In this world, the gambling houses here in Silver Heart City were the most rule-abiding and wealthiest. Asking them for some should be the best choice.

"Ah, young master, are you really leaving tomorrow? Now that Yihong Courtyard belongs to you, won't you stay a bit longer?" At this time, Qingyan, who had been relatively quiet, suddenly spoke up.

After Qingyan spoke and found her sisters all looking at her curiously, she immediately blushed and lowered her head.

"I have serious business to attend to." Xiaoyao said.

"Young master, I don't like hearing that. Are we not serious here?" Mudan asked with displeasure.

"What do you think?" Xiaoyao looked at Mudan and asked back.

"..." At this moment, Mudan suddenly remembered the nature of Yihong Courtyard, but still said afterward, "Of course we're serious, we're proper brothel women!"

"Alright, let's not discuss this. I indeed have business. I estimate I don't know when I'll be able to return here. I'll leave matters here to..." Xiaoyao looked around. At this moment, everyone knew Xiaoyao's meaning, he was looking for a proxy boss.

...

Mudan and others began showing themselves off in front of Xiaoyao, meaning for him to choose one of them. But the result was that Xiaoyao chose none of them, selecting someone no one had expected.

"Qingyan, you handle things!"

"Ah?" Qingyan was stunned. She hadn't expected Xiaoyao would point to her.

Did young master say the wrong name? I've only spoken a few words with young master. Logically, he should trust Mudan most, he's spent the longest time with her.

"Young master, did you call the wrong name?" Qingyan asked weakly.

"No, I called you. I played a game of chess with you. Your thinking is very meticulous, and I've also observed you people. Among you all, only Qingyan knows how to manage her own money. The others only know how to spend money and save money." Xiaoyao's latter words were directed at Mudan and the others, letting them know why he chose Qingyan.

"But I've never done such things. I'm afraid everything will become a mess because of me." Qingyan said with some lack of confidence.

Xiaoyao smiled and shook his head, saying, "You don't need to worry about that. If it becomes a mess, then it becomes a mess. People will always have failures. I didn't say I wouldn't allow you to fail, you just need to know how to stand up from failure. I believe you can do this."

"But..."

"No buts. If you don't do it, then let this place be chaotic." Xiaoyao said indifferently. For something obtained for free, he indeed didn't care much. No matter how chaotic it became, it couldn't get that bad. Someone would naturally step forward when the time came.

"Qingyan, since young master chose you, then you should do it. As for the rest of us, we wouldn't be convinced otherwise." Mudan said with a smile, not minding that she wasn't chosen. Actually, she understood herself, even if chosen, she wasn't cut out for this.

She'd better go be a proper brothel woman!

"Mm, you don't need to decline. Whatever happens, we'll all help you. This is now young master's enterprise, we can't allow any problems." The women said. Their respect for Xiaoyao was self-evident, especially over these ten or so days, growing day by day.

"Also, about your indenture contracts, whoever wants to take them back can take them back. You're free people, staying or leaving is up to you." Xiaoyao continued, which moved the women again and strengthened their determination to help Xiaoyao.

Actually, Xiaoyao wasn't trying to buy people's hearts. He didn't think these indenture contracts could truly bind these brothel women. Some had long been able to buy themselves back, but they continued staying here because they were used to this life and didn't know what else they could do after leaving this profession.

With their current status, finding a good man was difficult. They didn't want to settle for those too inferior. Generally, they would earn some money now for their old age later, or go to places where no one knew them and find good men to marry. The money for future life also needed to be earned.

Since they had already come out to sell, they didn't mind selling for a bit longer until they earned enough money!

Of course, some were pure entertainers who sold art but not bodies. They could find ideal destinations, but they also had to leave here. After all, being in a brothel didn't sound good, unless someone didn't mind.

These people stayed not only to earn money but also to wait for wealthy suitors to take the bait. There were still people who didn't mind them, after all, men could have three wives and four concubines!

No matter what, those who should leave would leave on their own. Indenture contracts were just displays, a means for brothels to make money, not shackles binding them.

Since it was something won, Xiaoyao casually did this favor!

Returning to the small courtyard, Xiaoyao continued teaching the women. Time flew by quickly, and soon it was dark, time for dinner.

"Young master, how about we all eat together tonight, have a good meal as a farewell banquet for you." The women suggested. Usually at this time, they would each go eat separately, as would Xiaoyao.

"That's good. Everyone come eat together. Drive away all the customers and say we're not receiving guests tonight, this master has booked the whole place!" Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"Mm, anyway we're all here now and there aren't many people outside. Let's close today and let them find girls at other places. Young master has booked us, young master, how about you also take us to bed tonight!" The women said playfully, each throwing flirtatious glances. Those nearby directly pressed against him, the scene was quite seductive.

"No time today. I still have to go make money to support the family. Supporting a few women is already enough, with so many of you, I think I'll pass." Xiaoyao directly refused.

"Hehe, young master, we can support you, keep you like a kept man."

"Get lost!" Xiaoyao laughed and scolded without malice.

"Hehe..."

The women quickly dispersed because they had to arrange dinner. Having everyone eat together required arrangements, and now they needed to close, customers had to be asked to leave.

"What, closing? Are you joking? This is just the beginning!" Those being cleared out felt confused, but they also received appropriate compensation, so they didn't mind and went to continue at other brothels.

"The proprietor has good news? That's not right. This is also a reason to close? This is unprecedented..." Later arrivals saw Yihong Courtyard's main gate tightly shut with "Proprietor Has Good News" written on it.

Most people would leave upon seeing this, though puzzled. Some would still knock on the door, but with no response, they would turn and leave.

Until a group of people came, their leader was the returning Master Wang. Clearly, Master Wang was taking action today, wanting to use forceful means to reclaim Yihong Courtyard.

The group he brought didn't look like ordinary thugs, these were the city's guard troops. Their leader had a very good relationship with Master Wang and was now among them.

"Surround Yihong Courtyard, don't let anyone escape!" The guard troop leader shouted to his subordinates. The guard troops were well-trained and quickly surrounded Yihong Courtyard in professional positions.

"Come, Brother Wang, let's go in. I want to see if that kid still dares to be arrogant. If he does, I'll cut him down directly!" The guard troop leader said to Master Wang.

"Strange, why is it closed? Do they know we're coming?" Master Wang brought the guard troop leader over and found Yihong Courtyard's main gate tightly shut.

"Come, break down the door!" The guard troop leader directly ordered. With his command, two strong soldiers immediately went over and each kicked the door open.

Then the two soldiers and other soldiers entered Yihong Courtyard, standing separately on both sides to welcome their leader's entry. However, quite a few people were also there to welcome them inside.

Everyone from Yihong Courtyard was now eating in the main hall, in the midst of lively toasting, with some courtesans performing to add to the festivities. The hall gathered all the beautiful women, making these soldiers' hearts race, they really wanted to rush over and mingle among them.

At this time, they were amazed to discover that among these beautiful women was actually a young man, the only man. This was so enviable and hateful. They wanted nothing more than to switch places with that young man, even if it cost them several years of life.

Who was this young man?

"It's him, that's the kid! This kid really knows how to enjoy himself, actually closing the doors to have everyone accompany just him alone. If Yihong Courtyard continues in his hands, it will definitely close down!" After Master Wang entered, he immediately pointed at the young man, naturally Xiaoyao.

"Master Wang, are you here to deliver money? If so, there's no need for such a big formation, one person would suffice. Also, you broke our door, that needs compensation." Xiaoyao looked up at Master Wang, speaking very calmly without showing any sign of nervousness about the current situation.

"Kid, you're about to die and still don't know it. Do you know who these people are?" Master Wang stepped forward and snorted coldly at Xiaoyao.

"What people? Just some military gentlemen, right? Here to have fun, I suppose. Welcome, welcome. But we don't give credit here, this needs to be said upfront." Xiaoyao said with a smile.

"Bullshit! Am I that kind of lustful person?" The guard troop leader glared angrily at Xiaoyao, acting like an upright soldier who didn't go for such things. But he seemed to glance at those courtesans from the corner of his eye.

The courtesans of Yihong Courtyard were indeed very beautiful and alluring. Unless someone had very firm willpower, it was hard not to be tempted.

(End of Chapter)