Sister Lan heard the commotion in the lobby and ran over to see what was going on: "What's happening? Why did some of the lights go out, and what's with the colorful lights?"
Xiao Si replied: "Tang Xiaoyu and the others were messing around with them."
Sister Lan walked over and saw Tang Xiaoyu and Lu Changchun dancing enthusiastically on the stage. Tang Xiaoyu would occasionally shout: "Let me see your hands up!"
Sister Lan thought they were being too noisy and wanted to go up and stop them, but just then, several young masters walked in.
Sister Lan hurriedly went up to receive them, but before she could get to them, Tang Xiaoyu shouted: "Brothers who just came in, follow the music and liven things up, let's forget about life's troubles and love's sorrows!"
"I admit, it was all the moon's fault, the night was too beautiful and you were too gentle."
The young masters, who were already quite drunk, immediately felt a rush when they heard the music and saw Tang Xiaoyu and the other one going wild.
It was just like when we get drunk and go clubbing - as soon as we enter, we unconsciously start dancing along with the music.
They walked to the middle of the lobby and started shouting along with Tang Xiaoyu: "I admit, it was all the moon's fault, the night was too beautiful and you were too gentle."
Sister Lan watched the young masters in bewilderment as they danced past her.
"Oh well, business hasn't been good anyway, it's not like it can get much worse," she said.
After that, she arranged for fruit and desserts to be served to the young masters.
With more people, the atmosphere became much more vibrant.
Soon the song ended and the young masters found seats.
Tang Xiaoyu threw the microphone to Lu Changchun. Lu Changchun caught it and suddenly became spirited. He started singing the song he had been wanting to sing for a long time.
"After going through the entire summer, my sorrow didn't get much better at all."
As Tang Xiaoyu walked off the stage, he heard Lu Changchun's singing and turned his back to face him, raising his hands and clapping loudly while shouting "Well sung!"
Tang Xiaoyu's actions were casual and cool.
The young masters followed his lead, clapping and shouting "Well sung!"
Tang Xiaoyu came up to the masters: "Brothers, we're meeting for the first time, let's drink!"
Seeing no wine on the table, he gestured to Xiao Si without making a sound.
With the bad lighting, Xiao Si couldn't see at all, but Sister Lan noticed and called out to prompt him over.
After that, Sister Lan went back to the backyard - she didn't want to deal with this anymore.
Xiao Si ran over: "Gentlemen, what can I get you?"
Tang Xiaoyu scolded him: "What's with the way you talk? Learn from me."
"Bro, what would you like?"
The young masters played along very cooperatively: "Bring out your best wine!"
Tang Xiaoyu laughed: "Coming right up!"
He pulled Xiao Si aside and whispered: "Don't take the expensive stuff from the altar, get the cheaper kind in half-jin bottles. Bring out 10 or so bottles first, got it?"
"Got it, Brother Tang."
"Also, pay attention to people's hand gestures since it's too noisy to hear anything."
"Understood."
Soon the wine was brought out. Tang Xiaoyu picked up a bottle: "Brothers, our first meeting - I'll drink to you guys, I'll finish one bottle, you guys drink however much you like."
"Brother, we've become friends thanks to you, we'll also finish one bottle each."
Tang Xiaoyu downed one bottle in one go. The masters also finished one bottle straight.
"Brothers, from now on just ask for me by name at Orchid Lodge. I'm Tang Xiaoyu. I'll get you guys the best seats."
One young master said: "Good, we'll come here from now on. Brother Tang you better arrange it nicely for us."
Tang Xiaoyu pounded his chest with his fist and pointed at the young master: "A man's word!"
The other masters didn't notice anything else, just Tang Xiaoyu's gestures and words stuck in their minds.
They copied Tang Xiaoyu's moves: "We trust you, man!"
Tang Xiaoyu picked up another bottle and downed it in one go: "Let's keep partying!"
He shouted again towards Lu Changchun: "Well sung! Whoa----"
As he twisted around and headed towards the stage.
Many people who were out for some fun on Orchid Lodge's street were attracted by the lively commotion coming from inside.
"What's going on in there with all the shouting?"
"No idea! Should we go in and see?"
"Let's go in and check it out."
After that, more and more people steadily streamed in to see what was happening inside.
Some wanted to wait for the people who went in to come out and ask them about the situation, but no one came out. So they could only go in themselves and see.
Among those entering Orchid Lodge were those who had been drinking and those who had not. Those who were already tipsy quickly blended into the party atmosphere. Those who had not been drinking also ordered some wine to join in the fun.
After some drinks, they became just like everyone else.
When Sister Lan came back again, she saw Tang Xiaoyu leading a group dancing wildly on the stage.
If you didn't know better, you'd think they were a bunch of lunatics!
"Let me see your hands up, wave them along with me!"
When the song ended, everyone went back to their seats.
Only then did Tang Xiaoyu start his real performance - his goal all along was to get people to accept modern songs.
"Here's a breakup song for all the singles out there."
When he sang this song, it resonated with many of the young masters, who said they wanted to learn it.
When Tang Xiaoyu started singing "Someone Like Me":
"An outstanding guy like me"
"Should have lived a glorious life"
"But after over twenty years"
"I'm still adrift in the sea of people"
"A smart guy like me"
"Bade farewell to innocence long ago"
"How come I still used a relationship"
"To trade for these scars"
The young masters felt the person in this song was just like their current selves, and closed their eyes to listen carefully.
The scene was extraordinarily quiet, with only Tang Xiaoyu's passionate singing filling the room.
"A lonely guy like me"
"A silly guy like me"
"An unsatisfied guy like me"
"How many people in this world"
"Are muddled fools like me"
"Will anyone feel sorry for me"
By the last few lines, it was almost more than they could bear and many had started bawling.
If they hadn't been drinking, perhaps they would've just secretly wiped their tears. But since they were drunk, it was an all out sob fest.
Sister Lan gathered herself and ran up to the stage to tell Tang Xiaoyu: "Hurry up and do something!"
"Don't worry, I'll handle it."
"You little rascal only knows how to make people cry," Sister Lan said as she walked off the stage.
Tang Xiaoyu shouted into the microphone: "Brothers, quiet down for a second!"
Some quieted down, but others couldn't stop themselves. People next to them scolded: "Didn't you hear Brother Tang telling us to be quiet?"
"Oh, didn't hear it!"
Once it quieted down, Tang Xiaoyu continued: "It's getting late, time to wrap up for tonight. Those who want to go home can leave, those who want to keep partying can stay."
"Let's end tonight's revelry by singing 'Breakup Song' together. Those who want tea and stories during the day can go to that teahouse in the north of town!"
"I'll be there storytelling during the day."
"I'm definitely going to Brother Tang's place tomorrow to support him!"
"Thank you brothers, everyone!"
After that, Tang Xiaoyu pounded his chest with his fist and pointed towards everyone: "I'll remember the friendship my brothers showed tonight."
Many below followed Tang Xiaoyu's moves: "Brother!"
"I keep letting love slip through my fingers as I stand by watching it get away."
Tang Xiaoyu started it off and everyone below followed the lyrics on the screen to sing along.
"Finding that one you truly and deeply love and cherish to end your single days"
"An affectionate, obsessed, ruthless, heartless person leaving me scarred"
When the song ended, many were reluctant to leave and started getting to know each other, calling out brother here and there.
Tang Xiaoyu said a few more words before leaving with Lu Changchun to find Sister Lan.
"Sister Lan, how did I do?"
Sister Lan gave a charming smile: "Not bad, you've got some skills! Why don't you teach me a couple more tricks for Orchid Lodge?"
After that, Tang Xiaoyu told Sister Lan all his ideas and she readily agreed.
"I'll have the girls start practicing your crazy dance and prepare the drinks properly, and get the lights going too."
Sister Lan thought for a bit: "I need to make your visual effects and stuff even better, you have to teach me how."
Tang Xiaoyu pointed at Lu Changchun. Lu Changchun could only accept this task: "Oh what a suffering fate!"
"Sister Lan, where is our room?"
"Come on, I'll take you there."
After that, Sister Lan led them to their room.
The room only had two beds, one table and two chairs - nothing else.
"Nice room, Sister Lan!"
Sister Lan laughed: "Are you praising me or making fun of me?"
Tang Xiaoyu said solemnly: "From the looks of us, does it seem we're making fun of you?"
"Since you know better, hurry and pack up your things! I still have to go greet other guests!"
"Sister Lan, don't let us keep you!"
Sister Lan nodded and took another look at Lu Changchun.
After Sister Lan had walked far away, Tang Xiaoyu kept staring at Lu Changchun, making him feel uneasy.
"Why do you keep looking at me?"
"Are you having an affair with Sister Lan?!"
"Can't be bothered with you. I'm going to sleep."
Tang Xiaoyu felt bored: "Che, can't take a joke."
The night passed without conversation. The next day at dawn...
Inside the Qingyun Sword Sect Main Hall, the Sect Leader had gathered all the Elders to discuss important matters.
Elder Two, Old Zhou, had a distracted look, occasionally glancing outside at the sky.
He said to the Head Elder: "Why have you summoned us? I still have things to attend to!"
"How would I know?"
Old Zhou grew even more impatient: "Really wasting time. If this drags on, I won't make it back to Little Tang's place in time."
The Head Elder asked in puzzlement: "It's just drinking tea! What's the big hurry?!"
Old Zhou shot him a look: "You wouldn't understand even if I told you."
At this moment, the Sect Leader slowly walked into the hall.
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
s + Rent Collection Wealth】 At the start, he inherited a rundown house in the urban village from his grandfather. The house had no tenants, but the moment he was diagnosed with a terminal illness, a self-proclaimed empress from the Tianxuan Continent arrived as his first tenant. Ye Chuan soon discovered that with every new tenant moving in, not only did he receive massive daily payments, but he also obtained unique items related to their backgrounds. 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Tiger Strength Pill—dramatically enhances physical power!】 【Acquired Bai Qianshuang’s related item: Deer Blood Pill—significantly boosts vitality!】 …… From that day on, all sorts of bizarre tenants began appearing in the house: the empress from Tianxuan Continent, an apocalyptic sorceress from the Magic Realm, a mysterious scientific girl who fell through a spacetime rift… Every single day, he received strange, powerful items and endless money. Then one day, he suddenly realized—he had become invincible. Enough, enough! Stop giving me more!
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
pression Bureau] Transported to a fantasy world overrun by demons and monsters, Gu Qingfeng becomes a jailer in the Demon Suppression Prison of the Great Yan Dynasty's Demon Suppression Bureau. From this point on, bizarre cases frequently occur in the Demon Suppression Prison, once known as hell on earth and infamous for its gloomy, terrifying atmosphere! Why do the demons and monsters in the prison wail miserably every night? Why has the corpse demon, capable of transforming into various beauties, donned black stockings and switched careers to become a foot massage therapist? Why has the eye demon, expert in soul-snatching and illusions, turned into a VR headset? Why is the fox spirit performing otaku dances? Are all these occurrences a twisted expression of demonic nature, or a descent into moral depravity? After peeling away layer upon layer of mystery, all clues ultimately point to a jailer named Gu Qingfeng. Gu Qingfeng: "Hehehe... My dear demons and monsters, whose card shall we flip today?"
