Zong opened her mouth as if to say something, but seeing Yang Ruxin walking away in the distance, she could only purse her lips and quietly let out a hum.
Yang Ruxin had extraordinary hearing. Even though she had walked some way off, she still caught the sound. Her lips curved into a subtle smile—offering unsolicited favors often hinted at ulterior motives, either malicious or deceptive. This person's encounter with her was clearly deliberate, and her overly familiar demeanor left an immediate bad impression.
However, if the intent was merely to curry favor, Yang Ruxin didn't mind. The desire to make money and pursue a better life was only human. But if other schemes lay beneath the surface… well, she'd wait and see.
Just as she reached the riverbank, she saw Sanni and Zhou Xiao running toward her hand-in-hand.
"Elder Sister, it's already late! We've been waiting for you to have dinner!" Sanni called out, waving at her from afar.
