Two oil lamps were lit in the Chen family courtyard, as Wan Qiqi and the Chen brothers prepared the baked cakes to sell the next day.
The mule cart was destroyed, but business couldn't be neglected; they had to seize the opportunity to sell as soon as possible.
With ample manpower, Wan Qiqi didn't need to do anything herself; she only needed to stand aside and give instructions.
Even Pingping and An'an, who usually go to bed early, are now squatting by the fire in the yard, watching quietly.
"Knock knock knock~" A knocking sound came from outside the courtyard.
"Who could it be so late?" Wang wondered, worried that some bandits might be trying to steal the horse. But bandits wouldn't knock on the door.
She walked to the door, and a hoarse sound came from outside.
"Aunt Wang, it's me, Lin Dazhuang."
Aunt Wang turned around, met Wan Qiqi's gaze, and saw her nod before removing the stick that was blocking the door and opening it.
After the door opened, Wang Shi stood frozen in place, and even Wan Qiqi, who turned around to look at this side, was stunned by the scene before her.
The exposed skin of the person Lin Dazhuang was holding was almost entirely covered in bruises and swelling, a truly horrifying sight.
Wan Qiqi paused for a moment, then immediately realized what she meant. "Dazhuang, come in. Mom, quickly close the door."
She went over to greet her and saw that Lin Zhaodi was still conscious, with her brows furrowed and a dried bloodstain in her hair.
Lin Dazhuang put Lin Zhaodi down, helped her steady, and said with a sob in his voice, "Sister-in-law, could I stay here for the night? I really don't know where I am!"
Hearing the noise, Chen Yongliang came over and saw the miserable state of the two siblings. His face turned pale. "Dazhuang, what happened? How did your sister get like this?"
Lin Dazhuang recounted what had happened, and everyone's expression changed.
How could anyone be a father like that?
Wan Qiqi looked somber and sighed, "I'll stay here tonight and go see Uncle Sun tomorrow to check on my injuries."
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