Chapter 3: The Dance Moves That No One Can Endure

Certainly, a significant part of the reason is that Li Dakai does not understand musical instruments and cannot fully express the essence of ethnic music; he can only describe it verbally and have the musicians perform it.

As an adult... with the physical strength of a servant, I fear... I fear I may not be able to jump for that long

Li Dakai poured himself a glass of water, secretly thinking that this pole dance was really pathetic

Gulu!

As soon as this was mentioned, Su Liuer's face turned so red that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to hide in. She looked at Li Dakai and said, "The things that Brother Dakai taught are things that even servants have never seen; it is truly embarrassing."

The evening is indeed a lively time, and there will be many flower boats on the Qingsha River, which is a place favored by wealthy young gentlemen or scholars who enjoy revelry

After leaving the brothel and boarding the boat, Li Dakai sat on the deck at the bow, while Er Niu lit the lantern to illuminate the surroundings

They have also been to brothels and seen many dancers, but this manner of appearance and this style of dress is something they are encountering for the first time

A group of subordinates stood behind Li Dakai

Show your talents

Especially with the beating of the heavy drums and the clash of the cymbals, the dance movements of the other party are constantly changing

Then he looked at Su Liuer and said, "Such dancers can be trained; let’s teach a few. That little girl on stage, she just mentioned that she has learned a bit, so she can be cultivated a little."

With her chest held high, waist twisted, hips swaying, and her serpentine waist entwined, combined with the rotation of the steel pole, her dance was at times light and graceful, at times alluring, even causing Su Liuer, the renowned courtesan, to break out in goosebumps

Half an hour of performance attracted people; as soon as the dancer entered, many followed her in

This can be observed from the heavy breathing of Er Niu beside me, as well as the few young servants not far away who are gaping and drooling.

Upon hearing this, she immediately stood back up and forcibly squeezed out a space for herself among the crowd of women

With the sound of a heavy drumbeat, the graceful woman seized the silver steel pipe in the center, hooking one foot onto the pipe as well

Wealth can make even ghosts push the mill, the dancer's eyes sparkled, and she bowed slightly, saying, "This servant will certainly not fail the esteemed person's trust"

Li Dakai walked outside, as he was about to board the ship to watch the grand opening ceremony from aboard the vessel

At that moment, a mocking voice unexpectedly came from another flower boat behind Li Dakai.

Let us go

Moreover, dancing on the second-floor platform is visible to everyone, even those who have not paid. This model is something these individuals have never encountered before

A small stage extends outside the second floor, visible from afar along the Qingsha River.

Li Dakai waved his hand

Now she realizes that dance can also make one's blood surge

Er Niu watched the dancer on the stage and swallowed hard, completely ignoring the empty teacup that Li Da had just set down.

The courtesans in this world are all sold into servitude; as long as they are in the brothel, they are merely tools for generating profit, and no matter how much money they earn, it all belongs to the brothel

After finishing the dance, Li Dakai glanced at Er Niu and the pants of a few young men not far away, and he knew that this move was definitely correct

Li Dakai said that this is merely the surface, the essence has yet to be taught

"Yes!" Su Liuer bowed slightly.

I started practicing six months ago and, in accordance with your suggestions, developed a new style of dance.

And just the thought of that set of dance skills would make even Su Liuer, who has been a courtesan, blush deeply on one side of her face

After observing the sky outside, he nodded and said: "It's about time, let her dance on the stage on the second floor. Let her dance for half an hour, and there will definitely be people coming in. At that time, we can come in to warm up the atmosphere."

Oh! Is this not the well-known scion of the Li family from the imperial city, Li Dakai, whose bride fled on the wedding night? Dressed so festively, are you getting married again today?

As the music began to play, the curtain at the back of the stage was drawn open by a slender arm. A woman, dressed in form-fitting attire and draped in a light veil, with a soft scarf covering her face, stepped out barefoot, walking gracefully with delicate lotus-like steps

After a moment of hesitation, the dancer on the stage spoke

She used to be a dancing girl in a brothel, and was merely a backup dancer, earning hardly this much throughout the year. Li Dakai's reward alone was two taels, and she would dance even if it meant breaking her legs.

Then he said: "Today, let the one who dances the best among them showcase for you."

"After finishing the dance, go find Su Liuer to receive two taels of silver." Li Dakai encouraged her in the most straightforward manner.

Su Liuer could be considered well-informed and experienced; having managed a brothel for so many years, she had seen all kinds of grand occasions and various dancers and singers. However, upon witnessing the dance of the dancer on stage, she found herself momentarily speechless.

While ethnic music is profound and extensive, it still lacks a certain rhythmic movement. Compared to true pole dancing, it falls significantly short in meaning

Li Dakai stood up and said it was okay

At this moment, Li Dakai looked towards the center of the stage, where a silver-white iron rod, the thickness of a woman's wrist, was located, and then inquired of Su Liuer beside him, "Where is the cultivated dancer?"

As for the other girl, although she was extremely tempted, she still gritted her teeth and stood her ground, seemingly unable to break through her own limits in the short term

Just this appearance made Er Niu and the other men widen their eyes in astonishment

However, even so, dealing with this group of primitives is certainly more than sufficient

Li Dakai has indeed blazed a trail by providing a guaranteed minimum wage for women in the brothel industry

Meanwhile, the red heavy drum beside the stage was struck by a strong man, and the sound of the pipa began to play in rhythm with the heavy drum.

Li Dakai's brothel is built on the banks of the Qingsha River, which is over twenty zhang wide

All the young ladies on the stage also stood apart on both sides

After speaking, Er Niu brought him a chair. Li Da sat down with a grand demeanor and looked towards the stage

She leaned forward, her entire body turning around the steel pipe. The light gauze on her body was lifted, revealing her exquisite and snow-white figure, displayed before everyone in a manner that was both gentle and subtly resolute.

Su Liuer covered her burning cheeks with a silk scarf and continued, "However, based on my years of experience in this profession, I fear that no man can withstand it. Perhaps before the main act even begins, it will all be over."

With each step she took, it fell in time with the beat, and the gaze from beneath her long, curled eyelashes, when directed at Li Dakai, carried a strong allure

When the dancer in the fitted attire stepped to the center of the stage, the playing of the pipa suddenly became somewhat gentle, with a hint of ambiguity

Li Dakai's expression changed, "It is possible."

"By the way, how are the skills of the young ladies coming along?" Li Dakai shifted the topic and his gaze once again fell upon the thirty or so young ladies.