Frightened

Su Bing nodded at Zhang Cuihua by way of greeting.

Zhang Cuihua didn't find his silence unusual; after all, everyone in the village was aware of his reserved nature. He was not one to engage in lengthy conversations.

Gu Zi clutched the vegetables tightly, deeply moved by the villagers' genuine kindness. A smile of gratitude lit up her face.

She understood that this was Aunt Zhang's way of showing her appreciation. Gu Zi still recalled the milk candy she'd given to Aunt Zhang's grandson on a previous occasion.

Accepting the cabbages graciously, Gu Zi responded, "Thank you, Aunt Zhang. We'll be heading back now."

"Of course, take care and go on ahead," Zhang Cuihua replied, waving goodbye. Her grandson, overhearing the conversation, ran up to them and exclaimed, "It's the Fairy Sister! It's the Fairy Sister!"

He turned to his grandma and asked, "Grandma, can we go to Fairy Sister's house for dinner?"