Madam Zhang acted very modestly.
"I can't say for sure, but I'm about 70-80% sure. My husband's good friend is a local wealthy man with extensive connections! Plus, the government is also searching, so I'm sure we'll find the child. You all wait here for news; I'll send my husband to find his friend right now."
After saying that, Madam Zhang went to find someone.
The villagers seemed to see a glimmer of hope and praised her endlessly.
"This lady is truly a good person; she's beautiful and kind-hearted. If she can really find the children, I will definitely thank her properly."
Another villager immediately chimed in.
"That's for sure! You all think that Zhang Niangzi and her group are all burly and strong, and they look safe. Didn't the village chief say that once we get to the resettlement site, he won't be our village chief anymore? Why don't we try to get on good terms with Zhang Niangzi and her group!"
Another villager then chimed in.
"Yes! If we're assigned to the same place in the future, it'll be good to have someone to look after us. I've heard that people who settle in other places are always bullied, but with them around, we won't be afraid."
The other villagers all agreed. Old Mrs. Liu patted Li Sheng on the shoulder, and Li Sheng bent down and leaned closer.
Then I heard Old Lady Liu say, "If you have a son, go and tell the village chief what's going on here, and tell him to keep an eye on things!"
After nodding, Li Sheng hurriedly went to find Qinling.
Old Mrs. Liu walked up to Old Mrs. Zhou and asked, "What are you thinking?"
Old Mrs. Zhou rolled her eyes at her.
"If you can see it, how could I not? That group of people are no good. I don't believe in free lunches."
After saying that, she turned and left with a haughty air. Old Mrs. Liu smiled; she had been worried that Old Mrs. Zhou might be confused, but seeing her like this, she felt relieved.
Li Sheng found Qin Ling and told him everything. Qin Ling quickly took him to Doctor You's room.
Doctor You was eating the braised peanuts Qin Luo had given him when he heard the knock on the door, so he hid the peanuts and shells behind the screen.
He was quite surprised to see Qin Ling with Li Sheng when he opened the door.
"Oh, what brings you here, baby boy? Are you feeling unwell?"
After the two entered the room, Qin Ling closed the door and grabbed Doctor You's shoulders, shaking him violently.
"Old buddy, you're amazing! You were right all along! Those people are really going to release the child! How are you so smart? Let me see how your brain works!"
He reached out to examine his head.
Dr. You slapped his hand away.
"What are you doing! What are you doing! If you have something to say, say it; if not, get lost. Stop making fun of me!"
Qin Ling suddenly sniffed the room and squinted at him.
"Have you been secretly eating something delicious? It smells so good. Tell me the truth, or I'll find it myself!"
Doctor You silently took out the peanuts, then led the two to the table and poured them tea.
"Luo Luo gave this to us, saying we should eat it when we have a few drinks. I thought I'd try it first, and you can try it too when we have a baby."
As he spoke, he grabbed a handful of...
Li Sheng, who had been completely bewildered by the two old men's playful fight, finally realized what was happening and reached out to take the peanuts.
"Thank you, Dr. You!"
Doctor You waved his hand magnanimously and pushed the teacup to Mr. Li.
"Don't mention it! Quickly try this tea; it's excellent, incredibly fragrant!"
Li Sheng didn't stand on ceremony, took the teacup and drank it. The tea was fragrant, slightly bitter at first, but sweet in the aftertaste.
This was the first time he had tasted such good tea, and he sincerely praised it, saying, "It's delicious!"
Doctor You beamed with joy upon hearing his praise.
"That's right, I'll make you some later if you like!"
Li Sheng refused repeatedly.
"No, no, I'm just a rough man, it would be a waste to give me such good tea."
Qin Ling patted the back of his hand.
“He told you to take it, so you take it. Look, I've been sitting here for ages, and he hasn't even offered to give me anything. My granddaughter gave me some peanuts, and before I even saw them, he was already eating them! Can't you believe it? You have to take it today. I'll feel terrible if he doesn't give me something to take with him.”
Doctor You ignored him and gave Li Sheng another handful of peanuts.
"Hurry up and eat, don't pay attention to him. He has everything, yet he still wants mine. He's greedy!"
Li Sheng took the peanut, peeled it, and ate one.
"It's delicious, with a subtle sweetness!"
Qinling also grabbed a handful for him.
"Eat as much as you like, and take some back for your mother and Granny Liu later."
Doctor You looked at the peanuts on the food counter, and although reluctant, he still pushed the whole plate to Li Sheng.
"Take them all back, we can't drink now anyway!"
After a few rounds of back-and-forth refusing, Qin Ling finally told Doctor You what Li Sheng had told him.
Doctor You stroked his beard, looking somewhat worried.
"I don't care about anything else, but I'm worried about Luo Luo. When those villagers see the child, they'll probably expose all our secrets to those thieves. We need to stay vigilant!"
He looked at Li Sheng seriously again.
"If you have a son, you must also tell your mother and Granny Liu to protect themselves. You must also be careful and cautious. Do not be tough on those people. Be evasive and agreeable with them. Your life is the most important thing. Do you understand?"
Li Sheng nodded emphatically: "Understood, Dr. You, please don't worry!"
The group chatted for a while longer, and when Li Sheng returned...
Doctor You wrapped the peanuts in oil paper and gave them to him to take back.
They also gave him three life-saving pills.
Li Sheng returned to the communal sleeping area. Everyone had gone to sleep, so he woke up Granny Zhou and Granny Liu.
He quietly told them what Doctor You had said, and both of them were shocked.
He didn't say anything, but he kept a close eye on things.
Li Sheng handed the medicine and peanuts to the two of them.
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