After Chu Lian and Wang Xiangxiang had left, Xiaoxiao took Yang Ming to the Yixiang Courtyard, where she planned to introduce him to everyone.
Since Xiaoxiao had announced the temporary closure of the Yixiang Courtyard for restructuring the previous day, today everyone had gathered in the hall, idly chatting.
"Madam, something strange is being talked about outside today," said one.
"What strange thing?" replied another.
"Last night, someone tied up those human traffickers and took them to the government office."
"You mean the traffickers who captured our madam?"
"Yes, it’s said that the government office has already issued a notice to rescue the girls who were sold."
As Xiaoxiao and Yang Ming entered, they overheard the ongoing conversation. Xiaoxiao glanced at Yang Ming and instantly realized it was their work from the Xuntian Escort Agency.
As soon as everyone saw Xiaoxiao, they immediately fell silent and shouted in unison, "Madam, Boss."
Xiaoxiao and Yang Ming walked to the center of the group, and Xiaoxiao began the introductions, "Let me introduce you all, this is my husband, and also your boss."
Everyone in unison, "Hello, Boss."
"Hello, everyone," Yang Ming greeted them back.
Xiaoxiao continued, "My husband is the Store Manager of Xuntian Escort Agency. If I and my husband are not around, and there is an urgent matter, you can seek help from Xuntian Escort Agency."
Someone asked, "Is it the newly opened Xuntian Escort Agency in Lin County?"
"Exactly, from now on, the Xuntian Escort Agency and you all are one family, you can help each other out," Yang Ming replied.
Everyone nodded in comprehension, while internally surprised, not expecting their boss to be such a significant figure.
"I heard what you were just discussing. Do we still have girls here in Yixiang Courtyard that were bought?" Xiaoxiao asked.
Everyone lowered their heads upon being asked. Seeing their reaction, Xiaoxiao understood, "Sisters, now you all are free, and those who want to go home, I won’t stop you."
They all shook their heads, "I can’t return, I really can’t face going back."
"..." Xiaoxiao was somewhat helpless; actually, if they went back, others didn’t have to know what they did, it was just that they couldn’t overcome their own mental hurdle, "How about this, wait until you all have settled down, married, and have children, then you can go back."
"We can still get married and have children?" The girls couldn’t even dare to think about Xiaoxiao’s words.
"Of course, you can. Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. Don’t worry, things will get better and better," These weren’t just comforting words. Xiaoxiao truly believed in them. If criminals could reform after serving time, why couldn’t they? They had only entered this line of work out of desperation.
Xiaoxiao clapped her hands twice, "Alright, let’s cheer up. I need to explain the restructuring. I plan to transform our Yixiang Courtyard into a Grand Theater specifically for performances, and it will be officially renamed Joy Grand Theater."
Although the name was a bit common, it hit the nail on the head, being a place that brings joy to people, a concept that she and Yang Ming had come up with during their conversation last night.
She then explained how the Joy Grand Theater would be converted: first by making a new signboard, then revamping the interior, constructing a stage, setting up seats, creating a small theater look, setting the stamp, producing tickets, and arranging costumes and props...
These were all external aspects. The most important were the ladies’ talents; relying solely on Xiaoxiao was insufficient as she wasn’t a professional and didn’t know much. Thus, after learning about the girls’ talents, a hiring sign was placed outside the Joy Grand Theater.