"Got it done?"
When he returned to the Manor, Shopkeeper Wu and Moustache Manager Sun hadn't finished their drinks. In that short time, two women with heavy makeup had appeared by their sides, helping to pour wine.
The new attendants selected for the Red Lantern Society were all quite vigorous. The sight made them feel parched, and they quickly lowered their heads, only daring to steal yearning glances from the corners of their eyes.
The richly-dressed youth stepped forward, stopping just outside the threshold, and announced loudly, "It's settled."
Shopkeeper Wu smiled, pushed away the wine cup offered by the woman beside him, and assumed a solemn expression. "How did you settle it?"
