Everyone patiently followed Li Wang for nearly half an hour, while Ye Qing scribbled on her hands with paper and pen.
"What are you doing? Are you registering him?" Xun Afu had wanted to ask this for a while, but he was too scared before. Now that everyone knows Li Wang didn't mean to hurt anyone, they naturally thought of this question.
Ye Qing spread the paper in her hand in front of everyone and shone a flashlight on it. "Don't you find it strange that these families usually have contact with Li Wang? They are among the few families who are close to him."
Xun Afu glanced at it and said, "It really is true. He borrowed things from our family before, and he also helped build houses for other families. So we have some dealings with each other."
What do you mean by that? Is it because he's still attached to this friendship and can't let go of everyone? "That's really unnecessary..."
“I think he’s just repeating the life he lived before he died.” Ye Qing watched as Li Wang walked around again, as if he were starting from the village entrance again.
Xun Afu crossed his arms. "I remember that day when he came to return something, he even came into my yard. Do you think he might have gone into my house?"
There are elderly people and children at home. They are easily frightened; we don't want them to get seriously injured.
No, it looks like my wife will have to take the child back to her parents' house first. But what about my mother? Should I let her go back to her parents' house too? She hasn't had a family home for a long time...
"Yes, if I'm not mistaken, that should be it."
If all else fails, you must quickly think of a way to relocate your family members elsewhere to avoid any potential conflicts.
The elderly and children are physically weak. Even if Li Wang didn't intend to harm them, what if something happened?
Xun Afu had no intention of staying there and ran home as fast as he could.
He arrived at his own doorstep yesterday, which means he lent the things out for two days. Does that mean he'll be coming home tomorrow night?
Although some people still had doubts about this speculation, they dared not gamble on the possibility. They tried hard to recall their interactions with Li Wang, but most of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Wang is usually quite reclusive, and only associates with a few families...
Gu Yu tossed and turned, unable to sleep, so she simply sat up, lit a fire, and went to Xun Xingshun's door.
"Why are you here instead of sleeping?" Xun Xingshun heard the noise and the other person had already pushed the door open and entered.
"I can't sleep, so I came over to talk to you." Gu Yu wouldn't admit that she was scared, but she closed the door as soon as she entered.
Xun Xingshun, still half asleep, pulled the blanket tighter around him. "You're all getting on in years, don't overdo it..."
"..." Gu Yu didn't react at first, but when she saw the wariness in his eyes, she laughed in exasperation, and even her previous fear dissipated a lot. "I would even look down on your old tree bark."
Xun Xingshun snorted and turned his back to her. Anyway, this old woman was unpredictable, and who knew what idea she would come up with next.
Just as he was about to ignore it, Gu Yu wouldn't let him off the hook. "You know, with something like this happening in the village, everyone's panicking. That Li Wang usually seems quiet and unassuming, do you think he might suddenly attack someone one day?"
"With so many of us grown men here, you can just stay at home, what are you afraid of?"
"You old man, what are you afraid of? That's not a human being. Do you think you can beat him?" Gu Yu said irritably. "Several people in our village took their children back to their parents' homes today. Do you think we should go out and avoid them too?"
"Then you can go back to your parents' home, but I don't know if they'll be willing to entertain you." Xun Xingshun didn't think highly of Gu Yu's family. That big family only took in money and never gave it back; they wouldn't be willing to support an idle person.
Now that she has everything under her control, she can only bring some food with her. As for her nephews, it would be good enough if they didn't kick her out.
Gu Yu naturally knew about her family's situation. Since they stopped receiving subsidies in recent years, they had long since lost contact, and she never thought of asking them for help.
"I'm thinking of going to the city to stay for a while. As the grandmother, I can go see my grandson and help them take care of the child. I hope that's alright?"
Even if her daughter goes to work, those children are still hers, right?
If I'm fulfilling my filial duties on behalf of their biological mother, how could I possibly mistreat my own grandmother?
The only downside is that Hua Guangzong and Tian Guihua are still the heads of the Hua family, but she is only visiting as a guest, not taking charge. They still have to treat her well.
So what if they have a problem with her? They're guests, and she's been tired lately, so she can go over and relax.
When Xun Xingshun saw that she had this idea, he immediately sat up, stared at her and said, "You'd better give up on this idea. Don't you know what kind of person you are?"
Do you want to wait until you and your daughter are kicked back home?
My old friend's family is living a peaceful and happy life. Don't let this troublemaker get away with it; he's disgusting people.
If we were to let this woman visit, it might not only ruin our relationship, but could even turn us into enemies.
"Didn't you always boast that your son would support you in your old age and that your daughters were a waste of money? What? Are you going to contradict yourself now?"
Gu Yu said, "No matter what, I raised her. If I give my daughter to the Hua family, can't I eat their food for a few more days?"
I've never seen anyone prevent their in-laws from visiting, and this isn't an exception.
“You’re better off without me at home, as you can go to your two sons’ place to enjoy their filial piety.”
This old geezer, ever since the family split up, not only does she refuse to eat at her son's house, but she also forbids herself from going. Moreover, every holiday she cooks several good dishes and invites those two families over. If it weren't for her two daughters-in-law being able to cook, she would have taken a knife and broom and driven these unfilial descendants out.
"Anyway, you're not allowed to go. If you leave behind my back and get carried away by wild animals in the mountains, I won't organize anyone to look for you."
Gu Yu said, "Don't try to scare me. I've walked this mountain road before. Besides, Hua Xiangyun can walk back and forth by herself, which means this road is safe."
She used to be a little scared of snakes and insects when it was hot, but now it's deep winter, where are these ghosts?
"As long as you feel safe, that's fine. Even if there are no wild animals, there are still dirty things. Are you sure you'll encounter them on the road or be targeted in the deep mountains? What will the consequences be?" Xun Xingshun knew that Gu Yu was stubborn and might run away when he wasn't paying attention.
He brought this up to see if he would be scared and give up the idea.
Gu Yu, however, was determined. "Isn't Li Wang just walking around in the village? As long as I leave the village, there won't be any problems."
Xun Xingshun said, "...Whatever, we've all been busy these days and haven't had time to deliver it..."
"Grandpa..." In the darkness, Xun Xingshun seemed to hear his grandson's voice, but the voice sounded somewhat frightened. Had he misheard?
Gu Yu heard it too, "Is this Rong Xia or Rong Qiu?"
"It sounds like Rong Xia's..."
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