CHAPTER 211: CHAPTER 203: VERY SERIOUS

Tian Qinghua plucked the pheasant in boiling water. The one caught today was a rooster, with feathers extremely vibrant, especially those on its tail; they were extremely beautiful. Liu Qiqi immediately expressed a desire to take the feathers back for making hair accessories, as her female classmates at school would surely be envious.

"Qiqi, let my daddy make it for you, the hair accessories my daddy makes are not only pretty but also durable."

"Really? Sisi, you’re so lucky to have two daddies!"

Liu Qiqi only learned after arriving here that He Xuewen was Sisi’s godfather, and Tian Manjin was her biological father. What’s more, both fathers were especially good to Sisi. She was so jealous, wishing she could have two daddies too!

Tian Sisi found it funny, "Then you can also find a godfather, so you’ll have two, right?"

"Yeah, when I go back, I’ll ask Daddy to find me a godfather. Sisi, do you think it’s better to have one godfather or two?"

"You can only have one godfather, right? Or shall I ask Granny later to see if you can have multiple godfathers?"

"Okay, I’ll ask with you. It would be great if I could have more, then I’d have many daddies, and I’d receive lots of red envelopes during the New Year!" blurted out Liu Qiqi, revealing her ultimate goal.

Zhang Mingliu and He Xuewen, who were playing chess inside the house, exchanged smiles upon hearing these childish talks, feeling their spirits lifted without realizing it.

"Uncle Mantong, Uncle Mantong!"

Tian Pinggui rushed into the yard anxiously, almost knocking over the basin of hot water on the ground.

"Brother Pinggui, what’s happened? My uncle is working in the fields." Tian Shouhua quickly stood up and asked.

"Then I’m going to the fields to find Uncle Mantong. Shouhua, I’ll be going first." Tian Pinggui immediately turned and ran toward the fields.

The gathered people exchanged glances, sensing something was off with Tian Pinggui. He Xuewen and others came out as well, and after Tian Shouhua relayed the situation, Zhang Mingliu thought for a moment and said, "I guess it must be some urgent matter at that young fellow’s home that requires Mantong’s truck."

Urgent matter? And it requires a truck? Could it be that Zhou Nana insisted on going back? But even if that were the case, it wouldn’t warrant such urgency from Tian Pinggui, would it?

"Could it be Brother Pinggui’s wife has something wrong with her belly?"

Tian Sisi recalled that a few days ago, she saw Xuanlepang’s belly was already quite prominent. It must be Xuanlepang’s belly that had Pinggui so distraught.

"That’s possible!" Zhang Mingliu nodded, and Granny Zhao became anxious.

"Oh dear, Pinggui’s wife has been pregnant for five months now, it would be terrible if something really went wrong."

"Should we go and take a look?" Tian Sisi had a bad premonition, feeling a heavy weight in her heart. She suspected it might have something to do with Zhou Nana.

"It’s good to take a look. I’ll go over and see, just in case something really is amiss, I could lend a hand." Granny Zhao was a helpful person. She untied her apron and hurried towards Tian Chusheng’s house.

"Granny, I’ll go with you." Tian Sisi considered and then followed, and seeing her close friend leave, Liu Qiqi also tagged along.

When Tian Shouhua saw that both the old and the young were concerned, he frowned with his handsome, thick eyebrows, put down the rabbit in his hand, washed his hands, and after telling Tian Qinghua, he quickly followed.

Many people huddled at the entrance of Tian Chusheng’s house, gesturing and talking. Granny Zhao felt her heart sink; indeed, something had happened. She quickened her steps towards the gate, and the people standing there respectfully made way for Granny Zhao when they saw her coming.

"Aunt Tian, you’re here too?" The villagers greeted Granny Zhao politely.

"Aunt Tian, you’ve heard too? Oh dear, it’s tragic. Chun Sheng’s relative’s cousin has lost a basinful of blood and still hasn’t regained consciousness. Tsk tsk, such a pretty girl, what will we do if she’s turned into a fool from the concussion?"

"Yeah, it really is a sin! Her parents will be so heartbroken when they know!"

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The villagers talked over one another, recounting the events intermittently. Granny Zhao, upon hearing that it wasn’t a pregnancy-related issue, felt a bit relieved. However, Tian Sisi’s heart tightened – a relative’s cousin? Could it be Mo Xiaomi or Zhou Nana?

Tian Sisi prayed it wasn’t Mo Xiaomi. She had a good impression of her and didn’t want her to be hurt.

Many people had gathered in the courtyard. Zhong Boqiang and Tian Bajin were there, both with very serious expressions. The three brothers of the Tian family, led by Tian Chusheng, were grim-faced, chain-smoking without really taking the smoke in, just passing the cigarettes through their mouths, as though trying to exhale their inner frustrations.

The sight of the blood on the ground was dizzying; its color had turned a dark red, with plenty of ashes scattered around. Zhou Nana was standing dazedly not far from the bloodstains, her eyes vacant and confused, ignored by everyone.

Since Zhou Nana was unharmed, it must be Mo Xiaomi who was in trouble. Tian Sisi’s heart sank, and she whispered to Tian Shouhua, "Brother Shouhua, it’s Sister Xiaomi who’s in trouble."

At that moment, Tian Sisi noticed something was off with Liu Qiqi – she was pale, with icy-cold palms. "Sister Qiqi, what’s wrong with you?"

"Sisi, is all that blood from Sister Xiaomi? I’m scared, I fear Sister Xiaomi will..will....."

Liu Qiqi couldn’t finish her sentence. Spoiled since childhood, she wasn’t even allowed to see a chicken being killed at home, much less handle such a situation suddenly.

"Don’t be afraid, Sister Qiqi; Sister Xiaomi won’t have anything happen to her," Tian Sisi held Liu Qiqi’s hand tightly, comforting her in a soft voice.

Tian Shouhua also looked troubled. He hadn’t expected Mo Xiaomi to suffer such a serious accident in such a short time, losing so much blood – how severe must the wound be?

"Make way, make way!"

Tian Pinggui ran in panting, accompanied by Tian Mantong. Seeing Tian Mantong, Tian Chusheng’s face showed relief.

"Man Tong, I really appreciate this!"

"Brother Chun Sheng, don’t worry about formalities, hurry up and bring the person out; I’m heading to the city hospital right now."

"Alright."

Tian Chusheng didn’t indulge in further pleasantries, mainly because he didn’t have the mental capacity. With his relative’s cousin unconscious, if something happened to her, how could he face his in-laws and aunt?

Lou Jinfeng and two sister-in-laws carried Mo Xiaomi out on a door panel. The bleeding on Xiaomi’s head had stopped. It was Zhong Shaobai who had wrapped her head with cloth, the fabric showing fresh red bloodstains, her face deathly pale, looking like a corpse with no sign of life.

How could she be so badly hurt? Tian Sisi covered her mouth, holding back her scream. Liu Qiqi was equally terrified, her teeth chattering, clinging tightly to Tian Sisi’s hand.

Tian Shouhua looked even more upset. How could Mo Xiaomi, who was so vibrant just moments ago, look so lifeless now? What exactly happened?

Zhong Shaobai carried a medicine box out and instructed Tian Pinggui, "Pay extra attention on the road, careful of the wound reopening. It was no easy task to stop the bleeding for this young lady."

"Got it, I’ll be careful. Thank you, Uncle Shaobai." Tian Pinggui thanked Zhong Shaobai gratefully and then went with Tian Pingxiu into the vehicle. Soon after, the car sped off.