Chapter 2115: 2112: Bustling to the Extreme

Chapter 2115: Chapter 2112: Bustling to the Extreme

Even the Emperor himself came to join in; if he doesn’t show up, wouldn’t he be laughed at by his colleagues whenever this topic comes up?

Upon hearing that even Censor Qin is on the first floor, he suddenly felt that this bathhouse was really great. It’s so friendly to officials like him who aren’t wealthy, with even superiors mingling on the first floor. What is there to be embarrassed about? As for the private rooms upstairs, it’s a bonus if he can see, and it’s fine if he can’t.

“Um, Shopkeeper, are there other bathhouses where some colleagues might be?” Lord Zhou gave a slight cough and lowered his voice to ask.

Although Censor Qin is his superior, he really shouldn’t go over there, or else won’t he just get caught and scolded? How can he relax properly and see what this card game in the bathhouse is all about?

Shopkeeper Zhang was quite the astute person, understanding immediately and smiling as he said, “Yes, Official Li and Lord Zhao are at bathhouse number 2, building C.”

“Great, I’ll head over there.” Hearing this, Lord Zhou chuckled to himself, finding that his colleagues were indeed there, making it the perfect place to go.

Shopkeeper Zhang quickly arranged for him to go there.

The business suddenly became bustling.

Maybe it was because it had just opened, coupled with effective guest attraction and the novelty of new activities to play, that for a time, customers who’d come to bathe weren’t willing to leave.

Quite a few people were lining up to take a bath.

People were everywhere.

And at this moment, inside the circular building.

Chu Ziluo brought along Huo Hongyan and Zhou Jiaojiao. The three of them, dressed as men, were separated by a curtain, listening to the Storyteller a few meters away.

Zhou Jiaojiao looked around curiously, feeling a bit excited, “It’s my first time coming to a place like this, it’s so lively! Ziluo, your shop’s business is incredibly good!”

Huo Hongyan, being the oldest, couldn’t help but smile at her innocent remark, “Jiaojiao, this bathhouse is the one and only. Even the storytelling here is something we’ve never heard before. No wonder these men come to enjoy bathing and are reluctant to leave.”

“Hehe, Ms. Huo, you’re talking about Liu, aren’t you? Hehe.” Zhou Jiaojiao giggled foolishly.

“Yes, I’m talking about him indeed. I told him just to take a look and come back, but he’s nowhere to be seen after so long.” Huo Hongyan was already engaged to Liu Zhe, but they still had to wait another year before getting married. They interacted more freely now.

Chu Ziluo said, “Ms. Huo, Liu must have been dragged into conversation by someone, it’s quite normal.”

“Besides, my Mother says this card game is quite similar to the Mahjong we used to play. Coming across it unexpectedly, who would be willing to let go?”

Speaking of Mahjong, Zhou Jiaojiao suddenly became a bit interested, “Hey, Ziluo, how about we play cards? I heard that two or three people are enough to play, unlike Mahjong where you need four people.”

“Too bad we can’t book a private room to take a bath, sigh, such a pity.”

“You little girl, your courage is growing.” Huo Hongyan was exasperated yet amused by her surprising remark, “You’re a lady, you need to pay attention to your reputation. This bathhouse is surrounded by men, if we weren’t in this inner room, I wouldn’t have suggested you come over.”

Zhou Jiaojiao was also engaged, but her fiancé was her cousin, who grew up with her. Cousin Zhou wasn’t very old, but he was mature and loved reading. Now at eighteen, he made the first place in the examination, and with another two or three years of hard work, it’s not unlikely for him to pass the imperial examination.

With Lord Zhou’s connections, even if he doesn’t pass the imperial examination in the future, he could still become a minor official. As soon as he enters the official circle, their family’s status would be elevated.