Jiao Sini felt relieved after hearing this and cheerfully accepted the money: "I'll take it then, sister-in-law."
Just then, a curious woman peeked in from outside: "Is this Miss really here to repay the debt?"
Jiao Sini, not pleased with the remark, raised the ten yuan in her hand: "Of course, this Miss has a noble character. As soon as she had the money, she came to repay it right away."
Jiao Sini truly considered Yu Xinyan her benefactor and spared no effort in spreading her reputation: "This Miss is really worth associating with. Not only did she repay the money, but she also brought over so many mountain apricots and mulberries. She's truly considerate."
Someone outside laughed and chimed in: "Truly a grateful person."
Jiao Sini, being uncharacteristically generous, though somewhat reluctantly, took apricots and mulberries from the bag and shared them with a few people who had gathered around: "Help yourselves and have a taste."
