Chapter 68 - 067 Son Missing (Added - )
Tian Sangsang returned to her usual spot, set down her bamboo basket and wicker tray, spread a clean white gauze cloth on the ground, and began arranging her goods.
The sun was still mild at this hour, its rays half-illuminating Tian Sangsang's plump figure. She supported her waist as she eased herself onto the ground.
Pedestrians passed by one after another. She thought she needed to save up quickly—buying a proper shop would surely be better than living like a street-side beggar. Raising her eyes in wistful thought, she saw a young man approaching her.
"Oh, you're here! Yesterday, I didn't see you, but today I waited here, and you indeed came." Xu Yiyuan's eyes carried a gentle smile. He approached her unhurriedly.
Tian Sangsang blinked nervously but steadied herself as she replied, "Sir, it's you again. Sorry, I don't do business on weekends."
He nodded knowingly, his gaze landing on the pastries while he commented, "The braised food I bought from you last time—I didn't even get a taste of it. Come to think of it, I've been buying from you a few times, but I don't even know your name."
"My name is Tian Sangsang."
"Tian Sangsang, huh?" His gentle eyes swept briefly over her face as he casually asked, "It must be pretty far coming from the village to town every day, isn't it?"
"It's alright; I hitch a ride with a companion."
"Will you keep doing this business in the future?"
Tian Sangsang froze, momentarily caught off guard, and stared at him in surprise. She knew she must look a bit comical right now, but she couldn't stop herself. Customers rarely asked such questions, but for some reason, she found Mr. Xu unusually warm. Like his presence—a soft breeze one didn't realize they needed. Not overly cheerful, but not distant either.