On the other side
Chen Zhian dragged Liu Qi and said coldly, "Mr. Liu, the Marquis spent a fortune to get you out of jail, and you want to slip away without showing any gratitude?"
"Pah!"
Liu Qi cursed angrily, "I was thrown into prison in the first place because of you, you damn dog. And now you expect me to do things for you?"
"You damn bastard, do you have any reason to speak?"
Chen Zhian got angry too, "You're all clients, Why shouldn't you pay?
Every time you climb into bed, it's us who foot the bill.
You've had your fun, have you ever thought about us?
Wei Zixian said it well, even when I walk into a brothel, I feel disgusted. If it weren't for you, who would go in?"
Once this remark was made.
Liu Qi was momentarily speechless, feeling that there was some truth to Chen Zhian's words.
After all, the girls in Chang'an City had been supported by this group of people for years.
Turning to look at Li Lanqing squatting beside him, counting ants, Liu Qi hesitated and asked, "Qing'er, what do you think?"
Li Lanqing just looked bewildered and made a sound.
Liu Qi sighed helplessly.
This girl used to stick to him like glue, but now she had changed sides so quickly.
Seeing this
Chen Zhian took the opportunity to extend two fingers and said, "Join the Zhian Building. In addition to a fixed monthly salary of two hundred taels of silver, you'll also get a half share of the profits.
And I promise, the Marquis will never force the girls to work.
In fact, he requires them to take a mandatory seven-day break every month, with regular check-ups, so that you, as a skilled gynecologist, will still have a place to practice..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qi was slightly tempted.
He looked at Chen Zhian in surprise, as if he hadn't expected this despicable guy to have a compassionate side.
Chen Zhian felt pleased with himself. Little Qing'er didn't lie to me, this approach works.
With a slightly solemn expression, he continued, "Mr. Liu, do you know...
the reason the Marquis established the Zhian Building is simply to provide a home for the women of the world's brothels.
These girls have been wandering and suffering for half their lives, only to be discarded like worn-out shoes when they grow old and lose their looks. How can I bear to see this?
Brothel girls have suffered for too long, if we don't stand up for them, who will?
If it's just for money, why would I go to such lengths..."
Liu Qi fell silent.
Because of his background, he truly felt sorry for those girls.
The girls in the brothels may seem bright and beautiful, but they are like floating duckweed without roots.
Any little disturbance can crush them to pieces.
Even when they fall ill, no doctor is willing to treat them...
For this reason, he studied medicine, spent a year reading all the medical books in the world, became a skilled gynecologist
learned divination to select suitable partners for the brothel girls, and finally embarked on a path of cultivation to build a protective wall for them!
The girls regarded him as a benefactor and friend
but the brothel owners saw him as a wild beast.
Chen Zhian easily threw him into prison, with the innkeepers quietly aiding him.
After a long silence, Liu Qi looked into Chen Zhian's eyes and said, "I have one condition: the fate of the brothel girls is entirely up to them, and you must not interfere."
Chen Zhian smiled and waved his hand dismissively, "Of course!"
Liu Qi was a genius.
He was even a monstrous genius.
He was a skilled gynecologist, an unknown practitioner, a disciple of Daoism, a madman of Confucianism, a guardian behind the brothel girls...
The girls dared to defy their owners' orders for him, and he dared to scold an emperor who never made mistakes for the sake of the girls.
With a wave of his hand, he could make Chang'an City lose its color at night...
Such a monstrous figure was trapped in the mud of Chang'an City, unable to break free.
And Chen Zhian happened to find him.
Li Cheng'an speculated that Chen Zhian had befriended Liu Qi in prison, hence he didn't hesitate to throw down the silver notes.
At first, Chen Zhian didn't care, because in the eyes of the original owner, the only impressive thing about Liu Qi was his ability to enjoy the pleasures of Chang'an for free.
It wasn't until Li Lanqing nagged him a few days ago that Chen Zhian started paying attention to Mr. Liu, who had been thrown into prison by the original owner.
Not paying attention was no big deal, but once Chen Zhian paid attention, he couldn't forget it.
He immediately took action to get him out of jail.
Two hundred taels of silver could buy a dozen or more lively girls from a human trafficker, but Chen Zhian didn't hesitate to spend the money.
Wang Fugui thought he had made a fortune.
In reality, even if it were another two hundred taels of silver, Chen Zhian would still be willing to pay.
After all, this kind of talent was not to be collected when his heart was troubled.
When he realized that ultimately, strength was everything in this world, he could only look up to it.
Liu Qi returned to his position as he wished.
Chen Zhian pulled him to Golden Pavilion for a candlelit night talk.
Chen Zhian, with his experiences from two lifetimes, had many thoughts like antlers on a deer, astonishing Liu Qi.
And Liu Qi, with his great wisdom, filled in the gaps in Chen Zhian's thoughts.
The two complemented each other well.
In just one night, they not only filled in many details of the plan book
but even set rules for the brothel world.....
As the sky gradually brightened, Chen Zhian clapped his hands. The two righteous brothers who had been waiting outside immediately brought in a cast iron pot.
Before lifting the lid, the fragrance that assailed Liu Qi's nostrils made him slightly dizzy.
Unable to wait, he lifted the lid and saw two distinct soup bases in the pot, one white and one red, resembling yin and yang.
"Could this be the Mandarin duck hotpot you mentioned? Are there medicinal herbs in the soup? The fragrance is so strong!"
"Hehe, just some tricks, nothing worth mentioning!"
Chen Zhian pointed to the plate in Chen Yi's hand and laughed, "This hotpot tastes best when dipped in it. The conditions on the island are simple, there's not much good stuff.
I've managed to get you two ten-year-old turtle fish and some antelope meat that was brought to the island yesterday. Just make do with it.
When we have money in the future, we'll have wild game and rare delicacies from the mountains in the hotpot. That's called a masterpiece!"
Liu Qi paid no attention to him. He knew exactly how to eat this hotpot with just one glance.
He asked Chen Zheng to place the cast iron pot on the stove, picked up a crystal-clear slice of fish and tossed it into the pot, then after a moment, he picked it up, put it in his mouth, and slowly chewed.
His eyes instantly lit up!
"The freshness of the fish combined with the rich aroma of the soup base is much more delicious than stewing it. It's not at all dry, yet it has a chewy texture, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth. Not bad...."
He then dipped another slice of antelope meat into the pot. The thin slices of meat rolled up instantly, he picked it up, and put it in his mouth...
"Ah!"
Liu Qi exclaimed, praising, "With this hotpot, the first three floors of the Qianjin Pavilion will always be full of guests!"
Chen Zhi'an chuckled with satisfaction.
"A comprehensive service! This is just the beginning!"
He anticipated introducing mahjong, pai gow, poker, and theaters into the mix later on. The entire nightlife of Chang'an... no, the entire Tang Dynasty, would be under my control!
In his plan, the Treasure Pavilion would be a sanctuary for wining, dining, and entertainment.
Unfortunately, he couldn't brew beer. He hadn't thought about it when he was drinking, and he couldn't remember the recipe anyway.
Otherwise, with that in mind, the potential for profit would be limitless.
As for the fiery liquor and cheap liquor, there were stronger drinks in the Tang Dynasty. Most of the aristocrats in Chang'an didn't fancy them; they were mostly sold to those barbarians up north in the wilderness.
A tiny portion was used to punish criminals, listed as one of the top ten punishments in the Tang Dynasty: the liquor penalty!
Not much potential there.
After finishing the hotpot, Chen Zhi'an arranged for his two brothers to follow him in the future.
They had no aptitude for cultivation, so they would spend their lives as lackeys by his side. It would be better for them to learn some practical skills from Liu Qi.
Liu Qi naturally didn't refuse. He took them to capture people in Chang'an City.
Chen Zhi'an's comprehensive plan was extremely short of manpower, so he had to go poach talent.
Before leaving, Liu Qi looked deeply at Chen Zhi'an and casually changed the name of Zhi'an Pavilion.
——Qinglou!
Chen Zhi'an was slightly surprised, his eyes flickering as he murmured softly, "Changes happen unexpectedly?"
Liu Qi: "???"