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Lanhua didn't understand the gravity of the situation, thinking Wang Manyin had been arrested and was going to be executed. So, she took her two children and, crying all the way from Guanzi Village, came to her maiden home in Shuangshui Village, seeking help from her father and younger brother, Sun Shaoan.

At this time, Sun Shaoan hadn't returned, and Sun Yuhou was also 'implicated' in the construction team, leaving the whole family—old, young, and women—crying together.

Zhao Dongchuan knew this was an event that occurred at the beginning of the story; he had an impression of it.

Old Man Sun was, in a way, his 'savior,' so he felt it was necessary to go see him.

Thus, when work ended in the morning, Zhao Dongchuan went home, grabbed some things, and headed to Old Man Sun Yuhou's house, which was not far from his cave dwelling.

Sun Yuhou's house was an earth cave dwelling, dilapidated but not messy.

A large stone mill sat in the middle of the courtyard, and neatly stacked firewood was in the corner.

At this moment, the door was ajar, and a sound of crying and shouting came from inside.

Zhao Dongchuan knocked on the door and walked in.

Everyone in the room looked up at him.

Seeing it wasn't Sun Shaoan or her father, Lanhua lowered her head and continued to cry.

Shaoan's mother, however, stopped crying, somewhat embarrassed, and said in a choked voice, "Why are you here, child? Shaoan and his father aren't home."

"It's like this, I was in my room and heard you all crying here, so I came over to see if I could help in any way."

"These are some candies I bought when I went to town last time, for the children to try," Zhao Dongchuan said, giving a few candies to each of the two children.

"No need," Shaoan's mother quickly declined.

But the two children didn't care for the adults' pleasantries; with the candy in their hands, they weren't willing to let go, stopped crying, and immediately unwrapped and ate them.

"Auntie, you don't need to be polite with me.

Last time, I really owe it to Shaoan's father; otherwise, who knows what would have happened to me."

"These are some biscuits and dried fruits I bought in the city; please try them.

This pastry is specially for the elderly grandmother, it's soft and crumbly, perfect for an old person," Zhao Dongchuan said, taking out a bag of food and placing it on the kang, then taking out a pastry and handing it to Sun Yuhou's mother.

"Sister Lan Hua, I've heard about your situation.

Don't be sad, this matter isn't difficult to resolve."

Hearing Zhao Dongchuan's words, Lanxiang immediately stopped crying, got up from the ground, walked in front of Zhao Dongchuan, and said, choked with emotion, "Really? Can you find a way to get our Manyin released?"

"Yes," Zhao Dongchuan said.

"Ding, system mission triggered.

Mission content: Help Sun Lanhua, rescue the labor reform prisoner Wang Manyin."

A crisp system sound rang in Zhao Dongchuan's mind!

"Mission time limit: 48 hours.

Mission reward: 2 lottery chances.

Completion progress: 0/1."

"The mission reward this time is too little, isn't it? Is it because the mission is too simple?"

Zhao Dongchuan pondered secretly!!!

However, this mission was indeed simple.

If things developed normally, Shaoan would go to Runye for help, and together they would go to her Second Uncle Tian Fujun.

Tian Fujun would just need to say hello to the Commune people, and Wang Manyin would be released.

He guessed it was because the mission was simple that the reward was small.

The mission content was "Help Sun Lanhua, rescue the labor reform prisoner Wang Manyin."

So, in this incident, he needed to play a helpful role.

He certainly couldn't just sit back and wait for things to develop; he had to make a positive impact to be considered participating, and for the mission to be completed.

He just didn't know to what extent he needed to go.

While thinking, Zhao Dongchuan handed the pastry to Old Man Sun's mother.

His mother was old and hard of hearing, but she also understood what this meant—it was a respectful young man showing filial piety to her.

She quickly waved her hand, indicating no, mumbling words like "no need."

Zhao Dongchuan didn't force it, placing it directly on the table on the earthen kang, and said to Lanhua, "It's just farmers doing a small business to exchange for some food.

It's not that big of a deal, at most, he'll suffer a little physical pain."

"The children's father has never suffered before, and in just a few days, his life will be taken!"

"I heard they even forced my father to bury Manyin.

My father is a man who cares about his reputation, so he might be shamed into committing suicide!" Sun Lanhua cried.

Just then, Shaoping and Lanxiang entered the house.

Seeing them both return, Lanhua stopped crying.

"Brother Dong, why are you here?" Shaoping asked, a little confused.

Lanxiang also stared with wide eyes, wondering why this not-so-familiar educated youth would come to their house.

"I heard about your situation, so I came to see if I could help."

"I have an idea that might solve this problem, but it requires you and your brother to make a trip," Zhao Dongchuan said without batting an eye.

"Really? What's the plan?" Lanhua couldn't help but blurt out at this moment.

Shaoping and Lanxiang also looked at Zhao Dongchuan with curiosity and anticipation.

"This matter can only be handled by the Commune leaders.

Although Tian Futang and your Second Uncle are somewhat familiar with the Commune leaders, they won't help and can't speak for you.

The only one you can find who is willing to help is Runye," Zhao Dongchuan said.

"Shaoping, your brother should be on his way back to the village now.

Go find your brother and have him go to the county town to find Runye.

Have her and your brother go find her Second Uncle Tian Fujun.

Tian Fujun is a leader of the County Revolutionary Committee; his words carry weight."

Sun Shaoping understood upon hearing this.

"That's a good idea! I'll go right now," Shaoping said, getting up to find his brother.

"Wait a moment.

Walking will take too long.

I have a bicycle here; ride it there."

Sun Shaoping looked at Brother Dong with a surprised expression, as if seeing him for the first time.

When Zhao Dongchuan rode back, only Sun Yuting had seen him, and the news hadn't spread yet.

"You bought a car?" A bicycle cost several hundred yuan and also required a ticket.

Shaoping had always dreamed of owning his own bicycle, but his family's financial situation was so bad that he always borrowed Jin Bo's for school.

Only Secretary Tian's family in the village had a bicycle.

He didn't expect Zhao Dongchuan to have bought a bicycle now.

The Sun Yuhou family all looked at him with strange expressions, as if looking at something new.

"It's like this, my parents in the city sent me money and tickets.

Oh, the compassion of parents!" Zhao Dongchuan pulled out his prepared excuse.

Sun Shaoping slowly regained his composure.

He looked at Zhao Dongchuan and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Dong!!!"

Shaoping turned to his mother and sister and said, "I'm going to find my brother now, Sister, you start cooking for us.

Mom, pack some of our sorghum and black beans, and clear out a bedroll.

I'll take it to Brother-in-law at the migrant workers' mess hall on my way."

"Tonight, you and Sister will stay in this cave dwelling.

If my brother doesn't come back, tell my father to stay in his small cave dwelling.

Lanxiang and I will both go to Jin Bo's house to stay.

If my brother does come back, tell him to make do for a night in the team's animal shed…"