Those in this industry feared most being infected by others, and then needing treatment; they couldn't work normally for a long time or might even spread the disease to someone else. If people found out, they could very likely be beaten to death.
Upon hearing this, the madam realized the situation was serious and asked, "Xiaoling, is it really like that?"
"Madam, if you don't believe me, you can go see for yourself."
Madam followed Xiaoling out of the office and into the dim room, where the other woman was rubbing oil on Mr. Watanabe.
But after a prolonged contact, she couldn't stand it anymore and leaned against the wall, retching.
The smell emanating from that RB person was so revolting it could make one vomit up their dinner.
Madam and Xiaoling entered and saw this scene; at first, Madam didn't believe it, but as she approached the oiled Mr. Watanabe, she too smelled the odor.
The odor was indeed very offensive.
However, she didn't know whether it was a contagious disease.