Ming Mei's transfer was met with the most joy not by her own family, but by the petty criminals of the city.
Yes, who said there were no thieves at this time? These days, things were relatively more stable, and thieves were not as common. After all, everyone was poor, and even rats would feel sorry for them—there was really nothing worth stealing. Moreover, if a stranger appeared in an alley, a group of aunties would immediately take notice, and someone might even approach to interrogate them before anything could happen.
However, even in such circumstances, there were still thieves around.
For those who were used to the quick money of thievery, it was difficult for them to "change careers." Earning money easily made them unwilling to work hard, so there were always people like this in the city. These individuals usually avoided wandering through neighborhoods.
