The winter of money had finally arrived on Youyu's head. He had to start thinking about how to make money.
In his previous life, he had never thought about money or anything like that. As long as he smiled, he could easily obtain those treasures. He could enjoy the riches of the Heavens and casually throw out gold pellets.
Sigh, he had originally thought that it would be fine if he had lost in the political arena. But now, Youyu was just a high-ranking official without any power. Yet, she still had to address others as' Lord '. In the past, she had been waiting for others to address him as such.
Wasn't this too realistic? After losing his most powerful magic weapon — his face, the officialdom had become a pool of stagnant water. Thus, he decided to slow down the officialdom first. Earning big money was his most important goal now.
He thought that he could rely on the reputation of the previous owner to continue operating the Guiyu Pavilion. However, in the past few months, various forces had suddenly risen and the pavilion could no longer make ends meet.
Everything had to start from scratch. What use do I have for my face? Sigh. Youyu could not help but sigh.
Youyu sat on a stool and drank weak tea. Lao Song stood beside him and was analyzing the situation for him.
"Lord, our pavilion's business has been sluggish for the past few months. The main reason is because of competition! Firstly, the shop opposite us has taken away our antique business. Secondly, I heard that a new opera house has opened in the western part of the city, and there are a few popular actors. Although we have a lot of rich people, most of them are on credit, and they only collect once every half a year. We can't afford the flow of expenses in the middle of this period. "Old Song analyzed seriously.
Youyu then said: "Then why don't we ask those important people to pay in advance?"
"Lord, I'm afraid that won't work. Those important people can't be offended." Lao Song's face revealed a difficult expression.
"Sigh." Youyu thought about it. "That's true. How can we ask them to pay in advance?"
"Then let's hold another appraisal convention!" Youyu said again.
"Lord.
But it will cost a lot to hold this convention. We don't have that much money right now. "Lao Song said helplessly.
Lao Song raised his head slightly and looked at Youyu: "Master, why don't you go to the opposite building? Doesn't the boss know you?"
"No, no." Youyu quickly shook his head. "I already said that I want a fair competition."
It had been a few months since they last saw each other after drinking that night. However, that night, Youyu was extremely drunk.
She could only vaguely remember chatting with Zigui on the roof. Everything after that was a blur. She could only remember the pale moon and the comfortable night breeze.
He also remembered that in his previous life, the Emperor endlessly rewarded him with gold, silver and treasures, and he often bought and sold official positions. The other officials, in order to curry favor with him and flatter him, also sent chests after chests of treasures to his house.
He had no concept of earning money at all.
Youyu's tea was almost finished. The tea dregs were at the bottom of the cup. He planned to take a walk in the backyard.
In fact, he hadn't counted carefully. He always thought that there were enough young masters in the backyard. However, when he seriously counted in the backyard this time, he realized that there were only four or five of them left.
He knocked on Sun Yizhi's door.
"Huh? Why are you here? I don't have anything here, nor do I have anything to entertain you. If you have something to say, just say it at the door. "Yizhi laughed out loud when he saw Youyu standing outside the door.
"Just one thing." Youyu's expression was solemn.
"Go ahead," Yizhi said casually.
"How many young masters are left in this backyard?" Youyu asked him.
"You're the OP, why are you asking me?" Yizhi found it strange.
"Don't? Close? Shake your head! Huizi Chu's Nature is Lazy and Lazy
"There are only four left. Last month, one of them went home to buy land and start a business. Everyone in this building is leaving now. It has been a long time since there were any newcomers," Yizhi told him.
Youyu muttered to himself. How could he have forgotten about this? It had been a long time since there was a new face on this stage.
Youyu turned around and was about to leave, but then he turned back and stared at Yizhi.
"Recently, we've been unable to make ends meet. We all need to reduce our expenses. Don't be so extravagant!"
"Tsk." Sun Yizhi impatiently closed the door.
Youyu paced back and forth, thinking about where he could find a good new actor.
Suddenly, he remembered that Lao Song had mentioned about the new theater in Xi City. Although he wouldn't go to Ziqu's store, he didn't promise anything about this theater.
Just as night fell, the streets were lit up with thousands of lights. Youyu put on a cloak and simple clothes. He walked out of the Guiyu Pavilion and blended in with the lively crowd.
He walked through the street filled with all kinds of snacks and smelled the fragrance of cosmetics. He then walked on the stone bridge and bought a stick of bright red tanghulu. As he ate, he arrived at Xi City. This theater was newly opened, and there were many people gathered outside the entrance.
He was afraid that someone would notice him, so he lowered his head and carefully followed the crowd through the entrance. In the midst of the chaos, he found his own private room. Just as he was about to sit down, someone patted him.
"Master Youyu, why are you here?"
Youyu turned around. It was Hou Junsu, who was dressed in dark casual clothes.
"…" Youyu was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted. "I … I have nothing to do today, so I just walked around."
"Oh, so you came to this theater?" Hou Junsu was puzzled.
"Yes, yes. I heard that there are a few famous actors here who can sing very well. So I wanted to come and listen." Youyu pretended to be calm.
"But …" Hou Junsu paused for a moment. "Master Youyu, your Guiyu Pavilion …"
"Gui … Guiyu Pavilion. These few days, yes, these few days, it's being renovated." Youyu was flustered.
Hou Junsu smiled. "I haven't been to Guiyu Pavilion in a long time. I hope that Master Youyu can arrange another day to host another event."
Youyu quickly nodded. "Of course, of course."
"But …" Youyu asked again, "Why are you here? And how did you recognize me at a glance?"
Hou Junsu seemed to be sizing up Youyu's clothes, and then a faint smile appeared on his face.
"I'm just addicted to acting. Master Youyu, if you want me to be unable to recognize you, I'm afraid you'll have to work harder." Hou Junsu couldn't help but laugh.
Youyu felt a little awkward, so he turned his face away and didn't look at him.
"Let's quickly take our seats. The play is about to begin." Youyu said in a low voice.
The performance on the stage ended, and tea and fruits were served.
Hou Junsu asked, "What do you think, Master Youyu?"
Youyu spat out a melon seed shell and said, "It's not bad, but it's still a far cry from my Guiyu Pavilion."
Hou Junsu nodded. "Guiyu Pavilion's plays are the best in the capital. Naturally, it's difficult to surpass them."
However, business was getting worse. There were only a few good-looking newcomers here, and they weren't as good looking as Guiyu Pavilion. It was just a gimmick. Youyu thought to himself.
Hou Junsu said again, "Master Youyu, you haven't attended court for a long time."
"It doesn't matter if I attend court or not. Having a pillar of support like you is enough." Youyu said indifferently.
"Is that so? Master Youyu actually thinks that I'm a pillar?" Hou Junsu's expression was calm.
"Isn't that so?" Youyu took a sip of tea. "But for an official like me whose reputation is ruined, other than those who are in cahoots with me, everyone else avoids me. On the other hand, I'm always able to see you."
Hou Junsu smiled and said, "That's because I spend my days in brothels, and I'm also a fan. I only occasionally show off in court. I'm not a pillar of support like Master Youyu said." He looked at Youyu and wiped away his smile.
Youyu suddenly didn't dare to continue speaking. From the beginning, he knew that Hou Junsu wasn't a simple person. Afterwards, he was confused by the strange things that happened one after another.
He was afraid that Hou Junsu's humble appearance at this moment would turn her into a completely unfamiliar person.
Coincidentally, a waiter passed by. Youyu called out to the waiter and put some silver in his hand.
The waiter immediately opened his mouth and asked enthusiastically, "Master, what can I do for you?"
"Just now, the singer on the stage sang very well. I wonder if I can meet him." Youyu said.
The waiter was already familiar with this and said, "I'm afraid you'll have to pay more."
Youyu said, "Bring him here, I'll add more." The waiter heard this and hurried away.
Hou Junsu couldn't help but laugh, "I didn't expect Master Youyu to be so refined."
"Of course." Youyu didn't even think about it before replying. But then he realized that Hou Junsu had misunderstood.
"No, no, no, Hou Junsu, you misunderstood." Youyu quickly said.
"Misunderstand what?" Hou Junsu smiled faintly.
"Me, I don't want to spend money to meet anyone. I'd rather people spend money to meet me …" Youyu felt that this was a bit inappropriate.
Hou Junsu couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.
Youyu continued, "Me, this time it's mainly because …" But as soon as this thought appeared in his mind, he immediately suppressed it.
Because Youyu's true purpose was even more difficult to say out loud.
"What's the main purpose?" Hou Junsu walked closer and asked.
Youyu didn't know how to answer this question.
"In any case, it's not the main purpose." Youyu didn't know what to do and could only look at Hou Junsu. He also saw the faint light in his eyes.
Hou Junsu also looked at Youyu and didn't say anything for a while.
"This one will take his leave first. Master Youyu, please enjoy." Hou Junsu smiled and turned to leave.
Sigh. Youyu sighed. Before he had time to think, a voice came from behind him.
"Sir, Joraine has brought you." The waiter bowed respectfully. Behind him stood a tall and slender person.
"Thank you, thank you." Youyu thanked him while reluctantly taking out some money from his sleeve and placing it in the waiter's hand. After the waiter borrowed the money, he quickly disappeared.
The actress named Joraine slowly walked towards Youyu. Her face was as beautiful as jade. She smiled at Youyu and said.
"Even if you die, don't think you can force me to do anything!"
What? Youyu was so frightened that he forgot what he was saying.
The handsome young master in front of him had a temperament similar to Sun Yizhi, but he was more unyielding than Sun Yizhi.
"Good boy!" Youyu couldn't help but respect him and offered him a cup of tea.
He thought that he had never been like this in his previous life. For money, for survival, he pushed the boat with the current and went with the flow.
"How did someone as unyielding as you end up like this?" Youyu expressed his curiosity.
Joraine saw that Youyu wasn't a lecher, so she told him: "I was framed and forced to sign a contract. Sigh."
Youyu thought for a while, but he didn't forget his mission. He was afraid that others would hear, so he moved closer and whispered a few words in Joraine's ear.
Things went so smoothly that even Youyu didn't expect it.
When the night deepened, the streets lit up with thousands of lights. Under the dazzling light, Sun Yizhi, who was leaning against the door of Guiyu Pavilion, saw two figures running towards him from afar. He didn't think much of it.
However, when the figure approached and discovered that one of them was Jade, he immediately straightened his back and shouted, "What are you doing?
"Youyu, what are you doing?"
Youyu ran into Guiyu Pavilion while holding Joraine's hand in the night wind.
"I did it, I did it. Sun Yizhi, hurry up! Close the door! "
With a bang, Sun Yizhi slammed the door shut. When he saw the person beside Youyu, he asked in surprise.
"Youyu, what did you do? Why did you bring Joraine from Xi City back? What did you give him? "
Youyu and Joraine couldn't straighten their bodies. They were panting heavily.
"I … I gave him … something that money can't buy."
"What is it?" Yizhi was very anxious.
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