The Wu family had many children—three sons and two daughters. The Wang family living opposite them was in the same boat, with five sons and one daughter; the old couple's hair had turned completely white from the hardship. These families with many children hadn't been able to sustain themselves the year before last and had been reduced to tenants.
The Wu family's eldest daughter, fifteen-year-old Wu Ying, blushed brightly upon seeing the young master, her heart going THUMP THUMP. Suppressing her shyness, the young girl poured a bowl of water and brought it to him.
Huai Zi thanked her, took a sip, and continued discussing business with Wu Cheng.
