Chapter 09: Beautiful women have often met with misfortune

Sister Wu, why are you bringing this up? I live alone, it's inconvenient! Yang Wei felt uneasy whenever this matter was mentioned.

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Fu Hongmei did not believe it at all, and as she spoke, she jumped directly into the White Water River. Oh no, the water is really cold, and worse still, it reaches her chest. Fu Hongmei was filled with bitterness, wondering how she could be so unlucky in seeking death, choosing such an inappropriate place. At that moment, Mama Wu sat on the riverbank watching Fu Hongmei in the water, beginning the only good deed she had ever done in her life—advising someone to turn back. She said: "Young lady, don’t be so downcast. Life is but a fleeting moment, and death comes to everyone. It’s better to live; even in death, one should choose a dignified way to go. If you jump into the water, not only is it unlikely you will drown, but even if you do, tomorrow the police will come and drag you out of the water, strip you bare, cut you open, and check if you were raped, if you were gang-raped, or if you were poisoned, leaving you in pieces... If no one finds you, in a couple of days you’ll be floating in the water like injected pork... You, such a beautiful girl, how could you think this way! Come back up, go home with me. Whatever happens, I will take charge for you. If you want to die, I can introduce you to a dignified way to do it..." (Mama Wu's preaching left Yang Wei speechless, as he felt she was comparable to his deceased monk master, both aiming to save lives, albeit through different methods)

As long as I am with you, no one dares to touch Hongmei. First, recover from your injuries, and then we will talk about it. That's settled for now!" Wu Mami said happily upon seeing Yang Wei's agreement. "Hongmei, you will stay with Yang Wei for a few days, and after the storm passes, Sister will arrange things for you!

I have discussed with Hongmei and decided to stay at your place for a few days" Wu Mami said unabashedly, as if she were returning to her own home

Hmm, you go ahead and be busy, I will leave shortly! Yang Wei saw off Wu Mami. He called into the intercom: "Huzi, Huzi, respond if you hear me!"

Fu Hongmei looked at Yang Wei with a hint of disbelief, unable to discern that this security guard might already belong to the class of those who own cars and houses. It seems that one should not judge a person by their appearance!

"Home... where else is there a home!" Before the sentence could be completed, it stirred up Fu Hongmei's thoughts again, and tears began to glisten like pearls as they fell.

"Brother, I heard you, go ahead!" The voice of Huzi came through the intercom.

Another burst of laughter ensued, and it was not until the end that Fu Hongmei said: "Sister Wu told me that you are indeed true to your name; Yang Weiyang is indeed weak, and even Miss Jin Xiu knows that being with you is the safest." After saying this, she laughed so hard that she could not straighten up again

Still wearing the security uniform, Fu Hongmei rose and sat behind Yang Wei, gently wrapping her arms around his waist. Yang Wei suddenly felt an inexplicable shiver run through his body. Wow, this is the first woman to hold my waist like this, he thought, his hand gripping the accelerator trembling slightly. The faint fragrance wafting from behind him made his heart flutter. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart, and with a twist of the accelerator, the powerful Happiness 250 roared out of the splendid gates.

There is no need for nonsense; if you don't want me to ask, then why should I

"Hey, I was just looking for you. Perfect timing, come in!" Hearing the knock on the door, Yang Wei saw that Mama Wu was leading in the young lady named Hongmei, and quickly opened the door to usher them in

Yang Wei felt a bit regretful after saying this. Thinking about the money that had just come into his hands flying away made him feel a bit pained. However, upon further reflection, he considered the possibility that if this girl managed to get by for a few months, she might end up just like the refined young ladies, becoming infatuated with men, even being able to attract foolish types like Chen Danna. Yang Wei then felt somewhat relieved. Sigh, being a villain every day isn't easy; being a good person once in a while isn't so bad either.

"You are the one who is sick. I will send you a beautiful woman, consider it a bargain for you!" Wu Mami immediately retorted

"Why is it not appropriate? Didn't we just agree on this? Trust me, it's the right thing to do!" Wu Mami stood up and patted Yang Wei's shoulder: "Take my sister home tonight, and I'll come find you tomorrow"

Brother Yang, I know you are sincere at heart. I am worried that this Chen might really come back for revenge. As a woman, I am not afraid of confrontation, but there is still Hongmei to consider. This child has nowhere to go, and I don't have anyone I can trust in Fengcheng. I can only feel at ease with you. Surely you won't refuse to help in this matter. I am not short of money; I have only done this one good deed in all these years. Please help me see this through. If it truly doesn't work out, it would be better for Hongmei to be with you than with someone else...

"Stop, stop, the first half of your sentence sounds human, but the second half has gone back to your old ways. Fine, fine, fine, I agree, isn't that enough!" Seeing Wu Mami, who was rarely sincere, and Fu Hongmei, who was starting to blush, Yang Wei no longer hesitated. It's just living with a beautiful woman, what's there to be afraid of! If he continued to refuse, it would seem a bit pretentious.

"One person, isn't that just right? You have a wife, and I wouldn't dare send you home!" Sister Wu further provided ample reasons to refute.

This matter is quite lengthy to explain... If you wish to hear..." Hongmei began to recount the origins of the story, her soft voice weaving a tale in the southern land. The beautiful woman's extraordinary experiences rivaled the most intricate novels that Yang Wei had ever known, instantly captivating him.

Upon hearing this, Yang Wei directly cursed Chen Danna as a fool. Fu Hongmei, in her heartbreak and disappointment, could potentially develop into a mistress if treated even slightly better. The thought of Chen Danna, who surely thinks of throwing money at people like a pimp, made even someone as emotionally inept as Yang Wei realize that this fool deserves to suffer. Even prostitutes have their self-respect; how can one expect to simply throw money at them? Haven't you heard? Even whores want to establish a reputation. Let alone decent women.

Stop, stop, I am most afraid of women crying! You tell me, how do you want me to help? Sister Wu has changed her temperament to help you, and I won't say anything more. How do you want to help? Speak up!" Yang Wei said, emphasizing once again: "Don't cry, okay? I don't want the security outside to hear and say that I bullied you tomorrow. If I bully you, that's one thing, but I can't afford to have anyone say that I bullied Sister Wu!"

In this way, Wu Mami, like a local persuading a young lady from afar, managed to coax Fu Hongmei, who had jumped into the water, back to her home. With the intention of cultivating a money-making machine, much like the young ladies under her care, Wu Mami found herself moved when Fu Hongmei, in tears, regarded her as an older sister and recounted her experiences in detail. This exchange brought Wu Mami to tears as well, and they both felt a moment of mutual emotional connection. In the end, Wu Mami, in a fit of inexplicable emotion, surprisingly disregarded her money-making plans entirely, even providing Fu Hongmei with travel expenses to send her back to Shanghai.

"It is not a matter of money; I have other matters to discuss with you," said Wu Mami

Sister, is this appropriate... Fu Hongmei still feels a bit shy

Yang Wei suddenly felt a bit flushed, and looking at the still bruised face of Hong Mei, he inexplicably felt a surge of sympathy. He asked, "What on earth happened today? Guests at the club usually don't go to the karaoke city; why would they cause trouble there?"

"It's settled then, Sister Wu. I will be at home during the day, but I still have to work at night!" Yang Wei said, and after finishing, he felt that there was something wrong with this sentence.

"Ha... ha!" Yang Wei laughed.

With a soft "puff," no, two puffs, both Fu Hongmei, who was in tears, and Wu Mami suddenly burst into laughter. Wu Mami spat lightly, "You little brat, you were blushing when you first arrived, and now you've become utterly shameless!"

Fu Hongmei attended a university in Shanghai, known as the Foreign Language Institute. (Yang Wei was puzzled, wondering why one needed to attend university to learn foreign languages.) During her university years, Fu Hongmei had a deeply committed senior who graduated two years earlier than her. When the two reached the stage of discussing marriage, the male party, a government official from Fengcheng, was completely unwilling to allow his son to associate with Fu Hongmei, who had no family background, and even insisted on arranging a marriage for his son. Upon hearing this, Fu Hongmei dropped out of school and went to Fengcheng alone, coincidentally arriving at her boyfriend's wedding. Overwhelmed by the situation, she caused a scene and then jumped into the river to end her life. (Yang Wei was puzzled, thinking, wasn't that someone jumping into the river right in front of me? How did I not see it?)

Yang Wei mounted his steed and turned back to call out to Fu Hongmei: Get in the car

Upon seeing this, Fu Hongmei bit her lip, nearly laughing out loud. The vehicle that Yang Wei referred to was actually a motorcycle, and he even had the audacity to say, "Bring my vehicle over." A motorcycle is just a motorcycle, but it turned out to be an old-fashioned Happiness 250 from over a decade ago, likely older than Yang Wei himself. Fu Hongmei recalled having seen such a vehicle in her hometown when she was in elementary school; it should have been phased out at least 10 years ago. The price of such a vehicle should now be assessed based on its own weight... 1.8 yuan per jin, the same price as iron. Fu Hongmei remembered having seen such a vehicle in her hometown when she was in elementary school; it should have been phased out at least 10 years ago. The price of such a vehicle should now be assessed based on its own weight... 1.8 yuan per jin, the same price as iron

"Brother Yang, don't overthink it; I know you are a good person!" Hongmei, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Thank you for what you did tonight!"

This matter is... not acceptable, not acceptable. When Yang Wei thought about facing a delicate and beautiful woman, he realized that if he couldn't handle it, it could ruin his lifelong reputation. This is something that absolutely cannot be agreed to.

However, things seemed to be more complicated than expected. Fu Hongmei continued, after returning to Fengcheng, she found a job at a trading company in Fengcheng, surprisingly working there for over six months and performing exceptionally well. ... Ironically, the boss was none other than ... ... Everyone might think it was her ex-boyfriend, but no, that would be too coincidental. ... ... The boss turned out to be Chen Danna, who had faced setbacks today. This person was not simple; he made his fortune by running coal mine machinery and smuggling explosives. In the local coal mines, the use of explosives for mining requires special approval. Just think about it, some well-connected individuals made their fortunes faster by reselling explosives than coal bosses did. Later, after becoming wealthy, Chen Danna ventured into several industries and expanded his business significantly. Upon seeing Fu Hongmei from a subordinate company, Chen Danna was instantly captivated and was determined to make her his mistress. Unable to endure the harassment, Fu Hongmei had no choice but to resign, becoming unemployed once again.

"What, what, Wu Mami, are you not sick!" Yang Wei said angrily

After a little past 1:00, the number of people in several entertainment venues gradually decreased, and the cars in the parking lot were less than half of what they originally were. Occasionally, the owners with slicked-back hair would embrace the ladies with prominent figures and get into their cars to find a place to conduct their business. Yang Wei knew that another day was coming to an end. After inquiring through the intercom and being informed that everything was normal everywhere, Yang Wei relaxed completely. Usually, at this time, as long as nothing else happened, Yang Wei could go home and sleep.

It turns out that Hongmei is the real name of this "young lady". Her surname is Fu, a nice name. She is from Zhuji City, the hometown of the beauty Xi Shi, from an ordinary working-class family. Her mother is a teacher, and she is the eldest in the family, with a younger sister named Fu Hongyu, another nice name. Yang Wei immediately thought she must also be a beauty.

Before long, accompanied by a series of booming sounds and the shout of Wang Huzai: Brother, I am letting you out now.

Hongmei suddenly burst into laughter, laughing so hard that she couldn't straighten her back for a long time. Yang Wei was baffled by her reaction and took a while to catch his breath before playfully tilting his head and asking, "Do you really want to know!"

What is it again! Yang Wei asked

Little did they know that the leaking roof would coincide with the night rain. After Fu Hongmei returned to her university in Shanghai, she had missed two months of classes without applying for leave. Her family went to look for her, thinking she was missing, which caused quite a stir throughout the school. Upon her return, the school directly expelled her. Yang Wei thought to himself that this was nothing compared to his own situation; he had been expelled from the monkhood and the military, a matter of fate. Her honest parents, feeling ashamed, refused to see her and severed their father-daughter relationship. In utter despair, Fu Hongmei ultimately chose to return and seek refuge with this confidante. When Yang Wei heard that Wu Mami had become Fu Hongmei's confidante, he was filled with goosebumps; a confidante indeed, as if she hadn't even sold her out.

It is said that there are no coincidences in literature. Speaking of which, Fu Hongmei jumped into the river to seek an end to her life. If this were to be written as a chapter in a novel, one might expect a scenario where a prince on a white horse rescues the damsel in distress. However, it was unfortunate that she encountered Wu Mami, the super madam. Moreover, it was also Fu Hongmei's poor timing; there are times when one should not jump into the water, and she chose the late hours of the night. At this time, aside from the hardworking young women just finishing their shifts and the madam, there were truly no other people on the road. Upon seeing Fu Hongmei jump into the water, Wu Mami shouted, "Miss, that place is not deep; it won't even submerge your neck. Jumping is pointless!"

It was handled, given a beating, extorted some money, and then released! Yang Wei said淡淡, "Sister Wu, the money is with Huzi, I will settle it for you tomorrow!" Yang Wei never dared to tell outsiders about this extortion; if he really told Wu Mami that he extorted 100,000, it would surely scare her away.

How about this, what are your plans? Yang Wei listened to Fu Hongmei and Wu Mami's intermittent conversation and said, "If you want to go home, I have some money saved here. I can give you 10,000 yuan; you can find a way out for yourself. This place, Gecheng, is not suitable for you. If you stay too long, you will end up in a state that is neither human nor ghost. It’s better to leave early."

Bring my car over

Ultimately, Mother Wu made the right decision with her long-term investment, and in the end, she became a proper young lady! Upon hearing that Fu Hongmei had turned to Mother Wu, Yang Wei thought to himself, sigh, yet another virtuous woman has been lost in this world

Many years later, one day, Yang Wei asked: "Hongmei, that night, how could you so trustingly follow me?"

"Damn it, this old hag!" Yang Wei, who fancied himself quite charismatic, was heavily struck and muttered this in frustration

Alright!

Fu Hongmei was not mistaken; this was indeed salvaged by Yang Wei from a scrap collector, costing a total of 260 yuan, excluding the gross weight. The reason for the purchase was that Yang Wei felt this motorcycle had sufficient power, with a strong engine and a stable chassis, capable of reaching speeds over 90 miles per hour without shaking. It is undoubtedly a top-tier motorcycle from the 1970s and 1980s in China, based on his experience riding the Changjiang 750 tricycle in the army. After acquiring the motorcycle, Yang Wei replaced the wide tires, the engine cylinder, welded the wiring, and even had the seat reupholstered with leather, spending around 500 to 600 yuan on repairs. However, the performance of this motorcycle was fully realized in Yang Wei's hands, with the exhaust displacement reaching at least 270 mL. Now, Yang Wei rides this 250cc motorcycle and dares to race against Santana cars on the road. The only issue with this motorcycle is its fuel consumption. However, this fuel expense can be reimbursed as transportation costs in Jinxiu City; if he had to pay out of pocket, who would be willing to spend that money?

Those three have been dealt with! Mother Wu looked around and asked

The subsequent matters became straightforward. Fu Hongmei merely wished for Wu Mami to accompany her in earning some living expenses in Jinxiu; after all, she could not always rely on Mami's money. Before even debuting, she encountered Chen Danna, an old patron of Jinxiu. Yang Wei speculated that Chen Danna had been looking for an opportunity to act. By coming to work as a courtesan, wasn't she fulfilling his desires? When the two met, one was burning with desire while the other resolutely resisted. With a group of security guards meddling, a spectacular scene of chaos unfolded that night. The excitement stemmed from Yang Wei managing to con Chen Danna out of several tens of thousands of yuan. He even played the role of a good person, which was quite rare. Usually, dealing with a small thug would yield only a few thousand, but this time he managed to extract so much. Even if Chen Danna did not give him the remainder, Yang Wei would still keep several thousand for himself. It was not Wu Mami who sought such an opportunity. Yang Wei felt it was appropriate to offer some compensation to Fu Hongmei and Wu Mami.