Bai Chen's words actually made you laugh in exasperation. "How had I never realized you were a business genius?"
And you truly had not expected that Bai Chen, who visited brothels every day, would simply go ahead and open one himself.
It was like how many people spent a fortune going to internet cafés every day, only to finally realize the money they had spent online was enough to buy themselves a computer to play with at home.
"Then I'll take that as praise from Senior Brother. Come sit for a while, Senior Brother. Help your junior brother bring in some business."
You raised your foot and headed toward the Crying Spring Brothel. "I'll sit for a while. Don't bring out any of those fancy services. Keep it plain."
"Of course, I'll listen to Senior Brother."
You and Bai Chen entered the Crying Spring Brothel.
You arrived at Bai Chen's private elegant room on the second floor. It had an expansive view, and the entire hall downstairs was visible through the window at a glance.
On the raised platform in the middle of the hall, the courtesan queen danced gracefully, her figure supple and enchanting.
The surrounding scholars and poets either drank and made merry or composed poetry and prose. Voices surged like boiling water, and the place was bustling with life.
Bai Chen had someone bring over a pot of clear tea and some snacks. The two of you looked down at the lively scene below, sipping leisurely as you chatted.
You drained a cup of tea in one gulp, leaned back in your chair, and asked, "How did you deal with that fellow who tried to skip out on his bill?"
Unhurriedly, Bai Chen picked up the teapot and refilled your cup. "I had Jiao Mingxu's men drag