Xiao Shanshan nodded. She could deeply feel her older brother's concern. He, like her, cared deeply about this family and his relatives.
Isn't this exactly what she's wanted all these years? Her brother, whom she's always been so proud of, is back.
Her nose tingled, and she almost couldn't hold back her tears.
"Brother, I'll do whatever you say."
Xiao Weiguo smiled and patted his sister on the shoulder.
"We don't need to worry too much. As long as we do a good job of prevention in the early stages, the plague is not scary. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to any of you."
Xiao Shanshan nodded vigorously.
"Alright, Shanshan, go heat up the buns. They're big buns with mutton filling. After you finish eating, let's get back to work."
Upon hearing that there were big meat buns to eat, the two little ones jumped up happily.
They rushed into the kitchen together.
"Sister, let me help you start the fire."
"Sis, let me pump the water for you."
After dinner, the family got busy, led by Xiao Weiguo.
Mouse traps, rat cages, and rat poison were placed in every nook and cranny.
The entire yard was covered with a thin layer of quicklime powder, and the pungent smell of lime permeated everywhere.
Mosquito coils were lit inside the house, and mosquito repellent was sprayed inside and out. Mosquito nets were also set up on the kang (heated brick bed) and in Xiao Weiguo's own small room.
The whole family was busy and having a great time for half an afternoon.
After all that effort, the house, both inside and out, was visibly much cleaner, and there were no more flies or mosquitoes flying around.
With their mission accomplished, the brothers looked at the fruits of their labor and felt genuinely happy from the bottom of their hearts.
This was the first time in several years that their family had gathered together for collective labor. They worked together, all for the sake of their family.
Just as they washed their hands and were about to sit down to rest.
A police siren sounded, and a police car pulled up in front of their house.
The door was kicked open with a bang, and four police officers rushed in.
The lead policeman, with a dark face, pulled out handcuffs and headed straight for Xiao Weiguo.
"Xiao Weiguo, do not resist. You have committed a crime. Come with us."
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