When she bought the small Siheyuan, she was short of US$ 20,000. Jian Zhiqing didn't hesitate to give it to her; she felt that even if she had initially asked for US$ 50,000, he would have given it to her.
US$ 20,000 is a considerable amount in this age, enough to build a two-story house in the countryside.
Around nine o'clock, it was time for her to close up her stall. There were a few unsold scallion pancakes left, although the vegetables were sold out. There was also a burnt one, which she decided to take home to eat. Mounting her tricycle, she prepared to head home.
Exiting the park's gate, she unexpectedly noticed more beggars around.
During this period, there weren't as many frauds. If possible, who wouldn't want a home, perhaps not rich, but with a roof to shelter from the rain and enough food for three meals a day, that would be enough.
