When Assistant General Nie and his team escorted the convoy to the town, Manbao and his companions were already sitting by the roadside, munching on sweet melons with the local youth, making acquaintances.
Of course, they had paid for them. The pile of sweet melons in front of them was bought with money. Bai Shan, being generous, purchased melons from several people and then squatted by the roadside chatting while eating.
The young men and women selling melons seemed somewhat embarrassed. After glancing at the pile of melons in front of them, they said, "Sir, these melons keep for a few days if stored in a cool place."
Bai Shan, unconcerned about expenses, replied, "No worries, there are many of us, we'll finish them soon."
The young man speaking didn't know that a large convoy was behind them, thinking it was just the few of them. He glanced at their guards but said nothing, realizing that indeed there were quite a few.
