Fourth Watch, Begging for Pink.
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Lian Lanlan knelt in front of Old Master Lian, tears streaming down her face. She felt utterly helpless now; during her days in the county town, she had made some acquaintances. But when this incident occurred and she sought their help, everyone was at a loss. That was when she thought of her own family, and of Wu Lang.
Most of the people she knew were small-time business people like themselves, or minor government officials. In ordinary matters, they could be of some help. But when it came to big issues, these people were clearly not influential enough. The only person she knew who had official recognition and the power to speak before the magistrate was Wu Lang.
