Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 430 - 266: Choose Any Girl You Like

Yu Ting was in a bit of a predicament now. If he didn’t agree to the prize, he might appear stingy. But if he did agree and Gu Chengyu made an outrageous request, what then?

No, he needed to propose the prize himself. Suddenly, he turned his head to look at the girl beside him, his eyes sparkled, and he came up with an idea.

Gu Chengyu had a headache. Even if he wrote it, he wouldn’t want it posted in the Tianxiang Building restroom.

This was a brothel, and it was the restroom of a brothel. He didn’t want to become infamous as a laughingstock in the Capital. Gu Chengyu thought it over and decided to drag more people into this.

Meanwhile, Yu Ting had come up with a good idea and spoke to the crowd: "As for the prize! There will definitely be one, if..."

"Wait a moment! If I’m the only participant, how can you tell the quality of the couplets? Everyone should join in; otherwise, if it’s just one person, it’s rather dull, might as well not write!"

Gu Chengyu interrupted Yu Ting. These people wanted to stay out of it, but they’re dreaming!

Everyone exchanged glances and finally pushed Min Feng forward.

Min Feng’s expression darkened slightly, but someone quickly prepared pen and ink for him, and he had no choice but to take them.

"By the way, what’s Brother Yu’s prize?" Huang Junheng suddenly remembered the prize and hurriedly asked.

The reason Min Feng was pushed forward was because he had been quite popular lately.

"The prize is... Whose couplet is the most excellent, the Tianxiang Pavilion girl can be randomly chosen to spend the night together. Of course, except for Miss Xi Yan."

Yu Ting felt a bit of heartache as he said this. The girls of Tianxiang Pavilion weren’t cheap. If a beautiful chick was chosen, it would cost three to four hundred taels of silver for a night!

However, this temptation was huge. With such a great benefit, Gu Chengyu and the others probably wouldn’t make other excessive demands.

He really spared no expense, feeling a pang in his heart.

Everyone’s eyes burned with envy. Some seemed to scoff outwardly but inwardly admired the two men’s luck.

"It is worth dying under the peony flower; a ghost would still be charming." With a beauty accompanying them for the night, the thought made their blood boil.

With this said, not only did the scholars feel excited, but even the girls beside them all had smiling faces.

If chosen, it would be an honor for them as well. Both men were young talents; Mr. Gu looked like Pan An, a perfect noble appearance that made their hearts flutter.

Gu Chengyu looked up to find the girls’ gazes directed at him and Min Feng.

Eyes full of allure and longing glances, using a handkerchief to cover their faces, full of shyness, made Gu Chengyu break out in a cold sweat instantly.

Beside him, Hua Lian was also delighted. If she could serve Mr. Gu well, he might choose her casually.

Thus, she moved closer to Gu Chengyu, even pressing her curves closer to Gu Chengyu’s back.

Gu Chengyu dodged repeatedly. As a man, this was truly a bother.

Min Feng, of course, liked beauties too. The thought of those alluring, tender encounters made his heart sway.

Xi Yan felt a bit displeased for some reason. Then, seeing Gu Chengyu about to be squeezed by Hua Lian to the corner of the table, she found it quite amusing.

Gu Jieyuan was really interesting. Was it because he was still young and naive? Perhaps Hua Lian’s efforts were in vain.

Gu Chengyu smiled wryly. Could he refuse? It seemed not, since Min Feng was already considering his couplet.

Let’s take it one step at a time! Anyway, he didn’t need a beauty to accompany him; he was still young!

Suddenly remembering an unresolved matter, "I heard the scenery outside the Ten-mile Pavilion is excellent and much appreciated by many learned writers. How about this? Whoever wins will have their couplet posted on the toilet there as a scenic touch."

Everyone lamented, regretting their refusal earlier. The Ten-mile Pavilion was frequented by many literati daily. If one could have their couplet posted there, it would surely bring fame.

At this point, these people had abandoned all propriety. Who cared if it was posted on a toilet wall? Why hadn’t they thought of this before?

Min Feng paused briefly and wrote down the upper line.

"Opening wide the convenience door?" Huang Junheng leaned in, seeing Min Feng had written this line.

"Just that simple?" People found it strange that it was so straightforward.

"Here comes the lower line: "Resolving the rear end worry." Huang Junheng thought it simple, but it fit the theme well.

It was already quite good, considering it was written on the spot with such a topic.

Actually, Min Feng squeezed out these two lines since toilets were too hard to describe!

"Let’s see what Junior Brother Gu writes." Yan Huan already stood by Gu Chengyu, waiting for him to start.

Gu Chengyu smiled after hearing this, lifted his pen, and wrote.

"Here the world’s hero bows his head and submits. Good! This upper line is excellent!"

Yan Huan couldn’t help but praise after reading the upper line, drawing the scholars over as everyone exchanged views.

Gu Chengyu wasn’t swayed by the crowd and continued writing: "In the world, chaste women come in to loosen robes and skirts."

These people were really unable to say the couplet was badly crafted since they couldn’t produce one themselves.

Min Feng’s face alternated between blue and white, his pen nearly breaking. He hadn’t anticipated Gu Chengyu writing a couplet so quickly, with evident superiority.

After completing one, Gu Chengyu continued writing. Since he was here today, staying low-key wasn’t an option.

"Oh! Junior Brother Gu is writing more?" Huang Junheng was a bit incredulous seeing Min Feng’s ugly expression.

"Suddenly ideas flowed like a spring; why not write another?" Gu Chengyu thought for a moment and wrote another line below.

The upper line was "Guests are deeply moved, willingly shedding their garments without regret." Gu Chengyu’s expression focused, his brush moving swiftly, like a dragon, fluidly and freely. Soon, the lower line was completed.

Writing more eliminated any arguments over who won.

"Don’t say this thing is useless, it turns to spring mud protecting flowers. There’s no need to compare, right?" Yan Huan didn’t see a reason to compare, as it was clear Gu Chengyu had won.

"This line ’turns to spring mud protecting flowers’ is truly brilliant! Before, I misunderstood Gu Jieyuan a lot; now, I sincerely apologize here."

This student had never seen Gu Chengyu before, thinking Gu Chengyu didn’t attend poetry gatherings was just for a false reputation.

Only now realizing, there’s a higher peak beyond a high peak. He was simply disinterested in fame.

Gu Chengyu was a bit surprised, "Brother Qin’s words are too much. I always prefer quiet, and people might have misunderstood me a lot, no need to worry, Brother Qin."

Gu Chengyu was surprised that the person was rather honest and open.

Xi Yan’s bright eyes turned. Gu Chengyu had already said that the couplet wouldn’t be displayed at Tianxiang Pavilion. She was a bit disappointed; if it could have stayed, it would’ve caused a sensation.

Since everyone unanimously agreed on Gu Chengyu’s victory, Min Feng stiffly offered a few praises before slinking back to his seat.

As soon as he sat down, Hua Lian came up praising, "Mr. Gu, you’re really amazing, you won again."

Hua Lian’s slit-water autumn eyes met Gu Chengyu’s, full of admiration. But Gu Chengyu didn’t notice, only hearing "won again?"