The next day, Zheng Tan went to Jiao Wei's small restaurant for lunch, and saw Jin standing under a tree at the entrance.
Jin had lost his phone and wallet yesterday, and hadn't contacted any of his acquaintances immediately. Later, Zheng Tan took him directly to Jiao Wei's family restaurant.
Jiao Wei's mother treated Jin with such warmth that it made him feel embarrassed. He wanted to leave an IOU or something, but Jiao Wei's mother said, "Heitan brought you here. Why would I charge you? Consider this meal my treat!"
By now, Jiao Wei's mother had a good sense of some things, having also gleaned a bit from Jiao Wei. Her attitude toward Zheng Tan was not at all like towards the cats from their old village. After years in business, she developed a knack for judging people. Jin didn't seem like he had any ill intentions, and besides, a meal only cost ten or so yuan. There was no need to be so petty about it, and lending a helping hand was good karma.
