Several men took turns carrying Peng Changjun on their backs until they reached a place where the road was easier to walk on, where a horse-drawn carriage was tied to the roadside.

It turned out they had arrived in a horse-drawn carriage.

Peng Changjun said, "Since there are horse-drawn carriages, why don't we just hire them to go to town? The nearby town is about 20 li away."

The group leader understood that since they were helping people, they should help them to the end. He agreed that the carriage could take them to town, but since the carriage belonged to the community, they would have to pay for it—eighty cents to get to town.

No problem.

Song Yan immediately took out 6 yuan and handed it over. After deducting the fare, he let the rest be divided among the group.

The team leader hesitated; the money was a bit too much, and they didn't dare accept it.

Peng Changjun and the others had already boarded the carriage, and Song Yan jumped on as well. He snatched the driver's whip and lashed the horse.

Only one person was following along, rushing to catch the carriage.

The carriage started moving with a clattering sound.

Did they pay too much?

Anyway, we'll end up getting that money from the Peng family. Why should we try to save them money?

However, Song Yan was somewhat curious. "Peng Changjun, how do you know that the nearby town is 20 li away from here?"

Peng Changjun lowered his head and said, "I looked at the map first, and I know all the nearby villages!"

"And then you forgot to calculate how many miles the car could go on with the fuel in it, didn't you?" Shen Ruomei's tone was laced with undisguised sarcasm.

Peng Changjun did not refute it, so it seems to be true.

"Aren't you afraid you'll get lost?" Leng Kexin said.

Peng Changjun shook his head, "I've known the way since I was very young, I can't get lost..." The boy paused for a long time. "When I was 4 years old, my grandma wanted to abandon me, she sent me far away."

A teacher found me; he was a kind person. I gave him directions, and he took me home…

The passengers turned around in surprise and glanced at Peng Changjun.

Song Yan: This poor kid is really pitiful!

As soon as they arrived in town, police officers came up to question them.

They couldn't find the person yesterday, so they expanded the search area today. The police are helping them look for the person.

The four of them matched the description of the person they were looking for, and since they were all covered in dirt and grime, it was highly likely that they were the one. A question confirmed it was indeed them.

The police first took Peng Changjun to see a doctor; his leg was quite swollen. They also treated them to lunch.

A car came from Kyoto that afternoon to pick them up…

Leng's mother hugged Leng Kexin and cried.

Commander Peng had his fist ready, but Peng Changjun was limping, and the fist never landed.

Shen Changchuan and Wei Aiguo couldn't hide their joy.

Song Yan didn't mention that Peng Changjun had pointed a gun at them. If she didn't mention it, Peng Changjun's actions would just be considered outrageous, and he would be fine after getting a beating and apologizing.

Song Yan didn't mention it, and neither did Shen Ruomei or Leng Kexin.

This time, in order to find that person, all ten-plus vehicles from the logistics department were mobilized. Shen Changchuan and the Leng family also found seven or eight vehicles to help. Putting aside the favors we've done, you should at least pay for the gas if you use official vehicles.

The Peng family spent a considerable amount of money on this.

After everyone met and confirmed that everything was alright, they quickly parted ways to go home.

Afterwards, the Peng family would inevitably have to apologize.

Song Yan: "I didn't go home last night. What did you tell your family?"

Wei Aiguo looked his wife up and down to make sure she was alright before he felt relieved. "Tell them your car broke down and you won't be able to get back tonight!"

Song Yan nodded: "Let the car take Ruomei home first. They'll be relieved to see her safely home. I'll go back later!"

Shen Ruomei was confused. Why was this happening? Weren't they going back together? She was about to object when Wei Aiguo spoke up.

"Listen to your fourth sister, if she tells you to go back first, then go back!"

Shen Ruomei opened her mouth to object, but in the end she just snorted, "Fine, I'll go back then!"

Song Yan: "Tell my family to cook something delicious tonight!"

"Okay!" Shen Ruomei replied.

Shen Ruomei used the money she earned from her stall to buy Wei Aiguo a New Year's gift. He didn't come back for the New Year, so she gave it to him when he returned.

Shen Ruomei stormed downstairs in a huff.

Wei Aiguo also gave her a New Year's red envelope. Considering how big the red envelope was, she agreed to whatever he said.

Shen Changchuan felt a special sense of satisfaction. After all these years, it felt like he finally had a home.

Shen Ruomei reached the halfway point of the stairs. "Dad! Help me downstairs!"

Shen Changchuan: This girl will be downstairs in just a few more steps.

Shen Changchuan stood up and walked downstairs.

In fact, Wei Aiguo not only felt that Shen Ruomei was in the way, but General Shen was also somewhat of an eyesore. Only after the two of them left did he take Song Yan's hand.

Are you not injured anywhere?

That brat shouldn't have been let off the hook! Even though Wei Aiguo had faith in his wife, he still asked a question before he felt at ease.

"I'm fine! He's just a kid who got kicked in the head by a donkey! He's quite genuine!" Song Yan was in a good mood.