This made Gu Lili even more worried.
"Erniu, let's go!" Gu Lili said.
Gu Erniu carried Gu Huanhuan on his back and continued walking forward.
Gu Lili ignored the villagers and just wanted to get her younger siblings away as soon as possible.
The villagers understood, after all, Gu Chuan had just chased after several children with a knife, so did they expect the children to help bury him?
Isn't that a huge joke?
The four of them walked along the ridge of the field, heading home.
They happened to run into Old Mrs. Gu, who was bringing back clothes for Gu Chuan.
The path between the fields was narrow enough that it was not wide enough for two people to pass at the same time. Gu Erniu stood firmly in front of Gu Huanhuan on his back, showing no intention of letting the old lady Gu pass.
"You bastard, get out of my way!" Old Mrs. Gu cursed.
Clearly, he was used to cursing Gu Erniu, so the swear words just came out of his mouth.
After she finished speaking, Grandma Gu seemed to realize that something was wrong.
I'd better not scold her anymore. What if Gu Lili attracts that tiger again?
"Make way!" Old Mrs. Gu looked up at Gu Erniu and continued.
He looked up and fell right into Gu Huanhuan's cold eyes.
In an instant, the hairs on Old Mrs. Gu's entire body stood on end.
She had never seen such a look in a child's eyes before. For a moment, she was so stunned that she fell into the field.
Gu Erniu ignored Old Madam Gu and carried Gu Huanhuan straight over.
Gu Lili also pulled Gu Sigou towards home.
Watching the four figures gradually disappear into the distance, Old Mrs. Gu finally snapped out of her daze.
They also realized that after living most of their lives, they were actually stunned by the gaze of a little girl who was not even ten years old.
"This girl must be possessed by a ghost. We should stay away from them from now on!" Old Mrs. Gu muttered.
When the four siblings returned home, Gu Lili quickly checked Gu Huanhuan's ankle.
Gu Huanhuan's ankle was already swollen, indicating a bone injury. It seemed we would have to take Huanhuan to Donghai Town to have her foot checked.
Why not go see Yang Dadan? Ever since Gu Lili caught him refusing to treat patients at his house last time, she never wants to go again.
After all, how can you feel at ease letting a doctor who lacks medical ethics treat your illness?
"Erniu, go to Sizhu's house and see if Uncle is free. If he is, have him hitch up the oxcart and we'll go to Donghai Town," Gu Lili said.
After hearing this, Gu Erniu nodded quickly and jogged towards Sizhu's house.
Gu Lili came to the kitchen and saw that the wild vegetable paste in the pot had been reduced to wild vegetable rice.
Luckily, there wasn't much fire in the pot, otherwise it would have been burned.
After a whole morning of fussing around, it's already lunchtime, and Gu Lili is starving.
Gu Lili added some water to the wild vegetable porridge, heated it up, and served it, waiting for Gu Erniu to come back so they could eat together before heading to town.
Gu Erniu returned quickly and rushed in, saying, "Sister, Uncle said he's free. He'll call us when he gets to our house after he's eaten."
Gu Lili nodded and said, "Go wash your hands and eat."
As Gu Lili spoke, she prepared to hug Gu Huanhuan and help her wash her hands and face.
Unexpectedly, Gu Sigou had already filled a basin with water and washed Gu Huanhuan's face.
Gu Sigou and Gu Huanhuan were hiding in the bushes, and they were already in a sorry state.
Gu Lili felt gratified looking at the sensible Gu Sigou.
This morning's events also made Gu Lili realize a truth: she was simply too weak.
My younger siblings are too weak. It seems they'll have to learn not only arithmetic but also martial arts from now on.
Only when they become stronger will they have the strength to fight back when others try to bully them.
Instead of being chased and running around!
After they finished eating and changed their clothes, Sizhu's father arrived shortly afterward.
Gu Ergou then carried Gu Huanhuan onto the oxcart.
Gu Lili specially brought malt candy with her, so she could give it to Wang Fugui later.
Gu Lili was afraid that the old man and old woman would come to her house to cause trouble again, so she decided that the four of them would go to Donghai Town together.
As Gu Zhuang gradually disappeared behind them, the four siblings' annoyed mood seemed to gradually dissipate.
Especially Gu Huanhuan and Gu Sigou, the two of them had never been to Donghai Town before.
Along the way, I kept looking around, finding everything fascinating.
Upon reaching the city gate, both of them stared wide-eyed.
They had always lived in Guzhuang and had never seen such high city walls before.
The two couldn't help but marvel at how all the houses in the town were built with blue bricks and tiles.
The village head's house was just a mud-walled, blue-tiled house. I never imagined that the people in town were so rich!
Seeing the surprised looks on their faces, Gu Lili chuckled and said, "You two stop looking, let's go check Huanhuan's feet first!"
After telling Sizhu's father, Gu Erniu carried Gu Huanhuan on his back and headed into the city.
Gu Lili also carried the malt candy she had made and pulled Gu Sigou forward.
Because Gu Lili's prescription worked, people in Donghai Town started going out to do business and stroll around.
Although there weren't as many as usual, at least there was some life.
The group first went to the clinic and took Gu Huanhuan to have her feet examined.
Gu Huanhuan's ankle was only sprained; thankfully, no bones were broken.
The doctor prescribed several doses of medicine and wrapped Gu Huanhuan's feet with herbal medicine.
"Don't walk for the next few days, or it will get worse!" the doctor advised.
Gu Lili nodded, paid the money, and then led the group to Wang's Trading Company.
As soon as Gu Lili and the others stepped inside, Wang Fugui started shouting loudly.
Seeing Gu Lili is like seeing the God of Wealth.
"Oh my goodness, it's finally here! I've been so worried these past few days!"
Seeing Wang Fugui's expression, Gu Lili couldn't help but twitch her lips.
"Has something happened?" Gu Lili asked.
Wang Fugui laughed and said, "These past few days, there has been a plague everywhere, and everyone is taking medicine. Your maltose candy is in high demand because everyone thinks the medicine is bitter and wants to buy candy to eat. But there's only so much candy, and it's not enough to go around. I even took out the maltose candy I bought before, but these people have become picky eaters and don't like it anymore!"
Gu Lili then realized that their candy was actually very popular.
Gu Erniu and the other two were very happy to hear this.
This means they will no longer go hungry!
Gu Lili smiled, put down her basket, and took out the candy for Wang Fugui.
"Manager Wang, there are fourteen catties of maltose here. Please weigh it again!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
Wang Fugui waved his hands repeatedly, "How could I not believe you!"
Wang Fugui said this, but he took the candy and then found a scale to weigh it.
Gu Lili had no objection to this; that's how business is—you have to calculate everything clearly.
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