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Time was of the essence, so Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue set off right after their meal.
In the afternoon, Lu's father made the excuse that he had injured his leg and had not gone to work. He stayed at home with Qingyun to take care of the little grandson and granddaughter, knowing full well how much his daughter-in-law cherished and paid attention to the children. Without an adult present, she wouldn't have been at ease.
Lu Jiang and Feng Qingxue had borrowed the brigade's mule cart. Along the way, when no one was around, Feng Qingxue took out some coarse grains to feed it.
It was stuff like corn cobs, carrots, and black beans. Well-fed, the mule sped up energetically.
As they just entered the county town, they encountered a large group of students wearing red armbands coming their way. Lu Jiang immediately pulled the mule aside, letting the group of students escorting four individuals whiz past them.
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