Shusheng had been rescued, but it was still uncertain if he would survive.
He was now at the clinic in the county seat, with Mr. and Mrs. Qu watching over him without a moment's rest.
Chen Song knew Shusheng's condition best, as he was the one who had sprinted several miles to get him to the clinic. On top of that, the aftershocks of Wu Laicai's wicked deeds had yet to fade.
As it happened, Chen Song was the closest participant and witness in both matters. What the people of the Zhao Village didn't know was that the merchant murdered by Wu Laicai had been found thanks to a lead provided by Chen Song. If this news got out, even more people would surely flock to the main branch of the Chen family.
With the house overflowing with visitors, Chen Wanqing, seeking some peace and quiet, had no choice but to once again shoulder her basket, grab her mattock, and head out with her brother.
