"Second Uncle makes a good point, Third Grandpa. I'll head to the township at first light. If anyone wants to adopt, they can talk about it after things are clear. Does that sound okay to you?"
The Old Captain nodded, then shook his head, letting out a long sigh as he walked out with his hands behind his back. He was old and couldn't understand how anyone could abandon their own bloodline like this.
As soon as Mr. Zhang saw him leave, he gave his wife a look, stayed a while longer, chatted briefly with the other old timers, and then withdrew from the crowd.
Back at the old house, as soon as Mother Zhang saw him appear, she hurried over, "Why did you have me come back first?"
"You're there watching the excitement, aren't you worried that someone will ask you to take care of the child?" Mr. Zhang frowned. "Just like in the city, someone intends to send the child to our house."
Mother Zhang raised her voice, "What?"
