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Chapter 485: Xue Kerren and Doll
Chapter 485: Xue Kerren and Doll
Sun Xingyu followed Tie Kaicheng into the inn, relieved that this man was relatively normal, otherwise she might not have been able to bring herself to speak to him.
However, as Sun Xingyu followed Tie Kaicheng towards the room, she sensed that there was another woman inside.
Sun Xingyu's eyes narrowed, detecting a strange, alluring scent that didn't belong to Li Zhenzhen.
The next moment, she heard a female voice from within the inn ask, "You said he would come to Dongcheng recently, but I've searched everywhere and can't find him?"
"He's already here, you just haven't noticed him yet," replied Tie Kaicheng.
Sun Xingyu reached the door and, peering over Tie Kaicheng's shoulder, she saw a woman in a purple skirt.
Her curves were enticing, her figure alluring, and her face exuded a subtle charm. Her crescent-shaped eyes, like those of a she-cat in the night, held a hint of provocation and flirtation.
This woman exuded femininity and oozed an air that immediately brought thoughts of the bedroom to mind.
But Sun Xingyu wasn't mistaken, as it was clear that this woman and Tie Kaicheng were not former lovers.
"Impossible!" exclaimed Xue Kerren. "I've searched high and low in Dongcheng, from the brothels to the gambling houses and inns, and even the mansions of the big bosses. I've left no stone unturned."
"Do you think he would be in such places?" asked Tie Kaicheng.
"Where else could he be?" Xue Kerren countered.
Sun Xingyu's eyes flickered as she realized who they were talking about. She turned to Xue Kerren, a captivating smile playing at the corners of her mouth. She wondered what expression this woman before her would have if she knew that the man she pined for was currently scooping up night soil on the streets.
As Sun Xingyu's eyes met Xue Kerren's, an invisible spark seemed to ignite in the air between them.
Xue Kerren's expression grew complex as she turned to Tie Kaicheng, "I never thought you'd finally come to your senses. What's so special about this woman?"
Tie Kaicheng pondered for a moment before replying, "She presents a greater challenge than you."
Xue Kerren didn't quite understand, but Sun Xingyu certainly did. She appraised Xue Kerren from head to toe and couldn't help but laugh, "And who might you be? Oh, you're the wife of the Xiahou family."
Xue Kerren narrowed her eyes, resuming her lazy demeanor, "And who are you?"
"I'm just a humble servant, born into a family of scholars from the south. I'm now the personal attendant of the chief escort, but I can't compare to the esteemed wife of the Xiahou family," Sun Xingyu replied, emphasizing the words 'Xiahou family' in every sentence.
But Xue Kerren didn't seem to care at all. She stretched lazily, exuding a unique charm that only a mature woman could possess. Her ample bosom and alluring curves overshadowed Sun Xingyu's innocence and tea-like fragrance.
"Since you're just a modest and well-behaved young lady, you should focus on serving tea and water in the escort agency. As long as the agency is doing well, you won't go hungry," Xue Kerren waved her hand dismissively.
After all, she had once been Tie Zhongqi's lover, and her status did indeed outrank Sun Xingyu's.
Xue Kerren turned back to Tie Kaicheng, steering the conversation back to the topic at hand, "So, where is he?"
But at this moment, Tie Kaicheng didn't want her to guess the identity of Xie Xiaofeng, "Just wait at Tie Hu's residence, he'll show up soon."
Xue Kerren was displeased but couldn't do anything about it.
"You're saying that if I wait at Tie Hu's residence, I'll get to see him?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because he's like a firefly in the darkness."
"He'll always shine?"
Sun Xingyu: "..."
Tie Kaicheng calmly replied, "But Xie Xiaofeng is not just a firefly."
Xue Kerren continued, "Then those who want to capture him will end up with broken heads and bloodied faces."
With a hint of amusement, Tie Kaicheng asked, "What if Tie Hu is among those people?"
Xue Kerren walked past Tie Kaicheng and Sun Xingyu, leaving the room while adding, "In that case, he can only meet his death."
...
Tie Kaicheng visited a brothel, the one owned by Han the Madam.
A towering woman with a waist thick as a barrel approached him. Her face was painted with powder and makeup, adorned with gold and jade. She wore a purple and red silk dress, exuding enthusiasm as she greeted him.
"Little Hong, Little Cui, come and entertain our guest!" she called out.
"I've long heard that Han the Madam knows how to conduct business, and now I see it's true," Tie Kaicheng said as he slapped his sword on the table. "The best goods are never put on display."
"Oh, you flatter me. Little Hong and Little Cui are the signature girls of our establishment. It's rare for them to serve a guest together, but for you, I'm bringing out the best I have," Han the Madam replied.
Little Hong and Little Cui approached with alluring strides, their slender waists swaying gracefully. The gold ornaments in their hair shimmered, and the scent of their silk scarves filled the air. They were indeed the top attractions of the brothel, as they used only the finest makeup and accessories.
However, Tie Kaicheng was not there for them. "But I've heard that the most popular person here is a girl named Xiao Li?"
Jealousy flashed in the eyes of Little Hong and Little Cui.
But Han the Madam just laughed. "Xiao Li is indeed our most sought-after girl, and her business is the best. So..."
Tie Kaicheng took out a ten-tael silver ticket and placed it on the table.
"She's currently with a client."
Tie Kaicheng added another twenty taels. "If she's still busy, I'll have to take my business elsewhere."
"But what business could be more important than entertaining a distinguished guest like yourself?" Han the Madam quickly pocketed the thirty taels of silver tickets and whispered to Tie Kaicheng, "To be honest, she's just a little bitch. She likes it when men beat her up. The harder they hit, the happier she gets!"
And so, Tie Kaicheng waited for Xiao Li, also known as Doll in the original story.
She looked young and innocent, with a slender and petite figure. Her waist was soft and supple, and while her chest wasn't exactly an airport, it could perhaps be likened to a small steamed bun.
Doll gazed at Tie Kaicheng with a fiery and flirtatious smile, her cherry lips slightly parted in a clear invitation.
Tie Kaicheng looked at Doll, finding it hard to imagine that she was, at her core, a brave and kind-hearted girl.
In Gu Long's world, many women also had strong contrasting personalities. Chaste ladies from prestigious families often led dissolute lives, while those in the wind and dust could be deeply affectionate. Doll from this book and Yang Zheng's wife from Li Bie Gou were both examples of this.
Old Miao and the old granny didn't deserve to die, and Doll shouldn't have married Zhu Yeqing. However, at this moment, Tie Kaicheng didn't stop Doll's actions because such a situation wouldn't arise again in the future.
Doll took Tie Kaicheng's hand and placed it on her warm and soft lower abdomen.
Tie Kaicheng removed her hand, intrigued. "I once heard the 'Moonlit Serenade' and saw the 'Elegant Ode to Shadows' on the Qinhuai River. Since you're the top courtesan here, how about you dance and sing for me? Let me see how you compare to the Qinhuai River's leading lady."
Doll: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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