Gu Jinli instantly understood; this was a case of thugs and gangsters coveting the girls here and planning to abduct them by force.
Xiao Ji was embarrassed to mention these things, but hurriedly said, "Little benefactor, Sister Li and the others are fine now, they've stopped convulsing."
Gu Jinli nodded upon hearing this.
"Benefactor, we've returned." Ah Shi and the others came back holding large and small packages. After setting down the items, she immediately ran to Gu Jinli, presenting the remaining silver to her: "Benefactor, here is the leftover eight taels and two hundred copper coins, please take it... The silver we spent, we will definitely find a way to earn money and repay you."
They weren't begging for a living; Brother Lang and the others also went to work every day, but since they had no household registration and were foreigners, no one was willing to hire them. At most, they could only carry sacks or wash dishes for restaurants and inns.
