Chapter 4, Paid Advertising

Lin Bo was startled awake, and as he sat up, his forehead hit the bed board, causing him to let out a sound of surprise

Nonsense, you were dreaming about the selection last night, do you think I am unaware of your thoughts? A good person should see things through to the end, so I must find a way to fulfill your wishes. Alright, pull yourself together and let the venomous widow see your spirited demeanor

Tsk tsk, madam boss? With your physique? And...

Lu Xiaoyi: "Cut! The four top courtesans of the Cuihong Courtyard actively offered themselves to me, and I refrained from pursuing it out of consideration for our friendship."

Lu Xiaoyi smiled and said: "It must be fate! No one has been constantly reminding me, he wants to participate in the selection."

The enchanting figure of the poisonous widow stood before the hall and instructed those below: "If you do not wish to become the target of someone else's paid shadow tomorrow, then activate the reconnaissance puppets for me"

"How indecent!" Qingqing saw something she should not have seen, and in embarrassment, she spat and turned around to shout, "Mom, my aunt is a rogue!"

The sound of the table being hit, the poisonous widow: "Then you go!"

It is a man who does not like being stared at in a particular area, especially with a sense of disdain

In Lu Xiaoyi's memory, Qingqing is still that barefoot girl who followed behind him calling him brother. In just a few short years, Qingqing has grown up. In her prime, the best of times. The blossoming Qingqing, who is beginning to exude feminine charm, does not realize that in Lu Xiaoyi's heart, she is merely a younger sister in need of care. Nothing more than that

"I haven't seen the young lady, but I have seen your boss lady!" Lu Xiaoyi said with a playful smile, appearing very relaxed

Qingqing smiled with a hint of helplessness: "There are many children in the town without parents, why don't you lend a hand?"

Poisonous Widow: "Where do you want to go? Follow me to the room, you can look at whatever you like. Aren't you afraid of falling down from such a height?"

Poisonous Widow: "How do we settle the account for what you stole and photographed last month?"

The fierce war of words was quite intense, but ultimately both parties reached a compromise, agreeing to a one-year collaboration at a price of 300 yuan for the energy stones. The payment was to be made in a lump sum, securing the advertising space at the dock.

Lu Xiaoyi glanced at him, embarrassedly covering his face and turning his head, saying: "Get out!"

There is a regulation in the Qianji Gate that prohibits the dissemination of large-scale content featuring nudity. Therefore, the programs featuring shadow stones played here are all edited versions, absolutely clean; even showing a shoulder or a leg is already the limit. Nevertheless, every night, the venue remains fully packed.

In the early morning, after a night of silence, Lu Xiaoyi surprisingly overslept. Qingqing, feeling it was unbelievable, came to check on her. She kicked open the broken door and saw Lu Xiaoyi sprawled out on the bed, as well as Lin Bo curled up at the foot of the bed.

With a thud, Qingqing fell from the ladder and landed on the wooden floor. Ignoring the pain, she quickly got up, rushed back to her room, closed the door, leaned against it, breathing heavily, her face resembling a peach blossom.

When leaving, Lu Xiao felt lost and disoriented, constantly muttering "my virtue is gone". Behind him, Lin Bo was in an even worse state; having not slept well the previous night, he sported dark circles under his eyes and a bump on his forehead, staggering as he walked behind.

"Fool, pull yourself together!" Lu Xiaoyi kicked him, and Lin Bo winced in pain, finally regaining some spirit. Upon seeing the sign of Biyu Building, Lin Bo timidly said, "Young master, this place is not meant for good people."

Lin Bo knew that this was the punishment of the day. Holding the quilt, he sat on the floor, leaning against the bedside, muttering to himself: "When I was very young, my father hoped that I could become a monk, for this, the family..."

"Aunt, you are such a jerk!" Qingqing, who was leaning on the ladder, suddenly stopped and shouted.

Qingqing stood up: "You worthless good person!" As she spoke, the tears could not be stopped, and the scene of the two of them, mother and daughter, desperately seeking help everywhere flashed in her mind. At that time, Qingqing had already made preparations; if she could not borrow money again, she would sell herself into the Cuihong Courtyard.

At night, the streetlights of the Artisan Town lit up, which is one of the meager benefits provided by the Thousand Machine Gate to the thousands of craftsmen in the town—the Night Spirit Lantern

Teng, Lu Xiaoyi sat up, his face full of anger: "If you keep rambling, I will throw you out. I have no interest in your trivial matters."

Lu Xiaoyi remained motionless as ever; he did not speak the truth. The real reason was that upon seeing Lin Bo for the first time, he noticed the fierce intensity in that kid's eyes. Even later, when being thoroughly beaten, Lin Bo persisted through gritted teeth. Lu Xiaoyi felt that he and Lin Bo were kindred spirits

A lazy-looking venomous widow appeared by the railing upstairs, still dressed in her pajamas, yawning as she said: "Kid, disturbing someone's sweet dreams so early in the morning, aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"

Lu Xiaoyi sighed and said: "Madam Boss, your room is not a place I will go to. Either you come down to talk, or I will go to the Cuihong Courtyard right now"

You little vixen, you don't understand anything. Be cautious of fire, theft, and small betrayals. Just wait and see, I will definitely come knocking on your door tomorrow

... ...

Oh? You little rascal are quite full of tricks, come to my room to talk. The venomous widow revealed a cat-and-mouse smile, her fingertips subtly hooked at the collar.

Upon hearing the advertisement, the venomous widow wore a gloomy expression and muttered under her breath: "You little brat, I underestimated your shamelessness"

Worried that the negotiation might fall through, Lin Bo stole a glance. The two were like roosters in a fight, and due to her height disadvantage, Lu Xiaoyi stood on a chair.

This is the most detestable aspect of the Ten Evils of Craft Town, where the boundaries are well managed and absolutely not crossed

... ...

Upon hearing the words "Cuihong Courtyard," the expression of the venomous widow momentarily froze, her smile deepening as she descended the stairs, swaying like the willows in the wind

One after another, the bachelors hurriedly left their homes, rushing towards the warehouse by the dock

Lu Xiaoyi: "Do not think you can corrupt me; if I wanted to see, I would have already taken a peek. Four hundred energy stones, at the maximum discount."

Upon exiting the Jade Tower, Lu Xiaoyi was drenched in sweat and scolded Lin Bo with irritation: "It's all your fault. If it weren't for you reciting those incantations, I wouldn't have lowered the price for the advertising space. I warn you, don't celebrate too soon. You must complete the billboard production within twenty days, or even if you kneel and beg me, I won't help you."

At night, sitting on the rooftop, Lu Xiaoyi was lost in thought. Qingqing came over, sat beside her, and hugged her knees: "Why?"

Lin Bo had just intended to climb onto the bed when he was kicked down by Lu Xiao: "Sleep on the floor."

A woman with a voluptuous figure twisted her body in an exaggerated curve and said with a smile: "Mom, being photographed by him is a good thing, it's free publicity. Besides, let those filthy men see but not touch, it will drive them crazy."

Lu Xiaoyi did not go out to do anything detestable; instead, he lay in bed, hiding under the covers, repeatedly admiring the grace of the goddess. Unfortunately, the footage captured by the shadow stone was too brief, leaving him unable to get enough of it

Lu Xiaoyi stepped forward and stared at the boy: "What are you jealous about? Why are you crying? You look like a girl!"

Upon seeing the Jade Tower, Lu Xiaoyi seemed to perceive countless vitality stones beckoning to her, instantly revitalizing her and fully enhancing her combat attributes

Mei Jinyun hurriedly ran over, and after understanding the situation, she reached out and pinched her daughter's waist: "You naughty girl, whose permission did you have to barge into a man's room? Aren't you afraid of getting pricked by needles?"

With a dejected expression, Lin Bo leaned against the door, straining to listen to the negotiations inside, as this was crucial to his future

With a face full of tragic solemnity, Lu Xiaoyi stepped over the threshold of the Jade Green Pavilion. The male servant who was cleaning in the morning saw him enter and quickly smiled apologetically, saying: "Young Master Lu, you are truly a rare guest. However, it is not the right time; the young ladies are all still asleep."

This is the territory of the One-Eyed Dragon, one of the ten evils of Craft Town. The One-Eyed Dragon's side job is as a partner of Lu Xiaoyi. In simple terms, it means that after Lu Xiaoyi acquires something, he processes it and charges the One-Eyed Dragon for broadcasting. The vast majority of men in Craft Town cannot afford to go to the Jade Pavilion, but spending ten spirit stones to see the goddess they have long desired is still quite worthwhile. If they could also catch a glimpse of a shoulder or something similar, they would be able to indulge in fantasies for a while when they go to sleep at night. The vast majority of men in Craft Town cannot afford to go to the Jade Pavilion, but spending ten spirit stones to see the goddess they have long desired is still quite worthwhile. If they could also catch a glimpse of a shoulder or something similar, they would be able to indulge in fantasies for a while when they go to sleep at night

As Lu Xiaoyi was cursing with great satisfaction, he could not hear the footsteps behind him. When he turned around, he saw Lin Bo standing there in a daze

Stop the nonsense, go report it, just say there is a big deal.

Lu Xiaoyi really wanted to kick his balls with one swift motion

Lu Xiaoyi: "The new seamless docking shadow stone technology is absolutely worth this price. Even the voice of the elder will not yield" (extremely calm)

The servant made a gesture of counting money, and Lu Xiaoyi reluctantly tossed over a small bag. The servant glanced at it and disdainfully curled his lips: "Only fifty spirit stones, you are too stingy."

"Madam Boss, I am here to discuss business, a win-win deal." Lu Xiaoyi looked up at her, feeling quite disadvantaged

Lin Bo tightly clenched his fist and then slowly relaxed it, lowering his head and silently enduring. The room returned to tranquility

To privately access the Night Spirit Lantern system, one must pay an additional fee. After paying a considerable sum, there is also a monthly fee. Most craftsmen would not spend this money. However, the Poison Widow's Jade Tower paid this fee, and after nightfall, the light emitted by the Night Spirit Lanterns in the Jade Tower made it the most prominent building in the Craftsman Town

The Jade Pavilion in the morning is exceptionally quiet, with the lingering scent of cosmetics still hanging in the air. Lin Bo is a true local, and he gazes curiously at the extravagant decor of this place.

The two individuals were too familiar with each other. Lu Xiaoyi knew what Qingqing was asking and shook her head: "I don't know! I just suddenly thought of the wet nurse. What was she thinking when she picked me up from the roadside?"

Lu Xiaoyi was cursing in front, while Lin Bo was following closely behind, constantly wiping away tears

The shout startled Lu Xiaoyi, and the first sensation was a chilling feeling in the lower body, followed by an earth-shattering scream: "Ah!"

Lin Bo stared blankly, his eyes not moving at all

Poisonous Widow: "What? Five hundred energy stones? Why don't you go and steal them?" (in a state of agitation)

Oh! Lin Bo was kicked and muttered under his breath: "What are you looking at? Is it embarrassing or not?"

Knock, knock, knock, as night falls, the old man ringing the bell walks through the streets and alleys, his hoarse voice echoing everywhere: "Tonight at the hour of the dog, two shows will be broadcast consecutively, with exciting programs not to be missed"

The sound of the table being struck, Lu Xiaoyi: "Do you think I dare not go?"

Lu Xiaoyi turned her head and smiled, glancing at Qingqing, who met her gaze without backing down. Lu Xiaoyi grinned and said, "Actually, I saw it; your new dress is very nice, and the new hairpin on your head is also beautiful. But I must tell you, what is truly beautiful is you!"

Lin Bo understood clearly, and immediately felt invigorated, holding his head high and puffing out his chest, as if he had been energized by a shot of adrenaline

"Don't pull back, I don't believe that the venomous widow won't be here to meet tonight." Lu Xiaoyi reached out to reclaim it, but the errand boy had already quickly put it away: "Even the smallest mosquito is still meat. Just wait, whether the boss lady will see you, I cannot guarantee."