Shi Juying was the first to refuse to leave. Wiping away tears, she ran to the table and sat down next to Uncle Lu, looking like a frightened little bird. Even Uncle Lu found her quite pitiful.
Grandma Shi heard Shi Juhong's continuous cries of pain but was reluctant to go outside. 'It's so cold with the wind howling like that,' she thought. 'Besides, I haven't achieved my goal yet.' Her eyes darted about as she decided it would be best to just let Lu Jian Country take Shi Juhong to the hospital alone.
Shi Zhiquan, on the other hand, went to support Shi Juhong. He subconsciously glanced back at the table laden with food and wine. Smelling the rich aroma of fish and meat, he swallowed hard, his stomach feeling even emptier. "Why don't we eat first?" he muttered. "It won't taste good if it gets cold!"
