Saint

Chapter 21: the linnet

The big tent of the cardinal tour troupe is in the green agate square near the golden goose pub. Compared with the regular theater, the big stars in colorful clothes and the stage with special effects lights, the tour troupe is too simple to see. The half person high wooden platform is divided into the front and back stages by dyed red linen, and there are more than ten chairs under the stage. The magic crystal as a source of energy is decorated with 322 colored lights on the ceiling of the tent. In order to save money, only when the performance enters the climax, the setting atmosphere will open. In the evening, Fulan recovered his original appearance in the remote alley. He was two meters tall and ugly, and countless light red scars covered the pale skin. He put the original expensive clothes into a small suitcase, and replaced them with pants and waistcoats made of cheap cloth. The gift from the master was changed to the previous clothes and a small amount of cash, "ten days." Fulan thought, "if it's true as it's said, the governor's insatiable appetite, my plan will succeed." "I designed a pitiful trap, but if it's a man of high moral character, it's meaningless. Whether it becomes prey depends on his inner choice." Turning from the street to the troupe, the cardinal circled a large area of the square, almost containing half of the square, which is unimaginable in the new district. The squares allowed to be stationed in the camp have been looted by the major troupes for a long time, and the interval between each tent is no more than two meters. Moreover, the taxes and rents handed over to the government are not what the cardinal troupe can afford. In contrast, in the old areas, the burden is much lighter. This is just a small tour group, including the boss. There are only five girls and three handyman, plus a double horse caravan and two small trailers. The handyman is still a minor child, so he can only do something, and it's difficult to complete a little physical work. Fulan believes that this is the reason why the boss agreed that he was added to the tour group. Although ugly, he was two meters tall and had incredible strength. He not only helped in building tents and other heavy work, but also was a good choice for the groom and the bodyguard when he was back and forth in the city. Fulan tried to find a job and integrate into the society so as to better revenge. But his appearance makes the most enlightened boss dare not hire. "God, please go out as soon as possible. Even half of the customers are afraid to come in with this look." they shouted in surprise. In this society, superficial looks are often valued by people. Over the past year, Fulan has travelled to many places. It was only four months ago that he met Bari, the boss of the cardinal troupe in a small city south of Fedu. At that time, the boss was having a headache because of the departure of the coachman. "You are really eight ugly monsters." Bari said, "but it's good. I'm afraid to use the little white face. In case they cheat the girls in the troupe with sweet words, the troupe will collapse." The monthly salary is thirty silver coins. If the business is good, the small tour group can only afford this price. What Fulan needs is an identity and doesn't care about salary. The boss is fair, and he is very good to his girls. Fulan has heard about the activities of this kind of troupe. Some big troupes will force their members to do something unspeakable to meet the customers' gloomy addiction, and even some girls are disabled. Bari never does that. If the girl wants to earn some extra money and voluntarily pulls the guests into the small tent used as the bedroom, she is not against it and does not draw red from it. So the girls of the cardinal are quite convinced of her. But it's also the reason why Cardinals are not developed. Guests are more willing to visit places where they can do whatever they want as long as they spend money. Fulan stepped over the fence outside the camp. At this time, the performance in the open-air stage was over. Some of the girls were resting and some were working overtime. There were delicate moans in the small tents of Xiandi, enna and Nicole. There was some noise in the background space. He had just walked through a small tent. Nicole put her head out, bared half of her shoulders, and shook her red hair. "Big man, how can I come back? Go there and have a look." Immediately from the tent came the voice of dissatisfaction from the man, "can't you focus on it." "That's how boring you are." Nicole retorted. Backstage, the boss is explaining, "miss Paris is not in good health, so it's off today." A guest shook his wallet, "I know what you think, twenty silver coins." "It's not about money. I always respect the wishes of girls." "Well, it's good for you to come, boss. Twenty-five silver coins." the guest counted the money. "I haven't been in this business for a long time, and I don't want to now." "What kind of virginity? The troupe is the place for bitches." "If you can't use a respectful tone, then please leave, guest." "Respect? What respect a group of warblers talk about!" Bari was about to say something. When she saw Fulan, she shouted, "Quasimodo, come here, someone is making trouble." Quasimodo is a pseudonym Fulan took for himself. The guest was startled by Fulan's appearance and height, especially the scars and angular muscles that could not be covered by clothes, which made him swallow his saliva and recoil. Fulan's voice is very gentle, "Sir, we are closed. If you need any service, please wait for the next time." "Next time? I won't come even if I pay back." the guest complained about leaving, "I must publicize to my friends that the cardinal is not a place worth spending money." "It's nothing now." Fulan asked the boss. Bari put her arms around her chest, and the great chest was more choppy, "where did you hang out for more than two days?" "Oh, when I was employed at the beginning, I've already explained that it's possible to leave for a few days at any time. You also agreed." "A part of this month's salary has to be deducted." "No problem, it should be." Fulan agreed, "I'll leave first." Bari sat casually on the shelf protruding horizontally in the background, gently tapping her white teeth with her fingers, and a question mark was written on her mature and beautiful face. For months, she was always curious about Fulan's identity. At first, Bari thought that he was a retired mercenary, and the terrible scars all over her body were proof. There is a lack of manpower. Fulan has to participate in performances from time to time. That looks to play the villain role in the miracle drama. There is no need to make up. But when she got along, she found that this ugly big man had a sense that didn't match his appearance. Once, she read a book to kill time, and met some strange words that she didn't know. Fulan answered them casually for her. These knowledge are not mastered by the fighting savages. Although he tried his best to cover up, Fulan occasionally revealed that he had received a professional education. Education is something that only rich people can enjoy. Leisure dramas such as iron face were popular for a while, or he was framed by evil ministers like the protagonist in the book, escaped after disfigurement, summoned brave knights, and prepared for the restoration of the prince? Bari thinks it's funny for her funny imagination. If she was fifteen years younger, she might believe in this romantic plot. But for a thirty-two year old woman, romance has long been buried in the years with dolls and love. "A strange ugly man." Bari commented on Fulan. She thought about it and added, "a strange and strong ugly man." Street fairs are usually reserved festivals on the first day of carnival. They represent the opening ceremony in some ways. The fragrant and gorgeous floats took turns and started from the central square of the new district for a week. The top one is the City Council, whose shape is not surprising. On the contrary, it's too serious, and people don't like to watch it. But when you see several high up members covered with red and green paint and dressed as clowns, you still gave warm applause. The skylark's float is at the back of the line. This team also has to spend money. Large itinerant troupes such as cat claws and goblin can afford a large price, and can be ranked behind the government's floats. The colorful paper scraps and various advertising leaflets are scattered from the floats. According to the agreed custom, when you buy tickets for the troupe with the leaflets, you can give twenty percent off, which makes the crowd more excited. All floats have a theme, and beautiful actresses dress up as various roles. The fairies and goblins in the stories are flying kisses on the car vividly. Under the bright skirts, the white and fat thighs make the men swallow their saliva. The cardinal is slightly different. Compared with those wild and beautifully decorated floats, it is old-fashioned. Every girl in the car is dressed in elegant clothes, and the long skirt on the floor is covered by the ankle, and even the face is covered under the mask. But these clothes are like ladies' clothes, with some slight changes. They are not so loose, and they are all tightly attached to the body. The girls' plump bodies are undoubtedly revealed under the clothes. "Can it work?" Bari asked Fulan secretly, shaking a small fan. "It's always as well dressed as other floats," Fulan said. It's his idea that the big troupe can lavish one hundred golden Caesars to decorate the floats, and the actresses, dressed up with expensive cosmetics, are indeed more beautiful than the girl of the cardinal. No surprise, no competition at all. Curiosity is always the root of men's desire. And those dignified and ambiguous clothes can trigger their desire more. In fact, it is the same. "The red haired lady, can you take off the mask?" someone shouted. Under the black top hat, the ugly appearance set off the youth and beauty of the girls from the side. Nicole, who was questioned, according to the prior order, turned her head to the other side and draped a small cape over her body. On the contrary, this detached and indifferent action made the shouting person more excited. Reserve and chastity, the temptation can be much greater than the temptation of indulgence. In the afternoon, the linnet's tent was full of people, and some late visitors were willing to wait at the door for two hours. No matter how wonderful the drama was or how she looked after taking off the mask, the guests were not disappointed. It can be expected that tomorrow will be more violent. In the evening, after calculating the income, Bari said to Fulan, "your monthly salary has increased to thirty-two silver coins." "If you give me some good ideas, I won't treat you badly," she said cheerfully. President Deborah once again walked into the Treasury. "I want to check it. If the painting is damaged by the humidity, the reputation of the bank will be damaged." the president is trying to cover up. "It's your right." the guard answers strangely. The president came only a day ago. No matter how serious the humidity is, it's impossible to corrode a picture in two nights. However, this is the power of the president, so the guards don't need to worry about it. Close the door of the vault, Deborah took out a set of small tools from his pocket, screwed down the screws at the four corners of the picture frame, and slowly opened the sketch of Dutch. With the help of a small scraper, more than half of the hidden picture was revealed. This is a very beautiful portrait. A woman in black is sitting with a mysterious smile on her face. The picture has beautiful lines and vivid colors. In the lower right corner, there is a line of signature. It's the same as the one on the sketch. It's Dachi's name. Deborah's heart was pounding. He had many friends who knew art. In the party, he had heard some anecdotes. A collector bought an old letter paper for a small amount of money, which was just out of the habit of collection and didn't consider the actual value. But once, the collector accidentally dropped the letter to the fire. The high temperature made the letter blank. There were several lines of words and signatures written with invisible ink. It was a letter written by a cardinal one hundred and thirty years ago. And these lines just answered the context of a major event in history. This letter caused a stir in the collection industry. Many rich people said that as long as they are willing to give up love, they are willing to pay five hundred thousand yuan. Five hundred thousand! The president made a little effort to get rid of the valueless sketch. It's probably a long-standing relationship. 1/3 of the two paintings are closely linked. Only professionals use special potions and tools to spend a few months to separate them without breaking them. This is a meticulous work with very strict technical requirements. If you don't pay attention, you will destroy the efforts of the master. "Bad luck." Deborah reluctantly restored the painting. He had to ask the appraiser of the bank to see if there was a convenient way. Of course, he will not reveal this perhaps valuable secret.