Yoshiwara, the gate——

Shinzaburo held Aoden's portrait in his hand and carefully compared it with the face of the young man standing in front of him.

"Yeah...passed!"

"Damn, I can finally leave."

The young man cursed and walked away.

After serving as a clerk at the Shirobei Club for many years, Shinzaburo has long ago developed the ability to hear any abuse or trash talk as if it goes in one ear and out the other.

He ignored the young man and waved to the long queue in front.

"Next!"

In order to speed up the examination efficiency, under the instruction of the envoy of the execution office, they opened four checkpoints at the Yoshihara gate. Due to a serious shortage of manpower, the envoys of the execution station were only in charge of three of them, and the last one was handed over to Shiro

The Military Guard Club is in charge—that is, where Shinzaburo is currently working.

While waiting for the next examiner to come forward, Shinzaburo sighed heavily.

——Sigh... Why should I help the people at the practice...

As soon as he thought of this, Shinzaburo's face showed an angry look as if he had recalled some disgusting memories.

People in the Shirobei Club generally dislike the official duties of the Shirobei Club.

There is no other reason - the officials at the execution office always look down on them.

To put it nicely, the Shirobei Hall is "Yoshiwara's monastic institution."

To put it harshly...or simply put it in modern terms, the Shirobei Club is just the "security team of the brothel".

In terms of level and specifications, the Shirobei Club is one level lower than the Shogyoshi Club. Not only is everything controlled by the other party, but the materials, equipment, and welfare benefits are also not as good as the other party.

Inequality in status makes discrimination particularly serious between these two government agencies.

The officers of the execution office always behaved in a arrogant manner when dealing with the people of the Shirobei Club.

Just like just now——

"Hey! From Shirobei Club! Come and help!"

It’s okay if you don’t use honorifics.

Didn't even say "please".

Not even looking at the person!

After saying this, he didn't care that they also had work to do, so he unreasonably recruited people to help them and help them hunt for Ju Qingden.

It was hard for Shinzaburo and others to swallow this sigh of relief, but they had no choice but to do it - who made the status of their Shirobei Club not high?

No matter how many grievances you have, you can only endure it, endure it, and endure it again.

——In the final analysis, whether I can find Ju Qingden or not, and whether Ju Qingden is dead or alive, what does it have to do with me?

Shinzaburo curled his lips in displeasure.

He has the kind of temperament that "just wants to do his own job well and doesn't even bother to care about other people's matters."

"Searching for Tachibana Aoden" is neither the mission of their Shirobei club nor the mission of his Nobu Saburo.

Even if Tachibana Aoden cannot be found, or Tachibana Aoden accidentally escapes from Yoshiwara, he and the Shirobei Club do not have to bear any responsibility.

Rather, Shinzaburo is quite looking forward to the situation of "achieving nothing" or "failed".

Because in this way, he would be able to see the annoying and frustrated officials at the execution office.

In this case, what reason do you have to work seriously?

Therefore, under the influence of these thoughts, Shinzaburo's work effectiveness... stands out in one word - fishing!

Fishing like crazy!

Fishing very efficiently!

At first glance, it seems that he is very serious when checking everyone who wants to leave Yoshiwara.

His eyes repeatedly scanned the face of the person under investigation and the portrait in his hand.

But in reality, his seemingly serious gaze was just a show-off!

Every person who came to be inspected would be allowed to pass after just a few glances.

Will anything be missed?

Will he accidentally let Tachibana Aoden escape?

It’s none of his business!

Just when Shinsaburo let out a big yawn and was about to catch fish again, a petite figure that was very familiar to him... no, to all the officers of the Shirobei Club suddenly appeared in front of him.

Within his front sight.

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"Hmm? Granny Guasheng?"

The one who came was none other than Gua Shengxiu.

"Nobuzaburo, have you been caught as a coolie?"

With a slight smile on her face, Gua Shengxiu crossed the queue and walked directly to Shinzaburo with her hands behind her back.

Shinzaburo smiled bitterly and waved his hand.

"Oh, Granny Guasheng, forget it. After tonight, I'm going to Kanyong Temple to burn some incense and ask for some good luck."

When saying this sentence, Shinzaburo carefully chose the honorifics.

This is not a secret in Yoshiwara - most of the officials at the Shirobei Club are very concerned about this "super senior" who has served in Yoshiwara for more than seventy years and has a seniority that no one can match.

", the attitude they hold is "both respect and boredom".

No one dares to question Gua Shengxiu’s character.

His selfless character, his easy-going style that never puts on the airs of his elders, and his eagerness to help others are priceless.

More than half of the people in the Shirobei Club have been supported and helped by Kua Shengxiu.

However... on the other hand, Gua Shengxiu's love for the girls made the officials at the Shirobei Club feel troubled.

Aren’t the so-called wandering girls just a bunch of exquisite products?

They are no different from the vegetables in the market, the drinks in the izakaya, and the tea in the tea house.

Just try to ensure that they don't die, right?

Their food and clothing expenses, their private lives, and their emotional status are things that their bosses should worry about.

How much money do you get in a month? Why do you need to take care of just a few "commodities" like an old lady?

The different attitudes towards wandering girls are the biggest conflict between Gua Shengxiu and the officers of Shirobei Club.

No one can convince anyone.

As time goes by, the two sides gradually drifted apart.

Whenever a wandering girl encounters a problem, Gua Shengxiu likes to do it herself and is unwilling to ask the officials at the Shirobei Club for help.

And the officials at the Shirobei Club were also happy to be clean.

However, this is the only point where the two sides have irreconcilable differences.

Under normal circumstances, the officers at the Shirobei Club would still have the greatest respect for Gua Shengxiu.

If anyone dares to harm Gua Shengxiu, the officers of Shirobei Club will be the first to refuse!

"Hahaha, remember to call me when you go to Kanyong Temple to offer incense. I just want to pay homage to Buddha recently."

"Hahaha! Okay! No problem!"

At this point, Shinzaburo noticed that Gua Shengxiu looked like he wanted to go out, and at the same time, there was a rather unfamiliar young man standing behind him.

"Grandma Guasheng, do you want to go out?"

"Um."

Gua Shengxiu didn't say much, just nodded lightly.

"Who is this behind you?"

Shinzaburo raised his gaze and looked straight at the young man following Gua Shengxiu.

He is much taller than the average person. He wears two swords at his waist, a black scarf around his neck, and a cyan feather fabric. He has a thick beard on his face. He has wheat-colored skin that seems to have been associated with the sun for a long time. His eyes look like he hasn't slept well for several days.

I felt a dark circle...a face I had never seen before.

"This is my friend, I want to take him out."

Gua Shengxiu’s answer was still brief.

"friend……?"
To be continued...