But unexpectedly, it was this man who came forward to diffuse the situation.
The blind old man began to play his erhu. As a festive melody filled the air, the little girl opened her mouth and began to sing.
The little girl sang a celebratory tune, its lyrics filled with the usual wishes for good fortune and great wealth for the person who had requested it.
But it was clear the little girl had a fine voice. Though a little thin, it was quite sweet.
Soon, the song was over. The little girl looked at Wu Liangchen, a little timid.
Wu Liangchen nodded. "You sing well!"
With that, he took out a handful of copper coins and offered them to her.
The little girl was shocked.
Normally, she and her grandfather would earn two coppers at most for a song. But the amount Wu Liangchen had just handed her had to be at least a hundred.
"This... this is too much!" the little girl stammered, waving her hands and not daring to accept.
