"I gave it to the one behind you..." Old Mrs. Wu thought for a moment, "that Ada, as medical expenses."
Upon hearing what Grandma Wu said, Ada looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with astonishment.
The groundhog was slightly surprised, but nodded in agreement.
After the mother and son left, the groundhog's narrow eyes swept over the money on the table. "Since that person gave you the money, then keep it."
As for what Grandma Wu said about going to the hospital?
He didn't take it seriously at all. It was just a slap that was a bit hard, why would he have to go to the hospital?
Ada opened his mouth to speak, but as soon as he opened it, three teeth fell to the ground with a thud, and blood gushed from his mouth.
The groundhog frowned, a hint of seriousness flashing in its eyes.
Wave your hand and quickly let him take the money and leave.
After Ada left, he went into the inner room, opened the hidden door, and entered the secret chamber.
"Uncle."
The room was dark and dim, with only a single candle in the corner emitting a faint glow.
"How is it?"
Upon hearing the voice, the groundhog bent over even more. "I got it. I've checked it. It's the same as before."
"That'll do."
A hint of confusion flashed across the groundhog's eyes. "Uncle, why go through all this trouble? Why not just capture her and have her make medicine for us?"
"idiot!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a stern rebuke rang out, and the groundhog couldn't help but lower its waist even further. "Uncle, please don't be angry. It was my oversight."
"Hmph! Do you think this is a time of rape, kidnapping, and plunder, a lawless place?"
"Times have changed, especially at this critical juncture!"
The groundhogs are coming in droves.
"We agreed beforehand that this time the quantity would be larger. Is there a shortage?"
"There is no shortage, not a single penny is lacking, nor is there any excess."
After much hesitation, Groundhog finally told her about how Old Lady Wu had hit Ada.
"It's not surprising that someone who can make such a miraculous medicine has such skills."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, treat others with courtesy and never do anything foolish like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!"
The groundhog stared at its toes and nodded in agreement.
The old lady Wu and her son, who had already left, were standing on the street where they had just been selling various grains and snacks. Huang Xiaoqiang was full of questions, but this was not the place to talk.
Grandma Wu walked around, stopping frequently. When she came out, Huang Xiaoqiang was carrying her in his hands, arms, and mouth, making her look like a human pendant.
"Sister Scalper, what were you doing just now?"
Grandma Wu tugged at him, "Let's go first, we'll talk about it when we get outside."
You haven't gone out yet?
Grandma Wu glared at him, and only when she heard the bustling noise of the crowd on the street outside did she take off her scarf and put on her own.
Just as she finished putting on her own scarf, she looked up and saw Huang Xiaoqiang staring at her expectantly. She blinked and immediately understood, so she gave him the scarf she had brought with her.
He then tore off his tattered smock and stuffed it into the basket on Huang Xiaoqiang's back.
"Can you tell me now?"
Grandma Wu clapped her hands. "Just now, I was just doing some small business with them. Otherwise, where do you think the money came from to buy so many nice things?"
"What business?"
Grandma Wu patted him and said, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't be asking."
Huang Xiaoqiang said "Oh," his mother was shrewd and wouldn't do anything illegal.
Thinking about it that way, I put it out of my mind. Anyway, there's good food and good drinks, so who cares about anything else?
Seeing his reaction, Old Lady Wu nodded inwardly.
If it were any other son, she might not have brought him along.
With Huang Xiaoqiang's cover, it will be much easier to come here again.
"Mom, is there anything else you want to buy?"
Grandma Wu rummaged through his clothes and found fruits, candies, melon seeds, peanuts, and a lot of grains. He also bought pork with both lean and fatty cuts.
What's missing?
Grandma Wu glanced at him.
"Almost there."
"Difference!"
After saying just one word, Old Lady Wu pulled her to the supply and marketing cooperative.
Standing on the street in front of the supply and marketing cooperative, Huang Xiaoqiang looked left and right, carefully watching what was in front and behind, wishing he had eight eyes.
"Hey, you're getting squeezed!"
"Hey! I'm talking to you!"
Grandma Wu was agile; while Huang Xiaoqiang was still reminding others to be careful, she had already squeezed in front of the counter.
The sales clerks behind the counter were already overwhelmed with work. "What clothes do you have?"
When someone asked, he simply pointed to the wall and said, "See for yourself!"
Grandma Wu glanced at the clothes hanging all over the wall and immediately spotted a few sets. "Um, um, um, I want all the rest except these three."
The busy saleswoman paused, looked up to see who was the inconsiderate person who was causing trouble while she was so busy.
Looking up, Grandma Wu's delicate features immediately came into view; the fine lines at the corners of her eyes and the slight smile on her lips revealed her extraordinary temperament.
"Then, tell me the size, and I'll get it for you."
As soon as Grandma Wu finished giving the size, the sales clerk immediately went back to the warehouse to look for it.
The remaining sales clerks didn't waste any time either, and chatted with the customers behind her.
At first, some people were unhappy with Old Lady Wu cutting in line. But when they heard how generous Old Lady Wu was, saying she almost covered a whole wall of clothes with just one word, they swallowed hard and were stunned for a moment before someone cut in front of them.
"Hey! What are you doing?!"
While the commotion behind her was still going on, Grandma Wu focused on waiting for the saleswoman to bring her the clothes, and then looked around to see if there was anything else she needed.
If everyone's making a fuss now, and they actually line up obediently, they won't be able to buy anything even by dark.
Queuing should be orderly, depending on the location and the rules to follow.
While Huang Xiaoqiang was sweating profusely and still trying to squeeze in, Old Lady Wu had already squeezed out with a bag full of clothes.
"Let's go."
Huang Xiaoqiang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed Old Lady Wu away from this troublesome place.
"Now, it's gone, isn't it...?"
Grandma Wu nodded. "It's gone, it's gone now."
As the two walked back, they saw the state-run restaurant, and Old Lady Wu limped and went inside again.
When they came out, the two large bags were completely covered up, and not a breath of air could escape.
Grandma Wu opened the basket on Huang Xiaoqiang's back, stuffed the things into the innermost part, and then covered it up.
"When the villagers ask about it later, just say that these were all sent from Changping, okay?"
"Why?"
“We’re all from the same village. If you buy something too good and they don’t buy something good, it’s inevitable that they will feel a sense of comparison.”
"If people in the same area are too rich or too poor, and the gap is too big, then people won't have the same thoughts as you doing well and me doing poorly."
"I think everyone in the village is a good person," Huang Xiaoqiang said innocently.
Grandma Wu touched his forehead. "Son, do you know the saying 'You can't see into someone's heart'?"
Huang Xiaoqiang was a little dazed. After settling him in, Grandma Wu ignored him and left.
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