Acacia by mistake

At that time, Ah Ran's eyes were not broken, and his body didn't have so many scars. Although his appearance was not outstanding in Nuanxiang Pavilion, where there were so many beauties, he was better than gentle temperament, obedient and obedient, and his business was not deserted.

He also has a good partner named Kou Dan.

Kou Dan is much more powerful than Ah Ran.He was smart since he was a child, and he studied calligraphy and painting diligently. The old bustler valued him very much and wanted to sell him for a good price, so he never let him pick up customers. He raised him until he was 16 years old, and then solemnly gave him a birthday party. Koudan became famous far and wide. .

At that time, Ah Ran had saved money for several years, and had been thinking about redeeming herself and going out to find her parents.Kou Dan's mother was also a prostitute in Nuanxiang Pavilion. She was redeemed a few years ago and became the concubine of a large family.A Ran urged Kou Dan to save money with him, so that he could see his relatives again in the future.

The two teenagers supported each other, there was hope ahead, and life would not be so difficult.

As soon as Ah Ran talked about the original matter, she couldn't stop nagging.He said that Kou Dan was good-looking and smart, and he often took care of him.

"Just like you." Ah Ran said, "Do as he says, and the guests will reward you with money. He is amazing!"

Qiao Xiangsi didn't want to hear Aran praise others, not to mention that Aran's words faintly revealed that the boy was stronger than herself, so she urged: "It's been a long time, you haven't gotten to the point yet!"

Ah Ran shook her head and said, "The matter of Kodan is the topic."

As the years passed, Aran and Kodan slowly saved money.Seeing that Ah Ran was about to save enough, at this time, Kou Dan also encountered a good thing.

A rich young master passing by wanted to take him away.

Although Ah Ran was reluctant to part with his partner, he was very happy for him.Kou Dan likes that young master, and that person likes him too. Being able to stay with a lover who loves each other is probably the best ending for a prostitute.

However, just as he was about to escape from the fire pit, Kou Dan fell ill.

To make matters worse, news of his mother's death also came.It is said that the mistress of that family was jealous and found a wrong place to beat Kou Dan's mother to death and throw the body into the latrine.

Kou Dan couldn't afford to be ill.

In order to cure the disease, Kodan and Aran spent all their money, but it was still not enough.Everyone said that Kodan could not be saved, but Ah Ran couldn't bear to see him die of illness, and borrowed money everywhere to no avail. In the end, there was nothing he could do, so he bit the bullet and begged to the rich young master.

A strange thing happened, that young master turned his attention to A Ran!

"It's really weird, if you have self-knowledge." Qiao Xiangsi couldn't help interjecting, "Actually, that person is lonely on a long road and lacks a cheap bed warmer. I hear he doesn't like you at all."

"I know." Aran said in a daze, "I begged him to lend me some money, and I begged for a long time..."

Ah Ran finally got the silver.But when he went back with the medicine he bought, he was scolded bloody by Kou Dan.

Aran lowered his head and accepted it.After all, he snatched Kou Dan's guests and also took Kou Dan's chance to leave.

"Oh, I understand." Qiao Xiangsi interrupted Ah Ran.Although Ah Ran's description was only a few words, but the bitterness in it made him unable to bear to listen to it, so he simply added: "Then this Koudan hated you. Later, he cured his illness due to a certain coincidence, and became a' The big man above will take this opportunity to retaliate against you and not allow anyone to redeem you, right?"

Ah Ran thought for a while, then nodded: "Almost."

Qiao Xiangsi just wanted to breathe a sigh of relief, but her heart rose again.

If it was so simple, why did Ah Ran show such a frightened expression?

"Did he hit you?" Qiao Xiangsi asked.

Aran was silent.Seeing that Qiao Xiangsi was in a hurry again, she hurriedly said, "It doesn't matter if you fight or not, it's just... well, let me finish with you. Actually, I wasn't redeemed at that time. Kou Dan was still sick, so I left , What should he do? But I need money very much. The young master gave me 60 taels of silver to treat Kodan's illness, and then took me to the boat."

Qiao Xiangsi's heart sank.

As the richest businessman in the country, he naturally knew what Ah Ran was talking about.

Merchant ships traveling from south to north on the water, a voyage can range from a few months to more than a year.The journey is lonely, and it is unlucky for a woman to be on a boat. Some boats will bring a young man to vent. The journey is difficult and there are water bandits. Even the strong crew and sailors may not be able to survive, but I don’t know Aran How did you survive.

The 60 taels of silver were bought for Ah Ran's life.

"I've been away for about five or six months. When I came back, Koudan was no longer there. I inquired everywhere, and finally found out that he had worshiped a powerful master after he was cured, and followed him." A Ran said, "I was so happy at the time." , but when I saw him again, I realized that I was wrong."

At first, Koudan was very kind.He didn't blame Ah Ran for robbing the guests at all, and the two of them still got along as before.

Because of his status, Ah Ran's status has also risen, especially the guards in Nuanxiang Pavilion are very polite to him.

But gradually, Ah Ran felt something was wrong.

This Koudan was not the Koudan he knew.The appearance has not changed at all, but the person inside seems to have changed.

Ah Ran, who hadn't noticed it yet, told him enthusiastically about her plan to save money, and Kou Dan said it was very good.

"The people outside are all liars. They say they want to help you, but they actually want to hurt you." He said to Ah Ran, "Do you remember—what's the last name of that person? The one who said he wanted to redeem me. Before I met him again a while ago, it was interesting. I just cut off his left hand, and he was scared to pee! Hahaha, originally I wanted to cut off his right hand too, but I laughed so hard that the knife scratched Wrong place, directly killed the person. Haha, do you think it’s funny?” Kou Dan laughed out loud as he said something extremely funny.

Ah Ran felt cold all over, and stared at him blankly.

"Aran, remember, if you want to leave, you have to rely on yourself." Kou Dan restrained his smile, with an expression on his face that Aran had never seen before, "Others can't help you, no one can help you. Understand? "

Ah Ran nodded blankly, but didn't understand in her heart.

A few months later, one of Ah Ran's guests offered to redeem him.

The guest's surname is Cheng, and Ah Ran calls him Brother Cheng.He runs a small wine shop and drinks very good wine. He gets drunk every day, but he doesn't use alcohol to beat people.

He wanted to take Aran away, not because he liked it so much, but because Aran could always take care of him comfortably when he was drunk. Besides, Aran was not expensive, much cheaper than buying a concubine.

Thinking of Kodan's words, Ah Ran felt uneasy for some reason.But he was not young at that time, and he had been tortured for many years. He was afraid that he would not be able to survive, so he agreed.

That's how the terrible thing happened.

Ah Ran still remembers what happened that day until now.

It was a summer afternoon, and he received a food box, an octagonal one, not big, the kind often used to put snacks.

Having said this, Ah Ran shuddered.He clenched his fists and his body trembled. Qiao Xiang wanted to grab his hand, but Ah Ran took a deep breath and continued talking.

At that time, he thought who sent the food.Opening the food box, there is a burst of white mist head-on, which is extremely cool in the hot summer.

The food box was covered with ice cubes, and through the mist, Ah Ran vaguely saw a round, red and white thing spread out on the ice cubes.

The fog cleared, and he clearly saw the contents of the food box——

That's a face.

A complete, peeled off face covered with blood.

Brother Cheng's face was spread out inside the box, staring blankly at him.

"I killed him, I killed him." Ah Ran lowered her head, covered her face, and repeated regretfully, "If I hadn't promised him, he wouldn't have died."

But what can Aran do?

He can't do anything.

"After that, I was so scared that I fell ill, and woke up like this." Aran continued, "The doctor said that my eyes were suffocated by poisonous gas. But where is the poisonous gas? I only remembered it afterwards." , the ice cubes in the food box."

——As the ice melted, that face was soaked in venom and disappeared without a trace.

"I haven't heard anything about this matter. Everyone thought he was drunk and fell into the river and drowned. Only I know that he died because of me." Aran said sadly, "If I was brave Just a little bit, at least there is something left, so that he won't leave his bones..."

Qiao Xiangsi thought to herself, does this kid still want to save that man's face?The eyes became like this after being smoked by the mist, and I don't know what kind of poison is so powerful, if I really want to touch it, even if I am lucky to save my life, Aran probably only has one hand left.

"From then on, I knew that what he said was true." A Ran said, "But I really can't understand why Koudan hates me so much. Later, I gradually figured out that Koudan must be gone. My friend is dead, and now the guy in his skin is a ghost from hell."

After Ah Ran finished speaking, Qiao Xiangsi didn't speak for a long time.

The food on the table was completely cold, and neither of them had any appetite.Ah Ran got up to clean up the dishes, but Qiao Xiangsi grabbed her hand.

"Hands are so cold." Qiao Xiangsi raised her eyebrows, squinted her peach blossom eyes, and looked at him slantingly, "You answered my question, I will keep my promise now, and I will teach you a trick first. You learn it well and use it later. worthy."

"What is it?" Ah Ran suddenly thought of the business, and listened attentively.

"Do you feel cold?" Qiao Xiangsi got up and stood face to face with Aran. He was taller than Aran. When he lowered his head, he could clearly see Aran's thick and slender eyelashes. How to do it?"

Ah Ran made a gesture of tucking her hands into her sleeves.

"No." Qiao Xiangsi laughed, leaned close to Ah Ran, and said in a low voice, "You have to act like a baby to the guests and say you are cold, so you have to hug them."

"Oh." Ah Ran seemed to realize something.

"You learn one now and let me see."

Xiangsi's face is too beautiful, so close, Ah Ran's head was dizzy, and she felt embarrassed, after pondering for a while, Fang muttered in a low voice: "Young master, I'm cold. Hug me, okay?"

"Okay." Qiao Xiangsi agreed, stepped forward, and gently hugged Ah Ran into her arms.

This is a very warm hug.

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