How is it that Thebes is so exclusive?
But at least I'm half a local here, shouldn't the folks give me some face?
"Kid, are you asking for trouble? Shut your mouth now!"
As Luo En was muttering to himself about the failure of the performance, an old farmer, who was tending to the grapevines in the field next to him, hurried over in a panic and snatched the lyre from his hands.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, a hint of surprise appeared on Luo En's face.
"Old man, what are you..."
"Save your breath, if you don't want to die, follow me now!"
The old farmer looked around cautiously, making sure no one was in sight, then quickly grabbed the arm of the young man under the tree and dragged him into the dense shade of the grapevines, walking deeper while earnestly lecturing him.