"Young friend, we truly have you to thank for getting us safely here."
"Otherwise, there's no way our group would have made it here in one piece."
"People as chivalrous as you are a rare sight these days."
An elderly man gazed at the young man before him, his eyes full of gratitude.
The people behind the old man looked at him with equal gratitude. If the young man hadn't stepped in to save them, they would surely have met with disaster.
"You're too kind, sir. It's only right for young people like us to stand up for what's right."
"Turning a blind eye to someone in danger just isn't who I am."
"It was nothing more than a small effort. There's no need to make such a fuss." The young man smiled.
"For you, benefactor, it may have been a small effort, but for us, this is a life-saving kindness greater than the heavens."
"Please tell us your name, benefactor. We may not be able to do anything for you, but we can make a memorial tablet in your honor and pay our respects every day." The old man spoke with shame.
"How could I possibly accept that?"
"No, please grant us this. Otherwise, we'll only feel even more indebted to you."
"Very well. My name is... Heng Ruolin."
Heng Ruolin?
"Good. I'll remember that. Are you leaving now, benefactor?"
"Yes. It's time for me to go." Heng Ruolin smiled and nodded.
"Benefactor, as we part ways now, we may never meet again. We..."
"Say no more. If fate wills it, we'll meet again."
Heng Ruolin said no more. He smiled at everyone, then turned and left.
Seeing how freely Heng Ruolin went about his business, the old man and the others couldn't help but envy him. Who hadn't