บท 43: In the City (1)

The old man was not surprised by Chen Meng'er's answer. He had been secretly observing Chen Meng'er, a three-year-old girl. When Chen Meng'er saw the yard full of herbs, a hint of understanding and interest flashed in her eyes, which did not escape the old man's eyes. 

It was obvious that the old man was curious about Chen Meng'er. 

Chen Meng'er didn't have the time to care about what the old man was thinking. What she was most concerned about now was whether the old man really knew the goods and whether the pharmacy could give this ginseng a reasonable price. 

The old man brought Chen Meng'er and her father, Chen Ping, to a room in the courtyard. When Chen Meng'er saw the furnishings in the room, she knew that this was the old man's study.