Lotus! What Are You Doing?!

"Hey girl, what's your name again?"

In the room, Jiang Lin rubbed his eyes and looked intently at the girl in front of him.

This girl has delicate features, and her temperament and everything about her gives off a gentle and elegant vibe, like a friendly older sister next door.

"My name is Lianhua, young master..."

Lianhua lowered her head, avoiding Jiang Lin's gaze.

"Lotus... what a beautiful name!" Jiang Lin took a deep sip of tea, and couldn't help but recall the woman Wu Ke had asked him to keep an eye on.

That guy always told me to keep a close eye out whenever he went on a mission, but he never told me to deliberately look for him.

That guy never thought of going out to look for it himself. It seemed like he would encounter it if he could, and if he couldn't, so be it. He was extremely indifferent and never told us what a lotus actually looked like.

One time, Jiang Lin couldn't hold back any longer and asked him what a lotus flower looked like. The guy just touched his shiny bald head and said something like, "It looks like a lotus flower..."

Jiang Lin even sometimes wondered if the lotus flowers Wu Ke mentioned might actually be lotus flowers that had become spirits...

"Thank you for your praise, young master." Lianhua looked at Jiang Lin, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Seeing the woman's shy demeanor in front of him, Jiang Lin was startled! Holy crap, could this girl be infatuated with him?

No way, this is unacceptable!

If this really is the girl Wu Ke likes, then Wu Ke would probably strangle himself with his bald head...

"Is Lotus's real name Lotus?" Jiang Lin asked again to confirm.

"My daughter was adopted by Mama Wang when she was young and named Lotus."

Do you have a Childhood Sweetheart who you haven't seen for many years?

Lianhua looked at Jiang Lin with some doubt. "No."

"What about my brother who was lost for so many years?"

Lotus shook her head. "Probably not. Lotus was abandoned downstairs at the Spring Breeze Pavilion when she was just a few months old."

"Does that Lotus know a man named Wu Ke?"

"Wu Ke?"

"He's a bald guy who fantasizes about being a monk all the time. He's a bit of a sleazy person; when he sees a girl, he always stares at her skirt first. Of course, maybe he used to be very proper; perhaps time has ravaged him."

Lotus frowned slightly, thought about it carefully, but still shook her head.

Jiang Lin stroked his chin.

That's strange. Did I look for the wrong one?

But after all these years, I've finally managed to catch a lotus flower, it shouldn't be like this. Oh well, I'll take her back to the Sun Moon Sect first.

How much was Lotus's Indentured Contract?

"Huh?"

The women at the Sun Moon Sect headquarters' Spring Breeze Pavilion work based on their own will, without coercion. They are like employees, receiving wages and performance-based rewards. However, the Spring Breeze Pavilion branches operate similarly to other brothels in the secular world, with contracts essentially being signed for Indentured Contract.

After all, the world's education level wasn't high, and most women believed that ignorance was a virtue. Not to mention that ordinary women in the countryside were often illiterate. How could you possibly tell her that working at a brothel like Spring Breeze Pavilion meant a monthly salary with social insurance and housing fund benefits, and that she didn't have to sign a Indentured Contract?

Others might even think you're not professional enough.

Therefore, most women did sign Indentured Contract, and if someone wanted to redeem a woman from her servitude, they would naturally buy back her Indentured Contract.

Especially in Donglin City, when someone asks you this question, it usually means they want to marry you.

However, Jiang Lin was unaware of all this. In Jiang Lin view, he was merely helping Lianhua redeem herself and then bringing her to Wu Ke Sun Moon Sect so that she could either become his lover or his sister.

If not...

Jiang Lin would respect Lianhua's choice. She could stay in the Sun Moon Sect, return to Donglin City, or even go back to the Spring Breeze Pavilion to continue being a courtesan.

Upon hearing Jiang Lin's words, Lianhua's face instantly turned as red as an apple, almost ripe, though Jiang Lin didn't notice because the candlelight was dim and red.

"Young Master... Lotus and you have only met once... Although Lotus doesn't dislike you, isn't this a bit too fast?"

Lotus gently pinched the hem of her dress and whispered.

"Quick?"

Jiang Lin was taken aback. Was there really a time limit to redeeming someone? Wasn't it just a simple exchange of money and contract? Could it be that Lotus was reluctant to leave this place?

"Does Lotus not want to leave this place?"

Lotus shook her head. "That's not it. Although my mother is very good to me, I also yearn for the life of an ordinary woman."

"Oh, that makes things easier."

Jiang Lin was immediately relieved. If the other party showed signs of sisterly affection and reluctance to leave, it would be troublesome, and he would have no choice but to have Wu Ke come in person.

"Don't worry, Lotus Lotus, once you come back with me, you'll definitely live a happy and fulfilling life."

Jiang Lin said earnestly.

Even if this Lotus is not the Wu Ke is looking for, Jiang Lin can still guarantee that Lotus can live a happy and stable life in the Sun Moon Sect.

After all, the people of the Sun Moon Sect are Jin Kela. They can farm for a living, open a shop and set up a wine stall, or even deliver packages or help out the Xiao Hei by making inventions.

Isn't it easy to live a stable, happy, and fulfilling life?

"Young master... really? You really won't lie to Lotus?"

Lotus raised her head, her eyes flickering as she looked at Jiang Lin.

Seeing the other person's eyes brimming with emotion, almost brimming with tears, Jiang Lin nodded emphatically:

"Don't worry, Lotus! I'm so handsome! Why would I lie to you? I swear on my honor!"

"Young master..." Lotus said affectionately.

Lotus stood up and bowed slightly. "Although Lotus is a courtesan, I am honored by your favor, sir. If you will not abandon me in this life, Lotus is willing to serve you forever."

"Lotus is too kind. Please get up. Serving... um? Serving?!"

After helping Lianhua up, Jiang Lin was stunned.

What did Lotus serve me?

Hearing Jiang Lin's question, Lianhua blushed even more and said angrily, "Young Master is so naughty... Lianhua is clearly about to get married..."

"Ha?!"

Marrying? What did I just say? How come this lotus flower is going to marry me?

"Lotus, you can't joke like that."

"Young master, please stop teasing Lotus. You're even... about to redeem her from her servitude..."

"..."

Jiang Lin wanted to explain something, but felt like he couldn't explain anything clearly.

"Young Master..."

Just as Jiang Lin was about to say something, Lianhua extinguished the candle and approached step by step!

"Lotus! What are you doing?!"

"Young master, you're so annoying..."

"Etc!!!"

"Young master, please don't back down anymore."

"Lotus! It seems there's some misunderstanding between us!"

"No, young master has already said that to Lotus..."

"I did not mean that..."

Lotus!

Don't come any closer...

Don't come any closer!!!

On the third floor of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, a man clinging to the windowsill, poised to jump, let out a desperate cry...

[Thanks to the generous "Cucumber" on the Penguin Reading platform for the 10,999 book coins donation~~~ I owe you half a chapter~~~]

My computer crashed... I have to get it fixed after work. Typing on my phone isn't inspiring, so I'll have to go to Xiao Xing's house to use her computer... Plus, I need to save my draft; it seems like it's going to be published soon... I need to cram a few words...

So... I can only update once today, please be gentle... (..*) I'm sorry.