220: Hide the situation

The two of them started a fierce argument, after all, Xia Ruoyun didn't want Ke Li Nan to continue getting involved.

She wanted to use her own method to pull her best friend out of this whirlpool.

Even though the other person kept pleading, Xia Ruoyun showed no sign of wavering.

"No way, I've told you, once you get involved, you'll completely ruin your career!"

What Xia Ruoyun most wanted to convey was that while there was still time, it could still be salvaged now, but if they didn't seize this last chance, even a god wouldn't be able to help.

Just then, other people also looked over following their voices.

After all, at this moment, everything they were saying and the situation here were completely inconsistent.

Soon, the people around started paying attention. This matter made the forces of capital very displeased.

At this time, several people from the capital saw the two of them muttering about something and couldn't help but shake their heads, their faces full of ridicule.

"They've come to a place like this and are still pretending to be pure. Do they really think they can walk out of here cleanly?"

The expressions on these people's faces clearly showed ill intentions. At this moment, Xia Ruoyun was still trying every possible way to persuade Ke Li Nan.

She hoped that she could sober up at this moment, but the other person had already sunk into it.

It seemed like ten oxen couldn't pull her back. Finally, she sighed helplessly. She couldn't just watch her best friend fall into such a situation and not help, right?

Seeing the way Ke Li Nan was acting, her heart felt extremely uncomfortable. After some hesitation, she still decided to help.

"But now that we're here, we have to find a way to solve it. Tell me, what exactly do those people from the capital want you to do?"

Faced with such questioning, Ke Li Nan had no intention of revealing the truth of the matter.

She still hid something: "It's just a meal anyway, there's nothing difficult about it. With me covering for you, what are you afraid of?"

After some persuasion, Xia Ruoyun's heart began to waver. "If it's really just having a meal, I can help you with this."

Coincidentally, just as the two of them finished speaking, a group of people walked in. They were all wearing designer clothes.

At a glance, you could tell they weren't ordinary people, and the jewelry they wore on their hands looked extremely precious.

And as they came into view, each of them was holding a beautiful woman in their arms.

Just like that, they walked straight past the two of them, sat on the nearby sofa, and kept staring at the beautiful women in their arms, constantly sizing them up.

Then everyone exchanged glances, nodded slightly, looking very satisfied, and beckoned to Ke Li Nan.

"Hurry up and bring your friend over. You've been standing here for so long, your legs must be tired."

At this moment, Xia Ruoyun realized that danger had just arrived. She clenched her fists tightly and hid her hands behind her back.

However, Ke Li Nan had a smile on her face and unhurriedly led the person over.

"We were just discussing some things just now, sorry to have kept you waiting." She looked very eager to please.

Looking at Xia Ruoyun's appearance, which was completely different from these beautiful women, everyone could tell they weren't on the same level.

These rich men slowly raised their heads and looked at Xia Ruoyun with expressions of enjoyment.

Resting their hands on their chins, they couldn't help but exclaim: "After such a long time, you've finally brought in a good one."

In fact, Xia Ruoyun was not the first woman Ke Li Nan had brought here. The previous ones must have all been deceived.

It's just that the women brought before, although beautiful, couldn't catch the eye of the capital.

They felt that those women were too young, that kind of beautiful aesthetic belonged to youth and completely didn't suit their taste. Most of the time, they weren't presentable.

It was precisely because of this that they repeatedly asked Ke Li Nan to bring a sophisticated and sensual woman.

Now, Xia Ruoyun standing here was the best, the perfect candidate. She hadn't realized the seriousness of the situation yet.

She just lowered her head, feeling shy about looking at these people, her face slightly flushed.

One of them stood up, walked forward, and patted Ke Li Nan's shoulder, his eyes full of ambiguity.

Then, with a turn, he grandly pulled Ke Li Nan into his arms.

"This time you've brought a good candidate, much better than the previous ones, and she looks more pleasing to the eye. Have you told her the rules?"

Xia Ruoyun didn't quite understand what the rules were, she just felt uncomfortable hearing their words.

And Ke Li Nan still had an awkward smile on her face, pleasing these forces of capital without losing her composure.

"Of course, I've told everyone who comes here the rules, but my friend here is quite shy, so don't scare her later."

The two exchanged smiles, Ke Li Nan pursed her lips, and looked at Xia Ruoyun again.

"Don't be in a hurry, there are some things I still need to talk to my friend about properly."

And those men gathered together, seemingly about to drool. Their eagerness was a bit too unsightly.

But Xia Ruoyun heard everything they said just now. When Ke Li Nan returned to her side, she immediately started questioning her.

"What did they mean by what they just said? Could it be that they already had ideas about this matter?"

"You two have been planning this together for a long time, haven't you? As for me coming today, they weren't surprised, right?"

Faced with such questioning, Ke Li Nan didn't know how to answer and completely fell into deep thought.

The person had already been brought in by herself, there was no way to hide it no matter what.

But gradually, those people from the capital lost their patience and kept urging them.

"Haven't you finished talking? Come over and sit down. I don't like having a beauty stand like this all the time."

At this critical moment, Xia Ruoyun chose to step forward. "I'm really sorry, I need to go to the restroom now. I'll definitely give everyone an explanation when I come back."

When those people from the capital heard her speaking so politely, they liked her even more. Because she was new, it was more about doting on her.

And one of the men walked up and reached out to touch the hair that Xia Ruoyun had exposed.

"This fair and tender skin, you can tell it's well-maintained, right? I haven't seen you much before. Keep me company tonight."

Hearing this, Xia Ruoyun was clearly a bit nervous, her face became even redder, and she took several steps back.

"I'm not ready yet, please let me compose myself first."

The man, however, was completely unfazed and pulled the person into his arms with one swoop.

"Then you don't need to be anxious. If there's anything you don't know, I can teach you slowly."

"You've only just arrived, why are you so eager to go to the restroom? Is there something you haven't finished doing?"

The scene became awkward. Xia Ruoyun clearly looked like a novice, flustered and not knowing what she should do.

Fortunately, Ke Li Nan gave her some pointers from the side and also went up to say a few good words.

"She's just a bit nervous being here. Let her go to the restroom first. When she comes back, I'll definitely make sure she keeps you company and drinks with you."

The attendees at this banquet were all influential figures. If one could establish connections with them, their future career path would definitely be very smooth.

After arriving at the restroom, the two fell into a stalemate again. Xia Ruoyun was still bothered by what that man had said earlier.

Ke Li Nan's indifferent expression made her even angrier. She had originally chosen to help out of humanitarianism and their friendship.

Now the other person was treating her like this. No matter who it was, they probably wouldn't understand.

All she saw was Ke Li Nan with her arms crossed over her chest, looking indifferent.

"Why haven't you adapted yet? I told you so much just now, but it looks like you didn't listen to a word."

"You can't afford to offend these forces of capital, and neither you nor I can contend with them!"

Although Xia Ruoyun also knew about the darkness of the entertainment industry, she never expected that this Golden Leaf Manor was completely different from that.

The water behind this is extremely deep. Once ordinary people get caught in it, they can never get out.

At this moment, Xia Ruoyun just wanted to know what the man had said earlier meant.

"I heard them say just now that the ones you brought before weren't presentable. What exactly does that mean?"

"They also said that the previous ones were all very young."

Faced with such questioning, Ke Li Nan felt embarrassed to answer and could only lower her head.

She felt a burning sensation on her face. If she revealed everything inside, Xia Ruoyun would definitely get angry with her later.

Nor would she understand everything she was doing now, the efforts she was making.

It was precisely because of this that Ke Li Nan chose to hide the truth at this critical moment, resulting in Xia Ruoyun having no idea what the situation inside really was.

And Xia Ruoyun's eyes were filled with various emotions, only hoping that she could tell her a single truth.

"Now I don't know which of your words are true and which are false. If you really want me to help you, you'd better honestly tell me everything that's going on inside."

Since things had come to this point, there was no need for the two of them to keep dragging it out. Hiding things from each other had no meaning anymore.

At this moment, Ke Li Nan still felt no guilt, nor did she think she had done anything wrong.

From another perspective, she was an extremely selfish person who only considered her own interests.

What's more, Ke Li Nan's expression in front of that man just now was also very unnatural, as if the two of them were old acquaintances.

Some things ultimately cannot be hidden. Ke Li Nan was about to be exposed, like a moth flying into a flame.

And Xia Ruoyun in front of her was still pressing her with questions. At that moment, Ke Li Nan felt a buzzing pain in her head.

Finally, out of the guilt in her heart, she still revealed what she had been hiding.

"Alright, alright, can't I just tell you? Stop making a fuss with me here!"

Then Ke Li Nan poked her head out, observed the surrounding situation, and pulled Xia Ruoyun into the deepest corner.

"What I'm about to tell you, you must keep in mind and not mention it to anyone."

"Golden Leaf Manor is actually a place where rich people engage in shady activities. They are doing their deals here in secret."

"And there are also many young women here, many of whom come from relatively ordinary families."

But Xia Ruoyun had already known about these situations before. What she cared about was not these at all.

"What I mean is, those girls you brought before, who were so young, where did you get their identity information from?"

Ke Li Nan fidgeted and clutched her clothes: "Their family situations were relatively ordinary. I just needed to say a couple more words telling them they could make money here, and they came without needing an invitation."

So it turned out that Ke Li Nan had been using this method to deceive other girls during this time.

And those girls had no idea what they were actually going to experience.

They only knew that there were some rich people here who could satisfy everything they desired in their hearts.

Perhaps sometimes for money, they could choose to sell their bodies.

Anyway, it was about being snack girlfriends for those rich young masters in this place. Although it wasn't presentable.

But within a short period, they could still receive corresponding payment.

As long as they made the men happy, they didn't need to ask for status.

But Xia Ruoyun absolutely did not believe that those rich young masters would not be attached to these girls.

"How could it just be a one-night stand? You spend a night and forget about it? I absolutely don't believe it."

"Ke Li Nan, when did you become like this? You're actually using this kind of reputation to swindle people outside. Doesn't your conscience hurt?"

Faced with the blunt questioning, Ke Li Nan let out a long breath. She believed that she had helped them at certain times.

"When they needed money to get through difficulties, they were only grateful to me, and after they got there, they also knew what they were doing. It's clear they didn't regret it."

Following this, Xia Ruoyun asked the questions she cared about most: How were these girls doing now?

"So what happened after they got the money? Did they never look for you again?"

Ke Li Nan shook her head slightly and shrugged her shoulders. "How would I know? They only care about money, never people."

"Besides, I have so many things to be busy with every day, I lost contact with them a long time ago."

"I also don't know what happened to these people. Anyway, I brought them here out of good intentions. Don't be so sensitive. Don't keep dwelling on something that was consensual."

Then she walked forward and grabbed Xia Ruoyun's arm: "Now that you know so much about me, you have to help me. Keeping these capital people happy is our most important task today."

Just as the two were arguing, the man from earlier had been following behind them and heard their conversation clearly.

He couldn't help but smile, and walked over with a malicious look.

"Are you talking about those young girls? I dealt with them a long time ago. They've probably already reincarnated by now. What's there to talk about?"

As soon as these words came out, Xia Ruoyun was full of surprise, and even Ke Li Nan standing nearby couldn't help but tremble.