"If it's convenient," Tian Sangsang replied, "but the fare must be doubled."
Seeing that Li Zhengxiong was about to refuse, Tian Sangsang quickly continued without giving him a chance to speak, "If it were just a coincidence, not paying once or twice would be fine. But now it's no longer a coincidence. Brother Li, if you don't accept the money, I'll feel uneasy. I'd rather walk back."
"Alright then." Li Zhengxiong had no choice. He looked at her intently and said, "A round trip, five cents. We're all from the same place, I won't cheat you."
Tian Sangsang hummed in agreement. That was indeed very cheap; it was practically a friends-and-family discount.
Meng Shuyan waved his little hand, his peach blossom-shaped eyes curving as he smiled. "Goodbye, Uncle Li."
Li Zhengxiong's body stiffened sharply. The child's soft milky voice turned his brain to mush instantly. Stumbling over his words, he managed to say, "G-Goodbye." Then, as though fleeing from the scene, he hurried away.
