Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 225 Lost Younger Brother 10_1

Chapter 225: Chapter 225 Lost Younger Brother 10_1

The journey was bumpy, but Xia Ningxing and the others were filled with anticipation, excitement, and joy.

Tuanzi had finally been found!

They would be able to bring Tuanzi back home very soon!

How could they not be thrilled!

Two days later, Xia Ningxing and her group finally arrived at the small, wealthy village at the foot of Dagou Mountain, covered in dust and grime.

The village was clearly even more backward than Peach Blossom Village, with mud-plastered houses that were dilapidated and leaking roofs. Some dwellings were simply thatched huts that would shake perilously in the strong winds, as if they could collapse at any moment.

The surrounding mountains were scarred with the digging of wild vegetables, even the poplar trees were bare because their bark had been stripped away to alleviate hunger.

The narrow, muddy roads were filled with pits, making it impossible for vehicles to pass through.

Xia Ningxing and her companions had to abandon their car temporarily and walk towards the village at the base of the mountain.

It had rained the day before, making the muddy ground extremely slippery, and a single misstep could result in a nasty fall.

Xia Ningxing was in a hurry and didn’t notice her footing slip. Just as she was about to fall, she was swiftly caught by Lu Tingli at her side, "Be careful."

After saying this, he kept holding the young girl’s hand tightly and didn’t let go, fearing she might fall again.

Xia Ningxing gave him a look of gratitude.

"Everyone watch your step. We’re almost there, no need to hurry this instant!" Seeing his daughter nearly fall, Xia Jiehao quickly spoke up, but despite his words, his own steps were swift.

With their child missing for several days now being so close, which parent wouldn’t be anxious?

Although... they weren’t very fond of their son.

Once they entered the village, the path became somewhat easier to walk, and Xia Ningxing and her party soon found the house of Liang Dashan according to the address.

The house also had mud walls, with a roof covered in straw and a yard fenced with branches.

Chickens and ducks were kept in the yard, and their waste was everywhere, which when mixed together produced an indescribably foul odor.

Outside the door sat a silly-looking middle-aged man and a white-haired old woman.

The old woman held an exquisitely beautiful child in her arms, who was smiling as she fed him dark rice soup.

"Good baby, eat more so you can grow up quickly and take care of grandma and your dad in our old age!" The old woman murmured to herself as she fed the child.

Her son was simple-minded and incapable, so to have someone to rely on in her old age, she had spent all the family’s savings—three thousand yuan—to buy Tuanzi from a child trafficker who did business in their area regularly.

Now, she just hoped he would grow up quickly and take care of her and her foolish son.

She was overjoyed.

"Tuanzi!" Xia Ningxing recognized her younger brother immediately and dashed into the dirty courtyard.

Lu Tingli and the others quickly followed suit.

The Tuanzi in the old woman’s arms, hearing the familiar voice, had his shiny black eyes well up with tears, and he started to cry out with a baby’s whine, struggling in her arms.

Sister! Sister was here to save him!

Seeing strangers approaching, the old woman quickly clutched him tighter, her eyes darting warily and nervously at Xia Ningxing and the others: "Who are you?"

"Pretty lady, pretty lady..." The simple-minded middle-aged man beside her lit up at the sight of Xia Ningxing, drooling as he made a move towards her.

Xia Ningxing immediately felt a wave of disgust, but before she could react, Lu Tingli stepped forward with a long stride and kicked him squarely in the chest, "Scram!"

The foolish man cried out in pain and rolled on the ground.