The Shi family took the money and abandoned Ye Xingbei in an underground brothel, quietly making their exit.
The manager toyed with Ye Xingbei for a bit before saying contently, "Although her face is swollen and her original appearance is obscured, true beauty lies in one's bones, not their skin. At first glance, this one here is top-notch."
"Indeed," agreed a servile, fawning man next to him as he bowed, "With proper training, she could perhaps become the Leading Courtesan."
The manager nodded in approval and told the man, "Take her to room 1106. Inform Mr. Zhang that we have a new, untouched gem here. He's sure to be satisfied."
His finger traced over Ye Xingbei's bloody whip wounds, "Mr. Zhang has a particular taste for this. We should be able to fetch a good price."
The servile man bowed in agreement, his smile so wide his eyes were barely visible.
