Chapter 190 He brought shame upon himself
The protected area on the outskirts of Tamsui was originally built by Qin Mo to accommodate several nobles from Daxia who came to Dayuan to do business. Unexpectedly, it has changed drastically in three years. As Dayuan has embarked on a path of rapid development under Qin Mo's leadership, the dumping of industrial products has created countless nouveau riche and millionaires, and the protected area is showing a trend of transforming from a commercial area into an entertainment area.
Discussing business in restaurants and negotiating contracts in brothels has become the main way for merchants from Daxia and Dayuan to communicate. Many entertainment industry tycoons from Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing have begun to set foot in Dayuan to contribute to the province's tax revenue.
Jin Wuxin was taken by Qiao Shouyi to a newly opened brothel for drinks. The authentic Goryeo charm and the genuine Goryeo girls made Jin Wuxin feel as if he had returned to Hanyang, back to his former days of being a playboy.
"Second brother, is this brothel yours... owned by your family?"
"It's run by a relative of mine, so what? Is there something wrong with it?"
"No, no, it's great. It makes me feel like I'm home. It's wonderful."
"Oh! Our lords value freedom. All the girls are here voluntarily. As long as you obey the management of the 'Entertainment Management Office,' no one can force you. If a girl takes a fancy to a gentleman and wants to leave the profession, the brothel must release her according to the rules. Otherwise, your brothel can no longer operate."
Qiao Erlang was telling the truth. After Qin Mo discovered that a large number of brothels had appeared in the protected area, he immediately issued the "Entertainment Industry Management Notice". Practitioners must register with the "Entertainment Management Office", undergo regular medical examinations and pay taxes. As long as you have a tax payment certificate, the management office will support you. Many trafficked girls have been freed from their suffering and become proud weaving workshop workers.
"His Highness is kind and benevolent, which we admire greatly. Whether you are a laborer or a prostitute, once you come to the High Court, you are in for a treat."
"The prince isn't here, so stop flattering him. When my older brother arrives later, you can start flattering him all the time. Whether you can get into the Marine Corps depends on how good your flattery is today."
"...I can't do it, second brother, you have to help me!"
Qiao Erlang felt awkward looking into Jin Wuxin's eyes. How was this any different from how his own concubine begged him? Both were hesitant to speak, full of tender affection, making it impossible for him to refuse.
"Alright, alright, my older brother will be here for a while. You think it over in your mind first, and I'll give you a push later. We'll see how things go."
Qiao Erlang was the apple of his family's eye from the beginning. Because of his weak health, his family had no intention of letting him go out and make a living. They just wanted him to stay at home and have children. He ended up with three or five concubines and a bunch of kids.
His elder brother was different. Master Qiao was Qin Mo's subordinate, and his eldest son was naturally one as well. He followed Qin Mo north to fight for a year and was assigned to Wu Shengze as some kind of "advisor" upon his return, which puzzled Qiao Erlang. However, the two had a very good relationship. Although the eldest brother had already left home to live alone, it would not be a problem to ask him to take care of his younger brother.
"This is outrageous! This is outrageous!"
A hoarse, aged roar echoed through the streets, drawing countless heads out of the brothels, pleasure houses, and restaurants to see what was going on.
"Second brother, that old man seems like a refined person, why is he so rude?"
"Hmph! You're quite rude to have a manure truck blocking your door so early in the morning, but don't pity him, he's just humiliating himself." Qiao Erlang looked at the tearing downstairs with a face full of disdain.
Hu Song tore at the driver's clothes with both hands, his face flushed red. He tried repeatedly to throw the driver down, but the driver didn't budge, just smiled at him, which made Hu Song's anger even more intense.
After being driven out of the palace by Qin Mo that day, Hu Song was also afraid. After all, Qin Mo was different from the local officials in the interior, and he was not a fallen nobleman. He was a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty with money, people and territory. But he remembered his purpose and touched the imperial edict in his arms. He calmed down and did not leave. No matter how powerful the Prince of Heng was, could he rebel?
Sure enough, less than ten days later, someone came to inform him to move. He actually moved to a place diagonally opposite Suxianglou in the nature reserve. The building wasn't large, and it was entirely constructed of fresh bamboo. Although it was somewhat hastily built, it appeared very elegant, which suited this upright gentleman's taste perfectly. In the evening, he only needed to play a tune on his zither, and wouldn't the stunningly beautiful girl in Suxianglou across the street be easily within his grasp?
Whether the stunningly beautiful girl will come or not is unknown, but the girls strolling on the street often come for Hu Song's building. Next door to the building is a newly built toilet, just as elegant and exquisite. Except for the two large words "Women's Toilet" on it, it is practically a carbon copy of Hu Song's building.
When people need to relieve themselves, even the most aloof Hu Song couldn't stop them from coming over to relieve themselves, especially since they were all women. The elegant house began to be filled with a very unpleasant smell. What kind of smell could bamboo walls possibly block?
Hu Song went to the Prince's mansion in a huff to complain, but before he even entered, several of Qin Mo's close followers rushed out. They were all lecherous and glared at Hu Song fiercely. Their aura was like that of wild beasts in heat seeing an outside competitor, which frightened Hu Song so much that he turned around and left.
Hu Song had no choice but to hire people to build a high wall, so that he wouldn't have to see it or worry about it. However, the talent exchange center in the south of the city would immediately turn its head and leave if they offered to work opposite Suxianglou in the protected area. No one dared to go even if the wages were high.
Hu Song understood that he had been tricked by Qin Mo. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. He was prepared to endure it for the time being and wait for an opportunity to regain his face. However, the septic tank truck was blocking the door early in the morning, and the instructor who went out to buy materials was so disgusted by the smell that he tripped and fell. How could he tolerate this?
The manure cart driver stood motionless on the ground, letting Hu Song tear at his tattered clothes until Hu Song was panting and his legs went weak.
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