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After exchanging some polite pleasantries, Lu Qihui got straight to the point.
"Mr. Lin is not a local, is he?"
Lu Qihui asked with a smile, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
"Yes, I come from Jiunan City."
"I suppose Mr. Lu has heard about Jiunan City's fall to the rebel forces. I fled from Jiunan City during that time and wandered all the way to Songyi City."
Lin Zheyu did not hide the truth.
Many people already knew his story; it wasn't a secret.
"Since Mr. Lin came to Songyi City as a refugee from Jiunan City and is alone here, I wonder if you'd be interested in joining the Lu family on a journey to Bafang City?"
"We would like to invite you to tell stories during the journey, so the trip wouldn't be too dull."
Lu Qihui said sincerely, while Lu Zhenfang, sitting beside him, looked at Lin Zheyu expectantly.
Seeing Lin Zheyu not responding, Lu Zhenfang added, "We can offer you twice your current income in Songyi City."
