The man, disheartened, was about to lift his foot and leave, when Shao He slowly stood up and called after him, "Wait a moment."
Immediately halting his step, the man turned and saluted, "Does Doctor Shao have another matter?"
"I have a money-making opportunity for you, but it is extremely dangerous. Are you willing to try it?"
Filled with hope, the man lifted his head and nodded without hesitation, "I am willing."
"You agree so readily without even knowing what the task is?" Shao He didn't know if the man would still be willing to accept it once he disclosed the details.
With self-mocking laughter, the man replied, "What other choice do I have now? Any opportunity Doctor Shao provides is a way out for me."
He was aware that he had no means to resist the girl's family in the Capital City; they wanted nothing more than to force him and his companion to leave the city.
