The rain in the Southern Wastes fell hard, the drops nearly smashing against the eaves with a crackle and clatter that lent it tremendous force.
But no matter how loud the rain was, it could not drown out the sounds coming from the room next door.
"Yun Niang's voice is getting louder and louder... She really does have the Hundred Spirits Bird Bloodline." A woman of alluring charm, dressed only in close-fitting clothes, lounged lazily on the bed. She smiled at the youth diligently repairing the dressing table before her and said lightly, "How old is Xiao Bao this year? Almost eighteen, right?"
The youth called Xiao Bao turned his head and instantly saw the snowy-white edge that even the woman's dudou could not conceal. He hurriedly turned back and said, "Four months short."
Seeing his reaction, the woman on the bed giggled. "Why hide? If you want to look, Big Sister can take it off for you..."
"No looking. If I look, I have to pay." Xiao Bao shook his head. "Big Sister makes her living from this. I can't take advantage of you!"
Hearing that, the woman laughed even more brightly. "I just love how sensible you are."
"But now that you're eighteen, you'll be all grown up."
"Among the girls in the tower, which Big Sister do you like?"
"Whoever you like, I'll send her to your room on your birthday." The alluring woman grinned. "Free of charge."
Xiao Bao shook his head and gave the dressing table a wobble. "Sister Hu, it's fixed. Please take a look..."
"No need. I trust your workmanship." The woman sat up on the bed and patted its edge. "Come sit here."
Xiao Bao obediently walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. The woman reached out and stroked