"Hmm, my daughter will be back soon. I'll buy some of her favorite things..." Lin Xiao asked curiously, "Who are you on the phone with? You look troubled?"
"Someone complained. The higher-ups told me to clear this place out in the next few days and stop people from setting up stalls," the captain said helplessly. He was actually a resident near this neighborhood, which was divided into a villa area and ordinary residential areas.
The villa area was built later, while the ordinary residential area comprised the earliest houses. Back then, this was just a development zone, and not many people lived here or had companies. Therefore, housing prices were low, and commercial centers were scarce.
However, over the past few years, it had become a well-known commercial and high-tech zone in Sha City, with more commercial areas around and an increasing number of young people renting here.
Many who had bought houses here before had become landlords.
But many of them were old Sha City residents whose descendants had moved away, leaving them behind.
Some couldn't sit still and, as before, sold vegetables or made and sold other things.
Normally, he wouldn't interfere with them.
Especially since this small lane was not a main road, and few cars passed by.
"What a shame," Lin Xiao said.
It truly was a shame. Without those people, Lin Xiao would have fewer interesting choices.
Moreover, he found it quite enjoyable here.
It was different from the regular vegetable markets; the people here were more interesting and felt like old friends with whom he could chat.
Of course, besides the bickering pair selling pork and dried goods, the rest were elderly people. Life wasn't easy for the elderly, so Lin Xiao preferred coming here.
"Yeah... I can't help it. Apparently, someone complained, and they have quite a bit of influence. They've instructed me to clear this area thoroughly, or not just me, but everyone else will be in trouble too," the captain said. As he spoke, he stood up and offered Lin Xiao a cigarette.
"Thanks."
Lin Xiao took it, lit it, and smoked with the captain, chatting for a bit before he left.
Although it was a shame, if the place was to be cleared, so be it. He could just find another place to buy groceries.
The next day.
Lin Xiao, out of habit, walked to the same spot as usual.
This time, he still saw the old ladies.
"Oh, I knew he would come!"
One of the old ladies Lin Xiao had helped yesterday immediately pointed at him and shouted loudly, "Come, come, young man, hurry over! We've saved some fresh, just-picked vegetables for you!"
"Coming right up!"
Lin Xiao heard this and quickly walked over. He looked at the two old ladies and said, "Grandmas, why are you here again today? Weren't you told not to set up stalls here?"
"We're being sneaky. We didn't bring much today, mainly because we wanted you to come. We specifically saved some for you. Look, freshly dug from the ground! They're wonderful!"
"Thank you so much!"
Lin Xiao took the vegetables and expressed his gratitude. The two old ladies smiled happily as they saw Lin Xiao accept them, their wrinkled faces creasing further.
It was at this moment that a voice filled with disgust suddenly rang out, "I knew it! You people can't change your rotten ways! You were driven away yesterday, and today you're back to sneaking around! Where are the city management officers?! Aren't they doing their jobs?!"