The bonfire in Peng Village never ended up being lit that evening; not only was it not lit, Su Shu faintly sensed that the atmosphere in the village had become somewhat heavy.
Peng Sanye and some of the elders headed toward the foot of the mountain as if they had some urgent matters to handle.
Standing at the entrance of the village community center, she gently stopped the village chief's wife who was just about to enter, "Sister Feng, is it because I've come..." She didn't finish her sentence, knowing in her heart that perhaps the issue wasn't related to her. Yet she said it as a mere courtesy.
Feng Hua patted her on the arm and said, "Sister Su, don't worry too much, it has nothing to do with you. Wait for me a moment, I'll take you home soon, you just stay put and think of nothing. When morning comes and it's bright, I'll arrange for someone to collect and ship your goods."
