Even though he couldn't see, the old man was always so perceptive.
Don't ask.
Two words shut Lou Xiaotian up.
The old man's face at that moment held a complex expression that Lu Wu couldn't decipher.
Perhaps it was surprise, or perhaps it was a mix of sudden realization and a slight sense of loss.
"This pancake..."
The old man's voice was very soft, and Lu Wu thought that the other party did not like it, but then she saw the old man suddenly laugh.
"I see, I see."
That smile was bitter and heavy.
"Young lady, this pancake is indeed the best I've ever eaten."
"Just don't come here again."
As if understanding Lu Wu's question, the old man straightened up, looked in the direction of the village, and his tone became calm.
"They won't buy your cakes."
After saying that, the old man walked towards the village with the remaining half of the pancake.
Upon seeing the old man return, the villagers looked away and dispersed.
The old man remained sitting motionless at the village entrance, as if transformed into a statue devoid of joy or sorrow, quietly guarding the entire village.
Can……
Is it protection, or confinement?
As an outsider, Lu Wu couldn't see clearly.
"No, you're just leaving like that? Have all those people had breakfast yet? Want some?"
Lou Xiaotian shouted loudly in an attempt to retain the customer.
But the villagers did not turn back.
Lou Xiaotian's plan to use the old man to make a splash for Boss Lu's first foray into street vending backfired.
"How could this be!"
Lou Xiaotian felt wronged after being taken advantage of for free.
A cold wind brushed against his cheeks, causing a slight stinging sensation. Lu Wu felt the heat of the flames and rubbed his cheeks.
It's so cold today.
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