The three talked while retreating, and soon distanced themselves from the battlefield. They first found some children playing in the alley to ask for directions and found the well.
In the north, water is scarce, and it's rare for families to have their own wells. Usually, the Chief would decide the location for a communal well for everyone to use.
The well wasn't far from where they were, and even though it was already noon, there were still quite a few people there fetching water and washing clothes.
Bai Erlang ran ahead, borrowed a bucket from someone by the well, and clumsily drew up half a bucket of water, which was just enough for them.
He splashed water to clean his hands and waved to Bai Shanzhou and Manbao, "Hurry up."
Bai Shan stepped forward, washed the handkerchief, and then reluctantly wiped his face.
Manbao also fetched water to wash her hands. She was lucky; when the two began to argue, she was standing behind Bai Shan.
