Chapter 8

She still goes to the venue to dance at night. Ever since that quick-draw artist, she has not had any solo dance assignments. In the venue, she cannot compete with those charming dancers, but compared to being booked for the night, dancing a single performance seems less exhausting

Xu Huicheng seemed to have lost her ability to think, her actions completely dictated by instinct. It was only when Qiao Yan sat down on the sofa in the living room that she slowly returned to reality

The beautiful dreams had not even had the chance to be realized before they were shattered

He asked, "How do you live in this place?"

Only after she stopped trembling did she go back upstairs, turn off the lights, and return to bed

Now, she is determined to take a risk and strive for success

The woman next to her quickly interjected, "Because she is also a chicken"

While rubbing, I cry. There is pain, there is emotion, there is self-contempt

I will take you up

Xu Huicheng rinsed herself in the bathroom, vigorously scrubbing her body

Early the next morning, Xu Huicheng began to contemplate what to wear to Zhalangou

Xu Huicheng was not aware of this and did not pay attention. It was only when Qiao Yan was bumped by a student's bicycle that she realized he was protecting her

Good night, Wu Ge

His voice was rich and mellow like warm wine, and the way he called out was very pleasant to hear. She felt an even stronger urge to escape

Due to her dancing, she has been accompanying guests less frequently, going straight home after dancing and no longer visiting the food street

You should go to sleep; it is still broad daylight here

Xu Huicheng took the initiative to approach Kang Xin, inquiring whether Kang Xin would be going to Zhalanggou this week

"Not bad." She stood in the dimly lit living room, the light from the upstairs room casting her shadow onto the corner of the wall. As she gazed at her own shadow, it became increasingly distorted.

"Camellia, work hard." Zhu Jiwu feigned gentleness, "In the future, I will promote you to the leading role."

Upon arriving at that building, Kang Xin gently took Xu Huicheng's arm and whispered, "Camellia, the quality of the guests here is quite good"

She curled up, hugging her knees, shivering with cold

In such places, she certainly would not dare to wear replicas. However, she does not understand fashion; her usual clothing is either inconspicuous or overly provocative.

She used to only think about saving money, believing that once she had enough, she would be free. Ironically, she was not enthusiastic about making money; she always felt fatigued after completing her monthly tasks

Fortunately, he left right after he finished speaking; otherwise, she would have shed tears in front of him

He laughed happily

I recall that you seem to really enjoy wearing down jackets

As soon as I answered the phone, the man on the other end let out a sinister laugh, "Shan Cha, I thought you would pretend not to be there"

Xu Huicheng candidly stated, "My taste is not very good"

The two of them took a taxi, so their most common topics of conversation were not suitable to be discussed in front of the driver, and they could only talk about some irrelevant entertainment news

Xu Huicheng remained indifferent beside her. That was money she had earned through her own efforts, and there was nothing to be jealous of

Thus, she hurriedly went out and bought a fashion magazine at the newsstand on the street, looking for a matching outfit, intending to replicate the style.

Upon hearing this name, Xu Huicheng suddenly felt tense and hurriedly moved forward

Thank you, Brother Wu. She replied fluently, but her eyes were filled with a dead silence

Because the ticket price for the fence ditch was unexpectedly a four-digit number, she almost wanted to back out. However, since it was she who had taken the initiative to contact Kang Xin, she could not retreat at the last moment

Xu Huicheng silently recited it three times in her heart, then turned to introduce herself, saying, "My name is Xu Huicheng"

As she passed by, she caught a whiff of the acrid smoke, and then heard a voice from inside say, "Zhong Ding, are you really going to marry that woman?"

He spoke soothingly, "Don't be nervous"

At this moment, Xu Huicheng is very anxious; she fears that the woman will expose her profession

Several sisters in the club were complaining about the unfair distribution by the manager, expressing their concerns about the monthly tasks, and then they talked about Xu Huicheng's performance this month, saying how lucky she was

Qiao Yan stopped two meters away from her, gazing at her profile.

He smiled and nodded slightly

At this moment, Xu Huicheng detected a clue and turned her head in a daze to look at Kang Xin

Xu Huicheng nodded

Xu Huicheng understood. The sisters come here not only to hunt for discounted items, but more importantly, to seek clients

The previous batch of newly arrived young beauties still monopolizes the majority of the clientele

Next to the restroom, there is a smoking area

She appeared despondent, as if awaiting the outcome of a judgment

"It seems that it has been a while." She smiled wryly

He stood up, walked to the low bed, touched the bed sheet, and continued to ask, "Have I been here before?"

There will be a new exhibition booth the day after tomorrow, shall we go and take a look at noon

She nodded in a dull manner

Qiao Yan took out his wallet and pulled out 300 yuan, saying, "No need for change, just go back and rest well."

Xu Huicheng has only now confirmed that he truly forgot about staying at her house

After Qiao Yan exited the pedestrian street, she switched positions and stood to her left

The woman, not knowing whether she had seen clearly, stumbled over and lunged towards Qiao Yan, murmuring, "Handsome guy, 281 for the night, I have great skills."

A woman approached, reeking of alcohol. Her gaze lingered for a moment between Qiao Yan and Xu Huicheng, then she squinted her eyes, which appeared as a mass of black beneath the heavy eye makeup.

He expressed his apologies, "I am truly sorry, I tend to forget things easily after drinking."

Qiao Yan ... ... Qiao Yan. ... ... ... Qiao Yan ...

"Keep striving." At this moment, Kang Xin's smile carried an indescribable sadness

Her body stiffened

The two individuals took the sightseeing elevator directly to the top floor

Kang Xin quickly released Xu Huicheng's hand

Xu Huicheng casually found a reason, "My imitation was recognized by the customer"

At least, when the agreed day arrived, Kang Xin's eyes lit up. "Shan Cha, you should dress up well in the future, and you will definitely stand out."

Kang Xin smiled, "Those people's eyes are incredibly sharp."

Xu Huicheng glanced over and recognized it was her sister who lived on the same floor as her

He did not say much more, tugging at Xu Huicheng's clothes, "It's nothing, she just got drunk."

People are strolling in small groups of threes and twos

Of course. The tone of the clock was marked by evident sarcasm, "Offering me a woman to play with, why not enjoy it while I can.

When she was awakened, she did not want to get up at all, wrapped in the warm quilt. Upon returning to reality, she trembled in shock. She knew who was calling, she did not want to listen, but she was too afraid to ignore it

However, a phone call in the middle of the night doused her with a bucket of cold water

He took a puff of smoke and inadvertently caught a glimpse of a figure flashing through the crack of the door, so he opened the door and watched as Xu Huicheng hurriedly entered the restroom

She didn't even put on any clothes, quickly putting on her slippers and rushing downstairs

When Xu Huicheng was younger, she once fantasized that if one day she became obsolete in the market, she could switch careers. However, the harsh reality made her realize that this was a luxury.

I do not think less of you

The woman stared at the banknotes, and at that moment, she truly felt that she was really drunk

They both remained silent for a while, and Qiao Yan glanced at the clock on the wall. "It's getting late, let's rest early"

Fortunately, he is not in the country

Oh? He has changed his tune, isn't he just a violent man?

"Wu Ge, I was just sleeping," she maintained her composure, feeling a chill running down her spine

At the moment she closed her eyes, her thought was that she must strive to leave this place

As she curled up at home watching television, she wondered if she was slowly distancing herself from the title of a prostitute and moving towards that of a dancer

As they approached her apartment building, a woman staggered toward them from ahead.

Xu Huicheng stood by, feeling at a loss; she lowered her head, fearing to meet his disdainful gaze

When she ran to the elevator hall, she just missed a ride. She stared at the elevator doors and pleaded, "Don't come over"

Xu Huicheng looked up anxiously and saw that his expression was still kind, which gave her a slight sense of relief. Just as she was about to say something, his words made her heart race again

The other party called her landline

The woman opened her eyes, chuckling, "I am not drunk... I will give you a 30% discount..."

The guests introduced by mom are good

This sister has already passed the age of thirty-five, her business is not thriving, and the prices are low

Xu Huicheng nodded in agreement; she indeed should elevate the caliber of her client base

She shook her head. In fact, it would be better if he forgot, it would be best to forget today as well

Qiao Yan's gaze shifted to the low bed, and then he frowned, recalling something. "Here... have I been here before?"

Xu Huicheng lost her train of thought. The closer she got to the lights, the more uncomfortable she felt. She made an excuse to go to the restroom to touch up her makeup and walked through the corridor

That low bed is exceedingly glaring, bearing the weight of her sordid past

Xu Huicheng remained motionless

She lowered her head even further

Her makeup is somewhat messy, and the eyeliner is thick and wide. To be honest, her face is not remarkable. At this moment, she is tightly pursing her lips, and the hand pressing the elevator button is trembling

She wants to leave here, she wants to go to a place with sunshine

Upon entering, Xu Huicheng was greeted by dazzling lights and luxurious decor. The so-called exhibition booths were situated on individual square platforms, with small pools encircling each platform below, their waters shimmering with a deep blue glow

Then she fell silent

After hanging up the phone, she recovered from her stiffness, momentarily unable to stand steadily, and fell onto the nearby sofa

Every time Xu Huicheng sees these sisters, it is as if she is witnessing her own future

Kang Xin, well-acquainted with the surroundings, paused for a moment at a certain booth before picking up a business card nearby

Well, I think I will still buy a few genuine items

Xu Huicheng's face instantly turned pale, and she hurriedly ran towards the apartment lobby. She heard Qiao Yan's footsteps chasing after her from behind, but she could no longer face him.

Xu Huicheng. He stepped forward and approached her

Zhu Jiwu continued to smile, and the sound of Shaga's voice was even more piercing in the quiet night. "I heard you did quite well this month"

Upon reaching the entrance, Xu Huicheng felt that her mindset of coming to buy discounted items was rather naive

This woman entered the men's restroom

She first went home to look for similar styles, and then tried them on repeatedly. Finally, with the help of suggestions from magazines, she achieved a small breakthrough.

She was moved again. This man was too impeccable, so she warned herself not to indulge in fantasies

Kang Xin was somewhat surprised, "How did you suddenly become enlightened?"

Kang Xin smiled gently, "Warmth and fashion are not in conflict."

Before leaving, Qiao Yan stood at the entrance and turned back to say, "Xu Huicheng, do not belittle yourself like this." His smile remained sincere and gentle, as if she were a respectable person.

Qiao Yan supported her and took a step back, "You are drunk"