Only after they stepped through the courtyard gate did A Qing pull him aside and ask, "Why didn't you tell me it was so dangerous?"
Back then, seeing him return fully loaded, bringing back a whole heap of goods, the whole family had been delighted. He hadn't said how dangerous it had been, either, only brushing over it in a few words, so no one had paid it any particular attention.
If she hadn't heard him talking to his cousins today, she still wouldn't have known how perilous it had actually been.
Money really wasn't easy to earn. Such high returns came with high risks.
"It wasn't as exaggerated as Brother A-Sheng made it sound. It was actually all right. We'd thought ahead. Apart from staying in the village when we first arrived, we basically kept moving from place to place afterward, staying two or three days at most."
"We even stayed on an isolated island for the last few days. If we go this year, we'll definitely plan it out properly. Don't worry. I'm even more afraid of dying than you are."
He'd finally gotten another life. He certainly didn't believe he was some nine-lived cat demon, so he definitely wouldn't be that reckless again. He would have to plan everything properly before going back.
Lin Xiuqing remained dubious. So much time had passed that she couldn't very well bring up old grievances now.
The Old Lady saw them return from inside the house, only for them to stand at the entrance for ages without coming in. She hurried outside and said, "Come inside! The food's all ready. We were just waiting for you. Hurry in and eat. You must be exhausted after climbing up and down the mountain."
"All right, coming."
Ye Yaodong casually tossed the broom in