So, on a moonless and windy night, Liu Ji, who had almost recovered after taking several doses of medicine, secretly woke Liu Qi and left while Wang Wu was still sound asleep.
Liu Qi was burdened with guilt, wanting to turn back several times, but was always called back by Liu Ji wielding his elder's authority.
Liu Ji quickly found a cart to rent, and the two of them rode in an ox cart for two days. Once they were sure Wang Wu couldn't catch up, Liu Ji found time to educate the young man.
"If you're not looking out for yourself, heaven and earth will strike you down. To tell you the truth, Uncle does have some copper coins on him, but it's not enough for the three of us. Even for just you and me, it's barely enough."
"If you still want to go home for the New Year, stop thinking about irrelevant things. Use that time to seriously consider how we can earn some money."
