She cleared her throat: "Ahem, you are also my good daughters, and you have brought a lot of business to my madam. Mother knows your hardships and cares about you. Think about it, with your health and no skills, how will you survive outside?"
"This time, you've really gotten lucky. A distinguished guest has come to our establishment. You all must try your best to please this young master. If you're lucky enough to be chosen by him, you'll at least have a place to go. Do you know what to do later?"
The madam skillfully recited the manipulative tactics first, then explained why she had come, using a combination of harsh words and sweet treats; she knew exactly what she was doing.
"Understood." The women's voices were timid.
The madam remained unconcerned and left after finishing her sentence.
It's just a disposable item that's easiest and fastest to be used up in the building; once this one's gone, the next one will be even better.
Although Xiao Anzi whispered these words in her ear, the madam didn't really believe that these unattractive girls could actually be chosen by the picky young master.
Watching the madam walk away, Ah Lian, filled with fear or nervousness, couldn't help but pinch Hong Hua's hand. "Sister Hong Hua, I heard that this young master has seen our brothel's top courtesan but didn't stay. Will he take a liking to us?"
The pain from the tight grip didn't even make Honghua frown. She patted the girl's hand reassuringly, "Don't worry, since the madam said so, let's just treat it as a stroll."
She had never imagined that she would be chosen, and she remained calmly thinking this even as she walked into the room and was called.
"You stay!"
The handsome young man stared at him with bright eyes, pointing at him as he spoke.
Feeling the jealous and envious gazes directed at her, Honghua felt dizzy.
How could this be? The young master, who didn't even choose the courtesan, would choose me?
Thinking it over, Honghua, who had been too shy to look at the distinguished guest, mustered her courage and glanced at the boy as she entered the room.
A gentle gaze, unlike the lustful gaze of those other disgusting men, was looking at him, an indescribable familiarity... and happiness.
The panic of being chosen disappeared as well; Qingyin had a knack for comforting those who approached her.
From the moment Ah Lian entered the room, she stood with her favorite sister, Hong Hua. Hearing that her beloved sister Hong Hua had been chosen by the guests, Ah Lian was genuinely happy for her.
She understood Honghua's feelings and patted her hand reassuringly.
Qingyin saw this and, of course, liked the innocent and kind girl. With a smile in her eyes, she said, "You can stay too."
"Me??"
Ah Lian nervously pointed to herself.
Qingyin nodded.
The reason why Ah Lian was able to stay was obvious to all the women in the room, and those around her couldn't help but look at Hong Hua with longing eyes.
Although this distinguished guest's demands are bizarre, if they stay and are chosen by the guest, at least the madam will treat them better. Who wouldn't want a better life, or at least more coal to sleep on at night?
Honghua trembled under that intense gaze; she was clearly not suited to handle this kind of situation.
Qingyin saw this and ruthlessly waved away the people next to her.
Only Honghua and Alian remained.
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