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Zhang Qilin didn't reply, but just smiled slightly, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

Seeing this, Sun Yu continued:

"Brother Lin, what do you think of this place?"

"Quite elegant," Zhang Qilin put down his teacup. "It has a quiet charm; it shows careful thought."

"This place was converted from a former prince's mansion villa," Sun Yu said softly, "It's specially designed to entertain guests who appreciate elegance and tranquility."

"Remodeled from the Prince's Mansion?" Zhang Qilin looked up. "Sister Nan's investment is quite substantial."

"This is one of Sister Nan's many businesses. That card can be used in all of her businesses, except for her most important club, which is by invitation only. This card is one of the conditions."

Zhang Qilin took out the plain-looking, unmarked black card and examined it closely.

The soft indoor light fell on the card surface, yet there was no reflection whatsoever.

It seemed to have absorbed all the light, as still as black jade.

"How do you know someone like that?"

Sun Yu explained:

"Sister Nan wanted to make a promotional video for this club and approached my teacher. My teacher couldn't refuse but was unwilling to lower his status, so he arranged for me to take over."

"Teacher Zhao is one of the top photographers in the country; even he couldn't turn down this offer..."

Zhang Qilin stopped midway through his sentence.

He then asked:

"The location for your life experience has been decided. How are your arrangements going?"

Sun Yu smiled slightly, knowing that Zhang Qilin would no longer hold it against him for revealing the other party's secrets.

So he called out towards the door:

"Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and two girls walked in.

Sun Yu instructed:

"Let's play some music."

One of the girls nodded and walked to a low rosewood table in the corner.

On the table sat an old banana leaf-shaped guqin.

She knelt down, lowered her eyes and remained still for a moment before raising her hand and gently uttering the first sound.

The zither music was soft and gentle, like a stream flowing from afar, gradually seeping into the room, carrying with it a faint aroma of tea.

The other girl stood quietly to the side, serving tea to the two of them.

Sun Yu then looked at Zhang Qilin:

"Brother Lin, where did you choose to experience life?"

"Maju Bridge".

Sun Yu was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Zhang Qilin:

"Brother Lin, why did you choose that location?"

"If you want to experience life, you have to go to the very bottom."

"But Majuqiao..." Sun Yu frowned slightly, "is a mixed bag, a melting pot of all sorts of people. Brother Lin, I'm afraid you'll be..."

"Is it unsafe?" Zhang Qilin finished his sentence for him. "If you want to play an ordinary person well, you have to get close to them and observe their most authentic lives."

Sun Yu pondered for a moment:

"If we're going to film there, I'll have to arrange for a few people to go with us, firstly to ensure the safety of the equipment, and secondly so that they can help out if you run into any trouble."

"Don't have too many people," Zhang Qilin said. "If people notice, I won't be able to experience real life."

"Don't worry, Brother Lin, I'll just get a big Jinbei van. Everyone and all the equipment will be in the van. Only the person filming will be close to you. If anything happens, just use the walkie-talkie to call me anytime."

Zhang Qilin didn't say anything more and put away the remaining money:

"Now that we've finished discussing business, where should we go to sing?"

Sun Yu smiled, pointed to his feet, and looked up at the girl standing beside him, saying:

"Take us to the private room."

The girl bowed slightly:

"This way, gentlemen."

She led the two to a decorative door in the corner, and when they pushed it open, they found an elevator inside.

The group entered the elevator and slowly descended.

The moment the elevator doors slid open silently, Zhang Qilin's eyes lit up—

A row of girls dressed in light, revealing dresses stood on either side of the door. Seeing them emerge, they bowed in unison, their voices sweet and gentle:

"Welcome, gentlemen."

Zhang Qilin was taken aback, not expecting that such a world was hidden beneath the elegant courtyard on the ground.

Two girls led Zhang Qilin and his companion to a beautifully decorated private room.

After the two sat down, one of the girls asked softly:

"What style would you two gentlemen prefer tonight?"

Zhang Qilin said:

"casual."

Sun Yu laughed:

"Let's go with what you think is suitable first, something that looks comfortable and is also interesting."

"Understood, please wait a moment," the girl nodded knowingly and quietly left with her companion.

Sun Yu picked up the decanter and poured half a glass of amber liquid for each of them:

"So, Brother Lin, what do you think, this place? Pretty interesting, right?"

Zhang Qilin took the cup:

"Above ground is the tranquility of a prince's mansion, below ground is another world, which is quite interesting."

Just then, there was another knock on the door.

The two girls who had just left returned, now dressed in different clothes.

The well-tailored cheongsam perfectly accentuated her figure. The fabric was a matte dark blue-green, and the neckline and slits were embroidered with subtle intertwined floral patterns. With each step, the skirt swayed gently, exuding a graceful charm that was not easily noticed.

The two women twirled gracefully in front of Zhang Qilin and Sun Yu, their skirts billowing in a slight arc.

"Sir, is this alright?"

Sun Yu looked at Zhang Qilin:

"Brother Lin, which one do you like?"

Zhang Qilin smiled slightly:

"Whatever."

Sun Yu directed the two girls to get ready, and the group sang and drank together.

After a few rounds of drinks, Zhang Qilin chatted casually with the girl next to him:

"What's your name?"

The girl with the name "Winter Plum" had slightly lowered eyelashes and a soft voice, saying, "The plum blossom that blooms in the cold winter."

Zhang Qilin said with a smile:

"The name sounds beautiful and has integrity."

Hanmei raised her eyes, a faint smile spreading across them:

"You have a good tongue. What do you do for a living, sir?"

"I work in the arts."

"What a coincidence," Hanmei leaned forward slightly, "I also particularly love literature and art."

"Oh?" Zhang Qilin took a sip of water. "What do you like?"

Hanmei looked into Zhang Qilin's eyes with her large, watery eyes and slowly spoke:

"I even went to learn stand-up comedy."

"What did you learn?"

Hanmei's lips curved into a perfectly symmetrical smile, her voice even softer, yet each word clear:

"The two skits, 'Bearing Humiliation and Enduring Hardship' and 'Sleeping on Firewood and Tasting Gall,' always give the audience a feeling of soaring to the clouds when I perform them, and distinguished guests always praise my skills."

……

24:00

Zhang Qilin sat on the bed, concentrating and calming his mind.

A surge of light filled my mind, and the Heavenly Compass appeared before my eyes.

He silently recited in his heart:

"Daily Fortune Telling: What are the adventures and pitfalls of experiencing life in Majuqiao?"

Light flowed across the compass, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube lit up.

Soon, four jade sticks flew out of the divination tube.

There may be brief periods of mutual assistance among homeless people, such as sharing job information or alerting others to dangerous individuals. Some marginalized people who are also struggling to survive may retain a last vestige of goodwill, which needs to be carefully discerned.

Some small restaurant owners, having seen so many down-on-their-luck people, might offer them a bowl of hot noodles; every successful day's meal is a precious chance for survival.

Washing in open water is neither convenient nor safe. In early spring nights, sleeping outdoors can lead to hypothermia. Even if one finds temporary shelter at a bank ATM or hospital emergency room, it is often impossible to sleep soundly due to surveillance, noise, or management regulations.

While labor street offers daily wage opportunities, it is also fraught with pitfalls. Beware of shady agencies that withhold wages, and avoid strenuous loading and unloading work, as injuries often leave you with no protection.

[In parks, under bridges, and other places where homeless people gather, conflicts can easily break out due to resource scarcity or intoxication. When resting late at night in secluded underpasses or abandoned buildings, always be vigilant for potential robberies.]