Chapter 172

Chapter 172: A Deal, From now on you’ll be known as “Chen Shisan”

“Child, there’s nothing to see in a lowly errand boy. Why don’t you look at me instead.”

Chen Changsheng watched the scene below with great interest, but this provoked displeasure from the woman beside him.

Just as the woman was about to lean against Chen Changsheng, he stopped her actions with a banknote.

“These three hundred taels of silver will be yours immediately. For every word you say, I deduct ten taels; for every touch, fifty taels.”

“It all depends on what you can earn.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of dejection flashed in the woman’s eyes, but she still forced a smile.

“It’s normal for someone like you not to look at me. If you don’t want me to touch you, then I won’t.”

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng looked down and said calmly.

“People are all the same, no one is inherently more noble than another.”

“If I were in your situation, I might not fare any better.”

“These three hundred taels are payment for shelling melon seeds for me. You can rest assured in taking them.”

At these words, the corners of the woman’s mouth trembled.

This young master had been coming here for five years, always sitting here and ordering some fruit and snacks to enjoy quietly.

Unlike other guests, once he arrived, he neither touched nor rushed to the rooms.

Such a guest in Ten Thousand Flower Building was like a breath of fresh air.

More interestingly, whenever a girl did something for him, she would always receive generous tips.

For example, pouring wine, shelling melon seeds…

These tips ranged from a few dozen taels to over a hundred taels.

Over time, all the girls at Ten Thousand Flower Building had developed a kind of “liking” for this “strange person.”

This liking was not romantic, nor was it due to greed for money.

To put it accurately, this liking was more like respect, because only he treated the girls of Ten Thousand Flower Building as people, rather than just tools for emotional release.

…

“Enough, stop!”

Watching from above, Chen Changsheng stopped the brawlers of Ten Thousand Flower Building.

Seeing their regular customer speak up, the brawlers stopped.

The leader smiled, “Young Master Chen, this scoundrel broke the rules. It wouldn’t be right if we didn’t deal with him!”

“Of course, rules must be followed. But it was you who started the commotion, ruining my mood.”

“These hundred taels should cover your tea expenses. Get him out, I don’t want to see him.”

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng threw a banknote backhanded.

Seeing the banknote floating down from above, the brawlers began to scramble for it.

The bloody young man on the ground struggled to get up.

Picking up a piece of silver stained with bl**d, he limped away, never looking at Chen Changsheng the entire time.

He knew Chen Changsheng was here, and he knew that if he asked, Chen Changsheng would definitely save him.

But he didn’t ask, even if he might be beaten to d*ath by these people.

Looking at the retreating youth, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “What a stubborn one.”

With that, Chen Changsheng left Ten Thousand Flower Building.

The stubborn youth Chen Shisan was seriously injured; without treatment, he would really d*e.

…

In an old temple.

“Bang!”

Due to excessive bl**d loss, this stubborn youth could no longer hold on.

His thin body fell before a broken Buddha statue, while Chen Changsheng appeared outside the temple.

“Tsk tsk!”

“Encountering you is truly my retribution, though logically speaking, I shouldn’t have such retribution!”

“Burying the dead for peace, this is a virtuous deed. Why did I encounter you?”

“Looks like I haven’t buried enough people yet.”

While complaining, Chen Changsheng began treating the wounds of the youth named “Thirteen.”

…

After some unknown amount of time, the pain in Thirteen’s body made him open his eyes.

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Looking at the fire in front of him and then at his well-treated wounds, Thirteen silently took out a piece of silver and handed it out.

But when his hand reached halfway, he pulled it back.

After exchanging a less good-looking, smaller piece of silver, he finally handed over the money.

Facing that silver piece so hard it could be used as toilet paper, Chen Changsheng almost laughed.

“No, at least give me a better quality piece.”

“And do you think this little money is enough for your medical fees?”

Hearing this, Thirteen hesitated, then handed over all his silver to Chen Changsheng.

“I know this money isn’t enough, but I will pay you back the rest.”

Their eyes met, and Chen Changsheng saw unparalleled determination in the youth’s eyes.

“Do you know how much the medicine I used on you costs?”

“No.”

“Ten thousand taels of gold is just a glimpse.”

Hearing this astronomical number, the youth pursed his lips and said.

“I know I can’t afford so much, but I will still pay you back.”

“As long as I’m alive, I will repay you every day.”

“When I d*e, the debt will be settled, because after I d*e, I won’t be able to repay you anymore.”

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng clicked his tongue.

“This doesn’t seem fair to me!”

“Why don’t you sell me your life? That would be more equitable.”

“My life is still useful, so I can’t sell it to you.”

“If you still feel it’s unfair, you can take the ointments on me, or you can beat me back to my original injuries.”

With that, the youth began to unwrap the bandages, seemingly ready to return the ointments to Chen Changsheng.

“Slap!”

Chen Changsheng grabbed the youth’s hand.

“Five years!”

“I stayed in Gold Mountain City for five years, and guarded you for five years.”

“In those five years, I tried countless ways to make you bow, but you never did.”

“I’ve met many people in my life, but I’ve never encountered anyone as stubborn as you.”

“Judging by this, I’m afraid I’ll never be able to make you bow.”

“How about this, let’s make a deal.”

“I’ll help you become stronger, and you help me with something. Once it’s done, we’re even.”

“Sure,” Thirteen said simply, “What do you need me to do?”

“You don’t need to know that yet, because you’re not strong enough.”

“By the way, I only know you’re called ‘Thirteen,’ but I don’t know your surname.”

“I don’t have a surname.”

“Is that so? Then you’ll go by my surname.”

“From now on, you’ll be known as ‘Chen Thirteen’!”

The deal was sealed, and Chen Changsheng smiled.

And in the proud youth’s eyes, a second glimmer appeared.

…

The next day.

Under Chen Changsheng’s spiritual medicine, Chen Thirteen’s injuries healed overnight.

Looking at his perfectly healed body, Chen Thirteen was filled with astonishment.

“Are you an immortal?”

“You could say that.”

“Then why did you choose me? Am I a genius among geniuses?”

“No, your talent is so poor that I doubt I could find someone worse.”

Chen Thirteen: “…”

Suddenly, he didn’t want to talk anymore.