Qingsheng watched them chatting happily from a distance, and couldn't help but ask from a distance, "What happy topics are you two talking about? Why don't you share it with us?"

The two people next to them also expressed this idea. Ran Mo and Hu Ling smiled at each other, then quickly stepped forward, ready to discuss with them the matter of returning to the town they had just discussed.

After hearing this, the three of them remained silent for a moment. Ranmo looked at Qingsheng and asked him what he thought. Qingsheng said calmly, "As you say." He didn't care where he stayed, but there was one standard that Ranmo knew without being told.

Hu Ling also asked Master Wu what he thought. Master Wu thought for a moment and then asked Ran Mo, "After you go back, will you tell my father where we live here?"

Qingsheng interrupted, "Of course not. How could we betray our friends?" He realized his choice of words was inappropriate and looked back at Ranmo. Ranmo looked at Hu Ling.

Hu Ling said to Wu Shao, "A man of integrity has nothing to fear. It's okay to tell your parents, so they can rest assured. They don't have to come looking for us. If we need to meet, we can go there on our own."

Wu Shao looked at Hu Ling in surprise. He was moved by her courage and generosity, but also worried about what might happen if they really met.

Ran Mo said, "Whether or not to tell Young Master Wu's parents some details, we'll decide based on the situation. This trip is exactly in line with what we discussed earlier. We need to find people and discuss things as they arise. Ultimately, everything needs to be put on the table for discussion."

Ran Mo now acted mature and composed, like someone with a lot of experience. Everyone nodded in agreement.

Qingsheng looked at Azan beside him and asked, "Little Azan, don't you want to go home and see your mother?"

Azan blinked his eyes and said, "Of course I thought about it, but I'm worried that after I'm gone, Brother Wu and Sister Hu won't know how to arrange their daily lives."

As soon as the words fell, everyone laughed. This little guy was talking like a caring patriarch. Qingsheng pinched his cheek and said, "So, are you planning to make a candle here?"

When this analogy came out, everyone was stunned, confused as to what it meant. Qingsheng didn't know why he blurted out such a metaphor.

Ranmo, however, came to his senses and realized that what he meant was roughly equivalent to "making a lightbulb." It's just that there's no such invention here right now. He really admired Qingsheng's imagination and perception.

He recalled what he'd said before: spending time with her seemed to bring a flood of new terms and even new ideas into his head. This was a good thing. Not only would it help improve his writing and his ability to express his thoughts, but it would also give them more topics to discuss in their future interactions.

Wu Shao said to Azan, "You don't have to worry about our lives. Just go home and check on us first, let your family know you're safe, and then come back whenever you want. We're the ones living next door to yours, and we feel really bad."

Azan waved his hands and said, "Brother Wu, you're overthinking it. I'm truly honored that you're staying at my house. How about this? Then I can go back with Ranmo and Brother Qingsheng. I can also gather some information and pass on some news."

Everyone nodded. Azan was quite clever, especially when it came to passing on information promptly and swiftly. He'd even been the one to find out about the child's family situation and tell everyone about it. He definitely deserves credit for that.

After discussing it, they decided to leave tomorrow, and if there was any news, they could send it through the post station.

Although the two places are not far apart and the separation will not be too long, after spending these few days together, their feelings have undoubtedly deepened a lot. And because the matter has not been resolved, there is a certain degree of melancholy, and they appreciate each other even more.

In the evening, after dinner, everyone went to the child's home to take a look. The host, including the old lady and her children and grandchildren, received them warmly and thanked them again for helping the family solve a major problem.

Several people responded politely. The child was wearing new clothes, his hair neatly combed, and his face, now much rosier and free of dirt, had a jade pendant around his neck. They said it was given to him by his grandmother, used to pray for blessings and ward off disasters.

He also imitated the adults and expressed his gratitude to his brothers and sisters. His tone was bright and clear, no longer as timid as before.

A few people comforted him a few more times. Ran Mo asked if the child could go to school in the future. The old lady's son said that after Ran Mo reminded them, they rushed to the only primary school here to ask.

People said that although the child started school late, he was still quite smart and could be arranged to join a class. However, there was only one simple elementary school here, so when he grew up, he would have to go to the town school.

Ran Mo said it was fine, and that they could just go and discuss it with them when the time came. They would definitely help them contact the school in town. As for living expenses, they didn't have to worry about it, as they would help them throughout the process and would just treat the child as a candidate for sponsorship and training.

Upon hearing this, the family expressed their gratitude. The old lady even wiped away tears and said, "Thank you so much for the kind help. We must also treat our child well and let him feel the warmth of a big family."

They chatted for a while longer. The host insisted on having them stay for dinner. They explained they had plans for the next day, so they left without interrupting them. They would come back another day.

The host couldn't persuade them to stay, so he told them to come over when they were free. They nodded and said a few words of encouragement to the child, who nodded in agreement.

The group then said goodbye to the host and returned to their residence. As they had to travel the next day, Ranmo and Qingsheng didn't go to Azan's house again and went straight back to the inn.

Before parting, the two groups exchanged some words of advice, hoping that this time back, things would get better.

The next morning, Ran Mo and Qing Sheng had just gotten up and washed up when Wu Shao and the other two rushed over. They had originally said they didn't need to see them off today, but they still had to come and see them off.

After checking out of their room, they went to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. They then rushed to the post station, where Ran Mo and the other two boarded a carriage that was about to depart. After waving goodbye, the carriage carried them towards the town.

After half an hour, they arrived at the town center. The carriage stopped at the post station, and they had to walk back. The three of them had originally planned to go home and report their safety. But then they thought it was not a good idea.

First, Qingsheng was worried that he would not know how to express himself after meeting Wu Shao's father, so he wanted Ranmo to help; second, there was also a reason why Azan should go back to Wu Shao's house or his own house at this time. The two were worried that if Bingo abducted him again, wouldn't all their efforts be wasted?

After some time, they decided to go to Young Master Wu's house to see what was going on, then escort Azan back home to see his mother. It wouldn't be too late to return to Young Master Wu's house afterward. Ranmo was eventually accompanied home by Qingsheng.

After the group had made their plan, they headed to Young Master Wu's residence. Before they even got there, they saw a few people gathered in front of the door, moving back and forth, busy with something.

A few of them quietly walked to the gate of the mansion. A servant saw Qingsheng and immediately came over to greet him, "Master Chu, you're back." Qingsheng nodded and asked him what they were busy with.

The servant said that a distinguished guest was arriving from afar today, and that the mansion was being prepared according to the master's instructions. He was expected to arrive soon.

The three of them exchanged glances. What a coincidence, returning with them. This was all well and good. If the old man's mood brightened because of the visit, it would be convenient to bring that matter up with him.

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