Chapter 7: The Shameless Lin Dashi

  "Gentlemen, the results are out." Half a minute later, the little maid reappeared in front of everyone, announcing the results.

  When the little maid appeared, all the young masters behind Lin Jianren immediately stood up. As for Lin Jianren, he was sitting with his legs crossed, a smile on his face, confident of winning.

  Tang Long sat beside Xiao Fan, also somewhat excited, but seeing Xiao Fan was unmoved, couldn't help but secretly admire: "The Second Young Master is indeed the Second Young Master, calm and unruffled."

  "Unflappable, you're really talented." Xiao Fan looked at Tang Long with a speechless face. This is called unflappable, but this young master calls it having enough in his chest.

  "Ah, Second Master, you also know I'm not very educated, haha." Tang Pangzi's old face turned red as he smiled awkwardly.

  "What else do you know about talent?" The little witch looked at Tang Long with disdain.

  "Hahaha..." Lin Jianren burst out laughing on the side, while Tang Long's old face turned bright red with embarrassment, wishing he could find a seam to drill into.

  "Gentlemen, I hereby declare the winner." Fortunately, Xiaoyu's words rescued Tang Bao from his awkward situation.

  "Lin Shao, congratulations!"

  "From now on, Lin Shao will be the number one young master of Xuanshan City!"

  Several people behind Lin Jianren kept clapping and whistling, making Lin Jianren feel a bit dizzy with pleasure, and he couldn't help but look at Xiao Fan with pride.

  "Bullshit, with Xiao Daishao around, you Lin are nothing. Even if you win this round by luck, it's just one to one, and there's still the third round. Don't get too excited yet." Tang Long sneered, instantly silencing everyone behind Lin Jianren, even Lin Jianren's triumphant expression froze.

  Xiao Tian, the young master of the Xiao family, is indeed the publicly recognized number one among the younger generation in Xuanshan City, and even many people from the older generation cannot compare to him.

  In Xuan Mountain City, no one among the younger generation dared to compete with Xiao Tian, this was an undisputed fact.

  "Gentlemen, the winner of this round is Mr. Xiao Fan!"

  After the voice fell, Lin Jianren and several people behind him changed their faces, while Tang Long burst out laughing.

  "Three games and two wins, haha, Lin cheap person, you're done."

  "This is impossible." Upon hearing the result, Lin Jianren was stunned, this outcome was beyond his expectation. However, after a moment, he stood up with a ferocious expression and bellowed: "Get that Shen Xiangru out here, I want to ask her clearly why Xiao Fan's few words could defeat me!"

  "It's just that Lin Shao wrote over a thousand words, while Xiao Fan only wrote a few sparse sentences, yet he still won. This is cheating." The people behind Lin Jianren also started booing.

  "You're a Lin, and you really have the nerve. Losing is one thing, but trying to welch on your debt? Tsk, tsk, you truly live up to your reputation as the young master of the Lin family - utterly shameless." Tang Long sneered with a smile.

  "Shut up!" Lin Jianren's face twisted in anger as he bellowed at Tang Long, then loudly shouted again: "Shen Xiangrou, get out here! If you don't give me a clear explanation, I'll tear down your Wan Hua Lou today!"

  Xiao Fan and Wang Yu Yan, the two little witches, sat quietly, watching Lin Jianren's performance, thinking he looked just like a clown.

  Lin Shaoxi's anger subsided, and he calmed down. The owner of the Wanhualou couldn't afford to provoke Lin Jianren, so after hearing his roar, he hastily ran out with a flattering smile on his face.

  "Hurry up and get the person out for me, if you don't give me an explanation today, I'll flatten your Wan Hua Lou to the ground." Lin Jianren glared at the old procuress with a fierce gaze, his voice full of anger.

  Lin Jianren had only one thought in his mind at this moment, that is, Xiao Fan and Shen Xiangrou joined forces to deal with him, otherwise, it was impossible for him to lose.

  The mere thought of this bet made Lin Jianren's heart tremble, if he really had to fulfill the bet, then his life would be over.

  Xiang Rou girl came out.

  As a loud shout fell, a woman in white clothes with a light gauze on her face slowly walked out.

  "Xiang Rou has seen all of you gentlemen." Shen Xiang Rou walked over with a gentle and elegant demeanor, bowing to the crowd.

  "You scoundrel! Are you and Xiao Fan conspiring together to frame me?" Lin Jianren thundered in rage.

  Xiang Ruo was startled by Lin Jianren, but quickly calmed down and said softly: "Lin Shao, this is a misunderstanding of Xiang Ruo. Xiang Ruo has just arrived in Xuanshan City recently and has never met Xiao Shao before, how can she collude with Xiao Shao to harm Lin Shao?"

  "This young master doesn't want to hear your excuses, you'd better explain clearly, what on earth made him, Xiao Fan, win." Lin Jianren said coldly.

  Lin Shao, why must you coerce a girl? Since you've lost, you should acknowledge it. Otherwise, isn't the notary here?" Xiao Fan said slowly.

  "In that case, since you're a Lin and have lost, you should acknowledge it. Otherwise, I'll get my grandfather to go to your house, humph." The little demon girl said simultaneously.

  Lin Jianren's face changed color, staring at the two for a while before speaking: "Even if you lose, you must make this young master lose with conviction."

  "This is simple." Xiao Fan smiled faintly and said to Shen Xiangru: "Miss Xiangru, would you please tell him why he lost?"

  "Yes." Shen Xiangru bowed slightly to Xiao Fan, then spoke: "The second test is listening to the guqin and writing down your thoughts. Lin Shao's thoughts were all praise for my music, I'm touched and grateful for his kindness; however, he didn't truly understand my music."

  "Since that's the case, tell me, what exactly did Xiao Fan write that made you understand the piano sound?" Lin Jianren sneered, convinced that Xiao Fan and Shen Xiangru had joined forces to frame him.

  Xiang Ruo looked at Xiao Fan deeply and said, "Young Master Xiao wrote 'Do my best to help you escape the sea of ??suffering' a few words, which fully explained the meaning contained in Xiang Ruo's piano sound."

  "Nonsense." Lin Jianren said with a cold laugh.

  "Also, Miss Shen, please tell us about your background." Xiao Fan spoke up, without any extra words, still with a faint smile on his face.

  A soft and gentle voice rose up: "I, a young woman, was born in Licheng City. My parents were small merchants, although they didn't make much profit, it was enough to support our family's living needs. So, I lived a carefree life since childhood. However, just one year ago, my family offended the nobles within the city, and our entire household was confiscated. My parents were killed, and I was sold into the Red Mansion. As a weak woman with no strength to even tie up a chicken, I am trapped in the Red Mansion with no power to escape. Therefore, in the previous melody, I infused my feelings of ups and downs in life, hoping that someone who understands would lend a helping hand and rescue me. I, a young woman, will definitely repay them as a slave or servant."

  "You actually dare to be so ungrateful and want to escape, don't even think about it." The owner of the Wan Hua Lou had originally not understood Shen Xiang Ruo's music, but after hearing her explanation, he suddenly became furious.

  Chen Xiang did not speak, her bright and clear big eyes looked at Xiao Fan with infinite hope.

  Xiao Fan smiled lightly at Shen Xiang Ruo and said, "Since I've promised you, of course I'll save you from your troubles. Come here, stand by my side, from now on, you're mine. Today, this young master wants to see who dares to touch you." Although his tone was gentle, it carried a hint of overbearingness, as if nothing in the world could stop him.

  "Alright, you two are quite the actors. You've actually teamed up to cheat me, I'm out of here, let's go." Lin Jianren's face changed after hearing Shen Xiangruo's words, but he didn't admit defeat, instead coldly laughing and wanting to leave directly.

  "You're being unreasonable!" Tang Long shouted loudly.

  "Hmph." Lin Jianren was eager to leave at this moment and didn't argue with Tang Long, but instead let out a cold laugh and continued to walk away quickly.

  "Hmm." At this time, a hum with a hint of anger rose up, and immediately afterwards, the little demoness Wang Yuyan, who was originally sitting next to Xiao Fan, appeared at the gate for some reason, standing there with her hands on her hips.

  "You're really bold, I'm a witness and you still dare to deny it, are you tired of living?"

  The little witch's face was tight with anger, she felt that her dignity had been challenged by Lin Jianren and others. In the presence of herself as a witness, Lin Jianren actually wanted to deny his debt, making it clear that he looked down on her as a witness.

  "How dare you look down on me, it's really infuriating!"

  Upon hearing Xiao Mo's words, everyone felt a wave of dizziness. Who dared to look down on her now? It seemed like no one had offended her.

  "Yes, Princess Wang is the witness of this bet, but you want to renege on it. It's clear that you think Princess Wang is alone and vulnerable today, and you want to bully her." Xiao Fan said with a faint smile.

  "Princess Wang, you also saw it, this gambling game was set up by Xiao Fan and that woman a long time ago, I was deceived by him, let me go." Lin Jianren was furious, but he was blocked by the little demon at the door, and he really didn't dare to rush out.

  "You, with the surname Lin, are really too much! Not only do you want to welch on your debt in front of me, but you're also so shameless." The little demon girl, Xuanxuanyu, pointed at Lin Jianren and others, shouting angrily: "I've said it before, if you don't fulfill the gambling agreement, no one can leave!"

  He saw the little witch blocking the door and refusing to let him pass, Lin Jianren suddenly felt a headache. Not to mention that behind the little witch was the mysterious place of Zhenbao Hall, even if it were just the little witch herself who fought against him, he would not be her opponent. The little witch had once used a pair of delicate fists to defeat all the young masters in Xuanshan City, and no one could match her.

  "Princess Wang, look, this gamble is not over yet. Why don't we just call it a day? I, Ben Shao... will definitely come to your doorstep with heavy gifts to thank you another day."

  The little demoness didn't take kindly to Lin Jianren's good words: "You're thinking too much, this deed has your fingerprints on it, as well as my grandfather's seal. If you don't settle this matter, I'll go back and give this deed to my grandfather, and let him go to the Lin family to find the head of the Lin family." As she spoke, she took out the deed and waved it around.

  Lin Jianren's face changed greatly upon hearing this, if the little demon girl really handed over that letter to Wang Da Shifu, with Wang Da Shifu's fondness for the little demon girl, he would definitely go to the Lin family to demand justice, at that time, he would definitely be questioned by his family.

  Thinking of all the possibilities, Lin Jianren couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine. If he really went through with the bet and ran around Xuan Mountain City naked, it wouldn't just be a matter of losing face for himself, but also bringing shame to his family, which might even disown him.

  "Can we go to a private room and discuss this properly?" At this point, Lin Jianren was in an awkward situation and could only lower his head.