Li Yinfeng said softly, "Father, don't speak. Listen to Zhang Xiaohua's arrangements."
Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment, then said, "Sister Li, how about I carry you on my back later?"
Li Yinfeng's face reddened slightly. "All right. I'll listen to you."
Shopkeeper Li was still somewhat puzzled. His daughter could walk perfectly well, so why did she need to be carried? This young man looked thin and frail, not even as tall as his daughter. Could he really carry her?
Zhang Xiaohua added, "Sister Li, when the time comes, make sure you hold tightly around my neck. Don't let go, no matter what."
Li Yinfeng's face turned even redder, and she nodded faintly.
Zhang Xiaohua then said to the two elders, "Uncle, Auntie, when I take you out later, make sure not to make a sound."
The two elders nodded, thinking, Wasn't that obvious? Making noise would be like informing the bandits ourselves. Would we do something that foolish?
After making the arrangements, Zhang Xiaohua pushed the door open and stepped out. Shopkeeper Li quickly grabbed his arm and said anxiously, "Young hero, shouldn't you at least open a crack first and see whether anyone is outside? That's basic common sense."
Zhang Xiaohua scratched his head. "Hehe, this is my first time venturing deep into a tiger's den to save someone. I lack experience, lack experience. But I know there's no one outside."
Shopkeeper Li did not believe him. He first opened a crack in the door and looked left and right. Sure enough, no one was there. Only then did he open the door, and the four of them slipped out lightly. Shopkeeper Li pointed toward the stockade gate and said, "Young hero, I remember the gate is over there. But when we came in, there were many