After sending Old Man Fang away, Sister Han Qiao called in her "Second General Heng Ha" and ordered Huang Xiang, the leader of Turtle Claw, to be passed on...lā
Huang Xiang was also born in Lehu, and had some knowledge of literature. When he was young, he became famous for singing songs. He was "favored" by the literati and gentry, and had "numerous hair tangles." However, after his voice fell, his voice did not recover, and his original delicate figure He also became thicker inexplicably, unable to "perform his art" or "sell his body", and since then he has lost his livelihood. I had no choice but to mess around in the courtyard.
Because he was "tended to be a girl" when he was a child, he was forced to do nothing but raise his buttocks to meet men, but could not do anything to women. Sister Han Qiao feels that this kind of "bean powder water" is safe to use. At least you don't have to worry about him messing around with the old guys.
Although Huang Xiang is just the leader of the "Douban Shui" in the courtyard, he is a very smart and intelligent person, and he has the status of half a butler in the Spring Visiting Courtyard.
When they came to see Li, Sister Han Qiao remained silent for a long time. The three of them did not dare to say anything themselves and just stood on the ground waiting.
Sister Han Qiao didn't mean to show off her authority. It was actually a bit difficult at the moment and she didn't know what to do.
"The plagued Australians!" she cursed secretly. The world has changed, and she suddenly feels a little disoriented. Things that were once familiar to her have to be reconsidered now - she has not yet figured out the thoughts of the new official.
What she is most concerned about are the five or six little girls trained by Mu Yun. The eldest among them is already twelve years old and is a "Pipa boy" who can be hired for work, although these girls are not very qualified. , but as long as the training is good, in a few years there will be wealthy customers willing to pay to "comb it", and one person will be able to earn at least three to four hundred taels of silver. If the training is excellent, the customer's shot is generous, and a thousand taels of silver is possible.
It stands to reason that such a little girl is the least worried. Even though she is young and lives in a courtyard, she is afraid of being beaten. However, several of these children still have people at home. If they know about this regulation, According to the regulations, you may have to come to your door to receive a massage. Especially one of the girls' uncle is a scoundrel, and he must come to cause trouble and extort money.
In the past, she would naturally not be afraid. Nowadays, with the change of dynasties, there are endless cases of self-retaliation, frame-up, and accusations. Countless people have lost their families and lost their lives because of this. Fangchunyuan has been operating here for many years, and not to mention how many people are jealous of it, the fragrance of wealth alone is enough to make people jealous.
After a while, she said: "You all know - Australians now have a new rule." She hesitated, "We don't know what kind of temperament Australians have, and what kind of regulations they follow. . However, according to my thinking, those who become officials are probably all the way. Australians have just entered the city, with the ambition to compete for the world, and they must work hard to govern-the new official needs three things to do before he takes office. So we You have to be accommodating, and you have to be able to deal with this face-related matter - don't make it difficult for Father Fang."
The three of them naturally responded. After all, Sister Han Qiao is the backbone of the courtyard.
"It's just that some of the regulations in this regulation involve personal contracts, so we can't let the sisters know about it." Sister Han Qiao said, "If this matter doesn't go well, our business will be closed down."
Huang Xiang said: "Madam, I'm afraid we can't hide this matter. Even if we have a tight fence, the guests will always be talkative. Sisters will know sooner or later."
Sister Han Qiao nodded and said: "I also know that this is a delaying tactic. But only by slowing down for a while can we be prepared." She pondered for a moment and said: "Don't worry about those who are 'mucking' in the courtyard. Anyone who sells his body will do so. In the past few days, they have been asked to write down a contract to borrow money: the interest cannot be high, but the cost must be high, so high that they will not even think about it."
"I'm afraid the sisters won't write this 'contract for real money' - they're not stupid, how can they take on a debt for no reason?" Mu Yun said worriedly.
Sister-in-law Yao said: "What are you afraid of if you don't want to write? First, let's make the whole house red, and then ask them to kneel down. When they are willing to write, when will they be allowed to get up! Who is ignorant, pull her behind and ask her to eat sesame oil!"
Mu Yun said: "Sister-in-law Yao, if you are tough, the matter can be done, but after all, this is 'empty money but a real contract', which is untenable - these are troubled times, and it is better to do less than to do more, so I am desperate." , if the sisters are instigated by someone to start a fight together, and we really want to go to court, we have been unreasonable and now we have no support, I am afraid there will be a lawsuit! "
Sister Han Qiao also felt that it made sense when Mu Yun said it. Nowadays, things are changing unpredictably. Even though the door of this courtyard seems to be the same as before, she is still the unshakable owner of this courtyard. But the storm blowing outside somewhat blew it inside. Isn’t this just one “regulation”?
I really want to push the sisters into a fight, and I'm sure there won't be any extraneous things.
She would rather the Australians levy a few taxes - in the past, although the government did not impose taxes, there were many gods who received incense from all walks of life - as long as they don't care about her affairs here.
Thinking of this, she hesitated again. At this time, Huang Xiang said: "Auntie, I think there is no need to ask the sisters to write any deeds for borrowing money. I have already seen the regulations. I have some knowledge, so why not come here in a more formal way and ask the sisters all They gathered together and said that from now on, even if the sister sells her body, all the money she gets from receiving the guests will be shared with the hospital..."
As soon as these words came out, before Sister Han Qiao could say anything, Sister-in-law Yao had already jumped out: "Brother Huang, I think you are deceived by lard! If you tell the truth, it is only the sister who is fooling around. If the whole hospital is If you do this, what else do you do for a living?!"
Sister Han Qiao also thought this idea was incredible, so she didn't say anything and watched what the turtle claw said.
Huang Xiang, however, remained calm and said: "Now that the account has been settled, they are the ones who are paid. The courtyard provides them with accommodation, food, and maids to serve them... How can they not get money? Even if the aunt doesn't care about them. Forget it, they’re too embarrassed to use it in vain, right?”
As soon as he said this, everyone suddenly realized. Yes, in the past, except for the "self-promiscuous" Lao Ju who led the family, all other people's prostitutes came from the madams. The sisters had no other income except getting some private money from the prostitutes. Food and clothing are naturally provided by the old bustard. Now it has been changed to splitting the accounts. The tea, meal, soup and water that were always offered, and even the clothes they wear, the bedding laid out, the lamps and wax they light, the rooms they live in... can all be calculated and priced for them. . Be more ruthless and ruthless, the money given to the sisters is not enough to pay the bills.
"...If it's not enough, it doesn't matter. Auntie is the most kind-hearted person. If you owe it, you just have to charge a small amount of interest. As long as it's not usury and exploitation, probably Australians won't be able to say anything." Huang Xiang bowed. Body, said with a flattering smile.
This kind of thing is not without precedent in the academy. This is how some Lao Ji, who did not have a "leader" as a backing and relied entirely on their own "self-improvement", was forced to sell themselves completely.
Sister Han Qiao immediately relaxed her brows, patted Huang Xiang's head, and said with a smile: "You bastard, I really belong to you! Why didn't I think of it!"
"That's the kindness of my aunt..."
"Shit! Can be kind enough to be eaten?" Sister Han Qiao curled her lips, "I'll do it your way!"
Several people discussed a solution. Sister Han Qiao sent Huang Xiang and Mu Yun away, leaving only Sister Yao alone. Then she asked in a low voice: "How is the girl in the backyard?"
Sister-in-law Yao understood it and whispered: "I still refuse now, but my words are no longer so pure and ninety-nine." She said with a proud smile, "If it weren't for your kindness, aunt, you wouldn't let this slave use too many tricks. , I would have asked her to kneel down and beg to pick up the guests!"
Sister Han Qiao nodded slightly: "I know your methods. But although she is a widow, she is still perfect, and she comes from a wealthy family. If she is trained well and someone is willing to 'comb' her, it will be a big fortune. So firstly, you can’t let the soybean powder water go to waste first; secondly, you can’t torture it too much. If you leave scars on your body, it won’t be beautiful.”
There is softness and hardness in forcing girls into prostitution. Not to mention how soft she was, if she had been raped by Turtle Claw, it would have destroyed her chastity and destroyed her psychological defense; second, she could have been tortured to the point of inexorable pain. At the same time, he was strictly guarded and allowed to commit suicide. She was tortured continuously, unable to survive or die, and then used soft and coercive methods to intimidate and induce her. With such gentle and hard movements, and relaxation, very few women could escape.
However, this method should be used with caution on those women who are still in perfect condition - if the melon is broken, it cannot be "combed back" by the client, and the madam has lost a lot of income in vain; the torture has been too severe, leaving scars on the skin. , which even devalues one’s worth. After all, the Courtyard was an "upper-class social place" in that time and space. Even if everyone knew about such degrading things, they couldn't reveal them so conspicuously.
Sister-in-law Yao said: "This little one understands. So I sent two people to guard her day and night, and the ropes were not all untied. But this girl has a very violent temperament. If she doesn't suffer a lot, I'm afraid she won't understand." Auntie's kindness." Seeing that Sister Han Qiao was still a little hesitant, she added, "Auntie, don't worry, you still can't believe this slave's methods? I guarantee she won't leave any scars on her body!"
Sister Han Qiao said: "I'm aware of your methods. I'm just a little worried -" She went through the regulations about being a prostitute who must be voluntary, "Although Father Fang has had his breasts patted, I still feel that it's a bit insignificant." Reliable. If we really have to take it to the police station or get the license in front of Australian cadres, what if she makes a fuss on the spot?"
Sister-in-law Yao hesitated a little when she heard that this was what she was worried about, and said: "If this is the case, it would be a bit difficult to deal with - she has nothing to worry about, and has nothing to hold on to. Let me think of a perfect solution... …” (To be continued.)
