Nine out of ten gamblers lose; I've run into a jerk!

Chapter 50 Your Entertainment Circle is Truly Chaotic

Shen Qing comforted herself, at least it's pleasing to the eye; the hundreds of men in the delegation are already tired of seeing it.

The small awning boat could only carry three people at most, so the boatman was freed up and Du Zhong rowed the boat.

The small boat rocked and spun around in place, and even Shen Yun, who was used to boating, was about to throw up.

"Du Zhong, are you sure you can handle this? If not, bring the boatman back."

Poor Du Zhong, a landlubber, must have had incredible mental fortitude to stand firm at the exposed stern of the boat.

"No need, I'm just testing the waters." Du Zhong dared not change, fearing that if he did, the girl would drift away and disappear. He gritted his teeth and rowed with all his might. Although his technique was flawed and his efforts were minimal, at least he got moving and drifted swaying towards the magnificent two-story pleasure boat in the center of the lake.

In a place like Yudu, powerful and wealthy people are as common as dogs. Shen Yun, a mere junior official of the Protocol Department, is really no match for them. Therefore, they didn't squeeze too far to the front. Fortunately, those peacocks didn't dare to openly get too close to the painted boat, and the view was still relatively open.

Although everyone knew perfectly well that their real intentions were not what they seemed, they outwardly claimed to be there for a boat trip. They kept at least two or three zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) apart, which was just right. If they were too close, they would appear frivolous, and if they were too far away, the ladies on the pleasure boats would not be able to see their eloquent conversations.

Looking at the enthusiastic and energetic young people, Shen Qing thought of his lost youth, after all, deep down he was already a man approaching thirty.

Youth is priceless; I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth.

"Sanlang, have a drink." Shen Yun offered a toast.

Shen Qing tilted his head back and drank it all, then suddenly the fire reignited. A man is a boy until the very end!

His mood instantly improved as he admired the beautiful scenery and the lovely people, when suddenly he heard a lewd voice, but Shen Yun, who was opposite him, was completely unaware.

Since Shen Qing developed true qi and internal strength through martial arts practice, his hearing has become increasingly sharp. The sound came from a small painted boat a dozen meters to his right, with two richly dressed young men at the bow.

“Look, Lu Yuanzhi has gone up to the second deck. My sister will find a chance to push her down.”

Shen Qing frowned slightly. What grudge could cause someone to harm a young girl like this? He looked towards the pleasure boat and saw that there were quite a few people on the second floor, and several others leaning against the railing. He couldn't quite make a judgment.

"Lu Yuanzhi fell into the water and got her clothes wet. When you go to rescue her, Brother Liang, remember to use some tricks. Then you can win the heart of the beauty just like old Marquis Wei Yun did back then."

“Let’s paddle a little further forward to make sure Brother Liang is the first to rescue the damsel in distress.”

Shen Qing's face darkened upon hearing this; so that's what he was planning!

Her wet clothes clung to her body; when rescuing someone, she pretended to accidentally leave them disheveled. In this era, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if a man groped her, her reputation would be ruined, and she would have no choice but to marry him.

The person who came up with such a despicable idea couldn't possibly be from a good family. He couldn't just stand by and watch a young girl fall into a pit of fire.

Seeing Shen Qing staring intently at the painted boat ahead with a serious expression, Shen Yun teased, "Which girl has Sanlang taken a fancy to?"

"Lu Yuanzhi".

"Ah?" There really is one. Shen Yun replied subconsciously, "She is the granddaughter of the Grand Master of Ceremonies. Speaking of which, the Lu family of Li'an is a branch of the Lu family of Wanhe."

Shen Qing took a look and realized that the original owner's second sister, Shen Yunxi, was the matriarch of the Wanhe Lu family. They were indeed distant relatives, which gave her another reason to rescue the person.

“That’s not right,” Shen Yun realized, “Sanlang, you’ve only just arrived in Yudu, how could you possibly know that woman’s name?”

"I just heard it from the neighbor next door."

"what?"

"Give me the cloak I just bought on the way."

“But Sanlang, you have your own, and you're wearing it right now.”

"Mine's worn out, I need a new one, quick!"

Shen Yun was stunned by Shen Qing's imposing aura and subconsciously handed Shen Qing the cloak he had bought on the way because he was worried about the strong wind on the lake.

Just as Shen Yun was completely bewildered, a sudden "whoosh" sound was heard, followed by a cacophony of exclamations from a group of women.

"Help! Someone has fallen into the water!"

"Yuanzhi has fallen into the water! Quickly save Yuanzhi! She is the granddaughter of the Grand Master of the Palace! Can you bear the responsibility if something happens to her?!"

Hmph~ She really seems to want everyone to know that it was Lu Yuanzhi who fell into the water. What a vicious woman.

"Brother Liang, quick, this is a great opportunity!"

The man surnamed Liang immediately jumped into the water with a "plop" and swam quickly towards Lu Yuanzhi.

Shen Qing watched coldly, calculating the distance in her mind. When the fellow was about three meters away from Lu Yuanzhi, Shen Qing kicked off the boat and leaped out. Just before landing, she stepped on the fellow's head that was above the water to use the momentum to leap to Lu Yuanzhi's side. With quick hands and eyes, she grabbed the back of her collar and leaped onto the second deck.

Before landing, he had already flung his cloak out in mid-air to cover Lu Yuanzhi's entire body. The whole action was smooth and fluid. From Lu Yuanzhi emerging from the water to landing safely on the deck, it was all done in an instant. Everyone could only see a blur. They were stunned and didn't know how to react. Even the girl who was screaming just now still had her mouth open.

The fellow surnamed Liang was stomped down by Shen Qing, swallowing several mouthfuls of water. When he floated back to the surface, he was still confused. Where was Lu Yuanzhi? Looking around, why were all the young men who had poked their heads out frozen in place? Why were the ladies on the pleasure boat so silent?

Shen Qing gently supported Lu Yuanzhi with the hilt of his sword and said, "Are you alright, young lady? I've never worn this cloak before."

"Thank you so much, young hero." Lu Yuanzhi wrapped her cloak tightly around herself, still shaken.

Shen Qing then said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "It was that scoundrel surnamed Liang down there who plotted against you. Be careful of the girl next to you just now."

After saying that, Shen Qing leaped off the painted boat, stomped on the man's head, and flew back to the small awning boat.

Lu Yuanzhi narrowed her eyes, looking at the unlucky fellow Liang Shou who had drunk water from the lake again!

The women around finally realized what was happening and surrounded him, chattering like three hundred ducks.

"Yuanzhi, how are you?"

"I'm fine, Seventh Sister." Lu Yuanzhi glanced at the woman with a concerned expression, a half-smile on her face.

Who was that just now?

"So there really are such masters in the world! Everything written in the book is true!"

“Look, I recognize the person on that covered boat, it’s Shen Junyue from the Protocol Department!”

“We should not have such a person in our Yu Kingdom. Shen Junyue is with him at this time, so this person should be from the Xuan Kingdom delegation.”

Shen Qing, who returned to the awning boat, never expected that her identity would be deduced in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. There are still many clever people in the world.

Shen Yun stared in disbelief at Shen Qing's actions, then suddenly grabbed Shen Qing's hand, "Third Uncle, your nephew wants to learn too!"

"..."

Du Zhong is swinging his bamboo pole, trying to hit someone! Put your hand down!