Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"It's still using wooden boards to divide the room, but this time we need to make a few more holes. Three holes on top for the face and hands, and one separate hole below, with a fish cup attached behind it. That way, we won't get tired no matter how many customers we see in a day."

Lai Gou'er opened his mouth wide, staring at Wu Sheng in disbelief, stammering:

"It seems even more... more perverted. Didn't you look down on fish cups?"

Wu Sheng said with a cold face, "Who are you calling a pervert? Such vulgar cups are used to deceive the poor, seemingly solving their immediate needs. But what is left for the men afterward? Emptiness, inferiority, confusion!"

"The idea I'm proposing is a more advanced sensory deception. If I were to open this brothel, my clients would not only receive sensory satisfaction, but also become stronger men psychologically than before! What they gain is not just fleeting pleasure, but an increase in the depth of their lives brought about by a completely new experience!"

Lai Gou'er immediately clutched his chest and took two steps back, utterly shocked.

Are brothels in Da Jing all like this now...? This doesn't seem like an ordinary brothel owner? Why does it sound like he has ideals and pride?

Wu Sheng continued, "I won't even mention these inferior fish cups. I have to admit that the person who came up with this idea has some thoughts. But ultimately, it's too shallow and childish, making it unbearable."

"The core of everything in the world is ultimately people. Why can't this person think about combining fish and people?"

Lai Gou'er said in confusion, "How can fish and people be combined? The fish head is only so big, and it's not proportional either?"

"Fool!" Wu Sheng scolded, "When can people be ranked below other creatures? Of course, it's a human head, human body, and fish tail!"

"If fish scales are sewn into a fish tail and worn on the lower body, placed in a hot spring pool. A beautiful woman is shy, her fish tail sways, her figure is graceful, and the water shimmers. Wouldn't this be a brand new, high-end experience?"

"A... mermaid?"

Lai Gou'er listened, breaking out in a cold sweat, even forgetting that Wu Sheng had scolded him.

This Wu Sheng, his ideas are amazing! He has a somewhat mysterious and unpredictable air...

"Alas, I thought this trip to the West would provide me with some inspiration. Heh, it seems I was thinking too much after all." Wu Sheng paced slowly with his hands behind his back. "Alright, let's get down to business."

"Currently, given the relationship between Da Jing and the Church, there is a high possibility of conflict breaking out in the future. In order to smoothly borrow passage for a large number of troops overseas in the future, I have come here this time at the special request of Marquis Jianye to win over the hearts of the Western upper class and improve Da Jing's image. The Red Romance Club and the Golden Music Hall that I mentioned to you before are important locations."

"However, I thought about it when I came. Although the Red Romance Club can be used as a starting point, it ultimately falls into the lower ranks, and I don't plan to spend too much time on it. Although there are many people in Holy City, it is quite difficult to win over the upper class from other countries. No matter how well the club is run, people will not run to Holy City from across the mountains and seas."

Lai Gou'er said hesitantly, "Then what are you going to do?"

"I need a large ship, and I will renovate it to be as luxurious as possible! Unlike ordinary pleasure boats, this ship will sail on the sea for a long time, touring various countries. In addition to carefully selecting the people on board, choosing the best of the best, we must also set up shops, restaurants, casinos, theaters, bathhouses, music halls... Everything that can be found on land must be available on the ship."

"We must achieve one standard: even the most distinguished guests will be reluctant to leave the ship within a month!"

"This ship will only sail in coastal waters, and will only consider docking for supplies and maintenance. However, the sailing route needs to be carefully planned. You should have no problem renovating the cruise ship and planning the route, right?"

"Renovating such a ship is not too difficult, but isn't this too far-fetched?" Lai Gou'er grinned. "You want to win over the upper class with this thing?"

Wu Sheng stopped and looked at Lai Gou'er, his aura suddenly rising!

"You say far-fetched? I, Wu Sheng, only serve high-end clients, and I have never failed!"

"Of course, this matter is as difficult as ascending to heaven for you, but for me, it's just a small matter. We must start building momentum before this ship is built. I need you to spread the news outwards, promoting this ship as the number one sailing ship in the world."

"To board the ship, one must have a noble title. If they are commoners, they cannot enter if their net worth is less than five hundred thousand taels. The price of the ticket must also be so high that ordinary people find it unaffordable, separated according to the cabin position in the ship, with the cheapest starting at a thousand taels."

"After purchasing the ticket, there will be no more expenses for food, clothing, and other necessities, except for shopping in the shops. Guests can enjoy themselves to the fullest on the ship and experience the ultimate in life! Da Jing's top products and art will be exhibited here. At that time, countless high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants will conduct transactions with Da Jing here!"

Wu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, looking up and sighing, "I am old and frail. This time, I am acting both for the master and for Da Jing."

"I have decided to personally board the ship and lead the team. This will be the last major innovation in my life. I am willing to bet my life, all the accumulated achievements and reputation, for this ship! And I had already thought of the name of this ship on the way here."

"What name?" Lai Gou'er asked quickly.

Wu Sheng closed his eyes and said slowly, "The sea and sky are the same color, a feast of pleasure, I call it the 'Sea and Sky Gala'."

Good heavens!

Lai Gou'er didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Wu Sheng's idea was indeed quite shocking to him, but... it always felt too improper! Just with this?

"But no matter how beautiful and fancy it is, it's just a brothel after all. Mr. Wu, aren't you just trying to elevate yourself by saying such serious things? I think you should honestly run the Red Romance Club. If you stay in Holy City, I can still take care of you."

Wu Sheng opened his eyes and looked at Lai Gou'er again, his eyes already filled with endless pity and sympathy for the mediocre people in this mundane world.

"Just a brothel? It seems you still don't understand. It seems shallow and dissolute, but hidden beneath it is the most profound and unfathomable knowledge in the world."

"Those superficial things that flow on the surface can no longer block my eyes. What you see is just a brothel, but what I see is the most fundamental desire between men and women. It is a great science, a science. This is the origin of beauty, the driving force for the growth and change of all things is in it."

"That desire is like a rushing river, flowing in people's hearts. And when this undercurrent deviates from its most primitive goal, it will turn to a new process, and the sublimation of the spirit will begin from then on. All art and beauty are created from this."

"And when you are well versed in this original desire, you will master people's hearts, and if you master people's hearts, you will succeed in everything. Do... do you understand?"

Lai Gou'er's pupils shook, and he swallowed hard.

Wu Sheng's unhurried words, coupled with his own aura, seemed to be telling some universal truth!

Although he didn't fully understand, he was deeply shocked!

He is definitely an expert! It seems that such an expert is beyond my comprehension.

In front of him, I am like an elementary school student!

After hesitating for a long time, Lai Gou'er was sincerely convinced.

"Mr. Wu... uh... Master Wu has great insight!!"

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