But the battle-hardened Peng Shaohe remained petrified, lost in the thought of An Yiqing having eaten five bowls of rice...
In the afternoon, An Yiqing and Gu Yelin briefly consulted Peng Shaohe about the specifics of the mine, and the three of them unanimously decided to set out tomorrow to avoid any unforeseen developments.
However, by evening, the situation had taken an unexpected turn. Peng Hua, Peng Shaohe's nephew, who returned alongside Peng Ze's parents, adamantly opposed An Yiqing and Gu Yelin tagging along.
Peng Hua, this year twenty-three, was tall and muscular, embodying the spirit of a fierce general from ancient times. He was the late-born son of Peng Shaohe's older brother, so his parents were particularly indulgent, leading to Peng Hua developing the fearless, devil-may-care temperament of a devil incarnate.
