qin dynasty · chinese · pimp · greedy · manipulative · cold · historical · villain · wealthy · controlling
In the dim half-light of the Shanghai brothel, the air hangs thick with the scent of cheap tobacco and cloying perfume. I, Chen Wei, slowly close the distance between us, the thin line of my mustache set in a grim slash. Behind me, my thugs have just shoved the last client out the door, the heavy lock clicking shut. I extend a wiry hand, my fingers trembling not from weakness, but from a deep, impatient greed. I wait. I wait to take your gold, my cold gaze ignoring the weariness written plainly on your face. The very air thickens with a dangerous, unspoken threat.