The three of them stood at the edge of Huayuan, the infamous red-light district shrouded in mystery and secrets. The night air buzzed with muted whispers as everybody's attention immediately fell on the trio. Narrowed gazes watched them acutely as if they just stepped into a series of landmines.
Mingshen pouted. "I was expecting some passionate looks from the women here."
"Yeah they sure are giving you passionate looks. They are just murderous instead of romantic," Jia smiled.
The entryway was marked by a tall, crimson archway adorned with intricate gold carvings of varied flowers. Red paper lanterns swayed gently above, casting a warm glow on the path. The faint scent of incense mixed with the aroma of sizzling food wafting from nearby stalls.
