227: Shiqi! Chu Chunqiu was stunned...

Bai Yurou, upon hearing this, her eyes twinkled with a smile.

However, she did not delve deeper into the matter of luck, but instead began to talk about the recent situation of Bai Xiang Tower.

From new teas from Jiangnan to spices from the Western Regions, her words showed vast knowledge, yet she maintained a perfect sense of propriety, never mentioning conflicts in the martial world or secrets of the imperial court.

It was as if she was telling Li Shengyuan that she was merely a pure businesswoman!

Li Shengyuan listened with a smile, occasionally tapping his palm with a folding fan, responding with a few words.

He could tell that although Bai Yurou seemed gentle, she was actually meticulous; her previous mention of “luck coexisting” was both a reminder and a test.

Song Zhen interjected with jokes, sharing interesting anecdotes from the capital, which made the atmosphere even more relaxed.

He was completely unaware of the subtle jabs in their conversation, only caring about asking Bai Yurou what new delicious dishes Bai Xiang Tower had released.

As their conversation reached its peak, Bai Yurou suddenly raised her hand, and the maid beside her understood, presenting a brocade box.

She pushed the brocade box towards Li Shengyuan, and softly said, “Young Master Li’s visit today is an honor for Bai Xiang Tower. This is Bai Xiang Tower’s Supreme VIP Card; holding this card allows you to enjoy the most preferential treatment at any Bai Xiang Tower in the world, consider it a small token of my regard.”

Li Shengyuan raised an eyebrow, opened the brocade box, and saw a black jade card lying quietly inside, engraved with intricate patterns, with spiritual energy subtly flowing, and also inscribed with the number “Seventeen,” looking exquisite.

Song Zhen, at his side, also smiled and took out a piece, patting it, “Li Dage, mine is ‘Eight,’ and Sister Bai personally gave it to me; this jade card is very precious!”

Bai Yurou also explained with a smile, “Young Master Li, each number on this jade card is unique and represents a different person. From now on, the ‘Seventeen’ jade card belongs to you!”

“Your visit to my Bai Xiang Tower is an affirmation of me, please do accept my humble gift!”

Bai Xiang Tower has been established and risen for so long, yet it has only given out a dozen or so, it seems the screening is very strict!

Li Shengyuan pondered for a moment, closed the brocade box, put it into his sleeve, cupped his hands, and smiled:

“Bai Lou Zhu’s generosity is too great to refuse.”

Bai Yurou smiled faintly and nodded, the smile on her beautiful jade-like face becoming even more radiant, and she said to Song Zhen:

“Little Fatty, if you encounter any difficulties in the capital, you can take my token to a Bai Xiang Tower branch and find the manager; they will help you arrange things.”

Although he had no worries in the capital, Song Zhen still happily agreed.

At this moment, Li Shengyuan stood up and cupped his hands, saying, “Thank you, Bai Lou Zhu, for your hospitality. It’s getting late, and we should take our leave.”

Song Zhen also stood up to bid farewell: “Sister Bai, we’ll come to see you again another day!”

Bai Yurou smiled and nodded, instructing the manager to escort them downstairs.

Leaving the top floor, the two went directly to find their Senior Brother Chu Chunqiu, who was still drinking, enjoying the dance, and listening to music on the second floor.

Song Zhen was still excitedly muttering, “I didn’t expect Sister Bai to be so generous this time, she even gave you the Supreme Card! But with Li Dage’s current status, it seems like Sister Bai is the one gaining from this…”

“Fortunately, this card isn’t bad. Besides discounts and such, it can also mobilize some of Bai Xiang Tower’s forces, providing their protection in times of crisis, but this doesn’t seem to be of much use to Li Dage…” Song Zhen mused, scratching his head.

Li Shengyuan smiled faintly, not responding, but the ability to mobilize Bai Xiang Tower’s forces for protection did surprise him a little.

When the two arrived at Chu Chunqiu’s private seat on the second floor, he was already thoroughly drunk, his face flushed, and his eyes glazed over…

Li Shengyuan and Song Zhen exchanged helpless glances at the sight.

Song Zhen said with a speechless expression, “Senior Brother, you’re drunk again. Don’t fall into a ditch later…”

Chu Chunqiu glanced at the two of them, thinking to himself, if I’m not standing next to you this time, how could I possibly fall into a ditch!

After taking a big gulp of wine, he laughed drunkenly, “You’re back? Did you gain anything upstairs today?”

Song Zhen eagerly interjected with a grin, “Senior Brother, you don’t know, my luck was so good today! I won back all the money I lost at the casino, and even made a lot more!”

The haziness in Chu Chunqiu’s eyes instantly dissipated a lot, and he said with a look of astonishment:

“You won money? That’s impossible!”

He knew Song Zhen’s peculiarity well; he always lost ten out of eleven bets. It was already a miracle if he didn’t lose, but today he claimed to have won a lot, which was truly abnormal.

Song Zhen pouted unhappily and said, “Senior Brother, what do you mean by that? Am I not worthy of winning?!”

“How strange…” Chu Chunqiu looked at Song Zhen with a curious expression.

Li Shengyuan sat down beside him and calmly explained, “It’s true… Junior Brother Song was quite lucky today, but I lost a bit.”

Chu Chunqiu put down his wine pot, looked at Song Zhen for a moment, then turned to Li Shengyuan:

“This matter is indeed strange. We should ask Chancellor about it…”

Upon hearing this, the anger on Song Zhen’s face completely vanished, his face even slumped, and he said in terror:

“Ah? Senior Brother, it’s just winning some money, there’s no need to tell Chancellor, right?!”

Although Chancellor tacitly allowed him to gamble, if Senior Brother told Chancellor, wouldn’t he be beaten senseless?

Chu Chunqiu did not answer, instead, his gaze swept back and forth between the two, falling into deep thought.

Li Shengyuan, however, smiled faintly, “Junior Brother Song, did Senior Brother Chu go to the casino with you before?”

“Yes… Why do you ask, Li Dage?” Song Zhen looked at Li Shengyuan curiously.

“And afterwards, did Senior Brother Chu encounter any misfortunes?” Li Shengyuan continued to ask with a smile.

“Hmm…” Song Zhen began to ponder, then shook his head and said:

“No misfortunes, I guess. It’s just that Senior Brother got too drunk and fell into ditches and rivers a few times, which is why I told Senior Brother to drink less…”

Li Shengyuan’s smile deepened, and he patted Song Zhen’s shoulder, instructing with a smile:

“Then be careful when you go back, Junior Brother Song, and it’s best to hold onto Senior Brother tightly, so you don’t fall into a ditch or river…”