Pretty Boy Episode 6 Recap, Plot

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At night, Gan Pu took Qing Cai back to the manor to set more traps. This time, they were extra cautious, not only laying traps but also disguising themselves to ambush Han Aizhen. Caught off guard, Han Aizhen found herself with a sword pressed against her vital point and had no choice but to admit her purpose at the manor: she was there to save someone.

Since they shared a common goal, Qing Cai deliberately stretched his words, claiming he had developed a special poison that could help her overcome her difficulties. Surprisingly, Han Aizhen believed him. Hearing that they were short of ten taels of silver to purchase the necessary materials, she immediately offered to send her men to the kingdom to retrieve money. However, the journey was long, and just as Qing Cai was about to give up, Han Aizhen suddenly suggested an idea.

She mentioned seeing Hu Jiao's bag filled with silver and proposed finding a way to take it. Qing Cai quickly devised a plan. That night, he snuck back to the noodle shop run by his men and instructed them: if they saw the specific people he described buying skewers the next day, they should sprinkle Gan Pu's "poison" on the skewers. His men were stunned, thinking their boss intended to poison people in broad daylight.

Gan Pu quickly clarified that it wasn’t poison but her specially made chili powder. While extremely spicy, it was still edible. She explained that after eating the skewers, people would crave water, and they could sell expensive bowls of sweet dumplings—each bowl containing only one small dumpling. This way, their business would surely boom. ---The next day, Qing Cai pretended to casually take everyone out for a stroll, eventually leading them to the snack stall.

When Hu Jiao overheard someone calling the skewers "Deadly Skewers," she couldn’t resist the temptation and eagerly grabbed one. After just one bite, she was hooked. To liven up the atmosphere, Qing Cai and Gan Pu also started eating. Before long, the entire street was drawn in, with people clamoring to try the "Deadly Skewers. "Qing Cai's men jokingly named the delicious skewers "Poison," but Wang Yishao thought the name was too harsh.

He suggested calling them "Lover’s Tears," which sounded much more poetic. Qing Cai nodded in agreement and officially named the snack "Lover’s Tears. "The crowd’s enthusiastic praise attracted even more onlookers, and soon, a long line formed with people eager to buy the skewers. Hu Jiao, tasting such delicious food for the first time, quickly devoured ten skewers but still loudly complained that she wasn’t full. Word spread rapidly, and demand skyrocketed.

By the end of the day, the little snack shop was bustling with business. When they closed up that evening, Qing Cai’s men brought him the day’s earnings—a full ten taels of silver. Overjoyed, Qing Cai and Gan Pu realized they now had the funds needed to proceed with their plans. ---In the following days, Qing Cai and Gan Pu worked together to develop a mechanism to break the manor’s restrictions.

They divided their tasks: one tended the fire while the other sketched designs. Gan Pu explained the importance of concealed weapons like wrist-mounted dart launchers, emphasizing how such tools could serve both offensive and defensive purposes. Their new mechanism was small, discreet, and incredibly effective—practically a must-have for anyone. During their work, Qing Cai accidentally cut his hand, causing it to bleed. Gan Pu immediately leaned in and used her mouth to suck out the dirt.

Touched by her care, Qing Cai couldn’t help but ask why Gan Pu hadn’t chosen Wang Yishao. Gan Pu, amused, pretended to lift her chin and thoughtfully evaluated the question. She explained that since Wang Yishao was a prince with a noble status, he would inevitably take many concubines in the future, making it impossible for anyone to be his sole focus.

After careful consideration, she decided Qing Cai was a more practical choice: lowly in status, mediocre in martial arts, and perfectly suited to be her "little pet. "Qing Cai’s eyes widened in shock—so this was how Gan Pu saw him!

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