Zuimeng Music Workshop—the largest music venue in Imperial City.

In order to get a clear understanding of Zuimeng Music Workshop, Lin Yi put on a new disguise, and after dressing up, he successfully infiltrated the music workshop.

As the saying goes, "Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat."

The style of Zuimeng Music Workshop is similar to that of traditional brothels, the only difference being that hundreds of musical instruments such as Guqin, Guzheng, Jade Flute, and Erhu hung on the walls.

The entire workshop was three stories high, with a huge, magnificent stage in the center for the Singers to perform on.

Each level had over a hundred spots for viewers to watch, just like watching a movie, with the best seats available.

Counting the standing room, the venue could accommodate around 500 people.

To verify his guess, Lin Yi directly took out a silver note worth 500 taels from his waist.

"May I ask who is in charge here? I want to do something different tonight."

No sooner had Lin Yi finished speaking than Yang Gong quickly stepped forward.

"Someone, bring this guest our finest Biluochun tea!"

"This gentleman, please this way!"

Yang Gong bowed slightly, inviting Lin Yi to take a seat.

Lin Yi got straight to the point as soon as he sat down.

"Are you the person in charge? Today, I want to book your most outstanding Singer, and later on, an important government official and Honored Lady will come to support the event."

Upon hearing that a government official and Honored Lady would come, Yang Gong instantly straightened his back, and his attitude became much more submissive.

"May I ask which esteemed official and Honored Lady will visit our Zuimeng Music Workshop? That will surely bring glory to our establishment."

However, Lin Yi deliberately kept an air of mystery and pretended to speak seriously, "This official and Honored Lady prefer to keep a low profile and do not wish to be disturbed; therefore, with these 500 taels, you should arrange a private room."

If it were in the past, 500 taels would be more than enough to book the best Singer for an entire night.

But today was different from yesterday; this evening, the venue will welcome hundreds of customers who have come by fame, and their strength is not to be underestimated.

"Young Master, 500 taels may not be enough to book the best Singer in our Zuimeng Music Workshop."

Based on the deposits collected during the day, Yang Gong thought that a thousand taels would barely be acceptable.

Asking Lin Yi for more money was simply harder than reaching heaven; he was only here to probe.

"Hmph!"

Lin Yi angrily slapped the table and rose to his feet.

"You mean to look down upon these 500 taels? Hmph, do you know the identity of that official and Honored Lady? By offending them, you might as well not bother running this Zuimeng Music Workshop!"

Pressured by Lin Yi's authority, Yang Gong could only manage a slight apologetic smile, "Young Master, please calm down. Our Zuimeng Music Workshop is just a small business; today's situation is indeed not like usual."

"Of course, we wouldn't dare offend the official and Honored Lady you mentioned. Could you inform us of their identity so that I can arrange for the proper reception?"

The topic had circled back to the initial question.

Lin Yi, unwilling to reveal an identity, then deliberately asked.

"Why don't you tell me what's special about today? I'll relay it to that official and Honored Lady. If they're pleased, they might bring even more distinguished guests to your establishment."

Yang Gong's eyes lit up with excitement, and he blurted out the whole evening's schedule and plan for the music workshop.

Turns out they would have over 500 guests tonight; after the initial round of paying for song requests, it would turn into an auction for song requests, with the highest bidder winning and receiving a chosen musical instrument as a memento.

Lin Yi couldn't help but snicker to himself. With such trivial tricks, he could crush them with just a flick of his finger.

After listening to Yang Gong's introduction, Lin Yi deliberately put on an embarrassed look.

"That will have to wait for another day then, since which noble wouldn't prefer a quieter place? Unexpectedly, your Zuimeng Music Workshop is booming with business today."

Having said that, Lin Yi collected the 500 taels from the table.

Yang Gong was a bit at a loss, feeling that all his words had been for naught?

'No, I can't let this duck that's already at my lips fly away.'

Then, Yang Gong shamelessly said, "Young Master, you could deposit the 500 taels here, and tomorrow, we will reserve the best Singer for you in advance."

"Heh."

Lin Yi sneered, noting how shrewd this old fox was, trying to get his hands on the 500 taels deposit, impossible, absolutely impossible!

"No need, listening to music is all about fate. I'll remember you, and next time I bring him here. You just need to serve us well."

"As long as he comes, your Zuimeng Music Workshop will surely not lack honored guests."

Just like that, Lin Yi successfully dangled a carrot, not only pocketing the 500 taels again but also having Yang Gong respectfully see him out the door.

As Yang Gong stepped outside, he saw a group of people across the street busying themselves with something that looked like construction.

"What's going on over there? It's so noisy, go and tell them to stop immediately. Otherwise, if it affects our business tonight, I'll make them unable to compensate."

But Yang Gong's authority didn't last even three seconds before Ying Yi arrived with a dozen Shadow Guards and pulled their swords on him.

"You better keep your mouth shut, else I'll make sure your Zuimeng Music Workshop closes for good!"

Yang Gong, who had been doing business for so many years, had never seen such a menacing scene and was immediately scared to the point of wetting himself, trembling too much to make a sound.

The Fourth Prince had already returned to his residence early, with no one to back him up, so he could only sneak back defeated.

In the corner, Lin Yi, who had removed his mask, blended into the ruins to check the situation.

It had to be said, Ying Yi was quick. In less than an hour, the Good Sound Music Workshop was already beginning to take shape.

Tonight's star was Niange, Lin Yi intended to train her to be the number one Singer in the Imperial City, but having only Niange at the Good Sound Music Workshop wasn't enough. If Niange was to sing alone, she'd be exhausted.

Therefore, he transferred ten women with beautiful faces and stunning figures from the shops.

As for their voices, as long as they didn't have a rough male voice, they were suitable for singing.

Tonight, the Good Sound Music Workshop was not only set to make a splash but also aimed to take all the money from the Zuimeng Music Workshop.

Training the ten folk music women would be a simple task, the focus was on Niange.

To ensure Niange could perform steadily, Lin Yi spared no effort.

[Ding ding ding! Host has successfully purchased 12 pairs of Bluetooth earpieces, a Singing Skill Quick Learning Package, and a lifetime membership of 5,000 classic songs, totaling a payment of 300,000 Heavenly Bead Coins.]

Before he knew it, Ying Yi had finished building the Good Sound Music Workshop, and before the sign was even revealed, it had attracted a large crowd of commoners.

"Good heavens, this is magical; a building went up in just an afternoon. Could this be fake?"

"Is it a mirage? Can we go inside and have a look?"

The commoners gazed at the building with its unique style, speculating wildly, all eager to discover what was inside.

"Thank you all for your support. This is my newly opened establishment. The auspicious time has not yet arrived, so we cannot unveil the sign. Please wait patiently."

Yet Ying Yi's words failed to convince the commoners, who clamored to be entertained.

Eventually, following Lin Yi's suggestion, they told the commoners that the grand opening would take place at the hour of the dog, with everyone in attendance receiving a lottery ticket.

The concept of a prize drawing event, something Lin Yi had previously engaged in while selling colored glaze, was considered a luxury only the affluent could enjoy. Now that the common folk had the chance to participate, they were overjoyed and began to disperse of their own accord, eagerly anticipating the hour to arrive.

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