Little did I know, this sneaking out would change my life’s trajectory, beginning the first movement of temptation in my boring life.
Movement One: First Encounter (1)
Wu’er and I wobbled into the main hall.
Despite changing into men’s clothing, we still drew attention – after all, I was quite young, even if precocious.
When buying these clothes, I’d already asked the shop owner to make them longer. I’d added several wooden pieces to my shoes, but that childish face remained unchanged – helplessly stuck with my baby face.
“Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day our Qiu’er is leaving home, and everyone should have heard of Qiu’er’s great name – the most beautiful person in Cang Kingdom, the object every high-ranking official in the capital wants to buy.” The “Jewelry Mama” at the center of the stage, adorned with jewels and fat like a pig, recommended with a smile, but the pride in her brow was unmistakable.
“Alright! We all know who’s here for Qiu’er. Mama, start the bidding!” The people below seemed impatient, eagerly shouting.
But I made another significant discovery: today, there were many women disguised as men, and some women were openly entering.
“Due to Qiu’er’s special status, and today being her departure day, she will choose her first and last client herself,” the “Jewelry Mama” announced this surprising news, causing an even greater commotion below. But the uproar didn’t last long.
“Wu’er, who is this Miss Qiu’er they’re talking about, and why is she so popular!” I nudged Wu’er’s shoulder, but this little girl seemed shocked and had no time to pay attention to me.
I looked up in confusion towards the center of the stage, but as soon as I looked, I regretted it – that person was clearly the man I had hit with my fan, and the Qiu’er they spoke of was actually a man, which was utterly incomprehensible, and still called the most beautiful person in the world!
“Sir, how could this most beautiful person in the world be him?” I no longer wanted to deal with the lovesick person beside me and directly asked the bright-eyed gentleman next to me.
