Shengjing Noble

Chapter 198 Throwing yourself into my arms

At this time, a carriage slowly stopped at the entrance of Zuixianlou.

"My dear daughter, this is now the most luxurious restaurant in Shengjing. You must behave well later."

Xiao Taohong now changed her name to Fang Tao. She had a shrewd and mercenary look on her face. She reached out and took off the veil of the girl opposite her, revealing a small face with delicate makeup and beautiful features.

Fang Qingqing's eyes flashed with disdain, and her tone was full of complaints: "Mom, you didn't let me choose from so many high-ranking officials and wealthy people. Why did you insist on letting me seduce a handyman in a restaurant? Are you crazy?"

Fang Tao smiled, with a sophisticated look on her face: "Daughter, you are still too naive."

"How could I be so naive? Wasn't what I said right?"

"Those high-ranking officials and wealthy people are all old men with wives and children at home. If you succeed in seducing them, you can only become a concubine, which is not presentable. You may even be bullied by the mistress everywhere."

"That doesn't mean you'd let me be with a fellow! Mom, are you trying to trick me?" Fang Qingqing looked angry.

"Silly boy, do you really think he is an ordinary restaurant worker?" Fang Tao laughed out loud, "Have you ever seen a worker who can afford to wear Jinxuanfang boots?"

"Jinxuanfang?"

"Yes! Others may not be able to see it, but who am I, your mother? I can tell at a glance that the boots are very valuable. You can't buy them without dozens of taels. And I think his pair is more than that price, I'm afraid it's even higher."

"Tsk, he's just a handyman, he only gets a few cents a month, I'm afraid he wouldn't even be willing to buy a pair of boots worth one tael of silver, let alone several dozen taels, it's so funny! Mom, you should know when to stop joking!"

Fang Qingqing rolled her eyes, obviously not believing it.

Fang Tao patiently explained: "I also felt strange when I saw his boots, so I asked someone to investigate carefully. Guess what happened?"

"What's wrong?"

"His father is a sixth-rank official..."

"Sixth rank? Tsk, what's wrong with a mere sixth rank official? If I want to seduce him, even a third rank official is no problem."

"Not only that, his mother is the daughter of the richest man in Quanzhou!"

"The richest man in Quanzhou?" Fang Qingqing was surprised.

"Just think about it, that's Quanzhou, the richest city in the whole Dasheng! I heard that half of the profitable industries in Shengjing belong to his mother, including this Zuixianlou, which is also theirs."

"Since their family is so rich, why would they let a young master like him do odd jobs here? This is too unbelievable. Mom, are you seeing things wrong?"

"Absolutely not! I asked someone and found out that this kid used to be addicted to gambling, but he has changed for the better now. His mother let him work as a handyman in Zuixianlou to punish him. I guess it's also a kind of training."

"Really? But I still find it a little strange..."

"My daughter, marrying someone else as a concubine means you have to compete with the mistress in wits and courage. It's not easy. Now is the time when this young master is in trouble. If you can seize the opportunity to win his heart, when you marry into their family, all the glory and wealth will be within your reach."

"Then I'll think about it..." Fang Qingqing was still hesitant.

Fang Tao urged anxiously, "I've seen this boy. He's very handsome. You can't miss him."

"Really? I'll go check it out first."

"It's right at the door welcoming guests, look."

Fang Tao lifted the curtain of the carriage, and Fang Qingqing looked towards the entrance of Zuixianlou.

I saw Su Shengming standing outside the door greeting people. Although he was dressed in a coarse linen shirt of a handyman, his features were delicate, his manners were decent, and he had a cynical smile on his face. He was a little flattering but he didn't feel inferior to others.

He is indeed not like an ordinary handyman. His every move and gesture resembles that of a young man from a wealthy family. He has a confidence that is rare to see.

If one's family is not well off, it is unlikely that one would be able to develop such manners.

Fang Qingqing curled her lips in satisfaction: "It is indeed much better than those old men."

"How is it? Didn't mom lie to you?"

"Then what should I do? A young man like him must have no shortage of women throwing themselves at him. If I go up to seduce him, it would be too cheap."

"Mother has already thought of a plan for you and arranged for someone to help you. Just go ahead."

"Then everything is up to you, mother."

After saying that, Fang Qingqing got off the carriage, tidied her appearance a little, and walked towards Zuixianlou.

Just as she reached the door, she was hesitating about how to start a conversation with Su Shengming. Before she was ready, a person suddenly rushed out from behind her and pushed her out.

"what!"

She just screamed and rushed towards her target.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, so fast that people could not react. Su Shengming almost subconsciously reached out and held the person in his arms.

Fang Qingqing's body was fragrant and soft, like a frightened little rabbit. When she raised her head, she revealed a pair of wet eyes.

Their eyes met, and Su Shengming swallowed unconsciously. He suddenly came to his senses and immediately let go of her, taking a few steps back awkwardly.

"Sorry, I didn't mean it!"

Fang Qingqing blushed and lowered her head, leaned forward and whispered: "Thank you for saving me, sir. If it weren't for you, I would have fallen down a long time ago."

Su Shengming scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "It's just something I can do, you don't have to be polite, girl. Are you here to eat or to see someone?"

"I……"

Before Fang Qingqing could say anything, she was interrupted by a roar from behind.

"Damn it, how dare you block my way!"

A burly man walked up and grabbed Fang Qingqing's arm. When he saw her face, he immediately looked obscene.

"Hey, you're pretty, girl. If you're willing to play with me, maybe I'll forgive you if I'm happy. What do you think?"

Fang Qingqing rolled her eyes in her heart, where did they find this person? He is so disgusting!

But he showed a timid and uneasy look on his face, and said fearfully: "Let me go, if you continue like this, I will report to the police!"

"Call the police? Why do you want to call the police?"

"You are flirting with me..."

"Flirtatious? Hahahaha... You're a woman, and you're wearing such thin clothes and running to the door of this restaurant at this late hour. Do you still think you're some kind of chaste heroine? You look so ungentlemanly. It's an honor for you that I like you. Let's go!"

As he said this, he tried to pull Fang Qingqing out. She was so scared that she started crying, "No, let me go, help me..."

Su Shengming finally couldn't bear it anymore and immediately rushed forward and pulled Fang Qingqing behind him, then puffed out his chest and glared at the man fiercely.

"Where did you come from, you bandits who dare to cause trouble at the gate of Zuixianlou? Don't you want to live?"

He had an angry look on his face, but his tall and straight figure looked quite masculine. Fang Qingqing hid behind him, looking constantly at his boots to confirm whether what her mother said was true.

"You are just a small errand boy, and you want to be a hero like others and save the beautiful girl and take care of my business. You really don't know your place. I can kick you to death with one kick, believe it or not!"

Su Shengming snorted coldly and clapped his hands. Immediately, a group of burly thugs rushed out from the door behind him and surrounded them.