Chapter 2110: 2107: Talking Bad Behind One's Back

Chapter 2110: Chapter 2107: Talking Bad Behind One’s Back

Developing commerce quite well indicates that there are many things that can be done.

Zhou Tianqi listened and actually believed what Chu Heng said, after all, he hadn’t heard Chu Heng say anything unreliable before.

He stroked his chin, “Alright, I’ve actually been wanting to try a bath. Sometimes after martial arts training, I’m too tired, so it’s truly comfortable to just soak and get a massage.”

The Zhou family is also a prominent family, but in Zhou Tianqi’s generation, his official position is the highest, and coupled with his conflict with his cousin Zhou Rong, he is actually reluctant to go home.

Now it’s better since he can have a temporary place to rest.

“By the way, that…” Zhou Tianqi took a few steps and stopped, a bit hesitant.

Chu Heng noticed what he left unspoken, “If you have something to say, just say it directly.”

“The people who give massages in the bathhouse, they’re not women, are they?”

“They’re all men. Women can’t massage you big men,” Chu Heng said with a half-smile.

Zhou Tianqi blushed, although the topic was a bit embarrassing, he was quite satisfied with the answer, as it seemed that Chu Heng really wasn’t a reckless person.

No coincidence.

After Zhou Tianqi left.

There were other officials who, upon encountering Chu Heng, inevitably came over to ask a few questions. Some expressed support and intention to visit, while, of course, others were jealous of the Chu family’s prosperous business, and some even deliberately caused him trouble.

And the one causing trouble was naturally Hu Hua.

“I never thought Lord Chu would be riding on coattails,” Hu Hua stood in the corner, loudly spreading to several close officials.

His companions chimed in supportively, “Yeah, that bathhouse, isn’t it just a brothel?”

“Going out to bathe is simply a disgrace to a scholar.”

“This is being promoted all over the capital. Who knows what kind of disorderly place it is. I certainly wouldn’t want to go,” the speaker said with some disdain.

The few of them finished speaking, only to find the room had fallen rather quiet.

One of them looked up and happened to see Chu Heng standing at the door, having been there for some time, startling them to stark whiteness, both embarrassed and worried, quickly clearing his throat to remind others that Chu Heng was right behind them.

Hu Hua actually had seen Chu Heng come over long ago.

That’s why he said those things on purpose.

Upon hearing the cough, he feigned ignorance and said with a hint of intention, “Ah, Brother Zhu, your health isn’t good. If you go there and catch something, it wouldn’t be good. That place is not to be visited.”

The others also caught on, realizing Hu Hua was deliberately saying it for Chu Heng to hear.

They all joined in, speaking in a strange, sardonic tone.

Upon hearing others criticize the Chu family’s establishment, Hu Hua finally pretended to notice Chu Heng, maintaining his composure and sneering, “Oh, isn’t that Lord Chu? What brings you here? Didn’t hear a sound.”

“Lord Hu being hard of hearing isn’t something new. It’s only natural if you didn’t hear me come over. But if you’re this careless in official matters as well, it could lead to significant losses, and by then, Lord Hu, you’d better have the courage to face the consequences,” Chu Heng walked straight to his desk and sat down.

With just a few words, he turned Hu Hua’s face as dark as iron.

He wasn’t satisfied and casually said, “Was Lord Hu just discussing that newly opened bathhouse?”

“I wonder if Lord Hu has heard a certain piece of news.”

“If Lord Chu doesn’t say it, how would I know what you’re hiding?” Hu Hua retorted sarcastically.

Chu Heng picked up a teacup and poured himself a cup of tea, “Oh, it’s nothing major. Just heard that the bathhouse has some private rooms.”