Kapitel 44: Chapter 43: You have your refined elegance, I'll stick to my plainness.

As night fell, the ancient town was illuminated by lamp lights, appearing exceptionally serene and beautiful.

The reflections in the water, lanterns on the bridges, and the signs of the shops all emitted a soft glow.

On the cobblestoned paths, many people hurried along toward the distance, including both tourists and vendors carrying an assortment of goods...

A mother and daughter walked past Gu Heng, each holding a large bouquet of various flowers...

"Mommy, after we sell these flowers tonight, can you really buy me a Kulomi?"

"Mmm-hmm, I'll buy it for you."

The two conversed in Wu dialect. Having lived in Hang City for so many years, Gu Heng could barely understand their conversation and could clearly sense the mother's perfunctory tone. But upon hearing the promise, the little girl's eyes brimmed with anticipation...

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