GBP Chapter 569 Called her husband
Chapter 569 Called her husband
In fact, Lin Ping had already guessed this would be the outcome, and he was willing to see it.
Guo Zhixi wanted to become the top courtesan so that she could become famous throughout Huzhou City as soon as possible. Only by showcasing more works could she quickly gain fame.
When those poems are sung throughout the streets and alleys, I'm not afraid that Han Bofan will be able to keep his patience.
Wu Lanteng was the first to go on stage. She was very dissatisfied with the result, as evidenced by her long, thin face.
But she was, after all, the former courtesan, and she immediately composed herself, determined to show her best side to these people who provided her with their livelihood.
Just like writing a book, even if your ability is limited, you still have to be worthy of the readers, at the very least you can't just pile up words.
This time, she changed into a plain white dress. Although she no longer had the air of a goddess, she appeared more down-to-earth, which was refreshing for the viewers.
When those flowing robes danced in the air, they won over countless fans.
"White silk dance? Teacher Wu Lanteng is indeed very talented. It's a waste of his talent that he's not acting in adult films," Lin Ping thought to himself.
He imagined Wu Lanteng acting in a pornographic film, and of course, he could turn on an X-ray and have the other party do a live broadcast.
Lin Pingcai wasn't such a shameless person; his nosebleed was just because it was too hot.
After Wu Lanteng's performance, many people changed their initial choices.
"A vase is fine, it might just inspire my poetry."
Many people have this idea in their minds.
It must be admitted that many timeless masterpieces were born in such brothels. These multi-talented prostitutes could indeed provide poets with material and inspiration.
Guo Zhixi walked onto the stage empty-handed, which was quite surprising.
"Is he running out of ideas? Is he not planning to perform anymore?"
The lyrics and music need to be accompanied by instruments. Even if you can't play them yourself, you should hire a top-notch musician.
Why take the stage barehanded? Are they abstaining?
Just as everyone was discussing this, Guo Zhixi opened her mouth and sang a cappella: "When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky..."
Putting aside the ethereal voice, the imagery of the lyrics and music alone is enough to captivate the soul.
Many talented men, instead of appreciating the songs, took out paper and pen and carefully took notes.
The imagery of the bright moon and the clear sky cannot be captured casually.
Guo Zhixi chose to sing a cappella because she didn't want to disrupt the mood of the lyrics and music with complicated music.
As expected, all the listeners were captivated.
Not only were they captivated by the ethereal sound, but they were also enchanted by the profound and unfathomable artistic conception.
The final line, "May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, though separated by a thousand miles," is truly delightful.
"We are truly ignorant of the existence of such ingenious lyrics and music in this world."
"When this piece is played, even the most famous scholars and Confucian masters pale in comparison."
"Not to mention Huzhou, even the entire Daye Dynasty is probably unmatched in terms of poetry!"
A group of talented scholars and officials were completely captivated by Guo Zhixi's lyrics and music. Many of them had already compiled the entire piece and were preparing to show it off in the literary world.
In this way, the title of courtesan was indisputable, and even the madam felt that Guo Zhixi deserved it.
"Hmph, what's so great about knowing a few songs? Songs will eventually run out of time. Let's see how long you can be so arrogant."
Wu Lanteng said angrily, his teeth itching with hatred.
In any case, she never expected that Guo Zhixi would suddenly appear and steal her title as the most beautiful courtesan.
In this way, the reputation of the two women, which they had painstakingly cultivated, would decline, and their value would plummet. If they had known this would happen, they would have been better off quitting while they were ahead and marrying a wealthy businessman when their fame was at its peak.
She was confident that she was no less talented than Guo Zhixi, but she lost because of these two excellent poems.
Even Jiang Lang (a famous Chinese writer) has his limits, let alone someone as insignificant as Guo Zhixi.
Maybe she got lucky and stumbled upon the two lyrics and music by chance.
After tonight, there are no more decent lyrics or music to share.
These two songs alone will at most be popular for a month.
These literary talents are extremely picky; once they get tired of listening, they will not hesitate to kick Guo Zhixi aside.
At that time, Wu Lanteng can stand at the top again and ridicule and mock Guo Zhiqian to his heart's content.
Little did she know that Guo Zhixi had a collection of poems by Lin Ping, containing not just two poems, but two hundred.
"I would spend a thousand taels of silver just to enjoy the moonlight with you, my lady."
“I spent two thousand taels of silver to discuss poetry with the girl.”
The scholars and intellectuals below the stage immediately erupted in excitement, waving their silver notes, all hoping for a chance to be alone with Guo Zhiqian.
Guo Zhixi revealed a faint murderous intent upon hearing this; she even remembered these ugly faces.
We can't entirely blame these literati and gentlemen; after all, it was a brothel, and few people could truly maintain their integrity.
In the eyes of men, the reason she wanted to become the most beautiful courtesan was simply to fetch a higher price.
"You're frantically exploring the edge of death..." Lin Ping shook his head and said, unable to stop Guo Zhixi's anger.
The two had a mission to complete, and killing someone in public would have a negative impact. Lin Ping had a responsibility to persuade her.
"I'll offer ten thousand taels of silver for this girl's virginity!"
A loud voice echoed throughout the entire Cuiyun Residence, and everyone's eyes turned to Lin Ping.
"Ten thousand taels? That's incredibly extravagant!"
"Buy Miss Guo's virginity? Does this kid want to be drowned in gossip?"
Lin Ping's words were always baffling; who would openly ask to buy a girl's virginity?
Even if they are mutually attracted, they still need to discuss the price privately.
Guo Zhixi's anger was fully ignited, and her beautiful eyes flashed with fury.
Just as she was about to fly into a rage, she realized that it was Lin Ping who had spoken, and her overwhelming anger immediately subsided, though her expression remained somewhat cold.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Ping walked onto the stage and pulled out ten thousand taels of silver notes.
"This guy has a death wish, doesn't he? Miss Guo is a talented woman, how could she be bought off with money?"
"This kid is all show and no substance. He's good for nothing except for a few stinking coins. He's no match for Miss Guo."
The crowd below the stage made sour remarks, seemingly forgetting that they had also been holding up silver notes just moments before.
Comparisons are odious; to Lin Ping, their meager silver notes were nothing but a fart.
Since they weren't as rich as Lin Ping, they wanted to compete with him in terms of talent, as if Guo Zhixi would choose them if she didn't choose Lin Ping.
They are right about one thing: truly talented people don't like money, except for Lin Ping.
Therefore, logically speaking, Guo Zhixi would not only refuse Lin Ping, but also throw the silver notes hard in his face.
As expected, Guo Zhixi walked towards Lin Ping expressionlessly, a cold smile playing on her lips: "Husband, let's go."
It's unclear who mastered the ability to condense air into form, but they condensed all the air inside Cuiyun Residence into solid slaps, which were then slapped onto everyone's faces.
"She...she actually went with him?"
"And she called him 'husband'? This isn't just buying her virginity, it's buying countless virginity."
“I can’t stand this injustice. I’m going home to ask my mother for money. It’s just 10,000 taels of silver. I’ll sell everything I own, even my house and land, to get it out.”
Seeing their goddess about to be defiled by the handsome Lin Ping, these scholars and gentlemen were heartbroken and offered to pay more money to Lin Ping to spare her for one night.
Lin Ping was inwardly groaning; it was still uncertain who would forgive whom.
If Guo Zhiqian insists on having sex, he won't be able to avoid it.
The thought of that sturdy little leather whip made Lin Ping tremble slightly.
The two finally walked out of the room under the watchful eyes of everyone. If Lin Ping hadn't used an X-ray, they would probably have been stared at by hundreds of eyes.
Guo Zhixi took Lin Ping's arm and stopped halfway there.
"I knew she wasn't ready yet." Lin Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Please wait a moment, sir." Guo Zhixi released Lin Ping's hand.
"It's alright, I won't make you responsible. Consider this 10,000 taels as a gift for my senior sister," Lin Ping said generously, not daring to ask for the money back.
"I'm going to buy a sturdy leather whip. Oh, by the way, I heard they sell low-temperature wax around here. As for rope and cloth strips, the inn should have them."
Guo Zhixi said excitedly, wishing she could use all ten thousand taels of silver to buy these things.
"Senior sister, you're not innocent anymore. I suspect you've been spying on my thoughts." Lin Ping trembled with fear.
Buying whips is one thing, but what the heck is this low-temperature wax? What if I accidentally bought high-temperature wax? It could easily cause a fire.
"Senior sister, your hands are so soft, I want to touch them a little longer." Lin Ping shamelessly gripped Guo Zhixi's delicate hand tightly, refusing to let go no matter what.
"Junior brother, do you know what will happen to any man who touches my body?"
Guo Zhixi gave a cold laugh, her murderous gaze truly sinister and terrifying.
"What? Who dares to touch Senior Sister's body? I'll go chop him up right now!" Lin Ping said seriously.
For some reason, Guo Zhixi's heart softened in front of Lin Ping; she didn't even feel angry, let alone want to kill him.
Whether you're attracted to good looks, talent, cunning, or money, Lin Ping embodies all of these qualities perfectly.
If you spend a lot of time with him, it would be a lie to say you don't like him.
Even a strong-willed woman like Guo Zhixi unknowingly developed feelings for Lin Ping.
She didn't continue the previous topic, nor did she refuse Lin Ping's offer to hold her hand. Instead, she asked seriously:
"Can we really lure Han Bofan out like this?"
“If one day isn’t enough, then two days; if two days aren’t enough, then three or four days… Anyway, I have plenty of poems in my hand, so I’m not afraid he won’t take the bait,” Lin Ping said with a sinister smile.
"Your bragging skills are absolutely unparalleled. It's already a blessing to have two of these kinds of songs. How could you possibly play and sing one every day?"
Guo Zhixi shook her head, clearly disliking Lin Ping's boastful manner.
"Time will tell. You just need to learn a new song every day," Lin Ping said calmly, a confident smile on his face.