The General is Sick, He Just Needs a Good Beating (35)
Young, beautiful and innocent Li Ge was like a graceful and pure orchid blossom in this permissive place where men sought sensual pleasures.
She became popular, as Old Pa expected, however, more popular than he imagined.
She made Old Pa a lot of money. There were wealthy young lords who were so obsessed with her that they were willing to help her buy back her freedom.
However, Old Pa didn't agree.
He didn’t bring up such a darling for her to be some lord’s concubine.
He wouldn’t let her go until she made him a fortune.
Two years later, the once innocent girl had learned to smoke, drink, charm men with her sweet smiles.
She had seen enough of hypocritical show of affection so she cherished sincerity and knew how difficult it was to find it.
She fell in love with a guy, a bodyguard who worked for Sleepless City.
He was tall and honest, but poor.
In terms of social status, he was worlds apart from her.
But he didn't look at her with lust nor did he fawn on her. He was shy yet passionate.
Every morning, he travelled a long distance just to bring her the hot porridge he made. During winters, he would warm her hands clumsily with an embrace after she finished a song.
Their connection was kept in the dark but was a delight, just like their relationship.
Li Ge made a deal with Old Pa - two years. She gave him all the money she made in two years. After that, she got her freedom back.
Old Pa didn’t voice any objection and agreed with a meaningful look.
She started to look forward to the future.
A woman filled with hope for life was like a gem finally got rid of the dust on it and started to glow.
She became more beautiful, attractive and famous.
She grew closer with her man. They even agreed to move to a small peaceful town after Li Ge ended her work here.
Both of the two had saved up, enough for them to live a comfortable life.
One year passed, then two years.
That night, Li Ge handed Old Pa a large pile of cash.
Sucking on a cigarette, Old Pa looked at her seriously. However, in the end, he didn’t say anything and gave her an indenture - her freedom.
“Leave after tomorrow. He is a good man.” That ruthless old man said.
Li Ge was surprised.
Old Pa sneered: “Well, what do you think I do all day? Do you think you’ve hid it so well?”
He suddenly stubbed out the cigarette and spat hard on the ground. “Get out! Seldom do I show any mercy. This time, I've sent away a source of easy money myself. Don't let me see you again. I might change my mind!”
Li Ge didn’t say anything in response. She simply got down on her knees and kowtowed at Old Pa, then left.
The second night, it was her last show.
Her man had bought two train tickets to the south. All their luggage had been packed up as well.
As soon as she got off the stage, she would change her clothes and leave town that very night.
She was going to say goodbye to the first half of her life, a life where she wandered about alone and start a life like an ordinary woman.
It would be wonderful
—— if it wasn’t for that gunshot.
In a patter of screams, she froze at where she stood, her eyes fixed deadly at a corner.
Her man, the one she was going to share the rest of her life with, who talked with her about whether to buy a courtyard house or a Western-style building a short while ago, was lying there, with blood oozing out under his body, like a crimson flower in bloom, colored her eyes red.
He died.
Li Ge, the Queen of Sleepless City, died with him.
The General is Sick, He Just Needs a Good Beating (35)
Young, beautiful and innocent Li Ge was like a graceful and pure orchid blossom in this permissive place where men sought sensual pleasures.
She became popular, as Old Pa expected, however, more popular than he imagined.
She made Old Pa a lot of money. There were wealthy young lords who were so obsessed with her that they were willing to help her buy back her freedom.
However, Old Pa didn't agree.
He didn’t bring up such a darling for her to be some lord’s concubine.
He wouldn’t let her go until she made him a fortune.
Two years later, the once innocent girl had learned to smoke, drink, charm men with her sweet smiles.
She had seen enough of hypocritical show of affection so she cherished sincerity and knew how difficult it was to find it.
She fell in love with a guy, a bodyguard who worked for Sleepless City.
He was tall and honest, but poor.
In terms of social status, he was worlds apart from her.
But he didn't look at her with lust nor did he fawn on her. He was shy yet passionate.
Every morning, he travelled a long distance just to bring her the hot porridge he made. During winters, he would warm her hands clumsily with an embrace after she finished a song.
Their connection was kept in the dark but was a delight, just like their relationship.
Li Ge made a deal with Old Pa - two years. She gave him all the money she made in two years. After that, she got her freedom back.
Old Pa didn’t voice any objection and agreed with a meaningful look.
She started to look forward to the future.
A woman filled with hope for life was like a gem finally got rid of the dust on it and started to glow.
She became more beautiful, attractive and famous.
She grew closer with her man. They even agreed to move to a small peaceful town after Li Ge ended her work here.
Both of the two had saved up, enough for them to live a comfortable life.
One year passed, then two years.
That night, Li Ge handed Old Pa a large pile of cash.
Sucking on a cigarette, Old Pa looked at her seriously. However, in the end, he didn’t say anything and gave her an indenture - her freedom.
“Leave after tomorrow. He is a good man.” That ruthless old man said.
Li Ge was surprised.
Old Pa sneered: “Well, what do you think I do all day? Do you think you’ve hid it so well?”
He suddenly stubbed out the cigarette and spat hard on the ground. “Get out! Seldom do I show any mercy. This time, I've sent away a source of easy money myself. Don't let me see you again. I might change my mind!”
Li Ge didn’t say anything in response. She simply got down on her knees and kowtowed at Old Pa, then left.
The second night, it was her last show.
Her man had bought two train tickets to the south. All their luggage had been packed up as well.
As soon as she got off the stage, she would change her clothes and leave town that very night.
She was going to say goodbye to the first half of her life, a life where she wandered about alone and start a life like an ordinary woman.
It would be wonderful
—— if it wasn’t for that gunshot.
In a patter of screams, she froze at where she stood, her eyes fixed deadly at a corner.
Her man, the one she was going to share the rest of her life with, who talked with her about whether to buy a courtyard house or a Western-style building a short while ago, was lying there, with blood oozing out under his body, like a crimson flower in bloom, colored her eyes red.
He died.
Li Ge, the Queen of Sleepless City, died with him.
