Zhu Bao'er is the most popular songstress in Ambrosia Alley.
However, Zhu Bao'er feels unworthy of her title. In terms of looks, there are countless naturally beautiful girls in Ambrosia Alley; in terms of music, Zhu Bao'er can only play and sing few; in terms of dance, she is still far from being a showstopper.
Zhu Bao'er's fame is entirely due to a patron who treats her exceptionally well. Every time this patron visits Ambrosia Alley, he spends lavishly on Zhu Bao'er, elevating her to the top celebrity.
However, Zhu Bao'er does not know the patron's identity, nor has she ever seen his face. Usually, the patron watches the performances from behind a screen, allowing Zhu Bao'er to only vaguely see his silhouette. At night, when they embrace and sleep, the patron always insists on leaving the room in complete darkness. Zhu Bao'er can't even see her own fingers, let alone the patron.
In order to see the patron clearly, Zhu Bao'er once coyly pleaded, "Light a lamp, won't you? It's so dark in here, you won't be able to see my red plum makeup."
"I have practiced martial arts since childhood, and my senses are sharp. I can see it," the patron replied with a smile.
Spending lavishly and possessing great martial prowess, yet unseen by others. Zhu Bao'er couldn't help but speculate about her mysterious patron.
Perhaps he is a martial artist, scarred from battles. Or maybe he had smallpox, leaving his face pockmarked. Of course, he might most likely be a fierce bandit on the wanted posters.
"But he treats me so well, even if he is a criminal, I would accept it," Zhu Bao'er thought.
Despite thinking this way, Zhu Bao'er was still quite uneasy. For a while, there were rumors that a notorious thief had been captured by Tempest Spire's leader. Coincidentally, during that time, the patron did not visit for a long while. Zhu Bao'er worried that the captured thief was her patron. When the patron finally came to see her, she was already in a daze, with dark circles under her eyes.
Seeing this, the patron asked for the reason. Zhu Bao'er said, "I thought you haven't come for so long because a hero has taken you away."
The patron laughed heartily and said, "Rest assured, I am a very upright person, only capturing thieves myself. Would you like to experience my capture technique?" The patron pulled Zhu Bao'er into his arms.
Zhu Bao'er's body cooperated. But she thought, "Would an upright person be so secretive?"
So, after the patron had fallen asleep, Zhu Bao'er got out of bed and waved a fire stick near his face
Charming and dignified, Feng Shaowei!
Zhu Bao'er was shocked but saw Feng Shaowei open his eyes and sigh, "I have many confidants in Ambrosia Alley, so I have kept my identity hidden. Now that you have seen my face, our fate ends here."
After that, Zhu Bao'er never saw Feng Shaowei again and could only weep every day.