The three sat on the stools and discussed the matter, with Ma Linghua giving Ma Hehua some pointers.
“Lotus, things are different now than before. You need to control your temper. This afternoon I’ll take you to Mengchun Tower to take a look. You have to get this job! We’re all alone here, we have to find work ourselves.” Although Ma Linghua said this, she didn’t seem to be in a hurry.
"Mother, don't worry! I know that, just like Zhenzhen."
"Who is it really?" Ma Linghua asked curiously.
"Hey, the female lead in that TV series."
Ma Linghua: "……………………"
Ma Lihua: "……………………"
"Alright! You'd better keep your eyes peeled then."
After leading the two out through the back door, they bought some steamed buns on the street, money borrowed from Cao'er.
"Let's just make do with this! Our lives will be even harder from now on." Ma Linghua watched the two of them eat, and suddenly she felt hungry again.
After crossing an arched bridge, I saw a large restaurant. It was almost five o'clock, and I could see people coming and going on the street.
The building had three characters hanging on it: "Mengchunlou" (Dream Spring Pavilion), and there were already girls working there on the street.
"Sir, would you like to come in and have a seat?"
"Oh my! Sir, it's been so long! I've missed you so much!"
"Haha, Uncle Deng, why didn't you come yesterday? Little Tao Hong was really worried about you!" It was the voice of a middle-aged woman, who was dressed very well.
Holding a fan and swaying it from side to side, she was somewhat overweight with good skin, and her nails were painted red, which looked rather creepy.
Ma Linghua spotted her immediately and figured she must be the madam.
Girls on the roadside, girls upstairs, and girls inside—this looks like a large-scale operation!
Ma Linghua was a straightforward person. After watching the madam call the man inside, she waited and when the madam came out again, she went straight up to her and asked her.
"Young lady, I heard you're recruiting old women. I wonder if you've filled all the positions yet?"
The madam glanced at her, then looked her up and down. She didn't want someone so petite.
"Go ahead and recruit! We're just one short! But I think you... don't meet the requirements!"
"Just confess, it's not me. How about the one behind me?"
As she spoke, she took a few steps to the right, and Ma Hehua's voluptuous body came into the madam's view.
“This is my daughter, what do you think? She learned some martial arts from her father a few years ago, she’s honest and quick at doing things.” Ma Linghua promoted her daughter.
The madam glanced at him and thought, "Not bad, he's in great shape and his height is decent, not particularly tall, but he knows martial arts. That's Taihang."
"Come with me!" She wiggled her hips and headed towards the door.
Ma Linghua led Ma Hehua inside. Ma Lihua wasn't there; she was in the Song residence. It was best not to bring children to such a brothel.
Arriving at a quiet backyard, the two followed her into a room, where they saw many old women and some disobedient women being disciplined, with bursts of screams echoing through the room.
As soon as she sat down, an old woman poured her some tea. She crossed her legs and drank the tea with delicate, orchid-like fingers.
After finishing her drink, she looked refreshed for a moment, then slowly said, "You know martial arts? Then I can test you." The madam was shrewd.
“Sure! Take the test if you want.” Ma Linghua wasn’t afraid.
"Ah Si, come in and have a go at this woman."
The madam called out towards the door, and then a shriveled-looking man walked in, who appeared to be in his early twenties.
"Let's go out and have a go!" As soon as the madam spoke, Ma Linghua led Ma Hehua out the door.
A few old women were also there to watch the spectacle.
"Mother, how much force did I use?" Ma Hehua asked softly.
"How many points? Just make sure he can't get up," Ma Linghua replied.
Ma Hehua realized, "This is simple!"
The two were standing in the courtyard, and before they could even say "start," Ma Hehua delivered a flying kick that landed squarely on A Si's chest.
Ah Si was sent flying five meters backward. The terrifying explosive force left him unable to straighten his back. He lay face down on the ground, completely motionless.
"Could he be dead?" Ma Hehua's rough voice rang out, a little nervous. She had only used half her strength! It couldn't be that bad!
Madam: "…………………………"
Good heavens, is that even a woman?
Ma Linghua's lips twitched. This damned lotus flower, it's enough to make people unable to stand up, it doesn't mean to make people unable to stand up forever!
"Ah Si, are you alright?" The madam rushed over to check on him. Ah Si was her godson, and she couldn't let anything happen to him. She was counting on him to support her in her old age!
"Cough cough cough..." After catching his breath, Ah Si was helped up. He glanced at Ma Hehua, who was a master.
"Godmother, take her in! She might be useful later," he whispered in the madam's ear.
Ma Linghua: "……………………"
Ma Hehua: "……………………"
Sorry, the two of them overheard our whispered conversation. They don't know what use it will be in the future; all they know is that finding a job and making money is the most important thing right now.
"Alright, you're hired. Wang Po, take her to register."
Once I found a job, I started working immediately. It cost three silver dollars a month, with meals provided but no accommodation, and four days off.
"Lotus, you do a good job here. After work, just go home through the back door. I'll bring you some food. Pear Blossom can't go hungry."
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