Jiujin was driving the horse carriage, slowly moving on the pale-gray streets of the town. The 'clip-clop' of the horse's hooves hitting against the stone-paved road resonated in his heart, causing it to pound in sync with each 'clip-clop'. Occasionally, he looked back at the carriage, wanting to say something to the person inside, but fearing that a wrong word might upset her, he chose to remain silent, continuing on the journey quietly.
"Jiujin, are you off to buy vegetables this early?"
An old man taking a stroll enthusiastically greeted Jiujin.
Jiujin, recollecting himself from confused emotions, respectfully replied to the greeting, "Uncle Liu, good morning. I am on my way to check on the Nursing Home."
Uncle Liu immediately gave his approval upon hearing this, "Jiujin, you have a generous heart! Not only are you skillful but also kind. No wonder Old Master An wants to accept you as a son-in-law!"
