Mother Cen has been in a good mood these past few days. Lunar New Year's Eve is almost here, and this year will be the first New Year she spends with Long'er. Not only her, but Long'er's biological parents are also there. It's so wonderful to have such a large, harmonious family reunion.
The woman, dressed in a black mink cloak, carried a bag of peanuts that Zhang's mother had fried for Huo Xiaolong, which he could eat as a snack when he was craving something sweet. She walked with a swaying gait, humming a little tune softly.
Cen Ang possessed profound internal strength and excellent hearing; as he passed by the first floor, he happened to hear a sound coming from Mando's room.
"My parents will arrive in less than two months. Once my leg is fully healed, we'll get married."
In the past few days, the young man has regained some feeling in his legs, and his toes can move slightly.
Is that the sound of Lu Fei attacking his nephew? They're even fighting with weapons on Mando's bed.
He seems like a reserved child. We've only known each other for a few days; he shouldn't do something so reckless.
Mando still didn't reply to him, but instead helped Lu Wangji into his wheelchair and tied his hair up.
"I recently lost a baby a few months ago."
The young woman spoke softly, her hands never stopping, knowing that after this conversation, they might just be strangers.
Upon hearing this, Lu Wangji's expression trembled slightly. Looking at Mantuo through the mirror, his eyes reddened, and he heard her continue...
"I'm different from Chunying and the others. I came later, you know?"
The young man nodded.
"So, I'm not clean; I didn't have a 'Yuanpa' last night. You should understand, right?"
Lu Wangji turned around, grabbed Mantuo's hand, stroked her cheek, and said...
"I don't care... really..."
"To put it bluntly, Chunying and the others are virgins, while I am a genuine prostitute, understand?"
For the first time, Lu Wangji hated himself for not being able to stand up and hold the woman in his arms. He tried to prop himself up with his arms, but it was no use.
Helpless, the young man wrapped his arms around Mando's waist, buried his head behind her, and said in a trembling voice.
Don't talk about yourself like that.
He would never mention marrying her again. Just like his legs, no one knew how many disappointments Mando had experienced.
She may have hoped time and again that someone would grab her hand and pull her out of the mire.
These repeated dashed hopes turned into repeated disappointments.
How painful it must be for her, Lu Wangji thought...
Someone who experienced the same disappointment as him, or even more heartbroken than him.
Don't say
Just do it...
He would present her with the betrothal gifts, the matchmaker, the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, one by one.
He wanted to give her a home right away.
Cen's mother, listening downstairs, felt a pang of sadness. Her daughters had grown up, become more outgoing, and it was normal that they couldn't stay. She thought…
The main problem is that this is a brothel! Does anyone even remember her? Whether you're proposing marriage or whatever, shouldn't you ask her first?
As for these girls, it's only a matter of time before Chunying comes along. I estimate Mantuo will be here in less than half a year. As for Zhihua, well, Young Master Zhou is about to move into the brothel.
Cen's mother never doubted the sincerity of these people.
If they didn't catch Cen Ang's eye, they wouldn't even be able to get their hands on the door of the brothel.
It was lunchtime again, and the girls in the building were having lunch together. As before, Cen Ang sat in the main seat and slowly served Huo Xiaolong his food.
A group of girls took turns staring at Mando, exclaiming, "Wow, that was quite a scene last night!"
But I can't say it in front of Huo Xiaolong; I can only tease her about it after dinner.
"Cough cough..."
Mrs. Cen cleared her throat twice and said...
"You've all been with me for quite a while now. Time flies by so quickly; in the blink of an eye, you've all grown into young women."
Huo Xiaolong blinked at her, his face full of curiosity, eager to hear what his mother had to say.
“You all know my rules. Over the past few years, you've all made me a lot of money. Girls are naturally outgoing, and they're all at the prime of their lives. If they meet someone reliable and someone they like, let me know in advance. Don't let my daughter's worth scare them away.”
The girls around the table kept glancing at Chunying and her friends, knowing that only they had boyfriends now, and that this was meant for them.
"But let me make this clear from the start: if any of you are bewitched by a bad man, I, as your mother, won't blame you. However, if any of you hurt your sisterly bond for a man, every single one of you will be kicked out of this brothel."
"yes"
The girls answered in unison, "Who would ruin their good life for a man?"
Isn't it nice to stay in the building, not have to get married and have to watch men's faces, and just eat, drink, and practice martial arts every day?
They freely use the face creams that others fight tooth and nail for, and when they get older, they can even teach the new girls how to use them.
If they really live to see the day when they have no teeth left, Long'er's children will surely take care of them in their old age.
The girls in the building were having a good time eating, but some of them weren't.
For example, the child who came with Lu Wangji.
"Senior brother, where did you go last night?! My senior uncle and I have been looking for you like crazy!"
The young man remained silent in response. Lu Wangji wrote a letter furiously, and only after he finished writing did he speak.
"Send a message, urgently!"
Seeing his serious expression, the boy didn't ask any more questions and quickly went out to call the carrier pigeon.
"Tell me where you went last night. What if something happened to you? How am I supposed to explain this to your father?"
Lu Feigong, standing beside the child, continued, "Lu Wangji has always been respectful to his elders."
"I have my own place to go, Master Uncle, there's no need to worry."
He couldn't reveal what had happened with Manto the previous night, as it would damage the woman's reputation, because he cherished her deeply.
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