jdhmnovel Chapter 245 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 16
Chapter 245 Flowers Bloom in the South of the City, Time to Return 16
Caixia followed the waiter downstairs and stopped in front of a dressing room in the backstage area of the dance hall.
The waiter bowed respectfully to her: "This is the place. Manager Liu is already waiting. Miss Caixia, please go in directly. If there's nothing else, I'll go and get back to work."
Caixia, who had never been treated with such respect in her life, seemed to be struck by an unfamiliar emotion at this moment, and felt as if she were floating on clouds.
Despite her many doubts, she instinctively straightened her back, nodded calmly as she did with the guests she usually saw, and stepped into the room.
The waiter gently closed the door, but she had no time to pay attention to anything else.
A dazzling array of cheongsams and gauze skirts, along with casually placed pieces of high-quality jewelry and headdresses...
It was as if she had entered another world, completely opposite to her current life, but one she had always longed for.
It took Caixia a long time to come to her senses before she finally noticed Manager Liu, who was sitting quietly with a smile, waiting for her to compose herself.
She pursed her lips a little shyly: "Sorry, Brother Liu, I misread it for a moment."
Manager Liu didn't care; on the contrary, her behavior was exactly what he needed.
If you have desires, then the rest is easy.
He got up, pulled out another chair, gestured for her to sit down, and then said, "Caixia, we've known each other for three or four years now, haven't we? How have I treated you?"
Caixia suppressed her doubts and said with a bright smile, "Brother Liu treats me very well. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to do so well on the second floor of the Paramount."
After stating her position, she continued, "Brother Liu, is there something you need me to do today?"
Manager Liu sighed in a mocking manner: "Alas, there is something. A gentleman came to the fifth floor today and specifically requested that Ruyan sing a song. But as fate would have it, Ruyan is sick today and cannot get up."
Although she found it strange that Manager Liu had brought this up with her, Caixia still asked, "Can't we make an exception and let him find someone else?"
"He came today specifically for Ruyan, so nothing we say will make a difference," Manager Liu said, shaking his head with a forced wry smile.
Seeing how troubled Manager Liu was, Caixia believed her and began to frown as well, trying to come up with a solution: "What should we do? How about we find someone to impersonate him?"
The fish had taken the bait, and Manager Liu continued calmly:
“I’ve thought about it, but as you know, Ruyan’s voice is top-notch in the entire Hong Kong city. Others are always just a little bit lacking. If we just send someone to fill in, and it displeases Mr. Qian, it might ruin our reputation.”
This is naturally false.
Although Ruyan was a pillar of the Paramount Ballroom, she wasn't the only one in the Paramount Ballroom who had a good figure and a good singing voice.
Otherwise, if this person leaves, it won't do if there's no one to replace them.
However, it was clear that Mr. Qian had come to cause trouble.
Every girl in their building has been carefully cultivated, and it would be inappropriate to give up any of them. Moreover, if Master Qian discovers that someone has taken another's place, it will cause a lot of trouble.
It would be better to ask Caixia to go instead.
If they take a liking to each other, it's good for both of them.
If they don't like her and have offended someone, they can easily shift all the blame onto her and wash their hands of the matter.
Thinking this to himself, Manager Liu changed his words: "I was still worried about what to do, but for some reason, I just thought of you."
Caixia pointed to herself: "Me?"
Manager Liu clasped his hands together: "Yes, it's you. After thinking about it carefully, I feel that you are particularly suitable. Putting everything else aside, your voice alone is charming and alluring, no less than Ruyan's. Your figure is also similar to Ruyan's. When the veil is on, who will recognize you?"
Caixia was somewhat incredulous: "Brother Liu, you're serious about making me pretend?"
Manager Liu nodded, looking like he was thinking of her: "Caixia, I only called you here because of our friendship over the years."
"I remember the guy who sold cigarettes with you before was taken away by Master Li, right?"
He tempted, "This Mr. Qian's status is even higher than that one's. If you can get him to take a liking to you, then your future will be..."
Manager Liu paused deliberately, gesturing for her to look inside the room, and said, "Not to mention this room full of clothes and jewelry, there are two or even three rooms available. Why would we need to work so hard selling cigarettes here every day?"
Caixia was almost overwhelmed by the beautiful image in her mind, but when she turned her head and looked at her face in the mirror, her feverish mind instantly cleared: "But I look..."
“Well done,” Steward Liu continued. “Those gentlemen are used to seeing beautiful women. What if they like someone like you? Besides, pretty girls are easy to find, but not many have a voice as good as yours.”
Seeing that she was still hesitant, Manager Liu retreated and said, "If you are unwilling, then forget it, I will think of another way."
"No, no, no, Brother Liu, I'll go, I'll go." Afraid of missing the opportunity, Caixia quickly grabbed Manager Liu, who was pretending to leave.
“That’s right. If you catch Mr. Qian’s eye, don’t forget about me, Brother Liu,” said Manager Liu.
Thinking about her life after following Master Qian, Caixia couldn't help but smile: "I will definitely remember Steward Liu's kindness."
"Okay, okay, I'll find someone to dress you up right away."
Manager Liu patted Caixia on the shoulder with satisfaction and then instructed, "I have some other things to do, so I won't take you upstairs. Once you're ready, go directly to room 8 on the fifth floor. Don't worry, no one will stop you. Hurry up, don't keep them waiting."
"it is good."
……
After lighting cigarettes for the customers, Shen Shuwan was about to tell Caixia to go to another place to sell cigarettes when she looked up and looked around but couldn't find her anywhere.
The table where she should have been sitting was now occupied by another girl selling cigarettes.
Shen Shuwan slowly moved to her side, smiled, and asked, "Sister, do you know where Caixia went?"
"He was called away by the waiter."
The girl frowned and replied, but seeing that Shen Shuwan was still blocking her way and about to ask something else, she said impatiently, "Don't ask me where she was called, I don't know."
After saying that, he pushed Shen Shuwan away, saying, "Alright, I have to go, don't get in my way."
Shen Shuwan was caught off guard and almost bumped into another guest, but fortunately she steadied herself in time, thus avoiding a dispute.
She breathed a sigh of relief, just in time to catch a glimpse of a girl with a figure that looked remarkably like Caixia from behind, but wearing a cheongsam, walking upstairs at the top of the stairs.
Before she could think any further, her mouth rang out before her brain could process it: "Sister Caixia, is that you?"
The man paused noticeably, clearly having heard her voice, but then quickly quickened his pace and left.
Shen Shuwan took a couple of steps, but then decided against following.
She didn't turn around just now, which suggests that if it was Sister Caixia, she probably didn't want people to pry into her story.
In that case, she should just go back to selling cigarettes.
Caixia, who had already gone upstairs, slowed down when she saw that Shen Shuwan hadn't followed to ask what was going on. She then tidied her hair and veil and headed towards the room that Steward Liu had mentioned.
Fortunately, Xiao Wan didn't follow. If she had the same idea, with her looks, she definitely wouldn't have had a chance.