Chapter 1312

To keep things fair, both the old man and the boy agreed to write the same phrase: "Hard work pays off." Before long, they had completed their calligraphy pieces and displayed them side by side in the most prominent spot on the stall. To draw in more passersby, they cut the prices in half. A few minutes later, a young man passing by decided to purchase the elderly man's calligraphy. The old man's face lit up with joy as he claimed the boy's piece of cake, reveling in his win. "Now this cake is all mine! Haha!" The little boy hung his head in disappointment, wrapping his arms tightly around himself. His cheeks puffed out in frustration, clearly feeling the sting of defeat. Helen's lips curved into a slight smile as she stepped forward and gently ruffled the boy's hair. "Come on, sir, is it really fair to take advantage of a child at your age?" she asked, stepping in to defend him. The old man clasped his hands, hiding the cake behind him. A smile spread across his face as he repli