After Failing at Being a Slacker

Meng Ying died of a heart attack in a moment of excitement after finally reaching the pinnacle of success. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a brothel manager who had grown up among the courtesans. The brothel provided meals and lodging, the work was easy, and there were tips to be had. There was no pressure to get promoted at all. The ladies were beautiful and gentle, and could sing and dance. Life here was so carefree. Looking back on her previous life, she had worked herself to the bone, only to die before she could enjoy any of it. Having learned her lesson the hard way, Meng Ying decided to lie flat and spend the rest of her life as a happy slacker. But an accident brought her into the hands of Prince Chu, Ji Chao, and nearly cost her her life. To stay alive, Meng Ying swallowed her tears and gave up her easygoing life. She threw herself back into high-pressure work, navigating a court full of wily old foxes and working herself to the bone for Prince Chu. Meng Ying always felt that Prince Chu's gaze was chilly. At first, it seemed like he wanted to chop off her head. Later, even after she repeatedly declared her loyalty, practically laying her heart bare, Prince Chu said he believed her, but still looked at her coldly. Especially when she put her arms around other people and called them brothers! Everyone said that although Prince Chu was powerful, he was also gentle and refined. Only Meng Ying knew how different he was beneath that mild exterior: ruthless, calculating, and devious! Note: The brothel in this story is the kind where the courtesans sell their talents, not their bodies! Theme: Charge ahead to build a better life!