When Zhuang Dalang returned and saw Bai Shan and the others, he smiled and took money to give to Zhuang Ji'an, asking him to buy some fresh meat.
"Hurry up, today is New Year's Eve, and the stalls will close early."
After taking the money, Zhuang Ji'an ran outside. Their home wasn't far from the meat stall, so he was back shortly.
Zhuang Dalang was more familiar with Bai Dalang, but there wasn't much to say between them, mostly about everyday matters.
However, this time he specifically inquired about the date of their departure after the New Year, as it was apparent that Mr. Zhuang had already informed him that he would still accompany them to the capital after the New Year.
Mr. Zhuang specially asked Bai Shan and the other three to take care of Mr. Zhuang, knowing that Bai Shan and the three were different from Bai Dalang; the three of them had knelt and apprenticed under him.
Bai Shan and the three earnestly agreed, and then there was nothing more to say.
