Chapter 26: Robbing the Precious Daughter of a Famous Family

I didn’t think I had an ugly face in my previous life either.

While walking down the street, there were times when women asked for my number, and a girl who I thought was just a friend confessed to me.

Yes, I was definitely objectively handsome.

But the face I was born with in this Murim…

“A man who resembles a male entertainer in a gisaeng house. It’s hard to find a face like yours that looks like a man who resembles a male entertainer in a gisaeng house.”

“Oh, Uncle Mun-seok. What do you mean by a man who resembles a male entertainer in a gisaeng house to someone who’s trying to help you?”

Even though I said that, Mun-seok’s words weren’t entirely wrong.

My skin was white, my features were clearly defined, and my body lines were slender.

I didn’t particularly like the expression ‘a man who resembles a male entertainer in a gisaeng house,’ but anyway, my new face was one that would have made a great achievement as an idol or actor if I were born in the modern era instead of the Murim era.

At first, I wondered what good it was to be born with a handsome face in Murim…

‘Could you please help me…?’

A handsome face was useful for seducing women when doing mountain banditry.

But now, they outright told me to work at a host bar. Even putting on makeup, which I never did in my previous life.

I looked at Mun-seok, who was applying makeup to my face, in disbelief and asked.

“Uncle Mun-seok, why are you so good at this despite your appearance?”

“To make a living in a brothel, even men need to be good at applying makeup. And I… I also dabbled in this field in my younger days…”

“Huh? Really?”

“…What kind of reaction is that? What are you thinking right now?”

What do you mean, what am I thinking?

Of course, I was thinking that time is truly cruel.

No matter how you look at it, Uncle Mun-seok, who is just an old man now, did such work in his youth? It seems that as people age, they really do change.

“Wow… I really don’t want to get old.”

“……”

“Did I just say my thoughts out loud?”

“Haha… I’m already used to your rudeness, so it’s fine…”

Even though he said that, Mun-seok’s hands were trembling quite a bit.

What should I do? It seems I accidentally hurt the old man’s feelings.

Maybe it was just my imagination, but the old man finished my makeup very quickly and turned to our youngest next to me.

“Uncle Mun-seok, am I done? Why did you finish so quickly? Are you upset?”

“…Upset? What are you talking about? Your skin is naturally white, so there was no need to overdo it. Just a basic touch-up was enough to highlight your features.”

“Hmm… really?”

When I nodded in agreement, Mun-seok grabbed our youngest’s face with his tools.

The youngest, who was about to be made up, looked at me with a slightly reluctant expression and said.

“Big Brother, can’t we just do what we were doing? Why do I have to wear makeup…”

“Well… I felt the same way at first, but actually, hospitality is just about drinking and having fun with the girls. Isn’t this more fun than boring escort work?”

When I said that, Mun-seok also nodded and spoke to our youngest.

“And you, compared to that friend, may not be as striking, but you definitely have a face that women won’t dislike. I can guarantee that with my decades of experience working in a brothel. If that friend has a fox-like charm that steals women’s hearts, you have a cute charm that evokes maternal instincts in women.”

Wow, that’s quite detailed.

And I completely agree with Mun-seok’s words this time as well.

Our youngest has big, clear eyes like a deer and an innocent-looking face, so he definitely has a cute side.

Women also like cute men, so there will surely be a demand for our youngest as well.

After giving our youngest a basic touch-up, Mun-seok handed us clothes. They were quite fancy silk clothes that were light and shiny.

When we received them and changed, Mun-seok hurriedly spoke.

“We don’t have much time, so listen while you change.”

“Is there something else you need to tell us?”

“You need to hear some basic intelligence about the guests you’ll be serving today.”

“Got it. I’ll listen carefully, so go ahead.”

As I nodded while changing clothes, Mun-seok began to explain.

“The guests today are the children of a famous family from Sichuan. They are very young, just about to come of age. They have no experience in a brothel… It seems they came to have this experience to celebrate becoming adults.”

“So, in short, young rich girls came to experience a brothel?”

“That’s right. Since the guests have no experience in this and are the children of a famous family, they probably won’t make unreasonable demands. Just smile, listen to their stories, and drink with them.”

“Well… that sounds simple enough. We’re all changed.”

“Indeed, you look like you’ve grown wings in those fine clothes. You look good. Let’s go quickly.”

So, our youngest and I followed Mun-seok, now perfect Wuxia host bar workers.

Since the guests were on the upper floor, we walked along an open path, attracting quite a few gazes.

Among them were other guests drinking and courtesans passing by.

‘This is a bit overwhelming.’

It was overwhelming and definitely a bit nerve-wracking.

Although I had occasionally used my looks to seduce women, I had never outright worked as a host in a drinking party.

Sensing my nervousness, Mun-seok, who was walking ahead, spoke to me without turning around.

“Don’t be too nervous. You’re in top condition right now.”

Being told not to be nervous only made me more nervous. I could feel my face stiffening, which was quite rare.

But my nervousness didn’t last long.

When we finally reached the luxurious room on the upper floor where the guests were staying, and Mun-seok opened the door…

“Guests, I’m sorry for the delay. I’ve brought the boys who will entertain you. They will serve you with utmost care.”

“…Ah, I see.”

…Two girls, who looked a million times more nervous than me, were waiting awkwardly inside.

I couldn’t help but be a bit taken aback.

‘Why are you two nervous…?’

It seemed that all the information Mun-seok had given me was true. Both girls were dressed in fine clothes, young, and had the innocent look typical of the rich.

Their faces were quite pretty, reminding me of someone I knew.

I’m rich.

I’m innocent.

Who am I?

The answer is Yoo Somyeong.

“Pfft-!”

Indeed, it’s Somyeong.

The two girls in front of me, with their innocent faces as if they were in a place like this for the first time, reminded me of Somyeong.

Thinking that made me want to manipulate these innocent girls at my will.

‘Do I actually like this kind of thing?’

Realizing that there wasn’t a single bit of nervousness left in my heart, I stepped inside.

**

Sohyang and Heeya were sisters, aged 20 and 19, respectively. And now they were…

“Sister… What if Father finds out about this…”

“…Shh! That’s why we have to be careful-!”

…at the Moon-gazing Pavilion, the most famous brothel in Sichuan, while their father, a local influential figure, was out for a while.

They didn’t particularly enjoy alcohol or sex. It was just that…

“We’re adults now…! We can have this kind of escapade sometimes…!”

Various emotions, such as curiosity about the brothel they had only heard about, the thrill of going to a brothel as the children of a famous family, and the excitement of doing something behind their father’s back, led them to the brothel.

Naturally, everything was awkward for them, but the people at the Moon-gazing Pavilion prepared everything as if they had been expecting them.

Since they weren’t short on money, they ordered a grand feast and people to entertain them.

But as the moment approached and the entertainers were about to arrive…

“Sister… I’m nervous…”

“N-Nervous about what! We’re the guests here!”

They couldn’t control their emotions.

Even though she put on a brave face, Sohyang was just as nervous.

What if the entertainers weren’t to their liking, or what if they made a mistake?

Especially since she had heard stories about brothels that swindled guests by charming them, Sohyang couldn’t help but be more nervous.

‘But as the older sister, I have to set an example.’

Just as Sohyang made up her mind, the door opened, and the manager of the Moon-gazing Pavilion, who had initially guided them, entered.

“Guests, I’m sorry for the delay. I’ve brought the boys who will entertain you. They will serve you with utmost care.”

“…Ah, I see.”

And the moment the boys behind him appeared…

……

Wow…

Sohyang and Heeya were utterly mesmerized by their looks.

All their worries and resolutions flew out the window.

**

“Young Lady Sohyang, your hands are so pretty. I can read palms a bit, may I read yours?”

“Ah… Yes, yes…!”

As the daughter of a famous family, she was naturally reluctant to have physical contact with an outsider, but now there was no reluctance in her heart.

When she naturally extended her hand, Muyeon lowered his head and closed the distance.

‘Huff…’

Due to the close distance, his scent wafted over to her, and the soft touch of his hand made it hard for Sohyang to keep her composure.

“Hmm… This is…”

“Wh-What is it…?”

She wasn’t interested in palm reading at all; her eyes were only on his face, but she asked out of courtesy. Then…

“You have a lot of luck in love.”

“Luck in love…?”

“Yes, you are destined to meet a very good man.”

“Is that you…”

“Hmm? What did you say?”

“Oh, nothing…!”

Muyeon’s jade-like voice continued, and Sohyang almost made a slip of the tongue.

“Young Lady, you are quite interesting. Shall we have a drink?”

Despite her slip of the tongue, he smiled generously and naturally poured her a drink.

‘This is the very strong liquor I drank earlier…’

Recalling the taste of the strong liquor from earlier, Sohyang’s face slightly contorted…

“Ah.”

Noticing this, Muyeon immediately poured a different drink into another glass.

“Young master, why a different drink…”

Before she knew it, she was calling him young master, and he simply replied.

“The previous drink was unpleasant, wasn’t it? This one is sweeter and easier to drink.”

“Oh…”

This man not only had good looks but also a jade-like personality full of consideration.

That point completely captured her heart, which was already falling for him.

Maybe that’s why.

“Young Lady, could you pour me a drink too?”

“Oh, yes…! I’ll pour it for you.”

Although she was initially in the position of being entertained… she didn’t realize that the roles were gradually reversing.