"I think you're looking to get yourself killed, aren't you?" Blond Punk was still being held down, but he continued to bluster. Not only did he not restrain himself, he kept kicking the young man.
This bastard definitely needed a lesson. Tian Xin put down the scale rod in her hand and slowly rolled up her sleeves.
The customer who had been waiting for a while looked a bit displeased as he saw her leaving, "Are you going to sell or not? I'll leave if you aren't!"
"Yeah, hurry up and weigh some for me, I'm in a rush to leave." The crowd started clamoring.
The young man glanced at Tian Xin, "You don't need to worry about this, let me handle him! You take care of your business!"
"How is that okay? This has nothing to do with you..."
"Don't worry!" The young man said softly, "Don't panic, take your time. Everyone's waiting! You focus on your business, I'll take care of him!"
That "Don't worry" calmed Tian Xin down. She glanced at the young man, and saw he had a gentle look without any impatience. Blond Punk was still shouting as he dragged him away behind Tian Xin!
This...
"Thank you..." Tian Xin softly said to the young man's back, then turned around and quickly got busy!
The crowd around her grew, and she was busy nonstop. Before long, more than half of the stuff in the basket was gone. As the crowd gradually dispersed, only she remained.
"Ah! Finally earned some money!" She looked at the wad of cash in her hand and smiled lightly, "It really wasn't easy!"
She didn't know where the young man took Blond Punk, or if he had left?
The money was already paid, yet she hadn't given him the dates? He had helped her for quite a while!
Feeling a bit guilty, Tian Xin looked around and saw the two of them in a corner.
Seeing this, she couldn't help but laugh.
Really impressive! Hahaha...
The young man had somehow found a chair to sit on. Blond Punk was squatting on the ground, his hands cuffed behind his back like a chained dog.
She quickly ran over and handed a bag full of dates, "I'm really sorry for troubling you for so long today!"
"No problem, you focus on your work. I'm not in a hurry to leave at the moment." The young man placed the dates on the chair and didn't let go of Blond Punk.
"Hey, can you let me go? Isn't it enough that I'll leave?" Blond Punk said, twisting his arm.
"Want to leave now? No way, you'll have to wait until she finishes her sales!" The young man said, holding onto Blond Punk.
"Hey! Please, Big Brother, Big Sister, I'm sorry, I won't cause her trouble again, please let me go! Can you?"
"Apologize!" The young man said sternly to Blond Punk, "Apologize to her!"
"Big Sister! No, beautiful lady, I'm wrong, I was really wrong, just let him release me! I was just looking for some money, didn't mean to do anything to you?"
"Looking for money? As an adult, you can't earn money with your hands and feet? Came here looking for money!" Tian Xin glared at him, annoyed.
"I'll leave, just let him release me!"
"No way, what if he lets go and you trouble me again?"
"I won't cause trouble, I'll leave, is that okay?" Blond Punk said, helpless.
"No way!"
"Then what do you want?"
"What do I want? Didn't you say you're looking for money? I'll give you a chance!"
"Huh?"
"Come here!"
Tian Xin gestured, and Blond Punk leaned over to listen...
Five minutes later—
"Come and see, fresh 'Date Walnut Mix'! Don't miss out as you pass by! Buy two pounds and get half a pound free, buy three pounds and get a pound free, the more you buy the more you get, come and take a look!" Blond Punk shouted energetically!
"..." The young man glanced at Tian Xin and couldn't help but turn away with a smile.
"By the way, what's your name? My living Bodhi..." Tian Xin asked with a smile, almost letting the words "living Bodhisattva" slip out in excitement!
"Lin Zhou!"
"Oh, Lin Zhou!" Tian Xin mumbled under her breath, then quickly responded, "I'm Tian Xin, today... thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
"Um, how about I treat you to a meal later, to thank you for saving me!"
"No need!" Lin Zhou said, "You have it tough enough already!"
"Well, let's still have a meal! I… don't like being indebted to others, you helped me, I have to thank you! Otherwise, I won't feel right!" She smiled at him, sincerity written all over her face!
Truly, she felt a bit guilty!
"Can I come too? I'm hungry." Blond Punk asked.
"Mind your business! Keep shouting. Now say there's a discount promotion, buy two pounds and get one free, buy a pound and get a pear syrup, a fleeting opportunity not to be missed! Quick!"
"..." Lin Zhou turned away again, chuckled for a while, then turned back, "Tian Xin..."
"Huh?"
"You're... quite humorous!"
"Ah... hehehe..."
Necessity of life! Necessity of life!
In the bustling market, many people gathered as Blond Punk called out. Two baskets of dates and pear syrup quickly dwindled, and she sorted her things and packed up.
Blond Punk was still held by Lin Zhou, sitting aside, looking dazed!
She walked over and handed Blond Punk a bag of dates! Then handed him 5 yuan, "Here you go!"
"Really giving me money, huh, thanks! Can I come again?" Blond Punk asked.
"Tsk?" Before she could respond, Lin Zhou shot him a glance, "Hurry up and get going! Don't do this again!"
"Fine, fine, no need to be fierce!" Blond Punk rolled his eyes at Lin Zhou, then grinned at her, turned, and left!
"Um... thanks!" Lin Zhou stood up, waving the dates in his hand, "Well... I'll be going too!"
"Hey, wait!" She stood up to stop him.
"Hm? What's up?"
"Didn't we agree I'd treat you to a meal?"
"No need!" Lin Zhou turned back, gave a slight smile, and gently said, "No need to be polite, it's not easy for a girl like you to be out here, just lending a hand, don't stress about it! Bye!"
Before Tian Xin could respond, he walked out of the market.
Tian Xin watched his back for a few seconds, then suddenly ran after him: "Hey! Lin Zhou—"
Lin Zhou turned back: "Hm?"
"Do you know if there's a store around here that specifically sells dried fruits?"
"..."
Lin Zhou hesitated for a second, then quickly understood, "Yes... my... friend's family owns one!"
"Could I trouble you to take me there?"
"..."
Lin Zhou said nothing, but turned back: "Uh... you mean to..."
"Oh! It's like this." Tian Xin quickly explained to him, "I want to find some dried fruit stores to see if they'll take this. I'm... going to school soon, hoping to supplement the household income."
"Household income?" Lin Zhou raised an eyebrow, "Then... I'll take you to have a look!"
"Thank you!"
Really met a good person! "Living Bodhisattva" is spot on! Tian Xin looked at Lin Zhou beside her, carrying the basket for her, and smiled slightly.
The store Lin Zhou mentioned was very close to the market. Explaining their intentions to the shop owner, upon seeing the "Date Walnut Mix," the owner immediately saw a business opportunity and agreed on a price with her, arranging for her to deliver in the future!
"Let's go, have a meal, nobleman!" As they left the dried fruit store, she said to Lin Zhou with a smile on her face, "You can't refuse!"
"Nobleman?" Lin Zhou was puzzled for a moment, then smiled, "Earlier, it's 'Living Bodhisattva,' now it's 'nobleman'!" He chuckled, "You certainly are humorous!"
"A chance encounter, yet you've helped me so much, what else could you be but a nobleman?" Tian Xin said, "I just prayed for divine intervention to open my booth soon. Before I could finish, you showed up!" She laughed, "Tell me, wasn't that a Living Bodhisattva appearing! First time making a wish and it's so effective!"
"Really?" Lin Zhou laughed, "Then... let's go!"
The two had a meal at a noodle shop, and Lin Zhou talked about attending university in the Ancient City, entering his third year.
"Which university?" she asked.
"Jiaotong University!"
Are they... classmates? The world is indeed small!