As Yanliu spoke, her gaze passed over Hanshuang and looked at Molan, who was watching the commotion with great interest. Although her eyes were red and swollen, there was not a trace of sadness in them.
Looking at Yan Liu before her, Mo Lan couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a smile. "Quite a remarkable person!"
She said, "How could a woman who grows up there truly be a delicate flower?"
Hearing Mo Lan's teasing, Yan Liu didn't feel embarrassed. She covered her lips with a handkerchief and said, "Ahem, Miss Liao Zan, I have nothing of value and just want to live a simple life."
Han Shuang looked at Yan Liu, pursed her lips and remained silent. This was the first time she had seen such a two-faced woman. She looked delicate and easily pushed over, but her eyes carried an indifferent air of "I am the only one awake while everyone else is asleep." It was truly an eye-opener for her.
“Even so, we need to find someone we like. What good will Yue Qun do for you besides causing trouble?” Mo Lan looked at Yan Liu, arms crossed with interest.
"Only a playboy would spend money to redeem a woman like us. Anyway, he's not short of money and he's not a sentimental person. As long as I'm redeemed, he can just arrange a courtyard for me." Yan Liu casually flicked her handkerchief, speaking casually and easily.
Having seen and experienced so much, she had long since figured it out: she didn't provoke lovers, she only wanted freedom.
"Can't you redeem yourself? I see the pleasure boats here are doing quite well. Saving up some silver to redeem yourself shouldn't be too difficult, right?" Han Shuang looked her up and down. She was quite pretty, with a slender waist.
"Hehe... I can tell you're all novices. In our line of work, we do get some silver or hairpins as a reward from generous customers, but we can't keep them... They always mysteriously disappear. Over time, we sisters all know what's going on. In the end, it's just a way for the pleasure boat to control us."
As Yan Liu spoke, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes, followed by a nonchalant, sly smile.
"Since I am powerless, I can only place my hopes on my patrons. Men who are generous usually have some influence. As long as I can coax them into redeeming me, my safety will be guaranteed."
I see,
Unspoken rules.
"There's no hope for Yue Qun now. What are you going to do next?"
"Ahem~, I'll wait for the next generous patron. I have plenty of time." Yanliu straightened her clothes, swayed her willow-like waist, and turned to leave.
"...Yanliu, how about I redeem you from your servitude?" Mo Lan leaned against the willow tree and spoke casually.
Frost: "..."
Upon hearing Mo Lan's tone, Yan Liu immediately stopped in her tracks, turned around and looked Mo Lan up and down, then suddenly covered her mouth and giggled.
"Hehe... I appreciate your kindness, young lady. Although I am not a good person, my body is still normal."
Seeing Yan Liu's bewildered look and hearing her teasing tone, Mo Lan raised her hand and pinched her brow. "Don't worry, I don't have any bad habits."
"…You really gave me a fright, young lady." Yan Liu patted her chest, her eyes sparkling, and silently breathed a sigh of relief. "What's the price?"
"Let's work together. Once it's done, the reward will be your release from bondage."
"There's no such thing as a free lunch. What would you like me to do, young lady?"
Hearing Yanliu's question, Mo Lan's eyes flashed with appreciation. She was indeed a perceptive woman. "There's no rush. You go back first, and I'll let you know when I need you."
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