RPAGF Chapter 638 Take that young lady to my villa in the western suburbs!
Chapter 638 Take that young lady to my villa in the western suburbs!
"Stealing business?" Chen Jing curled his lip, looking disdainful.
"That's nothing," Lin Wanjin changed the subject, a knowing smile playing on his lips. "The key thing is, that businessman's wife, tsk tsk..."
He deliberately dragged out his voice.
"In all my years, I've never seen such a beautiful woman. Her face, her figure—just standing there, all the girls in the city look like roadside weeds!"
Chen Jing's eyes lit up.
He licked his lips, intrigued: "Oh? Is it really that good-looking?"
"She's more than just pretty!" Lin Wanjin continued to embellish, "And besides, she's not the kind of sheltered young lady who never leaves her home."
"When someone shows up in public to run their business, their energy is both fiery and alluring; most people can't handle that." This statement hit Chen Jing right where it hurt.
What he enjoys most is conquering these thorny roses, especially those from other people's gardens.
Seeing the undisguised lewdness and possessiveness in Chen Jing's eyes, Lin Wanjin knew that the fish had taken the bait.
Chen Jing patted Lin Wanjin on the shoulder, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.
“Interesting. Uncle Lin, thank you for telling me this.”
Lin Wanjin stood there, watching Chen Jing's back, a sinister sneer appearing on his face.
A dragon crossing the river?
I want to see if you can outmaneuver the prefect, and if you can outmaneuver his mad dog-like son!
As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed Chengdu in a warm, golden glow.
The registration for the first day of the Weaver Girl Competition went even more smoothly than expected.
The impact of that box of silver was far more direct than the threat posed by Scarface.
Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze were walking back to the small courtyard in the south of the city. They had just reached the entrance of the alley and had not yet entered the courtyard when they stopped.
Not far away, at the entrance of the small courtyard where they rented a house, several people were standing.
The leader was a young man dressed in a luxurious moon-white brocade robe, with a fine jade pendant hanging at his waist. He was holding a sandalwood fan and facing a clump of wild bamboo by the courtyard wall, nodding and swaying as he "commented" on something.
Behind him followed two arrogant servants.
"Young master, look at this bamboo. Though it grows in a humble alley, it climbs higher and higher, displaying the qualities of a gentleman," a servant flattered.
The young master waved his folding fan, looking quite refined, but his eyes kept glancing towards Chu Ruohan and the others.
Chu Ruohan recognized the fabric he was wearing; it was the finest brocade from Jinxiu Pavilion, costing nearly a hundred taels per bolt, something even ordinary wealthy families couldn't afford.
As Chen Jing saw them approaching, he immediately closed his folding fan, put on a gentle and polite smile, and took the initiative to greet them.
When the man saw Chu Ruohan and Gu Junze, his eyes lit up, and he immediately dropped his affectedly elegant demeanor and hurried over to greet them.
"I presume this is Lady Chu, who is in charge of organizing the Weaver Girl Competition?"
He bowed politely, his posture very humble, like a modest gentleman.
"My name is Chen Jing, a mere scholar. I have heard that Madam is holding a Weaving Contest here, which is a grand event for the arts in Chengdu. I am eager to attend, so I have come to pay my respects."
His voice was gentle and refined, and his words were elegant and appropriate. If one did not know his background, anyone would think that he was a well-mannered young master from a noble family.
Chu Ruohan nodded slightly, returning the gesture with a half-bow, her tone distant yet polite.
"Young Master Chen, you flatter me. We are merely trying to select skilled craftsmen; it's nothing special."
"Madam is too modest..."
Chen Jing's eyes shone brightly, and compliments poured out of his mouth as if they were free.
"To act like a refined gentleman despite being a merchant, such magnanimity puts me, Chen, to shame. It is truly a blessing for the entire city that Chengdu can welcome someone like you."
As he spoke, his gaze, as if hooked, roamed unabashedly over Chu Ruohan's face, neck, and even her slender waist.
It was a greedy, undisguised scrutiny, like a butcher looking at a fine piece of pork belly, calculating where to cut it for the best flavor.
Chu Ruohan had seen far too many filthy things, and she was all too familiar with that kind of look.
A wave of nausea washed over her, but she still wore a faint smile, though the smile didn't reach her eyes.
She pretended not to know and dealt with the situation calmly.
Gu Junze remained silent throughout.
He stood beside Chu Ruohan like a silent iron tower.
Those eyes, which had seen countless dead people, calmly fell on Chen Jing's face.
He could clearly sense the nauseating, rotten possessiveness emanating from beneath the man's gentle and refined exterior.
Chen Jing felt a chill run down his spine from that gaze, as if he were being watched by some wild beast.
He glanced at Gu Junze subconsciously.
He wore simple clothes, had a tall and straight figure, but his temperament was as cold as ice.
The man next to her must know a bit about martial arts.
In his view, no matter how capable a businessman is, how much ability can he possibly have?
He thought he was being very charming and said a few more polite words. Seeing that Chu Ruohan remained indifferent, he felt that the time was right.
"It is already late today, and I apologize for my abruptness. I hope I will not disturb you any longer." Chen Jing bowed again, his smile becoming even more gentle.
"Another day, I, Chen, will prepare a small feast at the best restaurant in the city to welcome you and this gentleman. I hope you will both do me the honor of attending."
After saying that, he turned and left with his two servants, his back view looking extremely dashing.
Only after those figures completely disappeared into the alley did Chu Ruohan's polite smile vanish instantly, replaced by undisguised disgust in her clear eyes.
"It's disgusting."
Gu Junze reached out and grasped her slightly cool fingertips.
"This man is more like a venomous snake than Lin Wanjin." Gu Junze's voice was low and cold.
Lin Wanjin seeks wealth through ruthless means, yet he does so openly.
This venomous snake lurked in the shadows, its tongue flicking, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
……
As soon as he stepped out of the alley and turned the corner, Chen Jing's gentle and polite facade was completely torn off, replaced by an impatient and lewd expression.
His attendant immediately fawned over him.
"Young master, that young lady is truly a stunning beauty!"
Chen Jing didn't answer, but stuck out his tongue and licked his dry lips. His eyes, which had just been smiling, were now burning with desire.
He turned to another servant and asked in a low voice, "Have you found out? Who exactly is that man who was with her?"
The servant bowed and replied, "Young master, we've investigated. He's just a merchant from out of town, apparently from the capital. He has no connections and is nothing to fear."
“Businessman…” Chen Jing repeated in a low voice, then laughed, his laughter filled with the triumphant satisfaction of certain victory.
"Okay, great."
His eyes gleamed with excitement.
"I love riding these spiky, spirited horses! They're so cool!"
He stopped and, in a voice only the two of them could hear, coldly ordered:
"Tonight, we'll use the 'midnight' method."
"Take that young lady to the villa in the western suburbs for me!"
"Be careful with your hands and feet, don't disturb anyone, and don't hurt that face."