As expected, the Zhang family's mansion was indeed grand and imposing. However, there was a white lantern with the word "condolence" hanging at the door, which meant that there was a funeral going on in the house.
A sudden ominous feeling came over him. Could it be that Zhang DaFu had died?
The gate of the Zhang family's mansion was tightly closed, and there were no servants around. He had no acquaintance with the Zhang family, and knocking on the door rashly might arouse suspicion.
He decided to head over to a small fruit stand nearby instead.
The owner of the stand, who was initially low-spirited, immediately put on a smile as a customer approached, and said enthusiastically, "Young man, would you like to buy some fruit? My pears are big and sweet, with very thin skin."
Responding to the shopkeeper's enthusiasm, he picked up a golden, plump pear and weighed it for a few moments, looking satisfied as he asked, "How much for a pound?"
