Chapter 239
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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .