Chapter 2: Fatty Wants to Be Fulfilled
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With Siyan’s scream echoing in the air,
Just as Li Xiaocong’s fist was a mere half an inch away from Fatty’s face,
Lin Nan suddenly jumped up and tightly gripped his wrist.
Li Xiaocong froze, as if hit by a freezing spell, unable to move.
“Let go of me! You better let go of me!”
Li Xiaocong shouted angrily.
Lin Nan asked coldly, “Do you really love Lady Siyan?”
Li Xiaocong snorted disdainfully,
“Of course! I’m unwaveringly devoted to Lady Siyan. If it weren’t for this place not allowing me to buy her freedom, I would have taken her away a long time ago!”
Lin Nan turned to the startled Siyan, “Lady Siyan, what about you? What are your feelings for Young Master Li?”
Siyan nervously twisted her hands together, completely ignoring Lin Nan’s question.
“Um, Young Master Li… I… I don’t know how to explain this to you.
In this line of work, even if I’m a clear courtesan, I’m not pure anymore. You… you shouldn’t come looking for me in the future.”
Siyan suddenly burst into tears, covering her face as she rushed out of the private room.
“Siyan! Siyan!” Li Xiaocong cried out heart-wrenchingly.
“Let me go! Let me go! I need to chase after Siyan!”
“If you really want to be with her, I can help you.”
Lin Nan slowly released his grip on Li Xiaocong and said casually.
“Hah! You? You’re just another player, what can you do to help me?”
Fatty, who had been fuming in the corner, couldn’t hold back his frustration.
Originally enjoying the warmth of beautiful women and spending 8000 Spirit Coins, he felt great.
But just a few minutes into his joy, this idiot barged in and ruined everything.
If it weren’t for Lin Nan talking to him, Fatty would have gladly exchanged punches just for the satisfaction.
Lin Nan smiled. “If you don’t believe me, just watch.”
“Get Mama Wu over here,” he instructed the maid at the door.
“Right away.”
Li Xiaocong sneered, “I know Mama Wu too. What’s the use of calling her here? She wouldn’t even give a discount.”
Fatty scoffed, “You don’t understand! This is our turf, bro! You’re the one who thinks you need to pay to be with a girl? Ridiculous!”
Fatty thought Lin Nan found another loophole for free service like last time.
Everyone knows you have to pay upfront here; otherwise, how would Siyan even appear?
Li Xiaocong laughed in anger, “Sure, you two are impressive! I’ll just wait and see how you’ll blow smoke!”
But for some reason, his urge to chase after Siyan suddenly halted.
Maybe there was still a glimmer of hope?
Before long, Mama Wu walked into the private room with a wide smile.
“Mr. Lin, Mr. Li, and Mr. Duan (Fatty). What brings me here?”
Lin Nan said, “Mama Wu, Lady Siyan has feelings for this Young Master Li. I want to make it happen.”
Li Xiaocong chuckled on the side.
Mama Wu looked taken aback, as if Lin Nan had just proposed something utterly absurd.
“This… that’s unprecedented in the Yihong Courtyard.”
“Unprecedented? Then we’ll make it a precedent starting today,” Lin Nan said casually.
“Mr. Lin, may I have a word in private?”
“Right here is fine.”
Mama Wu hesitated. “This matter may not be appropriate. I can’t make a rash decision.”
Lin Nan said, “As long as he loves her and she’s willing, I approve. Young Master Li just needs to pay a token sum.”
Li Xiaocong frowned, looking at the two.
He was almost confused. Who the heck was this Lin guy, and why was Mama Wu treating him with such respect?
Under normal circumstances, troublemakers like him would have been seen off by security.
“Uh…”
Lin Nan sneered, “Since I am the master of the Yihong Courtyard, do my words not mean anything?”
Li Xiaocong was stunned. He couldn’t believe that a player could actually become the master of an NPC-exclusive establishment.
But seeing Mama Wu’s troubled expression, his initial disregard transformed into a bewildered curiosity.
Could it be that he was telling the truth?
“Brother, you must help me! If this works out, I’ll start with a reward of ten thousand Spirit Coins!”
Li Xiaocong nearly bowed down to Lin Nan.
Fatty blinked,
Hey! Bro!
You’re just handing out beauties like this?!
Why not give one to me? I have feelings for Siyan too!
Even if it’s not Siyan, I’d settle for Dongmei or Xiahua!
I’m not picky! Just give me a dozen 2000 Spirit Coin girls!
He was about to tug at Lin Nan’s clothes to express his interest when Lin Nan shot him a glance.
Fatty immediately turned his head to the side.
Hah! I, Fatty, won’t be swayed by wealth or power. Do I look like I care about that?
Xiao Ai, who was filming on the side, was trembling with excitement.
He never expected this video would reveal a groundbreaking secret.
The renowned Yihong Courtyard in Sky Sword City was actually backed by a player!
Though he didn’t know how the game system arranged this identity for him.
Xiao Ai was sure that once this video aired, it would wow a whole bunch of viewers.
Whether Mr. Lin skyrocketed to fame or not was none of his concern.
What mattered was that his video series would definitely blow up!
Seeing Mama Wu hesitating and not giving a straight answer, Lin Nan coldly said, “Bring Lady Siyan over.”
Mama Wu quickly replied, “I’ll go get her.”
“No need. Just stay here.”
The maid at the door looked at Mama Wu, hesitating and seemingly waiting for her orders.
“What are you waiting for? Go now!”
“Right away, Mr. Lin.”
The maid dashed off like a lightning bolt.
When Siyan returned with tear-streaked cheeks, Li Xiaocong’s gaze was fixated on her, not breaking away for a second.
“Hello, gentlemen, Mama Wu.”
Siyan lowered her head, clearly still troubled by what had just happened.
“Siyan, what if I give you a chance to leave the Yihong Courtyard with Young Master Li? Would you be willing?”
Lin Nan shot straight to the point.
Siyan’s body visibly trembled.
She slowly raised her head, her eyes meeting Li Xiaocong’s gaze, glimmering with emotion.
But then she looked down again, not saying a word.
Mama Wu chuckled, “Mr. Lin, you see, Siyan isn’t willing either. Should we discuss this later?”
Li Xiaocong cried out, “No! She’s willing! I can read her eyes!”
Mama Wu sighed, “Siyan has lived here since she was young, accustomed to every nook and cranny. Every day she wears fine clothes and has servants, even if you could take her out, can you guarantee her happiness?”
Li Xiaocong replied, “Of course! I’m a VIP golden cardholder here! Does Mama Wu have any doubts?”
“Hah! A weakling with no prowess dares to say he can ensure Siyan’s well-being in a place where three races coexist? Laughable.”
Those words hit Li Xiaocong’s soft spot, leaving his face flushed and at a loss for a retort.
Suddenly, Lin Nan sprang forward and literally kicked Mama Wu into the lake.
“You talk too much.”
At once, a dozen guards hidden nearby rushed over.
Lin Nan raised his jade pendant.
“I am the master of the Yihong Courtyard! Who dares lay a hand on me?”
The guards promptly retreated.
Mama Wu struggled in the half-meter deep water for a while before she climbed back to shore, not daring to approach them again.
“Siyan, I’ll ask again…”
Lin Nan started to speak.
Siyan immediately raised her head resolutely, “I’m willing!”
Li Xiaocong was instantly emotional, tears streaming down his face, overwhelmed with excitement.
Even so, he managed to compose himself and didn’t make any over-the-top moves.
“Alright, you two can go. The farther, the better,” Lin Nan said.
Li Xiaocong wiped his tears, “Why are you helping me?”
“Because I’m in a good mood today.”
【The player has declined your transfer request.】
Li Xiaocong was stunned, “What are you doing…”
“I said I’m in a good mood today. And you’d better hurry up and leave.
In case someone takes my position as master of the Yihong Courtyard, it’ll be too late for you to leave.”
“No need for thanks; I’ll repay you later.”
Li Xiaocong grabbed Siyan and quickly left.
Xiao Ai followed the two out.
Leaving Fatty behind, heartbroken and gasping for breath.
That was ten thousand Spirit Coins… ugh… Bro, you could’ve just given me one!
So heartbroken, I want to cry.
Lin Nan suddenly said coldly, “If you don’t come out, I’m ready to send the ladies of Yihong Courtyard away.”
A white figure gradually emerged on the surface of the lake, smiling but with a murderous gaze that could not be concealed.
