Kapitel 654: Chapter 654: Old Basket (3)_1

Old Lao Kuang was no fool; he knew the other party didn't want to take advantage, probably fearing that he might ask for a favor in the future, using this little act of kindness as leverage. After all, their son had become a Scholar now. He saw through the key point at once and didn't insist any longer, but he only accepted one copper coin, "You gave too much, I was going to town empty-handed anyway, because Xinxin and the porcelain shop had ordered more than a dozen jars, which I was going to fetch, and the carriage fee was already paid. Now, everyone's clamoring for her Divine Sauce, and it's selling like hotcakes. It's no big deal to give someone a ride along the way, but since the Scholar's dad is being so courteous, I won't refuse."

"You don't take advantage of me, and I can't be bothered to take advantage of you," he thought.

His tone inadvertently carried a hint of pride he wasn't even aware of.