Chapter 317: Qingqing
Huaizhou!
The state with the most prosperous waterways.
There are waterways extending in all directions here, and it is a gathering place for various merchant ships, which also leads to a large number of merchants in the entire Yangzhou.
Pier, cruise ship, pleasure boat...
Ten miles of Yanghuai!
The most fun place in Huaizhou.
All merchants have heard of this place.
It refers to the ten-mile waterway below the Huaizhou Wharf, where there are many pleasure boats and it is the favorite place for literati, dignitaries, merchants and warriors to stay.
The reason is simple, there are beautiful girls on the pleasure boat.
There are cheap ordinary pleasure boats, luxurious pleasure boats for the rich and powerful, and even those small boats that are independent and famous and only accommodate one guest at a time.
“Isn’t this the periphery?”
Lin Ye listened to the introduction of the merchant ship captain and smiled. It seems that when it comes to sex, there is no distinction between people of different levels of civilization. There are always people who know how to study and play.
After coming to the other world, Lin Ye had gone to brothels many times to listen to music, but he had never experienced it on a painted boat.
"You go and make the arrangements. I'd also like to get to know the local customs and practices of Huaizhou."
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely make arrangements for it."
The captain was very attentive and left in a hurry. Although he was the captain of the Dahan, the entire Dahan Trading Company had hundreds of merchant ships. Above him were the person in charge and supervisors who were responsible for managing the entire merchant ship, and above him was the shopkeeper who was in charge of the entire waterway.
For the captain, the boss is out of his reach. This time is his chance. As long as the boss is satisfied with him and gives him a little recommendation, he can be promoted several levels.
Even if he couldn't get promoted, he couldn't make his boss unhappy, because his boss could just say one word and he wouldn't even have the position of captain.
A quarter of an hour later, the captain returned.
"Sir, you came at a perfect time. I just made some inquiries and found out that a new girl has recently arrived at Linglong Huafang. She is a prostitute. I just took a look and she is definitely better than the so-called courtesan."
The captain was very excited and couldn't help swallowing when he mentioned the girl.
This actually aroused Lin Ye's interest. It was obvious at first glance that Captain Zhang was an expert in this field. The woman who could make him drool must be extremely beautiful.
Lin Ye didn't think it was wrong that his men liked to play these games. This was the norm in the other world. Besides, these crew members would sometimes stay on board for a month or two, so it was nothing for them to relax during their break.
As long as you don't force women into prostitution, there is nothing wrong with spending money.
"With so many powerful people in Huaizhou, will it be my turn?" Lin Ye asked with a smile.
There are so many perverts in the whole Huaizhou, and all of them are in contact with the madams of each pleasure boat. I'm afraid they would have already informed anyone who saw a new girl.
This is just like a modern KTV bar. When a new pretty girl comes, the managers will contact the regular customers first.
"Sir, how could I say it was a coincidence? The girl just got on board today. I didn't reveal your identity to the madam, I just said she is a noble of our company, and the madam agreed."
"Okay, let's go see it."
Lin Ye knew in his heart that Captain Zhang was probably a frequent visitor to the houseboat where the brothel owner worked, which was why the brothel owner was willing to give him this face.
Of course, it was also because of the reputation of the Dahan Trading Company. As the number one trading company in the world, Huafang did not dare to offend it.
Lin Ye walked to the deck, and soon a small boat docked on the side of the merchant ship.
"Sir, this is someone sent by the painting boat to pick us up."
The captain lowered the rope ladder, but Lin Ye smiled slightly and did not climb up the ladder. He landed on the boat with a light tap of his foot.
The old boatman on the boat saw Lin Ye landing so lightly and exclaimed, "Young Master is also a warrior. This kind of lightness is really rare. I have been pulling boats for so many years and have also taken on warriors, but none of them are as steady as you are."
Steady, does not mean that Lin Ye's feet were stable, but that the entire boat did not shake at all.
"Thank you, old man."
Lin Ye replied, and Captain Zhang came down the rope ladder and boarded the boat: "Hey, the captain looks strange."
"The original captain is sick, so I'm filling in for him for a few days."
"Is that so? I was wondering why Lao Yang didn't come to pick me up. We are acquaintances. Since he is sick, I will give him this little money as a token of my appreciation."
Captain Zhang took out a piece of silver from his pocket and handed it to the boatman, who took it with thanks.
"Sir, we are picked up and dropped off by these ship captains, and we can also get some information from them."
After giving the money, Captain Zhang noticed Lin Ye's eyes on the captain, so he walked over and explained in a low voice. Lin Ye knew that this was the so-called tip for the service staff.
The captain rowed the boat, and in just a few minutes the boat stopped next to a houseboat that was not very luxurious, but looked very elegant from the window paper.
A maid led Lin Ye and Captain Zhang onto the pleasure boat.
"Mr. Zhang, you are here. This must be the Young Master Lin you mentioned, right? Wow, he is really a handsome man. Fortunately, I have few daughters, otherwise I am afraid that we would have a fight because of Young Master Lin."
A middle-aged woman came over. She was the madam of the pleasure boat. She twisted her waist seductively and looked at Lin Ye curiously.
"Our Master Lin is of noble status, please don't mess around, just take us to see the new girl."
If Master Lin hadn't been around, Captain Zhang would have had to take advantage of him first, but as the saying goes, girls love money and madams love coquettish girls, these madams are open-minded and love to tease handsome boys the most.
He didn't dare let the madam touch his son, and although he had reminded her once before, he reminded her again.
"Ah, then I dare not touch it, Master Lin, please come in."
The madam turned around and led Lin Ye and the other person into the houseboat. The so-called houseboat was actually a loft house built on a boat. This houseboat had only one floor. As soon as they entered, the scent of a woman's rouge hit their noses.
A maid came forward to take off the boots and socks of Lin Ye and Captain Zhang, and then put on clogs for them. Then the madam led the two through the corridor and into another attic at the back.
There is melodious piano music in the attic.
"Mr. Lin, Qingqing is already playing the piano and waiting."
The madam winked at Lin Ye, and Captain Zhang beside her also smiled and agreed: "Sir, then I won't go in. I'll wait for you outside."
"good."
Lin Ye didn't say anything polite and walked straight in. When the madam saw Lin Ye walking into the cabinet, she teased, "Captain Zhang, this Mr. Lin seems to be an impatient person."
"Shut up!"
Captain Zhang shouted, which frightened the procuress.
"You can't joke with the young master, Zhang Mei. I'm telling you the truth. If my young master is satisfied with this girl, it's very likely that this girl will leave you."
"Leaving, that won't work..."
The madam was a little anxious. She didn't care about being frightened. She had finally found such a beautiful girl. She was planning to make a name for herself with Qingqing, and then build a big pleasure boat, recruit more girls, and become one of the top ten pleasure boats in Shiliyanghuai.
"No, it's okay. My son has plenty of money."
"Captain Zhang, I didn't say that the nobleman you brought with you has no money. Captain Zhang, you yourself are also a rich man, but the key is this redemption..."
Zhang Mei curled her lips in her heart. She had been in this business for many years and had seen too many rich people.
These wealthy people all have one characteristic, which is that they like to show off. They can spend hundreds or even thousands of silver taels in public just to be able to stay in the girls' rooms for one night, but if they spend tens of thousands of taels to redeem the girls, few would be willing to do so.
To put it bluntly, it's all about face. Spending money in public can give you face. As for girls, most men stop cherishing them after getting them.
Men have a plan in mind. They are willing to spend one thousand taels for a night's sleep, but they are not willing to spend thirty thousand taels to redeem a girl.
"Don't talk to me like that. My young master doesn't lack money. As long as we follow the rules, the redemption money won't be a problem." Captain Zhang knew what the madam was thinking and gave her a reassurance.
"Captain Zhang is so straightforward. Mr. Lin must be interested in Miss Qingqing. Qingqing is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in all my years in this industry. She is not only pretty, but also has a natural charm. She was born to attract men."
In the cabinet.
The sound of piano lingered in the air, and a woman came to the screen. She was wearing a pink hooded scarf and an open purple gauze dress, revealing her flawless collarbone and fair skin.
Her hair hung down and scattered casually on both sides of her cheeks. Her eyes were full of affection. Although she was frowning, she was full of charm.
What a naturally charming woman.
In terms of appearance, this woman is on par with Chen Xi, but in terms of attractiveness to men, Lin Ye has to admit that this woman is better than Chen Xi.
Most of Chen Xi's feminine charm is acquired and developed by herself, but this girl's is natural.
Qianqian's slender hands played the piano. Lin Ye did not take another step, but stood where he was, closing his eyes and listening to the woman playing the piano.
bite!
A trembling sound appeared, and the woman let out a slight cry. Lin Ye opened his eyes and watched the woman pressing her left hand on the tip of her right index finger, and a string on the table broke.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you, sir."
Qingqing frowned as she apologized, which made her look even more charming, making people want to keep her and cherish her.
Lin Ye, not polite either.
He strode forward and picked up Qingqing.
"It's alright. I'm not a pretentious person. The night is short, and business is more important."
Qingqing, who was saved by Lin Ye, stiffened all over, but then softened again, with a hint of disbelief in her beautiful eyes.
"Sir, wait... wait."
Just as he was about to get on the bed, Qingqing reacted and spoke out in panic to stop him.
This was not what she had imagined.
