Chapter 2: Riding the Wind

Oh, Xiao Qi, good, good, good, calling me Fourth Brother is just right!" Yang Xiao Si laughed heartily, and the two immediately began to call each other brothers. No one expected that the sole heir of the dignified Prime Minister would possess such skill in adapting to circumstances... able to take up and let go, if not a dragon among men, then perhaps someone who had been trained in a brothel before...

Liu Liwa hurriedly clasped his fists, but he really could not bring himself to say his name. If a person with the surname Liu marries someone with the surname Li, their child must be named Liu Liwa. If a person with the surname Hu marries someone with the surname Li, would their child then be called Hu Li Jing?

Having spoken, the woman silently turned away, leaving behind a profound summary of her personal experiences, and departed gracefully. A group of newcomers from the brothel stood there, gazing blankly at her receding figure, slowly digesting and understanding her words

Seeing Liu Liwa so adept, Yang Xiaosi felt greatly pleased and patted him on the shoulder as a gesture of encouragement: "Rest assured, young master, I will certainly take good care of your splendid attire. May I ask your esteemed surname?"

Liu Liwa hummed twice, thinking to himself, fortunately you are the fourth in the order; if you were the eighth, I would have to call you Brother Eight

Without a moment's hesitation, he directly called out to Yang Xiaosi, saying: "Fourth Brother, hehe, Fourth https://wwwhetushu.com.com Brother ... ... "

His words were ambiguous, yet his face was full of winks and raised eyebrows... Yang Xiaosi, having spent a long time in the brothel, was accustomed to playing coy, and immediately understood. A smile spread across his face as he took the luxurious garment in his hands, and he began to appraise it in his mind. If sold to the pawnshop on East Street, it could fetch ten taels of silver; if taken to the casino on West Street for betting, it could be worth twenty taels of silver...

The man made a gesture of invitation and led the way towards the back door. Although these wealthy young masters and rich young ladies had countless grievances, they were left with no choice. After all, this was still considered polite; otherwise, they would first be beaten and then starved for a few days, and they would soon learn to behave.

Upon hearing her words, those young ladies who had been weeping uncontrollably ceased their cries. Although they were in affluent families, they had heard a bit about the brothels, particularly about the madams who ran them, who were undoubtedly devilish figures. Beatings and insults were commonplace, especially towards newcomers like them, who faced only brutal subjugation and inhumane training.

He lowered his head to look at himself, dressed in a light purple long robe and a scholarly gown. Touching it, he found the texture to be exceptional, made of fine silk satin. It seemed that the court's confiscation was not entirely thorough. Moreover, having already been sent to the brothel as a slave, it was even more ruthless than complete extermination; no one cared about a piece of clothing.

Just then, a young man with a hunched figure and a submissive demeanor walked in from the backyard. His expression bore a habitual lewdness and a false smile as he clasped his fists and addressed everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I advise you to accept your fate since you have entered through this door. Your destiny has already been sealed. Instead of lamenting, it would be better to conserve your energy for tomorrow's clients. Who knows, if you serve a distinguished guest well, there might be a chance for a turnaround... The landlady has said that for all newcomers, today will be a day of rest, and tomorrow we will have a unified training session. Now, please make yourselves comfortable!"

On the road, a man deliberately walked slowly, gradually blending into the crowd of young masters like Liu, Li, and Wa. He chuckled as he looked at these individuals and said, "Gentlemen, we will be working together from now on, so I hope you will take care of me. Of course, for those who are new here, feel free to ask me anything you don't understand. I am quite easy to talk to. Oh, by the way, I am the big teapot of this Zui Xin Lou, called Yang Xiaosi. Everyone calls me Brother Si!"

The big teapot, a direct force cultivated by the madam in the brothel, is loyal and ruthless. The meaning of his words may be lost on others, but Liu Liwa understands it all too well. After all, he is a modern university student who has sought over 300 jobs in the 21st century, gone through the back door more than 500 times, and given gifts over 10,000 times. He understands immediately that they are waiting to 'take care' of you, and of course, you are also expected to show filial piety in return

His real name, Liu Xia, was also a source of trouble. Since he had entered the brothel anyway, it would be easier to go by a more humble name. He casually said, "I dare not, I dare not. I am Liu Xiaoqi, please take care of me, Fourth Brother!"

Yang Xiaosi was momentarily taken aback, feeling that even his own younger brother had never called him so affectionately. Moreover, Liu Liwa was calling out while taking off his clothes, which made Yang Xiaosi break out in a cold sweat. He quickly raised his hand to stop him, saying: "Brother, calm down. Although you have been assigned to a brothel, you do not need to sell your body!"

In the blink of an eye, Liu Liwa had won the favor of Yang Xiaosi, making it impossible for others to feel discontent. However, these young masters and ladies still could not lower their pride; deep down, they looked down on someone like Yang Xiaosi, whom they considered a sycophant. No one chose to emulate him. Yang Xiaosi was well aware of this and did not mind at all; he simply smiled and put his arm around Liu Liwa's shoulder as they walked toward the back courtyard

The vast Zui Xin Lou occupies an extremely wide area, with luxurious opulence in the front and simple rusticity in the back. Rows of houses are tightly connected, featuring leaking roofs and broken windows. In the courtyard, there is a well, and the surroundings are adorned with women's clothing—light veils and thin skirts in a dazzling array of colors, captivating the eye and evoking a flurry of thoughts.

Yang Xiaosi turned to look at this group of newcomers. There were fifteen men and twenty-seven women. He silently counted the number of people and casually pointed to the rooms on the left and right, saying: "Men stay on the left, women on the right. The accommodations are dormitory-style, with bedding provided. Although it is summer and a bit hot now, it will be quite warm in winter if everyone squeezes together. You may go now. By the way, let me tell you this: whoever can make a name for themselves and attract patrons will be moved to a separate room on the second floor. If one becomes a top courtesan, there is a chance to live in the large room on the third floor. If you can make it to the fourth floor, then I will have to congratulate you... However, for now, I ask you to bear with it a little, just make do!"

I would like to sell it, but there needs to be someone to buy it! Liu Liwa rolled his eyes, took off the long gown from https://wwwhetushu.com, and handed it over, saying: "Fourth Brother, you see, I will be working here in the future. Wearing such a precious gown is not in line with my status and will also affect my work. Therefore, I kindly ask Fourth Brother to find me a set of coarse linen clothes. As for this one, I would appreciate it if Fourth Brother could keep it for me!"

He is merely a down-and-out scion whose family has been exterminated, left with nothing. No, he does possess something, and it is not just anything; it is something extraordinary that cannot be given away, especially not in front of men, as it would surely lead to his demise, for it is far too exceptional.

However, the person before them instead spoke to comfort them in a sorrowful tone, gently saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, I understand the great difficulties you are facing, but life is but a fleeting few decades, and it is even more worthy of cherishing. One must endure both favorable and adverse circumstances, so I hope you can face this bravely and live on with strength"

Indeed, most people find it difficult to understand and even harder to accept that this is not merely a change in identity, but a stark contrast between master and servant. Previously, when a young lady of wealth needed to catch maids who were having secret affairs with the servants, she would carry a lantern every day. Now, however, she herself must engage in such affairs, which is hard to accept all at once