Liang Zhichen carefully inspected everything once more with Dong Huiying to ensure there were no oversights before they both returned to the village.
The small farmhouse courtyard still looked the same as ever.
There was a small stool placed at the entrance of the courtyard, where Liang Yuening was obediently sitting, gazing eagerly into the distance. Suddenly, hearing the sound of hoofbeats, he sprang up and rushed out like a flash.
"Big brother, Baobao!!"
He looked at Liang Zhichen and Dong Huiying on the horse, then glanced behind them.
"Third Brother isn't here? Didn't you find him?" His voice conveyed disappointment, and his face fell.
Liang Zhichen felt a pang in his heart, then feigned calmness, "Su Lang made a mistake; Baobao and I have had a wasted trip."
Liang Yuening opened his mouth, then hung his head low, his spirit seeming to wilt entirely.
