Li Mu slowly opened her heavy eyelids. She had slept from noon until night. The old lady had come in several times to check Li Mu's breathing, fearing that her expensive daughter-in-law had died.
He licked his dry lips, his eyes vacant and lost.
The harsh sound of the door being pushed open.
The old lady came in carrying a bowl of porridge.
woke up?
Li Mu remained silent.
Eat something when you wake up, and I'll unlock the chain for you after you're done eating.
From now on, you should settle down and live a peaceful life with my son. Also, don't even think about running away. If you try to run, the villagers will catch you without us even lifting a finger.
Li Mu looked at the porridge in front of her, but had no appetite.
She had no idea what her future would hold, and felt completely lost.
After eating.
The old lady kept her promise and unlocked Li Mu's chains.
Can I leave this room?
Can.
After receiving permission, I stretched my stiff body and left the room.
In the yard outside, a man was squatting on the ground repairing an old motorcycle.
The old lady looked at Li Mu with concern and gave him another word of advice.
That's my son. You two should live a good life from now on.
After saying that, he turned and went into the house.
She didn't know how to face this stranger, let alone how to get through the days to come.
A faint sobbing sound drifted over, and Li Mu walked step by step toward the source of the sound.
What are you going to do?
Guo Fugui’s threatening voice came from behind, and Li Mu stopped in his tracks, realizing that he had unknowingly walked to the door.
What do you want to do? Trying to run away?
Guo Fugui strode over and grabbed Li Mu's wrist.
The touch evoked a deep-seated disgust in Li Mu.
Let me go.
Damn it, you bitch, are you trying to run away?
Let me go, I won't run away.
Li Mu's words seemed to have a magical power, and Guo Fugui involuntarily let go of her hand.
It would be best if it were as you said.
Li Mu ignored it and continued walking towards the source of the sound.
As we approached a house, the sound of sobbing came from its small courtyard.
What came into view were three little boys waving tree branches triumphantly, and a little girl kneeling on the ground.
They scrambled to ride on the little girl's back, and the already thin and frail girl looked even more delicate amidst the pushing and shoving of the three boys.
Perhaps because the little girl couldn't satisfy their desire to ride horses, the boys were very dissatisfied and started hitting the little girl with the branches in their hands, making her sobs louder and louder.
What are you doing?
As he spoke, Li Mu ran to the little girl's side and used his body to block the small wooden stick that was being swung at him.
Damn it, what are you doing here, you dead woman?
A burly man ran out of the house and was furious when he saw Li Mu blocking his son from hitting the little girl. He shoved Li Mu aside.
Li Mu stumbled back a few steps while holding the girl tightly, becoming her human cushion.
The big man stared at Li Mu in disbelief.
This young lady is so beautiful.
Thinking of this, the big man thought of Guo Fugui and spat.
Good cabbage is about to be eaten by pigs, what a lucky break for Guo Fugui.
Girl, are you alright?
As he spoke, the burly man walked up to Li Mu and raised his rough hand, ready to touch Li Mu's little face.
Brother Wang, what are you doing?
The big man's actions were interrupted by Guo Fugui's shout. He withdrew his hand and mumbled something.
Your woman is trying to steal my daughter, didn't you see?
Sorry, sorry, Brother Wang, I'll take her away right away.
The burly man, who was called Brother Wang, waved his hand.
Li Mu was forcibly pulled back by Guo Fugui.
I asked you, "What's your name?"
Guo Fugui looked at Li Mu's stunning face and asked, feigning composure.
Li Mu shook his head.
Then I'll call you Blue Flower.
Li Mu was speechless, but then, realizing he didn't even know his own name, he nodded slightly.
Li Mu.
Can you tell me where this place is?
Guo Fugui.
What are you going to do?
Li Mu.
I was just asking.
Guo Fugui.
Let me tell you, don't even think about running away. You won't get out of here if you try.
Li Mu.
Yes, I know.
This is the border between City X and City G. We live in Jialigou. Although it's a border area, Jialigou is under the jurisdiction of City X.
After saying that, I regretted it a little, feeling that I had said too much. I'm just reminding you again, as long as you don't run away, nothing will happen, you know?
Can.
You brat, can't you even sweep the floor properly?
At Old Wang's house, Old Wang's wife sat in the courtyard eating oranges while directing a little girl to sweep the floor, all the while cursing under her breath.
After finishing the orange, he tossed the peel aside, clapped his hands, and said, "You better sweep it up properly," before going inside.
Li Mu walked around, observing the small village and silently memorizing the route.
When Li Mu arrived at the little girl's house again, he found that there was no one else in the yard except for the little girl. So Li Mu went to the door and called out to the little girl in a low voice.
The little girl heard this, looked up, her face streaked with tears, and stared at Li Mu in astonishment.
She glanced back at the direction of the house, and seeing that no one was paying attention, she gently put down the broom and carefully walked to the door.
Sister, thank you for saving me just now.
Li Mu pulled the little girl away from the doorway and asked softly.
Little sister, are you from this village?
The little girl shook her head. "I am not me, and my name is not Wang Cuihua."
The little girl became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, her little shoulders trembling as she cried, which was heartbreaking to see.
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