Sister Li had no other options. She could only hope those two girls got lucky and stayed out of sight at the back. She couldn't go too far to help them. If... she implicated that unfilial daughter of hers... that would mean more trouble.
Bai Yaoyao whispered to Lulu, "Time for the beauty pageant. Perk up."
Lulu nodded and tidied her hair a little, uncovering her eyes. "Finally, something to do!"
"Don't rush. Tonight won't be peaceful."
No sooner had Bai Yaoyao spoken than two men entered. She and Lulu were already near the door, so at the sound of movement, they quickly stood up and huddled together.
As they rose, their coats slipped off. Both wore sweaters, a far cry from the bulky padded coats they'd worn during the day. Add their lovely faces and frightened eyes...
They instantly caught several people's attention.
Seeing this, Sister Li knew it was over. She couldn't protect them anymore...
Bai Yaoyao and Lulu were selected without a hitch.
"You two, come here. Follow me." The man hadn't expected to find two decent-looking girls in the Cleaning Crew, and he was immediately much more pleased.
Committed to their act, Bai Yaoyao and Lulu hurriedly looked toward Sister Li and called out timidly...
There was nothing Sister Li could do. She could only pretend to be relaxed as she said, "It's all right, girls. Work hard, and tomorrow I'll give you each another whole steamed bun. You mustn't give them away this time."
Bai Yaoyao and Lulu nodded and followed the man out, looking back with every step. It broke Sister Li's heart.
While the man's back was turned, Sister Li hurriedly slipped a fruit knife into Bai Yaoyao's hand, then went straight back to her room.
Bai Yaoyao and Lulu were taken to