Over here, Sun Xian and the coachman were discussing the carriage fare, while Gu Chengyu's focus was on the young boy.
The boy seemed to be familiar with the coachman, but would an acquaintance come to disrupt the deal? Unless there was a grudge. But as the boy watched them haggle, he stood silently to the side. They didn't seem to harbor ill will towards each other. Suddenly, Gu Chengyu smiled.
Initially, the boy saw the old man almost finalize the deal, thinking the business was done. But turning around, he saw Gu Chengyu looking at him with a faint smile. His heart sank. Had he been found out? It was his first time doing this, and he hadn't expected to be caught so quickly.
Had he known earlier, he wouldn't have done this, but he truly needed Silver. His father's illness was severe, and if they didn't consult a doctor soon, he feared his father might not make it.
