"Young master, would you like to buy a paper windmill?" The vendor didn't hear Lin Yi's voice, but couldn't help asking with a hint of hope.
"Buy one!"
Lin Yi nodded, then gestured to Zhou Bao beside him, indicating that he should pay for one.
Although this is a toy for children, it is still one of the first paper windmills made in Great Liang, so it has a special meaning. Buying one is not a problem.
"Alright!"
The vendor was overjoyed and immediately handed over the largest paper windmill, which was the most valuable one.
Buy, buy, buy!
It was just a small paper windmill, but Zhou Bao bought it without hesitation, and also bought one for each of the three of them.
Alas!
The three brothers, each with a paper windmill, were having a great time, just like big kids.
Depend on!
Lin Yi was speechless. It was absurd that these three guys were also interested in this thing.
However, this incident reveals one thing: the wisdom of ordinary people should never be underestimated; they can always surprise us.
Often, their flashes of inspiration can unleash tremendous power and generate terrifying economic benefits.
For example, gunpowder was invented by a Daoist priest through a chance mistake, but it brought an end to the era of cold weapons.
The vendor, on a whim, made a paper windmill.
This thing may look inconspicuous, but it can provide a livelihood for many ordinary families, since paper windmills are very easy to counterfeit.
Once you learn it, you'll have another skill to make a living, which will make it easier to support your family.
Before the vast Great Liang Empire, a paper windmill was merely a microcosm; there must have been other things as well, all crystallizations of the people's wisdom.
If I were to usher in a great era, leading to a time of great inventions for everyone, the entire era would likely unleash a terrifying vitality.
At this moment, Lin Yi was already considering whether to offer two subjects: chemistry and physics.
Once this door is opened, the people of Great Liang will likely have a broader range of ideas and sparks will inevitably emerge.
In this way, inventions will inevitably spring up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, emerging one after another.
After some thought, Lin Yi temporarily abandoned the idea. This product needed to be launched with caution and couldn't be released so hastily.
Perhaps we could take a different approach, gradually integrating it rather than promoting it aggressively.
He then wandered around several streets and found that the goods on these streets were dazzling and varied, with all kinds of products that were overwhelming.
For example, a small bamboo Xiaoniu, a wooden goat that can jump, and various pastries and the like.
Although there weren't many people around, vendors still had a steady stream of customers buying various unusual items; even Lin Yi couldn't resist buying a few himself.
Although this thing isn't worth much, it's incredibly interesting, so naturally I want to study it.
However, this wasn't the main business today. After having his things taken back, he headed straight for the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.
Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion!
It is located on a remote street corner in Yong'an City. However, although it is remote, it is actually next to the imperial city and is definitely a place with excellent feng shui.
This place is rich in high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants, making it an ideal place to squander money.
"Huh?"
When Lin Yi arrived at the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, he was immediately struck by the beautiful decorations outside.
This Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion actually has a certain style; the decorations at the entrance give it a simple and elegant feel, and a few lines of poetry are hung at the entrance, giving it a sense of cultural refinement.
The three characters " Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion " in particular are written with a style that is both elegant and refreshing, like dragons and phoenixes dancing.
But here's the problem: there's no trace of a brothel here. Did we go to the wrong place?
wrong!
Without a doubt, this is Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.
Lin Yi glanced at Zhao Hu beside him and said in a deep voice, " Zhao Hu, what's going on here? Isn't this a brothel? Why does it feel like an academy?"
Could I have been deceived? This is tantamount to deceiving the emperor!
I should have looked into the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion beforehand; now I feel like I've been scammed.
"Hehe, Your Majesty is wise."
"This Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion is a brothel, but it's a completely different Qiankun inside!" Zhao Hu explained without hesitation.
Is there Qiankun inside?
Lin Yi nodded slightly and took the lead into the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.
Upon entering, one is instantly transported to a new vista, as if a hidden paradise has opened up before you. The entire landscape becomes ambiguous, transforming into a uniform pink veil.
In an instant, it abandoned its rustic elegance and transformed into a dazzling, bustling nightlife scene.
That's not all; there were also many stunningly beautiful women leaning against the railings, making alluring gestures that made many scholars blush.
These scholars, drawn by his reputation, arrived with a shy demeanor that practically screamed "novice," which immediately excited the women.
"Young master, why are you so flushed? Is it because you're wearing too many clothes?"
"No, no, no, I thought this was a bookstore."
"What do you mean by 'book club'? All you need here is a club."
"Ah, I have to go now."
"Young master, please wait a moment. Why don't we admire the moon together? Are you going to refuse Xiaolian?"
"This..."
"Young master, let's go."
Amidst these soft, gentle words, the scholars who had come to the capital for the imperial examinations could no longer resist. One by one, they clutched their stomachs, their faces flushed, and followed.
These young women not only dressed daringly, but they also flirted with innocent young men, which was incredibly audacious and made it impossible for them to resist.
Lin Yi was speechless. He now understood why the exterior was decorated so respectably; it was a deception.
If the sign outside clearly says "brothel," many people who care about their image will naturally be hesitant to enter, since they are mindful of their reputation and what others think.
But now that things are so upright on the outside, it's exactly what they want, and they can infiltrate without leaving a trace.
"Young master, is this your first time visiting our place?"
Meanwhile, the madam on the side also saw Lin Yi and his group, her eyes immediately lit up, and she went straight over to greet them.
A person with three henchmen must be a big shot, someone who's definitely not short of money. If we can take him down, we'll make a killing.
Lin Yi gave her a meaningful look and smiled, "That's right, it's your first time here. I've come because I've heard so much about you!"
Upon hearing this, the madam almost burst out laughing.
They came for the reputation of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, so they must be wealthy. This time, I'm going to strike it rich!
She said excitedly, "Since you've come here because of our reputation, why not come into our elegant residence? Only people of high status are allowed here, and no one will disturb your enjoyment."
"Elegant Abode?" Lin Yi was taken aback. This Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion was quite interesting; it even had the concept of an elegant abode.