The charm of spy wars lies in the tricks of life

Chapter 279 She'll drown you. This woman is too good at this.

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Xinhui Leli.

Shen Liushu stepped out of the Chevrolet sedan, his expression natural.

Chen Cha eagerly climbed out of the car, his face beaming with joy.

Damn, tonight I'll finally meet Mr. Changsan, the scholar that every Shanghai man dreams of meeting.

Seeing Chen Cha's joyful expression, Shen Liushu joked, "Old Chen, the Changsan brothel is a den of iniquity, so take it easy."

Chen Cha smiled and said, "Money? We can earn more after we spend it. We should at least have fun."

Chen Cha is very familiar with the Xinhui Leliqian Lane.

A burly man in a suit walked ahead, his spine straight and upright like a steel bar.

Shen Liushu followed closely behind, carefully examining this legendary Huile Lane.

Really good.

The female prostitutes along the way each had their own charm and merits.

As I passed by each entertainer, I would make my own comments.

Scoring.

The two joked around on the street.

"Liu Shu, which expert did you find to be our guide?" Chen Cha asked, his eyes sweeping over the various female entertainers.

“Mr. Du.” Shen Liushu also gazed at the courtesan.

Chen Cha looked admiringly at her: "Damn, that's impressive. Liu Shu, what do you think of this girl in the white cheongsam?"
"That waist, that hips, it feels absolutely amazing to wiggle them."

"After we finish drinking with the gentlemen, let's have some fun before we come here, so we won't feel bad when we get home."

Shen Liushu glanced at the woman in the white cheongsam. She had a good figure, yellow skin, and was also quite pretty.

His demeanor was composed and unassuming, unlike that of a frivolous person.

I think Old Chen has a good eye for talent.

"Hmm, Old Chen has good taste. He can tell at a glance that this woman is good. But I don't think she's sexy enough. Can she satisfy your perverted nature?" Shen Liushu teased.

"Liu Shu, you don't understand. This woman's small movements indicate that she had good upbringing."

"Women with good upbringing are often secretly passionate."

"You just need to find that switch and let her be herself."

“You don’t understand the intricacies of it all,” Chen Cha said, observing the scene with his eyes.

Shen Liushu turned to look at Chen Cha: "Old Chen, based on your experience, you're making this deduction."

"Your kidneys are probably ruined by now."

Chen Cha smiled and said, "I'm in good health, I can still go on for another two years."

"Liu Shu, you need to be careful."

"It hasn't been long since you fainted on the widow's body and were carried to the hospital."

"Have you recovered after taking that big pill?"

Shen Liushu ignored Chen Cha.

The image of that widow lingered in my mind; she was indeed formidable.

A very thirsty widow.

The alleyway in front was bustling and lively, filled with all sorts of sounds.

Once inside the alley, it became quiet.

The alley is nearly five meters wide.

A horizontal railing hangs high in the middle of the alleyway.

The four large characters in the middle are particularly eye-catching: Changsanshuyu.

There are twenty-four lanes, and each lane has its own gentleman.

Shen Liushu and Chen Cha arrived at the eleventh household, the Binbian Xianshu Residence.

The door is open.

Occasionally, someone would walk by in the alley, wearing either a silk embroidered robe or a tailored suit.

Either rich or noble.

The two arrived at the Binbian Xianshu Residence.

When Yang Ma saw Shen Liushu, she immediately recognized him as Meng Langzi from the Guanghua School party.

His face was grim, and his voice was cold and stern: "I'm sorry, bosses."

"We do not accept new guests here."

Shen Liushu smiled and said, "They're not new guests; Mr. Du arranged it."

Upon hearing the name Mr. Du, Yang Ma looked at the man again and saw that he was bright-eyed and didn't seem like a lecherous person.

Perhaps she was truly infatuated with her husband last time.

Therefore, he demanded to marry her.

Shen Liushu appeared to be smiling, but in reality, a storm was raging within her.

Chu Zhi turned out to be the eleventh gentleman of Changsan Book House.

wrong.

Chu Zhi turned out to be the person that the Chairman and Qi Su had arranged for him to meet.

What is this and what is that?

Damn, I'm numb.

It felt like a sledgehammer had struck me hard on the head.

What was Chu Zhi's relationship with the Nationalist government?

Qi Su only told him that he was allowed to see her and follow her orders.

She even said her life was more important than mine.

Thinking of that face that made my heart pound, that face that made me feel like I had traveled back to the Republic of China era just for her.

She was not from a respectable family.

Why was she hiding this from herself?
She didn't want him to know her identity.

She truly loves herself.

love at first sight!
Could it be that she feels the same way about me as I do about her?

Will she feel awkward when we meet later?

What does she think of me?

wrong!

She knows me; she knows I am the director of the General Affairs Department of the Statistics Bureau.

But she didn't know that I was the person the chairman had arranged to protect her, the person she was meeting tonight.

Chen Cha added, "Yes, we were arranged by Mr. Du."

"To catch a glimpse of Mr. Shuyu's demeanor."

"The banquet was arranged by Mr. Du."

Aunt Yang sized up the giant man. He was upright and wore a well-fitting suit that was quite expensive and custom-made.

Then she recalled the first time she met Shen Liushu, when he led a tall, magnificent horse with horseshoes made of pure gold.

He looks like a wealthy and powerful person.

The two are not simple.

He took their hands and led the way: "Please come upstairs to the private room, gentlemen."

They talked as they walked.

Shen Liushu followed, with Chen Cha close behind.

A short while later, they were led to a room.

Elegant, refined, and spacious.

The furniture is luxurious, made entirely of solid wood.

"Please have a seat, gentlemen. I will arrange for tea, wine and food to be served."

"My husband is serving tea to someone, and the two bosses will have to wait for twenty minutes."

"Boss Du has arranged for two gentlemen from the brothel to accompany you for drinks."

"The other gentleman is Hui Ran Lao Jiu. I will send someone to inform him immediately."

Yang Ma bowed slightly and said with a smile.

Chen Cha sat down and was momentarily stunned when he heard Hui Ran was the ninth.

I had the good fortune to see this woman from afar last year, and I've been thinking about her ever since.

He was a prominent figure in Shanghai.

Rumor has it that Hui Ran Lao Jiu is the most profitable woman at Changsan Shuyu.

Most of the furniture is made of pure gold.

Magnificent and splendid.

Mr. Du really gave her face by arranging for her to come and serve wine.

After Yang Ma finished speaking, she smiled and looked at the two of them.

Chen Cha understood immediately after thinking about it. The servant went to inform Hui Ran Lao Jiu that a "fee" was needed.

This "footing" fee is not cheap; it costs 5 silver dollars.

Chen Cha was overjoyed to hear that it was Hui Ran, the ninth brother.

He took out five silver dollars and gave them to Yang Ma.

Aunt Yang smiled and accepted the note: "Mr. Huiran's fee is higher than that of the other gentlemen, but since he is Mr. Du's distinguished guest, I think Mr. Huiran will not argue about such a small matter."

Chen Cha then took out five silver dollars and placed them in Yang Ma's hand: "How can we let Mr. Huiran lose his dignity?"

Yang Ma smiled and said, "Boss, you're too kind. I'll make the arrangements right away."

After saying that, he turned and walked away in short steps.

Shen Liushu looked at Chen Cha, who was usually stingy but was now acting all high and mighty, showing off and being pretentious.

His face lit up: "Old Chen, you've got some impressive spending skills. Do you have enough money?"

Chen Cha's face was full of smiles: "Liu Shu, I will only pay for the legwork fee and Mr. Hui Ran's wine fee."

"The banquet, the expenses for accompanying your husband, and the servants' tips today are all paid by you, Liu Shu."

Shen Liushu laughed. What money could his girlfriend possibly ask him for?

He wouldn't cut himself with a knife.

You, Chen Cha, weren't so lucky.

Hui Ran Lao Jiu is the most money-making man; he'll probably make Chen Cha lose all his money tonight.

He couldn't help but say, "Old Chen, I advise you to stay calm."

"The soft Wu dialect is the most enchanting."

"Old wine in the cup, fragrance added by fairies, rolling with countless amounts of real gold and silver."

"His eyes, full of affection, are captivating and unforgettable."

"May your family's wealth be completely squandered."

"Old Chen, I advise you to keep your mind at ease tonight."

Just as Shen Liushu finished speaking, four aunts and maids walked in.

A tray with a teapot and teacups on it.

A tray with a wine pot and wine cups on it.

The other two serving dishes consisted of four exquisite dishes served with wine.

The four dishes are Jiangnan Hundred Flower Chicken, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Braised Beef in a Pot, and Pineapple Sunbathing.

Each one has a beautiful design.

After the four maids and servants left...

Chen Cha did not respond to Shen Liushu's words, but instead said with a solemn expression: "This Changsan Book House is indeed not simple. These four maids are all martial arts experts."

Shen Liushu smiled and said, "These four maids are pretty and have good looks."

"If four people were to fight against Old Chen alone, could they defeat you in two rounds?"

Chen Cha narrowed his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and stared at Shen Liushu: "Liushu, are you talking about the bed or the floor?"

Shen Liushu shook her head: "I was just kidding with you. I came here to be carefree, not to cause trouble."

Chen Cha didn't respond, wondering to himself if Shen Liushu was hiding something from him.

The two sipped their tea in silence for a while, waiting for the gentleman to arrive.

Shen Liushu inadvertently noticed a couplet hanging on the wall.

Stand up.

He murmured, "This place boasts beautiful mountains and rivers, a gentle breeze and a bright moon, and even more so, beautiful women and wonderful events, adding to its timeless tales."

"The world is full of foolish men and women, foolish hearts and foolish dreams, and even more so, foolish affections and foolish intentions; how many generations of fools have been foolish?"

"This couplet is said to have been written by Zhu Yuanzhang for a brothel."

"By repeating the words 'good' and 'obsessed,' the novel depicts the prosperity and diverse lives of people in brothels."

When Chen Cha heard Shen Liushu pretending to be a scholar, he frowned and was about to make a few teasing remarks.

As soon as the soft, sweet voice rang out: "Sister Chuzhi has a cool and aloof personality, so she hung up this couplet."

"My sister and I are different, but I like a couplet by Yuan Shikai."

"A merchant's wife drifts away, her pipa melody finds few kindred spirits; a hero falls from grace, a century of years evokes many emotions."

Shen Liushu and Chen Cha first thought the sound was pleasant.

A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers.

Chen Cha was captivated by the woman.

She had a full chest but an exaggeratedly thin waist, which swayed beautifully as she walked.

With that devilish figure, she's absolutely captivating.

Hui Ran, the ninth son, had bright eyes and red lips; his gaze was full of affection.

Having arrived opposite Chen Cha, I picked up the teapot, supported the bottom of the pot, and finished adding tea.

Chen Chacai snapped out of his daze and hurriedly thanked him.

A blush crept onto the tough man's sallow face, and his hands clenched slightly as he rubbed his thigh against his trousers.

Xie could only chuckle foolishly.

Seeing Old Chen's state, Shen Liushu knew he was doomed.

If I hadn't been so knowledgeable, I probably would have already lost my composure.

Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman, let alone a witch.

Shen Liushu watched as the delicate hand gracefully poured the tea.

Her fingers are also exquisitely beautiful.

What a fine scholar from Changsanshuyu!

As Shen Liushu moved along, he said, "Mr. Huiran likes Yuan Shikai's couplets, probably because he admires his love story."

"His love affair with his first wife, Shen Yuying, began in a brothel."

At that time, Yuan Shikai had not yet risen to prominence; he was merely a down-on-his-luck scholar.

"In my heart, however, I have lofty ambitions."

"Shen Yuying, a courtesan, recognized his talent and provided him with financial assistance."

Yuan Shikai wrote a couplet for her: "A merchant's wife drifts away, her pipa melody finds few kindred spirits; A hero falls from grace, a century of years evokes many emotions."

"I promised, and I will never betray you in this life. In the end, I will keep my word." Shen Liushu said this and returned to her seat.

Shen Liushu's seat was next to Chen Cha's seat.

At this moment, he was diagonally opposite Hui Ran Lao Jiu.

A round table with four seats.

Hui Ran, the ninth brother, sat next to Chen Cha.

The round table wasn't very big, but its placement was cleverly chosen, ensuring that people were neither too close nor too far apart.

You can smell the woman's fragrance, but you can't touch her directly.

They could hear everything they said very clearly.

Hui Ran, the ninth brother, opened her red lips and replied, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, and I have no way to repay you."

"When he was down on his luck, Shen Yuying helped him wholeheartedly, and became an indelible mark in Yuan Shikai's heart."

After Yuan Shikai rose to power, he married Shen Yuying as his first concubine.

"Shen Yuying had no children in her life, so Yuan Shikai made the other children call her their mother."

"In the end, he restored the monarchy and made her the 'Hongxian Empress'." Hui Ran, the ninth sister, fell silent at this point, her beautiful eyes filled with sorrow as she gazed at the table.

Shen Liushu inwardly exclaimed in admiration.

Such a beautiful woman, hearing herself read a couplet.

With a charming smile, she soon turned to her own topic.

Using Yuan Shikai as a pretext, they manipulated customers, trying to make them emulate Yuan Shikai's compassion and righteousness.

A cinnabar mole was placed on her face, and she was made empress.

What a brilliant psychological maneuver!

Add to that her sweet, gentle voice and her expressive eyes, and her literary talent.

How many men in the world could withstand that?

No wonder it's rumored that Hui Ran Lao Jiu is the most profitable teacher at Changsan Shuyu.

Seeing is believing.

Chen Cha heard Hui Ran Lao Jiu remain silent, his face flushed as he gazed at her beautiful eyes and red lips.

I felt in my heart that she must find someone who truly loves her and spend her life with him.

This person hasn't appeared yet; she's feeling sad.

The more you look into her eyes, the gentler they become.

I, Chen Cha, am the person she's been waiting for.

Shen Liushu caught a glimpse of Chen Cha's expression and cursed inwardly: Damn it, it's over, Old Chen has become a bootlicker.

Mr. Huiran's fishpond is about to gain another bighead carp.

Hui Ran, the ninth sister, looked at Chen Cha with her beautiful eyes: "Never forget your original intention, and you will achieve your goal."

"The love story between Yuan Shikai and Shen Yuying is legendary; a beautiful woman recognized a hero."

"Yuan Shikai was a 'thief who stole the country,' that is undeniable."

"But when it comes to fidelity in love, he completely surpasses many people in modern times."

"For example, the romantic playboy Xu Zhimo, and the shameless old man Kang Youwei." The voice was soft and gentle.

Chen Cha nodded: "I have no respect for Xu Zhimo and Kang Youwei."

I agree with what Mr. Huiran said.

"Yes, Liu Shu."

Looking at Old Chen, who only followed women's lead, Shen Liushu knew deep down that he was already a wild horse that could never be pulled back.

You can only agree with him, never go against his wishes.

There's an old saying that when two people are in love, whoever speaks ill of them is their enemy.

"I support Yuan Shikai in matters of love."

"In this life, regardless of gender, everyone hopes to have someone to accompany them until old age."

"We played and frolicked together when we were young, and now we support each other in our old age."

"Let's watch the clouds drift and gather together."

"However, sometimes things are unpredictable. She couldn't do it, and sometimes, we ourselves couldn't do it either."

“There will always be regrets.” Shen Liushu said, glancing at Chen Cha and Hui Ran Lao Jiu.

They wanted to pull Chen Cha out of his fantasy.

Old Chen, you can't stand Hui Ran Lao Jiu's methods of manipulating men.

I reckon they'd skin you alive.

Or lose half your life.

This woman is so good.

Hui Ran Lao Jiu looked at Shen Liu Shu with her beautiful eyes filled with a thick fog.

Just wanted to speak.

A gentle voice rang out: "The word 'love' is born from infatuation, and it is also destroyed by infatuation."

(End of this chapter)