However, as the beatings continued, Ah Hui suddenly began experiencing problems. Her appetite decreased, and she became increasingly emaciated, with her once round cheeks taking on a gaunt appearance.
Initially, Aunt Mei didn't pay much attention and even scolded Ah Hui for being overly dramatic.
However, over time, Ah Hui's lively eyes grew vacant, and she fell silent. Occasionally, she would stand at the doorstep, gazing at the distant mountains, muttering, "I want to go home."
Eventually, Ah Hui's health deteriorated significantly.
Aunt Mei realized she couldn't afford to continue hitting Ah Hui. After all, she had invested a considerable amount of money in bringing Ah Hui back. While hitting Ah Hui was one thing, she couldn't afford for Ah Hui to die. Losing Ah Hui would render all that money spent in vain.
