Qin Ximei quickly went forward to comfort Wen Xiuqing. Seeing tiny Yuanchao's limp body, she told Xiuqing that she would help bury the child. However, Xiuqing refused to let go of Yuanchao, cradling him and weeping uncontrollably. Behind her, little Zhanguo also began to cry.
Qin Ximei quickly picked up Zhanguo and said to Xiuqing, "Xiuqing, Yuanchao is gone. Zhanguo is still here. You must stop crying or you will frighten the child."
Wen Xiuqing, seeming to have lost her senses, let go of Yuanchao and, clutching little Zhanguo, resumed her loud crying.
Taking advantage of this moment, Qin Ximei grabbed Yuanchao and sprinted outside. The rough movement woke the child, who began to cry. She wanted to kill him, but when her hand neared his throat, fear took over and she couldn't do it.
