Filled with curiosity, Li Baolong stepped into Baihu's magnificent villa. Upon entering, he was immediately struck by the incredibly luxurious decor. In the spacious and bright hall, a magnificent chandelier hung from the ceiling, the floor was covered with expensive carpets, and the walls were adorned with exquisite paintings.
This villa has more than twenty rooms of various sizes. Each room is decorated with ingenuity and has a different style. Some rooms are full of European classical atmosphere, while others show traditional Chinese charm.
Inside the villa, Li Baolong also saw three beautiful women from Ukraine. They were tall, with lovely faces, like models. In addition, a Chinese woman caught his eye. This woman had snow-white skin, a beautiful and charming appearance, and a full and graceful figure; she looked to be around thirty years old.
Li Baolong became deeply interested in this Chinese woman and approached her to strike up a conversation. After some conversation, he learned that the woman's name was Huang Lian, and she was from Guizhou. A year ago, Huang Lian had been tricked into working here by Bai Hu's men in Kunming. Initially, she resolutely refused to work as a hostess in the nightclub, but Bai Hu, seeing how beautiful she was, decided to take her for himself. Fortunately, Huang Lian possessed superb culinary skills, and her cooking was so delicious that Bai Hu praised it highly. Therefore, Bai Hu did not give her to one of his men but kept her in his kitchen to cook.
Besides Huang Lian, there were eight beautiful waitresses in the villa, all young and attractive girls from Vietnam, who provided attentive service. The three cleaning staff were locals. Li Baolong didn't inquire much about the others, simply telling them to continue staying at the villa without worry.
However, strangely enough, Baihu's trusted butler has mysteriously disappeared. Faced with this situation, Li Baolong decides to temporarily entrust Huang Lian with the daily management of the villa. After all, the two can communicate fluently in Chinese, making communication very convenient.
Li Baolong slowly stepped into Baihu's spacious and luxurious bedroom, his gaze immediately drawn to the two striking large beds. One bed was round, and the other was square, both meticulously crafted from precious sandalwood, their exquisite craftsmanship inspiring awe.
Li Baolong turned to Huang Lian and said firmly, "Huang Lian, please replace all the sheets and duvet covers in here with brand new ones, clean them thoroughly, and then disinfect them completely." Huang Lian nodded obediently, indicating that she would definitely complete the task according to his requirements.
As night fell and the city lights came on, a warm atmosphere filled the villa. Tonight, Li Baolong had specially invited his friend Wei Chao and the beautiful Minglan to dinner. An enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen; Huang Lian was showcasing her superb culinary skills. Soon, a series of delicious dishes—four dishes and a soup—were served, making everyone's mouths water.
Wei Chao picked up his chopsticks without any hesitation and devoured the food with gusto, thoroughly enjoying his meal. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Li Baolong stood up with a smile and led Wei Chao and Minglan to another room.
When they entered the room, the sight before them made their eyes widen in astonishment. In the center of the room were fifty neatly arranged boxes, each filled with stacks of brand-new Chinese Yuan in cash! Each box contained a full two million. In addition, there was a box of US dollars and a box of gleaming gold placed nearby.
Li Baolong looked at Minglan and said seriously, "Put this money into the account first. Tomorrow, remember to give each of the veterans in Wei Chao's militia 10,000 yuan as a reward. If any villagers in the vicinity are willing to join the army, give them money as well, 5,000 yuan per new recruit. From now on, everyone will also receive a monthly allowance of 1,000 yuan, and veterans will receive an additional 500 yuan on top of that."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chao nodded and thanked him profusely. "Brother Long's arrangements are excellent. With the funds in place, I can recruit a thousand soldiers in three days." Li Baolong said, "You should renovate the military camp. Those prisoners who are willing to surrender can also be recruited; they will be treated the same." Wei Chao hurriedly left to arrange the recruitment. Minglan also left to return to the Ming family for a meeting. Today's matter was extremely important; if her family wanted to develop in Guogan, they needed to cling tightly to Li Baolong's coattails.
Li Baolong slowly pushed open the bedroom door, and the sight before him made his eyes widen in surprise. The room was spotless, the floor gleaming, and the air was filled with a fresh fragrance. Looking at the bed, the previously slightly worn sheets and duvet cover had all been replaced with brand new ones, as white as snow, seemingly radiating a soft glow.
The most eye-catching feature was undoubtedly the enormous bathtub. It was filled with clear, warm water, with a few flower petals floating on the surface, creating a romantic and relaxing atmosphere. Just then, a beautiful figure caught Li Baolong's eye—Huang Lian was standing to the side, wearing a sexy bodycon dress. The dress clung tightly to her voluptuous and alluring figure, perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure, making one's heart flutter and one's imagination run wild.
Li Baolong nodded slightly to Huang Lian, a smile of appreciation on his face, and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Huang Lian." Huang Lian blushed slightly upon hearing this, and the corners of her mouth turned up gently as she replied, "It's what I should do." After saying this, her gaze unconsciously fell on Li Baolong, her eyes revealing a hint of tenderness and shyness.
Li Baolong didn't say anything more. He walked briskly to the bathtub and gently sat down. The moment his body was fully submerged in the water, an indescribable sense of comfort instantly spread throughout his body, as if all his fatigue had vanished in that instant. He leaned comfortably against the edge of the bathtub, closed his eyes, and quietly enjoyed this rare tranquility and relaxation.
Not long after, Li Baolong opened his eyes and found Huang Lian quietly serving him by the bathtub. He then initiated a conversation with her. Through their conversation, Li Baolong learned that Huang Lian's status in the Bai family was actually just that of a cook and maid. Bai Hu had promised her that if she behaved well, she would be allowed to go home in three years. Furthermore, several foreign women were also Bai Hu's wives and concubines, and Bai Hu was extremely promiscuous, frequently bringing women from nightclubs home for pleasure, and even desiring to take a concubine and marry Minglan.
After understanding the situation, Li Baolong remained silent for a moment, seemingly lost in thought. Then, he suddenly turned to Huang Lian and said earnestly, "I'm going back to China in a few days. You can come with me then. If you're willing to come with me, I'll give you 100,000 yuan as compensation when we get back." He then looked at Huang Lian expectantly, awaiting her reply. "If you're willing to work for me, you'll get 10,000 yuan a month." Huang Lian was thrilled. This handsome and dashing man was generous; she wouldn't lose out by following him. Even though she was already a worn-out woman, being a maid to serve him wouldn't be a loss. After helping Li Baolong bathe, Huang Lian went to bed to serve him. Li Baolong didn't let Huang Lian serve him to sleep. Huang Lian left the room with a hint of unease.
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