Chapter 335 I'll settle accounts with him
Tong Zhe rubbed his chin lightly, thinking hard and making some guesses.
"Could it be... because of the different platforms?"
Tong Pan suddenly understood.
"You mean, they raise their voices from high platforms and make them sound pleasant?"
Tong Zhe nodded slightly, and even though he was being serious, he still looked frivolous.
"Yes, when I was describing the meaning of the live broadcast yesterday, I mentioned to my elder brother that the beauty on the stage is so mysterious. Not only is her voice so eloquent and intriguing, but her rhythm is so mesmerizing that it captivates the mind."
"On the other hand, the stage at Bingqing Garden is like this in most brothels, and the guests have long been bored with it. Secondly, there is no graceful effect. No matter how beautiful the girls are, the scenery they present is not beautiful enough."
Tong Pan frowned, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"But how can the lingering sound of that high platform be so beautiful?"
Tong Zhe curled the corners of his mouth, and a hint of cunning appeared in his eyes.
"After nightfall, I will take a few workers with me and sneak into Yirenqing City. They will observe carefully and will surely be able to see through the method of building the platform!"
Tong Pan had a solemn look and was not smiling.
"Well, process more silver and have them build the stage overnight. Make sure everything is ready before the reception tomorrow."
"Also, you should be careful. It is customary for noble families to keep someone on duty late at night. If the store is not empty and they catch you, the consequences will be disastrous."
Tongzhe responded respectfully.
"I'll keep this in mind, little brother."
Other shops also thought of the fun of the high platform and arranged staff to go there secretly to explore late at night.
The morning is warm and the sunset glows with mottled colors, adorning the beautiful woman's roof tiles.
The hall is packed with distinguished guests today.
Ning Jiewei simply touched up her makeup and went on stage to start the live broadcast.
During the dinner, many distinguished guests who received the reply letters were ecstatic and gave gifts as rewards, enjoying the event even more.
Ning Yunxi prepared wooden signs in advance and placed them on both sides of the platform: Spend within your means and do what you can.
Watching the live broadcast, Gao Jing was amazed at the mystery of the platform and surprised at the constant gifts from the audience.
Before the opening, Qiu Bi had seen the high-profile singing, so she was not moved. But when she saw the guests frequently giving tips, she couldn't help but feel moved.
"The fourth young lady is truly stunningly beautiful and talented!"
Just as she finished speaking, someone came to give her a big gift. Ning Jiewei smiled charmingly and thanked him.
Upon seeing this, Gao Jing froze in place, too shocked to move his eyes.
"she……"
Qiu Bi was caught off guard and hurriedly covered her cousin's eyes.
"Don't look at me, cousin. Don't be disrespectful..."
After she said that, Gao Jing reacted, brushed her hand off, avoided her gaze, and no longer looked at the platform.
"She really broadcast this live, and Lord Lin is lying to me again!"
As soon as she heard the word "Lord Lin", she knew he was referring to Lin Mu, and Qiu Bi perked up a little and showed extra concern.
"What did Lord Lin say? Why is cousin so angry?"
Gao Jing's brief recollection was followed by a thunderous shock.
Because of Lin Mu's words, he waited at the gate of Yiren Qingcheng for several hours, but the result was not satisfactory and he almost let He'er down.
He was furious and put down the teacup in his hand with such force that the cup cracked in an instant and the tea spread out.
"Nothing, I'll settle the score with him!"
Qiu Bi was shocked when she heard this and subconsciously reached out to stop him, but her slender fingers could not resist her brother's strong body.
"Ah? Cousin, wait a minute..."
Upon hearing that Lin Mu might be in trouble, Zhuang Shao, out of gratitude for curing his illness, called Gao Jing in time.
"Lord Gao Jing, please stay!"
Recognizing his voice, Gao Jing stopped immediately out of courtesy, turned around, put away his angry face, stood respectfully and lowered his eyes.
"Yes, what do you want, sir?"
After a moment's thought, Zhuang Shao came up with an idea. He frowned and raised his hand to support his forehead.
"The store is busy, but I feel unwell. Lord Gao Jing, would you be willing to stay and lend a hand?"
Qiu Bi believed it without hesitation, and hurried over to support him, asking worriedly.
"What's wrong with you, Master? I'll go and tell the princess."
Zhuang Shaoming pretended to have a headache and winked at her secretly.
"Oh, it's an old problem. I'll be fine after a rest."
Qiu Bi understood and cooperated immediately.
"I will help Uncle back to the guest room to rest. Please ask my cousin to stay at the front desk."
Gao Jing was stunned for a moment, totally panic-stricken, without a trace of doubt.
"But I know nothing about front desk matters."
Qiu Bi immediately adapted and made the request naturally.
"Then I'll be at the front desk, and my cousin will go take care of Uncle Bo first. When he rests, you can come and help. I'll teach you."
Fearing that Gao Jing would refuse, Zhuang Shao pretended to be weak, but insisted on performing the salute despite his sick body.
"Thank you, Master Gao Jing."
The etiquette was against the hierarchy of status, Gao Jing was terrified and quickly bent down lower to show his respect.
"My Lord, I would not accept your invitation."
"I will support you, please walk slowly, sir."
In this way, he supported Zhuang Shao, walked carefully to the guest room on the second floor, and waited for him to go to bed.
Zhuang Shao lay on the bed, a look of emotion on his face.
"Thank you, Lord Gao, for taking care of me. I am deeply troubled. Thank you again for your kindness."
Gao Jing stood beside the bed and smiled humbly.
"My Lord, your words are important. It is only natural that we should serve our elders."
"I beg you to take a good rest, my Lord. Your health is the most important thing."
Zhuang Shao observed the expression and complimented him.
"Mr. Gao is not only handsome, but also polite and modest. Your parents are so lucky to have such a loving son."
This concise sentence touched Gao Jing's heart.
He couldn't help but smile, unable to suppress his inner joy, his tone became as gentle as water, and his attitude was extremely obedient.
"My Lord, you are too kind. I am ashamed."
"I have something to ask you, Lord, to give me some advice. Do you agree?"
Upon hearing the plan, Zhuang Shao felt dizzy and almost breathless.
Thinking that he is Fang Zhixuan now, he can only bite the bullet and go into battle.
"Excuse me, Master Gao, what difficulties have you encountered?"
After saying that, he waved his hand and invited Gao Jing to take a seat.
Gao Jing saw his gesture out of the corner of his eye, then walked to the nearest chair and sat down.
"It's like this. I asked the imperial physician, Lord Lin, to accompany me to climb the mountain. He was lazy and tired, so he talked nonsense and coaxed me to come here. When I'm done, I will go back and teach him a lesson."
Zhuang Shao smiled kindly, guided intentionally, and advised patiently.
"After a tiring day, Master Gao should go back to his house to rest. How could he have the energy to look for Master Lin? It's just a small misunderstanding. After a night's sleep, he can just laugh it off. I think Master Gao must be a magnanimous person."
When mentioning Lin Mu, Gao Jing's mouth drooped, and the anger in his heart began to burn again.
"If Lord Bo is playing tricks, there must be a misunderstanding, and I will just laugh it off. But Lord Lin is different. He is selfish and self-serving, harming others for his own benefit. Letting him off lightly will not be enough to quell the public anger!"
Zhuang Shao was startled when he heard this.
“Where is the public outrage?”
Gao Jing raised his hand and pointed at himself.
"It is one of the subjects of the world, and I am angry."
Zhuang Shao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Gao Jing bowed solemnly and asked for advice sincerely.
"We grew up together, Lord Lin knows my temper very well, so he must be prepared. At least in the next few days, he will try his best to hide. In the past, I have looked for him many times, but he seemed to have disappeared from the world, with no trace anywhere."
"Please tell me how to find him, sir?"