At dusk, Mingyang and Mingliang had already heard from people in the village who saw their parents that they had returned from the hospital. Grandpa Guai had picked them up and probably knew about what they had done. The two hesitated and dared not go home.
Ming Fang, walking ahead, soon realized she was alone. She turned around and saw her two brothers standing not far behind her, their heads bowed. Seeing them like this made her feel stifled.
"What are you afraid of now? You had such courage last night, daring to go to Grandpa's house and smash his pots. Grandma Juying said one pot costs three to four bucks. It was you who smashed them. It'll be the parents who have to pay for it. Hmph, you smashed them, and even got caught. If Grandpa hadn't protected you, Fourth Uncle would've beaten you to death."
