Chapter 2: Unmoved by Beauty

Chen Guanlou was invited into the flower hall.

A middle-aged man who looked like a butler took the gift, and he hurriedly handed over the sealed packet of silver. The other party weighed it, and his expression seemed quite satisfied.

"You just wait; the Lady will be here in a moment."

"Many thanks!"

A little maid served tea, and Chen Guanlou took a sip—the tea was fragrant, and the leaves were good. The Liu family's servants were quite polite in their hospitality; they didn't treat him with leftover tea just because he was from a destitute household.

Chen Guanlou immediately gained three points of confidence and smiled very politely at the little maid who served the tea, expressing his gratitude. The little maid, however, covered her lips with her sleeve, giggled secretly, and turned to leave.

About half a cup of tea later, Liu Guanshi's wife arrived late.

Hearing the movement outside the door, Chen Guanlou stood up in time and looked toward the entrance. The light in the flower hall suddenly dimmed, and two people walked in.

Leading them was a woman in her thirties. Chen Guanlou took a secret glance—what a seductive figure. Her appearance could at most be considered delicate, but her eyes seemed to be able to speak; as her gaze shifted, she was instantly three parts charming. Her six-point appearance, paired with those enticing, lingering, affectionate yet seemingly heartless eyes, plus her seductive figure, immediately gave her ten points of charm. She was even more alluring than those outstanding young ladies.

Ripe!

Completely ripe!

Just like a peach that could drip water; anyone would want to take a bite.

This woman must be Liu Guanshi's wife, Liu Wan Shi.

Chen Guanlou didn't dare to look too much, hurriedly restraining his gaze, looking at his nose and his heart, silently reciting in his heart that form is emptiness and emptiness is form.

Liu Wan Shi was followed by a little maid serving her, who was exactly the maid who had served the tea earlier.

"This junior greets the Lady."

Having a request, Chen Guanlou performed a junior's bow without any psychological barriers. Members of the same clan his age addressed Liu Guanshi as "Grandpa Liu," so him performing a junior's bow to Liu Wan Shi wasn't shameful.

Asking for help meant one had to set one's posture right.

"So you are the son of Chen Chengzong from the East Alley; you've grown so big. Don't be so restrained; sit down and talk. I even saw you when you were little."

Liu Wan Shi sat on the master's seat with a smile.

Chen Guanlou didn't have the habit of talking with his head down; he looked up and said with a smile, "The Lady remembering this junior is this junior's honor!"

It would have been fine if he hadn't looked up, but as he did, Liu Wan Shi saw his appearance clearly. The smile on her face instantly changed from a slight smile to a brilliant one.

What a romantic and handsome young man; the little maid didn't lie—he was truly a talent. Even though he was smiling, he didn't make people feel sycophantic or lewd, only making one feel that the young man was both gentle and polite, making one love him dearly.

Chen Chengzong looked average; she didn't expect his son to be so handsome.

"Why sit so far away? Sit over here." Liu Wan Shi beckoned.

Chen Guanlou hesitated for half a second; the other party wasn't avoiding it, so he had no reason to be timid. He stepped forward two steps and sat in the side position, only a small square table away from Liu Wan Shi. If he put his hand on the table, he could hook the other party. Being so close, smelling the fragrance coming from the other party—it was a bit like the scent of oranges—he took a few more glances.

Liu Wan Shi saw all his little actions, and her heart was filled with joy.

"You came to find my master, but unfortunately, he isn't home. There was a temporary assignment at the Marquis's residence, and it's hard to say when he'll be back. If you have any difficulties, you might as well tell me; it's the same."

Having reached this step, he no longer had a second sum of money to prepare a gift, meaning he had no way back. Since Liu Guanshi wasn't home, he could only gamble—gamble on Liu Wan Shi's conscience.

"Reporting to the Lady, my father's position in the Heavenly Prison has long been replaced. Now I want to work in the Heavenly Prison, but I can't find a way in. I can only shamelessly beg Liu Guanshi and the Lady. I hope Liu Guanshi and the Lady can pull me up for the sake of my father."

Liu Wan Shi's eyes shifted. "I thought it was something else. You want to inherit your father's job, right?"

"Exactly!"

"The Heavenly Prison's service is a lowly trade; you are a fine young man—have you thought it through?" Liu Wan Shi's tone was strangely regretful.

Chen Guanlou said sternly, "I am already an adult and can no longer let my elder sister worry for me. The world is difficult; although the Heavenly Prison's service is a lowly trade, it can still provide a living, which is better than living a muddled life all day."

"You certainly think clearly. I will pass this matter on to my master. Are you betrothed?"

Liu Wan Shi stared at him with a smile, the more she looked, the happier she became. Her body couldn't help but lean in his direction, the edge of the table just pressing against her chest, her figure becoming even more prominent.

In his previous life, Chen Guanlou often accompanied clients to fool around and had long since cultivated a heart of diamond that could not be destroyed. He could remain calm and self-possessed even when witnessing *that*, his eyes and body unmoved. Liu Wan Shi's mere display couldn't stir him.

He forgot, however, that having experienced so much in his previous life, his body had long since developed immunity. This current body was still a virgin, and it was at the most hot-blooded and impulsive age.

It was a bit overwhelming, burning his heart, testing his willpower.

He remained calm, took a deep breath, and suppressed his body's instincts.

"Not betrothed."

"Is your standard too high?" Liu Wan Shi casually placed a hand on the table, only two inches away from him. A flick of her finger could hook his sleeve.

"Without establishing a career, how dare I start a family."

Having said that, he reached out and picked up the teacup.

As soon as his hand touched the white porcelain teacup, a soft and delicate hand rested on the back of his hand, being gently entwined.

Chen Guanlou:...

Hmm!

Keep still for now.

Did Liu Guanshi know his wife was like this? Leaving such a seductive wife at home, was he at ease? Wasn't he afraid of a green grassland on his head? Or perhaps, it was already deep green.

What a dissolute woman; her hand movements were becoming increasingly entangling.

"They say start a family then establish a career. Why is it the other way around for you?" Liu Wan Shi smiled very warmly, her eyes seeming to spin silk, having already woven a spider cave, only waiting to pull the young man into the cave and deal with him on the spot.

"I can't delay someone else's daughter."

"You are certainly kind-hearted. Is the tea hot? Why don't you drink it?"

Hearing this, Chen Guanlou hurriedly picked up the tea and took a sip. A Second Rank warrior's wife—he didn't dare to provoke her, keeping a respectful distance. His life had just begun, and he didn't want to die.

Once the matter was done, he would stay far away from this woman in the future.

"I'm tired! You go back and wait for news!"

Liu Wan Shi, who had just been as enthusiastic as fire, changed her face in a second, serving tea to see him off.

Chen Guanlou was clearly stunned, staring at the other party's face—it wasn't a joke.

He didn't try to struggle or stay longer. Instead, he stood up and performed a bow. "Sorry to trouble the Lady; this junior takes his leave!"

Liu Wan Shi waved her hand with a dignified expression, signaling him to go home with peace of mind, as there would be news soon.

Chen Guanlou walked out of the Liu residence in a daze, turning back to look at the tightly closed gate. He couldn't be sure of Liu Wan Shi's attitude—was it because he didn't respond? Or was it because he didn't respond?

The former—big trouble; the other party held a grudge against him. Liu Wan Shi didn't look like someone with a broad mind.

The latter—appreciating his looks, and thus appreciating his character? Not to mention anything else, just this face of his—if he went into the trade, he would start at at least fifty thousand a night.

You know Takeshi Kaneshiro, right!

He was even a little bit more handsome than Takeshi Kaneshiro.

Liu Wan Shi's eyes were spinning silk; that was because she hadn't met an opponent. If he were serious, it wouldn't just be spinning silk—his eyes could weave a net. In his previous life, he relied on this unique skill, and young ladies and young wives would cry and shout for him to hold them.

He just had too much backbone; otherwise, he would have long since lived in a big villa and driven a luxury car—where would he need to accompany clients to fool around. ===== CHAPTER 3 =====