The man in white nearby pauses, then continues. Xiao Xingchen is a common sight in the marketplace now, knows which stalls sell what, which vendors are willing to sell to an outsider and a blind man. (Though, after his last trip here with Xue Yang, he would almost swear that they all call out to him now, eager to offer him the pick of their produce.)

"Hello grandmother." He greets the woman at the fruit stand, buying apples and pears from her to put into his basket. But Xiao Xingchen keeps one of each out, turning after he pays to walk in Duo's direction.

"Her daughter hasn't been well lately so there are little ones depending on her sales." His words are gentle though, a little smile on his lips as he holds the fruit out to him. "You didn't know. Even so, you don't have to steal. If you need food, I'll give it to you."