Chen Lun replied with a smile, then climbed into the carriage.
The coachman turned slightly and asked respectfully through the carriage window:
"Where to, sir?"
"Haishong Department Store."
Chen Lun named a destination.
"Certainly, sir. Please sit tight. The journey should take about twenty minutes."
The slightly plump coachman spoke.
Then he called out and gave the reins a gentle flick.
Rumble...
The two horses snorted and started trotting.
Throughout, the coachman treated Chen Lun with great care. Ordinary people like him, who made their living ferrying passengers all day, had a keen eye.
Seeing that the young man boarding his carriage wore an expensive black suit, held a silver cane as exquisite as a work of art, and spoke and carried himself with confidence and elegance unlike an ordinary person, he naturally treated him with the utmost respect, not daring to offend him.
Chen Lun, however, gave it little thought. He simply leaned against the carriage wall, watching the scenery and people along the way through the window.
The journey passed in silence.
The carriage reached its destination without incident.
It stopped outside the entrance of a department store bustling with people coming and going.
"Sir, we've arrived at Haishong Department Store."
"Thank you."
Chen Lun opened the carriage door and stepped out, holding his hat.
After handing the fare to the coachman, he turned and left.
"Hey, sir, you've given me too much!"
The plump coachman was about to climb down and follow him, but saw the young gentleman wave without looking back, seemingly unconcerned.
The coachman looked down again at the two Silver Crowns in his hand. That was several times the fare.
"What a kind gentleman. Thank you, sir. May the Sun shine upon your future."
The plump coachman silently made a prayer gesture to the