Chapter 108 I Want to Spend Money to Change Clothes with My Sister
When he walked up to the steward who was collecting the signs, he still remembered Sang Yu. Seeing her in such a mess, he couldn't help but ask a few more questions: "Little girl, why are you so wet?"
As he spoke, he looked around twice, but didn't see anyone familiar. He asked again, "Where's your father? Why didn't he buy you an umbrella?"
"My father left early for something. I was a little slow in packing and got caught in the rain. It's no big deal, cough cough. I'll just make some ginger soup when I get back." Sang Yu said it was no big deal, but he coughed lightly twice.
She was only carrying a basket on her body. How long would it take her to get soaked like this?
The manager who had worked in the market for many years guessed what was going on immediately, but he didn't say much. He took back Sang Yu's nameplate and ticked a box on the registration list.
Sang Yu was disappointed but not surprised that she hadn't been able to successfully trick him into protecting her. This old-timer had been through so much that he didn't have much kindness to offer.
Fortunately, she had no intention of putting her life and property at the mercy of others.
Sang Yu found a corner with few people around. As soon as he squatted down, the person sitting next to him immediately moved away.
"..." There was no need to avoid him so much. Could she squeeze the raindrops on her body onto him?
The vendors originally wanted to hide in the house and leave when the rain subsided.
This weather is most conducive to showers, which come suddenly and violently but also go away quickly. The dark sky can return to clear blue in less than half a cup of tea.
But I didn't expect that the rain showed no signs of slowing down or stopping. It was as if there was a hole in the sky and water was pouring down.
The water on the road did not have time to drain away through the ditches, and even the bluestone ground was accumulated with water more than an inch deep, so people had to wade through the water to walk on the road.
The crowd taking shelter from the rain began to worry about how to leave, and they whispered to each other.
Someone suggested that a few people go out in the rain to buy raincoats and umbrellas, which was immediately agreed by everyone, but no one stepped forward to be a selfless hero.
Sang Yu's eyes swept through the crowd and soon locked onto a girl about her age.
There was a man in his thirties standing next to the girl, who should be her father.
Sang Yu stood up and walked towards the father and daughter. When he got close, he greeted them first, and then explained his purpose: "Gentlemen, I wonder how far you live from here?"
This incoherent sentence made the already cautious father and daughter even more alert. The man protected his daughter behind him and asked with a frown, "What does it matter to you whether we live far or near?"
"I've been targeted by some criminals, and I want to pay my sister to exchange clothes. If you two live nearby, you can wait until curfew to go back, which will be safer."
As Sang Yu spoke, she took out a small piece of silver, which she had just chopped off with a kitchen knife while squatting in the corner. It was worth about one penny, or one hundred coins, which was more than enough to buy a set of linen clothes.
What's more, the clothes she was wearing were made of the finest material, one piece was worth dozens or even hundreds of linen clothes, so even if she didn't pay, the other party would make a lot of money.
Although the man had not studied the fabric carefully, he could guess from the stitching details of her clothes that it must be of great value. He was a little moved when he heard this, but at the same time, his doubts deepened.
"Where are your family members? Where are your parents? They won't come to your house to ask for your clothes after you change them, right?" the man asked.
"Of course not. My parents left early today because of something. I was alone and was targeted by a few hooligans. I hope you can help me."
Sang Yu's words were earnest and sincere, without any condescending attitude on her part.
The girl with pigtails hiding behind the man gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Dad, let's help my sister."
The man's attitude had already softened, and coupled with his daughter's request, he finally nodded and agreed.
The two girls were relatively thin, so they found a corner. The man took off his outer robe to serve as a curtain, and the two girls hid in the corner to exchange clothes.
Sang Yu first took off her outer robe, then wrung out the rainwater on it. After confirming again and again that no more water could be squeezed out, she shook the outer robe off again and handed it to the little girl.
"I'm sorry, but my robe is soaking wet. It won't be very comfortable for you."
The girl reached out and gently touched her robe, her eyes filled with surprise and admiration. "Such beautiful embroidery and such comfortable material, do you really want to exchange it with mine?"
She was wearing a robe that her mother had sewn for her. It was made of linen and had a small butterfly embroidered on the left side of her chest. It was worthless.
Even the new clothes that can only be worn during the New Year do not have such exquisite embroidery.
"Of course, your clothes are beautiful too. This butterfly pattern is rare."
Sang Yu laughed and shook her head. Children always think that beautiful and exquisite things are the best, but in fact, what they are wearing is already the best in the world.
They exchanged outer robes with each other. The little girl touched her clothes and couldn't take her eyes off them. It was obvious that she liked them very much.
The man put on his outer robe again, looked at his daughter's overjoyed expression and hesitated for a moment, then returned the piece of silver that Sang Yu had handed to him.
"We were the ones who got the advantage by changing clothes. You can take the money back."
"But..." Sang Yu didn't want to accept it. She had changed clothes with the little girl. It was very likely that those people would not see her show up for a long time and would come in directly. Then it would be difficult for the father and daughter to escape.
"It's nothing to worry about. We took advantage of you by wearing your clothes, so of course we have to bear the corresponding consequences. We live nearby and have paid the thugs on the street, so they don't dare to do anything to us."
The man interrupted her directly. Although he was a small trader, his brain was no worse than others.
He naturally knew the consequences of accepting the clothes, but his daughter's sparkling eyes as she looked at the clothes made it impossible for him to refuse.
Sang Yu felt that what he said made sense. Those people came specifically for her. Even if they found out that she had run away, they probably wouldn't dare to make things too difficult for them.
She couldn't help but remind him, "Those guys aren't local hooligans. You better be careful."
As for the difference in clothes, she didn't care at all. Whether she wore coarse linen or silk or satin, it didn't affect her. She was still herself.
Respect the clothes first and then the person, but it depends on the occasion.
Even if you were dressed in silk and satin in the village, everyone would probably just say behind your back that you were a scoundrel. If you don't keep your valuables safe and wear them to show off, they'll be stolen sooner or later.
Besides, I have already earned money and can buy new clothes.
She no longer wanted to live a life where she only had one set of clothes, which she had to wash at night and wear during the day, and had to worry every night about whether she would have clothes to wear the next day.
"Don't worry, I know."
I had just changed my clothes when there was a commotion at the door and a group of people quickly gathered over.
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