual expression, he continued:
"The Paradise Pavilion is a brothel where most of the people sell their talents but not their bodies. They mainly perform music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and dance. If you want to appreciate good music and dance, there is definitely no place that can compare to the Paradise Pavilion."
However, what the young woman just said is not wrong. No matter how clean a brothel is, it is still a brothel. There will definitely be unsavory things happening there, and it is indeed not suitable for young women to go there.
Then I suggest you two go and take a look at the teahouse up ahead, Mingya Lou. People who love tea are mostly well-mannered, so Mingya Lou is much quieter.
Guests can gather with a few close friends, order a pot of tea, chat casually, and play chess. Or they can go alone to listen to storytelling and folk songs—both are excellent options.
The man paused appropriately at this point.
The two sisters both looked serious as they pondered the matter, clearly showing their interest in the Mingya Pavilion.
Lin Lanshan then asked, "Does the young man know of any other interesting places?"
After considering for a moment, the waiter said, "Ten miles west of the city, there is a temple called Wanfa Temple, which is very popular. I heard that many young ladies and wives go there to pray for marriage, children, and peace in their homes, and it is very effective."
Wanfa Temple, a temple...
Lin Chunyi took five coins from her purse. "Thank you for letting me know, sir."
The waiter happily accepted his "hard work" fee and left.
He risked getting a scolding just to earn a little tip. Otherwise, would he really be so stupid as to meddle in his customers' business?
Earning these kinds of tips requires a keen eye.
You have to carefully observe what kind of customer, what kind of situation, and whether you can speak to them.
Otherwise, if you encounter an unsuitable person, not only will you not earn any money, but you might also get scolded or beaten, or even be fired by the building management.
There were only the two sisters in the private room. Lin Lanshan pulled up a chair, sat down near the table, and excitedly asked:
"Sister, which place should we go to? This Pleasure House is a brothel for women!" She still wanted to experience what a brothel was like!
The light in Lin Chunyi's eyes flickered as she pondered her companion's words.
"Sis, you're not thinking of going to Wanfa Temple, are you? You want to be fashionable and pray for a good marriage?" Lin Lanshan glanced at her sister and noticed that her expression wasn't good, as if she was making a decision.