Although she possessed an unyielding backbone, she still could not prevail against the cruel reality. Yet, to her comfort, the approach taken by Su Shi'an was one she could accept. Whether it was Su Shi'an's relatively small stature or his approachable demeanor, there was not a shred of arrogance about him. Forcing back the pain in her heart, she managed to squeeze out a single word to Su Shi'an: "Thank you!"
Shortly after, Su Shi'an and Su Shirong walked into the shop accompanied by Zhao Yi, while those few beggars took their belongings and prepared to return to what they called "home." However, since they now had a few copper coins in their hands, they decided to stop by the apothecary together before heading home.
Predictably, things did not go so smoothly. When they reached the apothecary, they were not even allowed to pass through the front gates. The people inside the apothecary said coldly, "A beggar dies, and that's the end of it—why bother seeing a physician? Countless beggars die of hunger every day; do you lot think you're any different?"
Chapter 47