The originally gorgeous and complicated Peacock Hall is even more beautifully decorated today.
Under the swaying lights, there are all kinds of men and women passing through...
Outside the glass window is Hongkou, which was once baptized by war.
Just half a month ago, this was the most brutal bloody battlefield in the East.
This is the Shanghai Stock Exchange. On the one hand, there are frozen bones on the road, on the other hand, the wealthy families are stinking of wine and meat, on the other hand, they are homeless, and on the other hand, they are living in a world of debauchery...
However, before Ma Xiaoguang, who was dressed as "Matsuhira Nobuyoshi", had time to sigh, a burst of music interrupted his thoughts.
The band played "The Entrance of the Queen of Sheba" by Handel, a composer from the Han Dynasty.
The music is light and beautiful, and it is suitable as the opening BGM.
"Everyone, today's conference is supported by many neon companies and friends from the Shanghai business community. It is organized by the East Asia Zodiac Association and the soon-to-be-established Songhu Special Municipal Government..."
"This Oiran Conference aims to work towards post-war recovery, jointly create a prosperous and peaceful new Shanghai, and build Shanghai into the royal paradise of East Asia!"
After the music was played, a man in his thirties acted as the emcee, stood on the stage and started talking nonsense.
The rhetoric is specious, and he is full of Bupleurum. If he were on the street, he would be sprayed to death by the saliva of the citizens.
However, this is the venue for Chinese traitors and neon spies, so these opening remarks naturally attracted applause from below.
"...For the future prosperity of Shanghai City, and to show the new look of the new city and highlight the style of new women...we specially hold this Oiran Competition!"
The master of ceremonies continued to find reasons for holding the Oiran Competition.
Thanks to the hard work of the emcee and the hard cooperation of the guests, the atmosphere at the scene became warm.
"What is this man's background?"
Ma Xiaoguang felt quite unhappy when he heard this, but remained calm on the outside. He turned around and asked Matsudaira Takunao.
"Mr. Xinyi, don't underestimate this person. His name is Ren Baoan. He is a popular figure under Su Xiwen. It is said that he will serve as the secretary-general of the city government."
"And I heard that this person secretly believes in some religion and is closely connected with our 'Jiuju Sect'."
Ma Xiaoguang nodded and deliberately put this security guard behind him in an understatement.
But the fat man behind him understood, and quickly took a lighter and lit a cigarette for his young master.
Of course, I also took photos of Security Guard Ren.
In addition to security guard Ren, Fatty also left images of other key figures - this is a rare opportunity, so he will definitely do his best to collect information.
Cooperating with Fatty is Matsudaira Tsunegi (Boss Zhong).
Of course, as the president of "Matsuhira Yoko", Matsudaira Tsunegi has other tasks, and this is also a good opportunity to do business.
As a shopping mall veteran, President Matsudaira would not let go of this opportunity.
With the blessing of the "Matsuhira family", President Matsudaira is completely at home and has found several potential partners for foreign companies.
While they were talking, accompanied by a burst of cheerful Broadway-style jazz music, the legendary beauties boarded the ship one after another.
These women who participated in the election were not ugly, but rather pretty. After all, they were carefully selected from tens of millions of people in Shanghai, so they would not be too eye-catching.
However, most of these "beauties" wear heavy makeup and show off their posture, which makes it obvious at a glance that they are not ordinary women.
Ma Xiaoguang shook his head with some disappointment.
It seems that the taste and vision of this group of people are a bit worrying.
"Alas! This conference was a little rushed!"
Next to him, Tsunegi Matsudaira (Boss Zhong) seemed to notice Ma Xiaoguang's disappointment and said with emotion.
This reason is also endorsed by Matsudaira Takunao.
Just when the three of them were losing interest, they heard that the band had switched the music, and the style immediately changed into a neon-style ditty.
Along with the sound of music, the lights in the Peacock Hall also changed - becoming a little dark, giving people a sense of mystery.
Accompanied by music and lights, a woman in kimono walked into the Peacock Hall from the entrance under the attention of everyone.
This woman was dressed in a pink kimono, with picturesque eyebrows and a touch of makeup. Against the background of the music and lights, she looked even more stunningly beautiful.
Everyone in the hall who was originally whispering to each other was now silent, and their eyes fell on this woman.
"This is Miss Sakurai Iori from Neon Country. Miss Sakurai has a well-established family background and a refined temperament..."
"She traveled thousands of miles to come to Shanghai just for the sake of Sino-Japanese friendship!"
Ren Baoan, who served as the master of ceremonies, lost no time in introducing the neon woman.
"Well! Takunao-kun, Xinyi-kun, what do you think of this woman?"
Uemura Toshichi, who had returned to the "Matsuhira brothers", mysteriously asked the three children of the "Matsuhira family".
"What a nice view!"
Matsudaira Takunao was already a little absent-minded, and the words of praise blurted out involuntarily.
"Haha, Takunao-kun is indeed young..."
"This woman is extraordinary. She has a nickname called 'Giji'."
Uemura Toshiichi looked at Sakurai Iori who slowly walked to the center of the stage, and said to everyone playfully.
"Nani?"
When Matsudaira Takumi heard this, his face suddenly changed color.
The eyes that were blazing just now began to turn cold.
Ma Xiaoguang and Fatty also saw a hint of fear in Boss Zhong's eyes.
——It seems that the female spy codenamed "Giji" may have some background.
Of course, due to the special situation here, the two of them did not make any moves and just continued their respective performances.
Of course, the fat man still poured tea and water beside him with a humble face, doing his duty as a driver.
Ma Xiaoguang looked disdainful, as if he didn't care at all about the legendary female spy Jiji.
"Mr. Xinyi is still very knowledgeable. The children of the aristocratic family are indeed extraordinary."
Uemura Toshichi couldn't help but admire.
Ma Xiaoguang said calmly: "Captain Uemura deserves the award. I just think that since Shanghai is known as the largest city in the Far East, an oiran beauty pageant should have more than just beauties."
"Well, it seems that the organizational capabilities of this avenue government need to be improved."
Uemura Toshido nodded, shook his head and said.
While the four of them were chatting, Sakurai Iori had already walked into the crowd of beauties and occupied the "C position" without ceremony.
At this time, the band's music style changed again, but into the traditional Chinese style "Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon".
It's just that the arrangement and orchestration have been re-optimized, and it sounds a bit like blues.
The spotlight in the Peacock Hall once again focused on the entrance of the hall.
This was beyond the expectations of the guests in the hall - including everyone in the Oiran Beauty Pageant preparation team.
After a short period of music, a beauty appeared in everyone's sight.
