Watching her stagger and run more than a hundred meters away, Jian Dan seemed to only then notice and was even calling out to her.
"Has the doctor arrived yet? That woman was in so much pain she ran away. Oh dear, everyone's worried, why hasn't he come yet?"
"Xiao Rui, see if the boss has arrived first?"
Chen Xiulian staggered and ran even faster. Cheng Rui was eager to chase after her, but Cheng An grabbed him.
Cheng Rui's face turned red with anxiety.
"Brother, is she running away?"
Cheng An naturally glanced around.
"Alright, let's not hold it against her for Brother Chen's sake. Look at how anxious she is, she's probably bullied Sister-in-law Chen quite a bit, she's feeling guilty."
It's a pity that Brother Chen has such a family. They can't even protect their own family members. If it weren't for everyone's sharp eyes, he might really be criticized for being unfilial in the future.
Some of the onlookers were a little embarrassed. They had indeed spread a lot of gossip, but the main problem was that the rumors had been distorted, so who knew if they were true or false?
Even on a simple surface, there was some resentment.
"We're just going to let her go like that? What about Second Uncle? He's just been smeared like this."
It's such a humiliation. He did his best to help others, always thinking of their needs, buying them tickets and even raising money to borrow for them. In the end, he was demoted first, and now he's suspended. Not only that, but he's also been insulted like this. My second uncle has been clear-headed his whole life, and now, in his old age, his reputation has almost been ruined.
If you ask me, we should drag her back and make her go to the leaders to clear my uncle's name and restore his innocence.
Cheng Rui clenched his little fist again.
"That's right, brother, it's you, just like Dad, always thinking about others. But why don't others think about what kind of person Dad is?"
We were born here, and Dad has been here for so many years. How could he not be hurt by other people's nonsense? Can you imagine how heartbroken Dad is?
Cheng Rui was being genuine, while Cheng An and Jian Dan casually glanced around. Sure enough, the onlookers also began to voice their opinions.
"Xiao Rui, don't worry. We've been neighbors for so many years, we all know what kind of person your dad is."
"That's right, that's right. I told you last time, Lao Cheng isn't that kind of person."
"Don't worry, Auntie will go back and tell them now. We can't spread rumors, or we'll get people killed."
"Yes, yes, Xiao Rui, don't worry, don't worry. Don't let your dad be sad either. We'll go back now and see if anyone dares to talk nonsense again. We definitely won't let them get away with it."
The excitement died down, and in no time at all, the onlookers had all left.
Cheng Rui still had his little brows furrowed.
"Brother, can we trust what they say?"
Cheng An's expression also relaxed.
"You have to rely on yourself in everything. But, although everyone knows that Dad is innocent, that's just a matter of knowing."
If this continues, it will become a stain on my reputation.
Public opinion can't determine anything, but it can guide the tide in a direction favorable to us. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to directly uncover this cover-up, clear Dad's name, or even gain a reputation for enduring humiliation to help his comrades. Only then will this matter be truly resolved.
The main reason is that Dad has always been concerned about Brother Chen's attitude; otherwise, he wouldn't be so indecisive, hesitant, and easily manipulated.
Simple was completely stunned.
"Xiao An, are you really only ten years old?"
Look at what they said! Even I'm completely impressed.
It's a shame that someone with such a brain isn't a politician.
Cheng Rui was very proud.
"That's right, my brother is smart. My parents both told me to listen to him more."
Speechless, "You're quite proud of yourself?"
They got into an argument as soon as they came out, and after dawdling for so long, their enthusiasm has waned. Jian Dan watched them hesitate.
Are you still going out?
"Go, why don't we go? Sis, look, what's this?"
Cheng An sighed helplessly.
"Why did you take out that slingshot again? Didn't you say you were ashamed of it?"
Simple, like a child, just joining in the fun.
"Why, why? Isn't it quite beautiful? Why is it embarrassing?"
Cheng Rui's face flushed slightly, while Cheng An smiled.
"I'm just not as skilled as them!"
"Don't talk nonsense, it's obvious, and I'm not going to stoop to their level."
Cheng An's smile deepened.
"Yes, yes, you're right. So what are we going to do with it today?"
"It's definitely because I'm with them that my hand is bad. With my sister here today, I'm sure I can hit the target."
Cheng Rui raised his chin and argued illogically.
Just ahead was the foot of the mountain where they usually climbed, and there were children playing there. Cheng Rui ran over there quickly, while Cheng An explained in a low voice...
"My brother loves this slingshot, but his aim is terrible. Last time he competed against them, he didn't hit a single one, and he got so angry that he hid the slingshot away."
Seeing the mountain, Jian Dan was still interested and eager to try it out. He hadn't been up a mountain for several days and was itching to go.
"Are there pheasants or rabbits on this mountain? What is he shooting at with a slingshot?"
Cheng An immediately laughed.
"How could he possibly hit that? He's shooting birds in the trees."
I glanced up briefly. This is backwards! You chose the one with the smallest objective and the greatest difficulty?
They weren't in a hurry to go over. They saw that Cheng Rui and several other children were picking up pebbles from the roadside and shooting them at a distance with their slingshots.
Instantly, a flock of birds that were taking a stroll were startled and fluttered about in the woods.
Then, the slingshot changed direction, and the friends scattered to find their own targets.
Cheng An had no choice.
"That's how they caught it. They said they'd catch sparrows for me to eat, and I've only eaten them twice so far."
"Haha, kid, aren't you going to play with them?"
Cheng An is quiet by nature, but she's still a child after all; it's already quite kind of her to spend half a day with her.
"You don't need to stay here with me. I'll just walk around here and I won't get lost."
"I'm not playing anymore,"
Cheng An shook his head.
"Ah, I hit it! I hit it!"
Cheng Rui's voice carried clearly and powerfully. Cheng An chuckled and led Jian Dan over.
"Sis, we can have meat today."
The little sparrow was almost as big as Cheng Rui's hand. It lay on Cheng Rui's small hand, and Cheng Rui's face was flushed; his pride was palpable.
"Here, take this. Bake it for your sister when we get back."
The other children watched longingly, glanced at Jian Dan, and then turned back to concentrate on their own tasks.
I've never actually caught one of these. There are some in Liujiatun, but not many. Occasionally, some parents with nothing better to do might try to catch them to appease their children. The main problem is that catching these things takes a lot of food.
Scatter corn kernels on the ground, set up a large basket outside, propped up with a small stick, tie a rope to the top, and hold it by hand. When a sparrow goes in, pull the rope, and the basket will fall down. Usually, it can catch two sparrows.
It's quite fragrant when roasted in the stove, especially for children, since it's meat after all.
However, even if you give her the food, she won't eat it. Isn't this like taking food from a child's mouth?
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