Chapter 15: Whether You Can Handle It or Not, It's None of My Business!
"Stop!" Tang Lin shouted irritably, "I asked you to find work for me, not to waste my time with nonsense. You just need to tell me where there's work to be done. I don't care whether you think I can do it or not! Speak!"
"Alright," Cao Dan, who had originally been acting wildly, softened his tone, "The West Market is the most prosperous area of the imperial capital, a place combining restaurants, brothels, gambling houses, fabric shops, and wealthy people. If you work there, you could definitely make a fortune. But the premise is, to survive in the West Market, men must be capable of manual labor. As for women… I'm afraid your only option would be to attract clients, which is hard to get into since most spots are already taken. Tang Jie, you… won't have a chance!"
Tang Lin asked, "Besides being a prostitute or a gigolo, is there any proper work?"
"Yes!" Cao Dan answered straightforwardly, "Begging!"
Tang Lin's expression changed, "Begging?!"
Cao Dan gave her a determined look, "Yes, begging. In the imperial capital, there's an abundance of everything, except beggars. If Tang Jie could put aside your current appearance and pretend to be a beggar, you could definitely get a lot of gold, silver, and jewels!"
Tang Lin shook her head in disappointment and resumed walking, "I'll just find it myself. Don't follow me, or you'll regret it!"
Cao Dan tilted his head, watching Tang Lin's cool and refreshing figure disappear into the distance, and smiled infatuatedly, "So beautiful. If I could bring her home as my wife, what an honor that would be!"
The Xijiangyue Inn was located right in the center of the West Market. At that moment, Tang Lin was walking along the busiest street in the West Market, occasionally glancing at the rows of shops on both sides of the street, searching for opportunities.
To survive and return to the future world, she had to find the entrance to the time tunnel leading to the future world here; otherwise, she could only wait for death.
There were indeed very few beggars on the streets of the West Market. After walking about a hundred meters, Tang Lin still couldn't find a single beggar dressed in rags, holding a broken bowl, and begging on the ground.
Not far from the entrance of a place called "Fengyue Tower," Tang Lin stopped in her tracks.It is said that brothels keep their doors closed during the day and only do business at night, but at this moment, right in the middle of noon, the business at this Fengyue Tower was so booming that it made people stop and take a second look.
At this time, at the entrance of Fengyue Tower, stood several beautifully dressed women with alluring appearances and youthful faces. They wore thin clothing, posed gracefully like willows, waved the silk in their hands, and greeted visitors, 'Come on, honored guests, please come in. Today we have new performances waiting for all of you. Come inside!'
Tang Lin shifted her gaze away from the girls at Fengyue Tower who were attracting customers and turned to look at the restaurant opposite Fengyue Tower.
Unfortunately, all the business at the restaurant had been taken over by Fengyue Tower, leaving it dull and lifeless. Several waiters were biting or tugging at their white towels, glaring resentfully at Fengyue Tower across the street, especially at the girls who had lured away passersby.
But those girls who survived on their looks were not to be trifled with; one by one they twisted their waists at the waiters and glared back fiercely, 'Hmph!'
Tang Lin glanced at the business of the two establishments on either side and finally positioned her body facing the restaurant, which was called Juxian Tower.
When she arrived about two meters from the entrance, the waiters noticed her. Her presence gave them a very serious impression, so as she approached, they all stood straight with grave expressions.
Tang Lin stood in front of these waiters, a mix of fat, thin, tall, short, young, and old, and slowly a sincere and friendly smile appeared on her lips. 'May I ask, are you hiring here?'
