Lu Chang'sheng spent more than half a month traveling along the Ruilong River, only leaving the Fenghua Building after the Lantern Festival ended and the Heaven-Reaching List was posted.
When he departed, the owner of Fenghua Building personally saw him off, even waiving all his expenses from the past half month.
Lu Chang'sheng tried to decline, but the owner insisted: "Having Scholar Lu choose our Fenghua Building as your lodging is already the greatest recognition for us. If I still take your silver coins, I'm afraid I'll lose my position!"
The owner appeared genuinely anxious.
The Fenghua Building's owner was merely a high-ranking shopkeeper hired by the Zhou Family; should he handle things poorly, he could be dismissed at any moment.
Seeing this, Lu Chang'sheng could only accept the silver coins and offer his thanks to the Zhou Family behind the scenes.
