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In Mozhu City…
A Daoist strolled leisurely down the street, followed by a young girl in tricolored clothing and a handsome youth dressed in black and white. Both carried strings of fish in their hands, drawing the attention of passersby.
The two, however, had very different demeanors.
The little girl was brimming with pride, clutching her grass ropes tightly, her head held high, and her expression serious. She walked with a bold and imposing air, like a small general returning victorious from battle.
The youth, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. Shrinking his neck and avoiding eye contact, he skulked along with his back to the wall, visibly uncomfortable under the gaze of so many onlookers.
The little girl frequently turned to glare at him, her eyes accusing him of sticking too close to the wall and failing to properly show off their haul to the townsfolk.
The group made their way to the city’s vegetable market, where they set up a stall to sell the fish in exchange for money.
Keeping two fish for themselves, they carried the rest of their earnings back to the inn.
The innkeeper was still sitting at the entrance, looking conflicted. The moment he saw Song You return, he raised his head and fixed his gaze on him.
“You’re back, sir?“
“Yes,” Song You replied with...
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