I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 493: Conclusion_1

Chapter 493: Chapter 493: Conclusion_1

There was just a bit of apprehension, what if something went wrong? What then? Whether the bar had any hidden safety hazards was still uncertain, and for these two people to suddenly seek her out, they couldn’t possibly be scammers trying to trick her into being trafficked, could they?

The woman’s mind filled with all sorts of scenarios—she feared being harmed. As much as being poor was an accepted fact, personal safety was of the utmost importance. So, with a hint of wariness, she asked, "Are you guys from a legitimate bar company? I’ve never heard of this ’bar’ term before, though I have heard of dance halls."

"Are your establishments similar to dance halls, where business is driven by female patronage? Judging by your drinks, they must be pricey, hence the high commission. You need to clarify all this for me, or I won’t sign the contract lightly," she said.

That woman had strong misgivings, which explained her forthright words. Shen Dong wasn’t scared of anything, and this topic was no exception.

In understanding women, no one could claim to be more knowledgeable than himself. Initial resistance was natural, but no one understood better that a woman’s heart aspires to compete. If she saw someone making more money,

Seeing her own earnings so meager, one couldn’t predict which path she might take. A strong mentality was required to maintain balance, and Shen Dong believed this woman likely couldn’t keep her balance. Eventually, she would use any means necessary just to pour more drinks and earn more performance points—it was a matter of pride.

Of course, Shen Dong wouldn’t reveal such thoughts now. If they wanted to earn money, there was no need to spell it out, it was better to let them figure it out on their own. The first picks would naturally be these women who hadn’t seen much of the world. Hence, he proposed:

"If you want a deeper understanding, why not invite us in to discuss it thoroughly? Is anyone home with you? It’s fine if there is. We’re here on official business, and we haven’t fully developed our operations yet; we just came to give you an invitation letter."

After he spoke, he waited for the woman’s response. She thought it sounded like a good job opportunity and decided to listen to the details. If suitable, she would sign the contract.

After a detailed discussion, the woman found the job quite fitting and promptly signed the contract. However, her looks were just slightly above average, and she did not receive the generous treatment Shen Dong reserved for prettier women, nor any extra cash. She merely left, and that’s how it went with several households, but in the end, they managed to recruit people anyway.

The team relied on phone contacts, summoning recruits with a call when needed. Throughout the busy day as dusk approached, Kang Yue started to feel restless, regretting her tight dress, thinking it wasn’t appropriate, finding it exhausting. She had known, she would have worn something more casual.

She stood out conspicuously in these parts, where everyone dressed plainly—what else could one expect from this area? Kang Yue thought she might be worrying too much.

By the end of the day, after canvassing the entire area, they had signed dozens of women. Without exception, everyone chose to sign up, driven by desperation for money. Lacking formal education but presented with an opportunity to make so much cash was tempting to everyone, even for work they had never done or heard of before.

They all wanted to escape this place, not willing to stay in slums. Especially when they saw what Kang Yue was wearing, envy in their eyes was unmistakable. Women in this era were like that, desperately climbing toward classes they weren’t born into.

Back in the car, the driver asked how the day went. Kang Yue was too tired to talk, responding only in half-hearted snippets as the car steadily returned to its route, almost home now.

Upon alighting, Shen Dong handed the driver a substantial wad of cash, a token of compensation for the day’s assistance and information that had helped sign up so many people; the amount given was not at all unjustified.

"Whoa, why such a huge sum all of a sudden? That’s my month’s salary right there. Isn’t this a bit too much?" the driver expressed shyly, feeling undeserving for the relatively light day’s work and brief travel.

"No worries, you earned it. Take it and get home; don’t linger outside. It’s hard for everyone to make money," Shen Dong said as he handed the money over and then turned to leave.

No one knew better than Shen Dong the feeling of exhaustion from toiling long hours with little reward. He helped where he could, and this was how Shen Dong thought.

Back on the road, Shen Dong felt the need to explain himself to Kang Yue; secrets had no place between them. He looked for an opportunity to bring it up.

But Kang Yue just kept to herself, walking ahead, seemingly indifferent. Those who knew her were aware she probably yearned to know what happened but stubbornly kept silent.

"Jealous, are you? I guess you’ve already figured out what I was up to, no need to overthink it. I was just giving that girl some advice, feeling sorry for her because she’s young. Do you really think there’s something between us?" Shen Dong broached the subject.

He quietly observed her reaction, which seemed positive, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief—but before he could finish, Kang Yue’s expression revealed that she had only been pretending.

Such feigned ease couldn’t fool her; did her current demeanor not scream of genuine anger? Sigh, how was he to explain now? Had he known, he would have taken the stubborn girl along to show her what he was doing and that he hadn’t done anything inappropriate.

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