Qin Ruan's deep eyes fixed on the three characters of Zhenpin Pavilion, a layer of crushed ice tinting the gentleness in her pupils like a chilly, unfathomable abyss.
Zhenpin Pavilion was gorgeously embellished, and these three words prompted her to envision the oppressing grey scene that lay inside.
Behind the glitz and glamour was a world filled with darkness, filth, and depravity.
Qin Ruan raised her eyes, and looked solemnly at Josh, "Have you been here?"
"Yeah! It's such a fun place!"
Josh was still imbued with the joy of sharing and hadn't noticed Qin Ruan's unease.
Qin Ruan asked calmly, "What's inside?"
"There are so many fun activities - shooting, boxing, gambling, and plenty of handsome men and beautiful women!"
Josh slid his finger across his phone screen to bring up another photo.
Qin Ruan saw girls in provocative uniforms with bunny ears on their heads on the screen.
Not all of them looked happy; three out of the five girls seemed to be in pain.