The Overlord of the Red Mansion

Chapter 289 Simulation Copy: Winter's End

The cold wind of December whistled against the window frames of Wanhua Tower. Jia Rong stood on the corridor on the second floor, looking at the women who were in a mess downstairs.

Now nearly a thousand people are trapped in this building that resembles a large club.

Wanhua Tower is the number one club in Suzhou, and usually receives dignitaries and scholars.

In addition to the three-story circular corridor, the building also has a hall and bar for stage performances, as well as more than 40 private rooms and a large number of cheap small private rooms.

A thousand people can barely be accommodated, but without external support, they will freeze when the supplies inside run out.

Of course Jia Rong can adjust the supplies at will, but Jia Rong is currently participating in a large-scale scenario copy, so of course he will not open the modifier to adjust the supplies at will.

Gu Rou led her girls to collect supplies in Wanhua Tower, while Mother Kou also led her girls to collect and protect the properties of her girls.

Wanhua Tower is not only a place to receive guests, but also the residence of most of the brothel girls.

The top girl naturally has a high-end residence outside, and she usually goes out to meet friends in a special place.

Only when you reach the level of a top performer can you go out and provide door-to-door service.

Jia Rong looked at the busy women around him, just like watching ants moving house, watching those women making beds and tidying up quilts in the spacious hall.

Women of this era would definitely prefer to squeeze into a bed rather than sleep on the floor in the middle of winter.

But it doesn’t matter, with Jia Rong around, everything becomes so natural.

"Sir, look at this." Madam Kou came over holding a fox fur coat. "This is what Wan'er wears when she goes out. I see you don't have many clothes on. Put this on first to avoid catching a cold."

Qin Wan'er is Kou's mother's number one cash cow and is deeply loved by the majority of intellectuals. Many people spend money lavishly on her and give her many high-end luxury items as gifts.

Jia Rong took the cloak, which still smelled of powder, and found it quite soft and comfortable to the touch, just right for using as a butt pad or to wipe the body when sleeping with the prostitute at night.

Just when I was thinking about recycling waste, I caught a glimpse of Qin Wan'er directing several maids to gather all the charcoal basins in each room in the lobby.

The woman was quite good-looking, but Jia Rong seldom looked at women's faces.

I don't like watching it either.

The face just needs to be presentable, it doesn't need to be too good. The most important thing is the degree of cooperation and the temperament of conversation.

Jia Rong doesn't hate what the literati and scholars like, but he doesn't like it that much either.

Qiuyue took a few younger girls and brought out all the bedding they could find.

"This won't work." Jia Rong frowned and said, "There's not enough charcoal. With so many people crowded together, I'm afraid we won't survive tonight."

Mother Kou said quickly, "Sir, you seem to know the military commander outside. Why don't you ask for more charcoal? I see the shed outside has been built. It looks like there is nothing missing outside. If you want to buy it with money, that's fine. We can pool some money together."

Jia Rong frowned and said, "The admiral who came in just now is not an ordinary person. The prefect didn't dare to say a word in front of him. He must be someone from the court. If I ask for something for you again, I will definitely be in trouble."

"You'd better be careful. Those people have killed people before and don't take your lives seriously at all."

After hearing this, Mother Kou quickly became cautious, and took the fox fur cloak and spread it out to help Jia Rong put it on.

Mother Kou gently took care of Jia Rong while carefully saying, "I don't think they are ordinary people, but seeing the young master chatting and laughing with them and giving them whatever they wanted, I thought they would be easier to talk to."

Jia Rong sighed and said, "You don't understand. Those people are capable of killing people with a smile. Not to mention prostitutes like you, even fellow soldiers, as long as there is an order from above, they will kill their comrades who have lived with them for a lifetime."

"Don't think they are easy to talk to. If they really don't know what went wrong, they will kill you without hesitation! Look at how many people they killed today? How can you think they are easy to talk to?"

Mother Kou was frightened by Jia Rong and quickly said, "You are so knowledgeable! I am stupid and didn't think of these things."

Jia Rong frowned and said, "Now we don't have enough charcoal. Even if we survive today, there are still many days to come. What should we do?"

Mother Kou said quickly, "Don't worry, young master. We bought a lot of coal briquettes in the backyard this year to last for the winter. It's enough to burn for a month. We also prepared all the New Year's goods early this year. There are a lot of things in the kitchen. In addition, there are some food and drinks sent over from outside. A group of girls can't eat much."

Jia Rong didn't expect that this shabby place was so well prepared!

But it doesn’t matter, just take it slow, and don’t let those people send food tomorrow.

At this time, Gu Rou came over, followed by two gorgeous and graceful beauties.

"Sir, the child has been handed over to the nurse for care. I have asked someone to prepare the bath water. Sir, would you like to take a bath?"

Jia Rong nodded, "Of course, I came here by boat from the north a few months ago. I haven't taken a bath for several months. Today is a good time to take a bath."

Gu Rou calmly introduced the two young girls around her, who were about eighteen or nineteen years old.

"These are our top girls, Chu Xiangqin and Mao Qinqin. They are both good-natured and willing to serve others. Which one would you like to help you take a bath?"

The two girls also looked at Jia Rong with a smile.

"Xiang Qin has met you, sir."

"Qinqin has met you, sir. I am willing to serve you well~"

Seeing this, Jia Rong smiled and said, "The five of you can help me take a bath together. I have reserved the whole place for today, so it would be a shame if you don't all try it!"

Mother Kou and the others were stunned for a second.

Jia Rong frowned, "No?" Of course not. Mother Kou said quickly, "Of course it's okay. I'm so greedy to serve a handsome young man like you. I thought you didn't like an old woman like me~"

Jia Rong smiled and said, "It's just for fun, don't take it seriously."

The prostitutes around smiled awkwardly.

Jia Rong is truly a woman who relies on her abilities, and her appearance does not have much influence on her. She uses her mouth to lower people's favorability, while using her actions to solve various problems caused by her mouth.

"You guys go take a shower first and wash yourself clean. I'm going to the toilet and take a look around." Jia Rong was not in a hurry to take a shower and let the others take a shower first.

Of course, the women knew what Jia Rong meant. Although they didn't mind that kind of thing, they now felt... strange.

Jia Rong quickly went to the backyard where there were plenty of supplies. The wind was howling outside and naturally there was no one guarding the backyard in the middle of the night.

The woodshed and the kitchen are both crappy concrete buildings, but fortunately, due to the height and technology of the main building, the top floor is still made of tiles and wood.

Jia Rong quickly made a hole in the roof, then jumped down contentedly and continued to stroll into the house.

Jia Rong had just entered the back hall on the first floor of Wanhua Tower from the backyard when the timid Hongxiu and others came over quickly.

"Sir, I don't know why the roof is leaking. Snow and water are pouring in. How can we sleep in the building tonight..."

Jia Rong walked in without saying a word and soon saw a large group of panicked women. He raised his head and looked at the black hole in the ceiling. The black hole was about two palms wide and did not look very big, but the cold wind blew in.

Jia Rong frowned and sighed, "The three floors of Wanhua Tower are usually filled with singing and dancing, but now it has become a cage that traps everyone."

Hong Xiu asked anxiously, "What should we do now? Where are mom and the others?"

Jia Rong said, "They are taking a bath. There is no point in getting anxious about this matter. Just listen to my arrangements first."

Yuzhan said quickly, "We'll do whatever you say, sir. We'll listen to you!"

Yuzhan has already discovered that the man in front of her is definitely extraordinary. As long as she can catch his favor, she can definitely escape from this hell pit!

"Let's do this," Jia Rong finally said, "put the tea stoves and small heating stoves in the middle of the hall, and have everyone sit around them."

Others have already done it.

"If there aren't enough beddings, we'll take turns using them. Yuzhan, send a few strong men to find some wood and rags, and try to block the hole upstairs."

Who can go to the rooftop?

Yuzhan immediately said, "I'll arrange it."

Having said that, Yuzhan went to order people to work.

Jia Rong is known for his ability to judge people. He can tell at a glance who can't get things done!
Qiuyue looked at Yuzhan who was working hard and chuckled, "She is very active. But sir, I just counted them and all the quilts added together are not enough. Besides, there are so many people and no servants to help. In a few days, the toilet will be full."

"I know." Jia Rong sighed, "If it doesn't work, move the food out of the cellar and leave it there. It will be fine as long as it can last for ten days."

Ten days later, it had nothing to do with Jia Rong.

As he was speaking, a scream suddenly came from downstairs.

Jia Rong walked quickly to the lobby and saw two girls fighting over a blanket. Instead of trying to stop them, the people around them joined in the commotion.

"Stop it!" Jia Rong shouted sternly, "From now on, whoever dares to cause trouble again will not get a bite to eat!"

"It's already this late! Still fighting! Do you want to die?!!"

Jia Rong cursed loudly and glanced at the girls, "If anyone doesn't obey, throw her to the backyard and let her freeze!"

Everyone was silent, not daring to say a word.

Jia Rong frowned suddenly, and this time he really frowned, not pretending.

Oops... I forgot to set a role for myself.

Am I a villain or a hero?

I was given a decent script, but I ended up playing a villain without realizing it...

Damn, it seems I can't load the save file here.

Forget it, I'll pay more attention next time I play.

Jia Rong quickly stopped thinking about the mistakes that had been made, and instead casually created a liberal character that was neither a good guy nor a bad guy.

Jia Rong, who had taken the contraceptive pill, went to take a shower when he came out quickly.

In order to understand the personnel composition more quickly while taking a bath, he summoned the courtesans and top performers from various factions while taking a bath, so that these women could understand in advance what they would encounter in the future and be mentally prepared.

That night, the hall of Wanhua Tower was brightly lit, and the big red lanterns only illuminated the living room area.

Except for the women who take care of the children, most of the women have rooms and beds but do not sleep in them. Instead, they insist on staying in the living room to watch and listen to Jia Rong and the other famous girls chatting late into the night by candlelight.

In the entire Suzhou city and Wanhua Tower, no one was happy except Jia Rong.

(End of this chapter)