The server rushed to the counter and pulled out a note.
Dong Huiying glanced at it, No.12, Xisan Alley?
"Thank you!"
She bowed to the server and turned to leave.
Along the way, she bought two large steamed buns to nibble on and almost choked due to the lack of water.
As she asked around, a kindly old lady exclaimed with alarm, "Xisan Alley? This... this isn't a good place. Child, you can't go there; it's dangerous!"
Suppressing the resentment bubbling up within her heart due to the comment about her height, Dong Huiying forced a smile and adopted an innocent and cute expression. "Why not?"
The child was quite handsome, if only his face hadn't been marred. The old lady sighed, then patted his head, "Let me tell you, this place is a black market. They deal in things that can't see the light of day, we common folk are better off staying clear of it."
"I understand, old lady, thank you!" But her eyes sparkled with excitement.
