"Because this place could give them what they wanted. For Ordinary People, life was always full of accidents, one place or another. Since they could get money or other things they wanted here, why wouldn't they stay?"
Shen Ranxi watched the elderly woman happily counting her earnings. "Grandma, give me four portions of each of these candies."
Her finger tapped several types of candy.
The old candy seller looked up, her face breaking into a smile. "It's you, Lord Soul Master. The medicine you gave me before made me feel so much better. Now I can run and jump again. Thank you so much." Though she called her Lord Soul Master, there was no fear or flattery on her face, only kind warmth as she looked at Shen Ranxi.
Her granddaughter was actually about the same age as Shen Ranxi.
"Alright, take them. How could I accept your money?" The old woman insisted on refusing payment, then handed over a bag of candy that was clearly overfilled.
Shen Ranxi pretended to take her hand back, but slipped Gold Coins into her pocket when she was not paying attention.
Naturally, Tang San did not miss that small movement. He silently watched until they reached a pastry shop. While Shen Ranxi picked out pastries, he finally asked, "Is there something special about her?"
Shen Ranxi paused for two seconds before smiling. "Nothing special. She just reminded me of the elders who cared about me."
"They're all Ordinary People. They spend every day busily struggling to survive, yet they might be mercilessly destroyed on some unknown day."
Her face remained calm as she spoke, but Tang San still sensed a trace of sorrow in her tone.
Tang San grew more and more curious about her.
Shen Ranxi picked up the pastries. "Let's go.