They say losing money can avert disasters, but Chang Ning thinks that saying applied to him is pure nonsense!

Yesterday, he couldn’t find Liu Huaiyuan to cause trouble, which would have been fine, but instead he lost a huge sum of thirty-five taels.

Thirty-five taels!

Do you know how much his monthly salary is?

Only twenty taels silver, okay!

Thirty-five taels is his pay for two whole months!

Robbed by bandits in the capital city on the street, Chang Ning was extremely unlucky. He had originally planned to go out to relax, but as if a leaking roof caught by continuous rain, the bandits had been waiting for him for a long time!

He should have checked the almanac before going out today!!

Wei Yu didn’t know what Chang Ning was thinking inside the carriage; he only knew that having caught Chang Ning, he had to strike while the iron was hot — pluck the wool, rinse the pot, slice the meat, best to have a whole lamb feast!

He stood by the carriage shaft, leaning on the carriage door handle, very gentlemanly knocking on the carriage wall, smilingly saying, “Brother Chang, you’re out to play! We’re close friends meeting, why so distant? Come on, behave, keeping people waiting is impolite.”

Beside them, Fang Sheng and the coachman: …

So much to complain about, but no words.

That voice was exactly like the leader of bandits breathing close to one’s ear at night.

Chang Ning collapsed, “Can’t you just leave me alone? I didn’t bring money today, do you know I have no money!”

Wei Yu didn’t believe him, “Brother Chang, you’re being modest. Who are you? You’re the precious son of the head of the Imperial Academy. I won’t allow you to belittle yourself. Besides, you’re so rich, there’s no way you’d go out empty-handed, right? Alright, alright, stop being difficult, behave, come out quickly, let’s go stroll in the garden together.”

Chang Ning took a deep breath, “I really don’t have money! I didn’t even bring a purse today! The money was all spent by you yesterday!”

Wei Yu clicked his tongue, “Ah, Brother Chang, look at what you’re saying, not honest at all? You just waved your hand and spent three hundred taels on glasses, how can you not have money? I’ll give you ten seconds; if you don’t come out, I’ll pull you out, okay?”

Chang Ning: !!

He was really going to lose it.

Why in this world were there such uncouth bandits who couldn’t understand human speech?!

When Chang Ning was holding his head in despair, Wei Yu outside began counting.

“Ten, nine, eight, four…”

Chang Ning, who was gritting his teeth thinking about running: ??

Wait!

Where are five, six, and seven?!

“Do you even know how to count?!”

Chang Ning was so angry he pulled up the carriage curtain and came out, “You promised ten seconds, and you’re cheating! You didn’t even… ah! What are you doing!”

Wei Yu saw Chang Ning come out and quickly grabbed him, pulling him down from the carriage.

“Brother Chang, why argue between close friends? Come on, come on. I haven’t been to this courtyard before, but I can tell you’re a regular. You have to introduce it well to your little brother…”

“We’re not close friends! Let go of my hand!”

“Oh, Brother Chang, look at that bird, it’s really pretty, never seen it before, really never.”

“Hmph, you haven’t seen it? Who are you trying to fool?”

“Brother Chang, judging people by appearance is bad, you need to change that habit.”

“…”

The two of them clung to each other and headed toward the entrance.

It looked friendly, but actually one wanted to escape while the other held him tight.

However, when they tried to enter the club, the gatekeeper stopped them.

After watching their little act for a while, the gatekeeper finally spoke about the fee.

Entrance fee: five taels silver.

Damn, that’s expensive!

Wei Yu cursed his Fourth Brother for being a shrewd businessman in his heart, but smiled as he looked at Chang Ning, “Brother Chang, little brother is new here and doesn’t know anything, really thank you for bringing me along to broaden my horizons.”

Chang Ning, who couldn’t escape paying: …

Once paid, twice paid, no way to avoid it anyway, Chang Ning sadly took out ten taels silver notes from his chest.

Wei Yu looked at him meaningfully without saying a word, just silently scolding him with his eyes.

Chang Ning looked straight ahead, determined to show his dignified and unyielding spirit!

The two walked inside with brotherly affection. Behind them, Chang Ning’s coachman didn’t come in, but Fang Sheng paid on his own and followed.

The club was indeed a carefully crafted high-end place. After Wei Yu entered and glanced around, he was extremely satisfied.

No need to mention the gardening, made by royal craftsmen, exquisite everywhere. Carved railings and painted beams, small bridges and flowing water, rare birds perched, flowers blooming and willows green… The word “class” was truly brought to its extreme by his Fourth Brother.

Five taels silver? Worth it.

Also, Wei Yu didn’t spend his own money; since he earned and got a share of the profit, he nodded repeatedly, “This place is really nice, Brother Chang, don’t you think?”

Chang Ning didn’t want to talk.

Not talking was fine; Wei Yu could talk to himself anyway.

“But there are some management loopholes here. It’s a high-end club after all; how can there be no map at the entrance? At least have two guides to show the way.”

Seeing an orange-yellow figure ahead, Chang Ning rolled his eyes, “Where are there no guides? Isn’t that right there?”

Hmm?

Looking toward the prompt, Wei Yu saw the girl waiting on the corridor ahead.

Taking the chance to mock Wei Yu, Chang Ning said, “The person behind this garden is the Fourth Prince; do you think His Highness wouldn’t have thought of these things? Heh, don’t act recklessly just because of your high status, be careful what you say or you might bring trouble upon yourself.”

Wei Yu glanced at him, “What status do I have?”

He always felt this kid was misunderstanding something.

Chang Ning was speechless, looked at him in a bit of disbelief, then whispered like a thief, “With your arrogance, you dare to flaunt the name of Huo Tingyu outside; besides royal relatives, who else would do that! Am I right?”

Oh, just royal relatives.

Wei Yu smiled at him, “Not bad. So what do you think I am?”

Chang Ning didn’t answer that, just rolled his eyes at Wei Yu, “I don’t care who you are, but you’re definitely not a good person!”

Chang Ning wasn’t unwilling to know who this kid really was, but he knew his own position. His father was head of the Imperial Academy but had little real power; if trouble came, his father wouldn’t be able to save him.

Since this guy hadn’t even revealed his name, obviously he didn’t want to expose his identity. Rather than recklessly prying into it, it was better to just muddle along.

Besides, this kid was just a shameless, stingy rogue. He probably paid for peace and quiet, at least he wasn’t the kind who bullied others with power…

Even a spoiled playboy has his own wisdom, you know!

Chang Ning pulled Wei Yu’s arm and walked ahead; Wei Yu looked at his back a couple of times, then followed, putting his arm around Chang Ning’s shoulder again.

“Oh Brother Chang, I didn’t expect you to have such sly ideas. Wow, I really thought you were a fool.”

“Who are you calling a fool?”

“Oops, slip of the tongue! Brother Chang, please forgive me, I’m young. How could you blame me?”

“You! I really have never met someone so shameless!”

“Well, now you meet one. Sigh, it’s a small matter, let’s not mention it. Let’s talk about something else. By the way, Brother Chang, how many friends do you have?”

“… Why are you asking that? Don’t you dare have other ideas!”