TRWSB – Chapter 10 The fourth brother is not good, the fifth sister takes over

Qi Shaorong and the two Zhuang brothers were walking down the road when Yi Chuxue gracefully approached Zhuang Hao.

“Ah Hao, what a coincidence! I ran into you here,” Yi Chuxue said shyly, stealing a glance at Zhuang Hao.

Qi Shaorong curled his lip and thought to himself, This woman had a harsh face when she came to break off the engagement, but now she’s acting all coy and sweet. Truly showing favoritism.

“What a coincidence,” Zhuang Hao replied casually.

“Ah Hao, I heard your third uncle’s illness has been cured,” Yi Chuxue remarked.

Zhuang Hao nodded. “Yes, it’s indeed been cured.”

“Congratulations! Where are you off to?” Yi Chuxue asked, her face full of innocence.

“We’re going to a brothel to relax,” Qi Shaorong said.

Yi Chuxue frowned, looking at Zhuang Hao with resistance. “Brother Hao, why would you go to such a place?”

“Of course, to unwind a bit. Men need to relax sometimes,” Qi Shaorong explained.

“Ah Hao, what good can come from those women in the flower streets and willow alleys? Why would you go to such a place?” Yi Chuxue pressed, pouting her lips with a look of grievance at Zhuang Hao.

“This young lady seems to not know Zhuang Hao well! Zhuang Hao likes bold women. He has no interest in the typical refined ladies; he prefers the more proactive types,” Qi Shaorong interjected.

Yi Chuxue fell silent and turned her gaze to Zhuang Hao. He didn’t respond, but his expression seemed to agree.

With gritted teeth, Yi Chuxue turned on her heel and ran away in anger.

“This girl can’t take a joke at all,” Qi Shaorong laughed.

Zhuang Qian furrowed his brow and looked at Qi Shaorong. “Your Excellency Evil Doctor, did Yi sister offend you?”

Qi Shaorong turned to Zhuang Qian and said, “Don’t you know? She was the one who came to break off your brother’s engagement.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

“Your brother doesn’t even know who broke off the engagement. You’re just as clueless as he is!” Qi Shaorong chuckled derisively.

Zhuang Qian frowned and said, “Qi Shaorong really cares about my brother’s broken engagement.”

Qi Shaorong shrugged. “It’s not that big of a deal. He just cares that your brother didn’t handle the engagement himself. You know, he’s always wanted to see what your brother looks like and whether he’s better looking than him. Next time I see him, I can tell him that your brother looks pretty good, but not as handsome as me.”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

“Senior Evil Doctor, Qi Shaorong is only in his teens,” Zhuang Qian pointed out.

“Yeah.”

“Your age is old enough to be his father,” Zhuang Qian said, staring intently at Qi Shaorong.

“I’m forever eighteen,” Qi Shaorong replied.

Zhuang Qian: “…”

Zhuang Hao took a deep breath and said, “Let’s go to Luohua Pavilion.”

Luohua Pavilion was a dance hall where the performers were strictly entertainers and didn’t engage in any other services; it had an elegant atmosphere.

Shen Yuan approached and said, “Zhuang Hao, I just ran into Chuxue. She looked really unhappy; do you know what’s going on?”

Qi Shaorong stood with his hands behind his back, silent.

Zhuang Qian hesitated and said, “Maybe it’s because Brother Hao is going to a brothel?”

“You’re going to a brothel? Take me with you!” Shen Yuan said excitedly.

Shen Yuan looked at Qi Shaorong and said, “Senior Evil Doctor, I heard Third Master has recovered. You really are remarkable!”

“Is this something you need to mention?” Qi Shaorong replied coldly.

Shen Yuan forced a dry smile.

As Zhuang Hao and the others entered Luohua Pavilion, someone called out, “Hey, Young Master Zhuang, what a rare sight! Come over and sit!”

Zhuang Hao walked over to Qi Shaokang’s table.

Zhuang Hao introduced, “This is the Evil Doctor.”

“Evil Doctor, this is Qi Shaokang, the second young master of the Qi family.”

Qi Shaorong nodded and said, “I know. Young Master Qi Shaokang, ranked fourth among the Seven Beauties of the capital.”

Qi Shaorong squinted. His father, Qi Yao, had four sons and two daughters. The four sons were named Qi Shaoan, Qi Shaokang, Qi Shaofu, and Qi Shaorong, while the daughters were named Qi Shaoru and Qi Shaoxuan. Qi Shaokang, ranked fourth among the Seven Beauties of the capital, was the son his father was most proud of.

Qi Shaokang smiled at Qi Shaorong and said, “I’ve long admired your esteemed name, Evil Doctor.”

Everyone took their seats. Qi Shaokang looked at Zhuang Hao and asked, “Ah Hao, I heard you broke off your engagement with my fourth brother?”

Zhuang Hao nodded. “That’s correct.”

“That’s for the best. Your talent is too extraordinary; my fourth brother is practically useless. Forcing the two of you together wouldn’t be right,” Qi Shaokang remarked.

Zhuang Hao smiled and said, “Sorry.”

“What’s there to be sorry about? If anyone is to blame, it’s just my fourth brother for being so disappointing. Speaking of which, my fifth sister has good talent and looks quite nice. Since you and my fourth brother are not meant to be, why not consider my fifth sister?” Qi Shaokang suggested.

Zhuang Hao shot Qi Shaokang a glance and said, “Shaokang, don’t joke around.”

Qi Shaorong narrowed his eyes. It was rumored that although Qi Shaokang was young, he had already started taking over many of the Qi family’s affairs. His father placed a lot of importance on him. Qi Shaorong thought: This guy is quite the businessman! Seeing that his fourth brother is useless, he’s trying to push his fifth sister forward.