"It’s fine, look, Uncle Zhao is right there, isn't he?" Su Shi'an said, pointing to Zhao Yi standing behind them. Seeing that Su Shirong was still hesitant, she quickly added, "Go on! Don't worry about me!" Only then did Su Shirong reluctantly agree to leave.
Su Shi'an found a relatively clean spot to sit down, collected her thoughts, and began to carefully observe the two children before her. She asked, "What are your names? How many of you are there altogether begging for food? And how old is everyone?"
The older little beggar spoke up first. "My name is Sier, and he is my younger brother, Wuer. We live in a dilapidated temple outside the city, where many others who beg for a living also stay. There is Granny Li, Granny Yan, Xiaodouzi, Yuer, Sister Hongdou, Brother Daniu, Brother Tiedan... and finally, Old Man Hong, who broke his leg yesterday. He even wanted to go out early this morning..."
Chapter 46