Just these two items alone made it clear that the unconscious woman in front of them was certainly no ordinary person.
"Xiao Zhang, take this young lady back first!"
Xiao Zhang nodded. The lady was known as the most charitable noblewoman in the bustling city of Haimarket and would surely save the woman.
That night, no one knew that two unfamiliar women had arrived in the glamorous metropolis of Haimarket.
Inside the shabby room, Laosan entered and glanced at the girl lying unconscious on the bed. He approached her and noticed her eyelids quivering as she slowly opened her eyes. Her pupils were blurry as she looked at him. Startled, Laosan took a deep breath, clenched his teeth fiercely, and landed a heavy blow on the girl before he quickly picked her up and hurried outside to catch a taxi and leave.
She shouldn’t blame him for being merciless; she should consider it as him owing her a life-saving debt. After all, had they not saved her, she would have surely died in the sea.
Haimarket had a place known as Dark Cabinet, hidden and luxurious, only open to the city’s tycoons. No one knew who the mysterious owner behind Dark Cabinet was, only that no one could afford to offend it.
Dark Cabinet specialized in auctioning off things that many dared not, such as beauties, but of course, these beauties had to truly be beautiful, strikingly gorgeous, to catch the attention of Dark Cabinet.
Laosan got out of the car, carrying the still-unconscious girl into Dark Cabinet. The taxi driver shook his head as he watched Laosan walk away; he knew the true nature of Dark Cabinet. This man was no good, actually planning to sell the girl. The driver had observed from the rearview mirror just how beautiful the unconscious girl was and feared she might fetch a hefty price. It was obvious to him that the man harbored ill intentions towards the girl, but he didn’t want to meddle and bring trouble upon himself. All he could do was pray the girl’s fate wouldn’t be too grim.
One hour later, Laosan emerged from Dark Cabinet, holding a one hundred thousand yuan check in his hand. He was smiling so wide his eyes were almost invisible. He never imagined that the girl could sell for one hundred thousand yuan. Now, he could not only clear his debt but also provide some relief for his older and second brothers. Any guilt he had felt eased, and he quickly left with the check.
In a room of Dark Cabinet, a stern woman around thirty years old stood in front of a bed and looked at the unconscious woman lying there. This was the most attractive woman she had recently purchased, hoping she’d fetch a good price at the auction that evening.
"Manager Bai, this girl is really beautiful, she feels like a fairy from the TV."
Behind Manager Bai, a female manager of Dark Cabinet spoke softly. It was the first time she had seen such a beautiful girl, even in unconsciousness her face was so delicate it seemed improbable, with not a single blemish, fair and tender, delicate and lovely.
"Keep a close watch, we can’t let her escape."
After saying this, Manager Bai walked out.
The female manager nodded; she was responsible for guarding the ’merchandise’. In her many years at Dark Cabinet, this was the first time she had seen such a beautiful girl. Her notion of beauty wasn’t just about looks, but the aura and presence the girl possessed. Even in unconsciousness, there was a celestial energy about her, and her face still showed no imperfections. In this society, where every beautiful woman was a creation of cosmetics, this girl remained stunning even without consciousness. If she were dressed up, she’d surely be a sensual beauty. The foolish man didn’t know what he had stumbled upon; one hundred thousand yuan and he was laughing joyfully, oblivious to the fact that in the true market of Dark Cabinet, she was worth no less than a million.
"Behave yourselves, and you’ll be ensured a life of luxury. If you don’t, you should know what the consequences will be."
The female manager spoke to several women with their heads lowered on other beds. As she turned and left, she closed the door carefully and instructed the guards to keep a close watch, ensuring none of them escaped.
Once the female manager was gone, the other women in the room lifted their heads, some with tears still on their faces. They had been forcibly sold here—some by husbands, some by family, and some by abduction. They were all pitiful people.
A decent-looking woman lifted her head; her name was Ding Lin, sold here by her stepfather. She glanced at the bed in the corner, where the newly arrived unconscious girl lay. She rose from her bed and walked to the corner, followed by a few other girls.
"Isn’t she just beautiful?"
One of the women exclaimed in awe, unable to suppress their admiration even as fellow women.