Chapter 236, Need More Money
No way.
This is still so embarrassing.
Looking at Young Master Sang’s back, Shuiming fell into deep thought.
It just felt too shameful to ask a guy such a humiliating question face-to-face.
Wasn’t there any way to find out about the male anatomy without feeling so embarrassed?
After much contemplation, she finally decided to use her most familiar approach.
“Young Master Sang.”
“What is it now?”
Noticing Young Master Sang’s puzzled expression, Shuiming asked indirectly, “How’s your income lately…?”
“Well, it’s not much and not too little.”
Young Master Sang sighed, waving his hand. “The salary from the Demon Cult is pretty decent, but there are just too many people in my family. Marrying a wife and handling the betrothal gifts cost a fortune, and I also need to save money for our future child and a house. No matter how much I earn, it’s never enough.”
“I see…” Young Master Shuiming nodded thoughtfully.
“So, does that mean you’re actually short on money, Young Master Sang?”
“Uh, why? Are you trying to make me switch jobs?”
Young Master Sang gave her a wary glance, whispering, “That won’t do. The Demon Cult has given me opportunities, and the Sect Leader is my savior. I can’t easily betray her.”
“You really are a man of integrity, but I wasn’t thinking—”
“Need more money.”
Shuiming: “?”
“Ahem, I mean.” Shuiming explained a bit awkwardly, “Just that I happen to have a part-time job that pays well, and I wonder if you’re interested.”
Part-time job? Young Master Sang’s interest piqued. “Tell me more? But let me clarify first—I’m part of the Demon Cult, so you can’t make me spy on any secrets.”
“Not at all.”
Shuiming smiled, “This job is very simple and easy; it’ll only take up a little of your time, and you won’t have to do anything but easily make a good amount of money.”
“…This sounds suspicious, like you’re trying to trick me into going somewhere unpleasant.”
Young Master Sang grew more suspicious. “You’re not planning to sell my kidneys, are you?”
Shuiming fell silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and whispered mysteriously into his ear:
“I want…”
“…to see how Young Master Sang looks in an embarrassing situation.”
Young Master Sang: “…Huh?”
“Don’t get me wrong.”
Shuiming hurriedly clarified, “This is for creative purposes. I don’t have much contact with men and don’t know much about them.”
“So, I just thought I could have Young Master Sang model for me, so I can observe and learn about male anatomy and hygiene—”
Before she could finish, Young Master Sang clutched his chest in shock, shrinking into a corner with tears in his beautiful eyes, indignantly crying, “You, you’re being lewd!”
“Who would’ve thought you were such a shameless person! Doing such things in public… Woe is me, as a decent man, how can I face my wife if you ruin my reputation?”
Looking at Young Master Sang’s pitiful expression, Shuiming’s fists inexplicably tightened.
“…Big guy, was it really necessary to have such a huge reaction to just modeling?”
“How could you not feel shame? You’re something else entirely.” Young Master Sang complained, “Who would understand what my family goes through? I can’t even!”
Shuiming’s mouth twitched slightly as she suppressed her laughter and said, “Two hundred thousand for one night.”
“You! What do you take me for? I’m pure and virtuous, not a duck willing to sell myself out for money—”
“Three hundred thousand.”
“My wife is waiting for me at home; I can’t do anything to betray her—”
“…Five hundred thousand.” She nearly gritted her teeth while saying this.
“Deal.”
Young Master Sang grasped Shuiming’s hand with an ardent look, saying, “You just say the word, and I’ll undress at any time.”
“Of course, not now.”
Shuiming adjusted her glasses, took a deep breath, “Come to my room tonight.”
Young Master Sang swallowed hard.
His gaze couldn’t help but wander over her voluptuous and alluring figure.
Oh no.
Having such a stunning and incredibly seductive beauty throwing herself at him was practically asking for disaster!
In his wild thoughts, he then heard her say:
“—And I’ll arrange for an experienced beautiful courtesan; your job is just to enjoy yourself and show your true side while I observe and take notes.”
Young Master Sang: “Huh? Not with you?”
“What, what are you thinking?”
Shuiming’s cheeks turned slightly red, indignantly spitting back at him, “I’m just here to observe and take notes, okay?!”
Seeing Young Master Sang’s disappointed expression, Shuiming’s teeth clenched in frustration.
This man.
Really knows how to push buttons.
“I can agree to it.”
Young Master Sang suddenly changed tack, “But I have two questions for Miss Shuiming.”
“Why choose me? If you really wanted a model, there are plenty of charming handsome folks next door at the Red Hidden Pavilion. Just calling one could sweep away a horde of girls; they have the looks, the body, and the athleticism.”
“It makes no sense to pick a skinny honest guy like me.”
Shuiming hesitated for a moment, pouting playfully, “The other men… are no good.”
“It has to be Young Master Sang… that works.” She blinked her bright eyes.
Although Young Master Sang knew she was just flattering him to boost his ego, it still poked a bit at his pride.
After all, this mature and intelligent beauty, with a light, cunning smile pointing at him, was quite lethal.
Like the campus beauty from the next table in college or that colleague from the PR department at work.
Definitely captivating.
“Ahem, Miss Shuiming, please don’t say things that can be easily misunderstood; I already have a family.”
“Men with families are more mature and attractive, right?”
Shuiming looked at him with a playful smirk: “I’m interested in mature and sexy men like Young Master Sang.”
…How did it feel like she still saw him as just a duck?
Young Master Sang fell silent for a moment before asking his second question:
“By the way, Miss Shuiming, aren’t you an author of sweet romance stories aimed at a female audience? I recall your works don’t have too many explicit scenes?”
“Why the sudden interest in knowing about male physical activities?”
Shuiming’s face froze for a moment, then awkwardly changed the subject:
“Uh, well, I’m just curious. You never know when I might need some steamy scenes for my future characters, right, haha…”
Seeing Young Master Sang’s doubtful gaze, Shuiming maintained a forced smile, sweating bullets at the back.
“Is that so? All right then.”
In the end, Young Master Sang relented, “I’ll come find you in the evening.”
Shuiming sighed in relief, waving goodbye cheerfully as she left the office.
The moment she stepped out, she let out a long breath.
That was a close call.
That guy, Young Master Sang, really is sharp and perceptive.
He didn’t catch on to anything strange, right…? She thought, feeling a bit uneasy.
(Still owe a chapter that I didn’t get to finish, and then I got dragged for a short trip to hike.)
(It’s been tough, but what can I say? I’ll find a time to add more once I’m back.)
(The good news is the new series is up, and even better news is I still get to draw another for the silver prize.)
(Thank you all for your support; I made it!)
