Reborn in 60s

  Geng Lianfeng looked worriedly at the child on the kang who was already dizzy from the smoke.

  The crowd and old team leader who came to see the children couldn't help but sigh with emotion when they saw Shui Lian's battered body.

  "Alas, this child's fate is so bitter. I initially thought that Wu Lao San's family had no children and would treat this girl kindly. Who would have thought that I was pushing the child into a fire pit? Was I foolish?"

  Gao Man Cang's heart is filled with self-blame. Looking at the child who is full of bubbles, even this outsider can't help but feel a pang in his heart.

  Geng Lianfeng and those old women would not let up.

  "Captain, look at how well-behaved that child was initially, and now Wu's family has bullied him to this extent. Is there still justice in this world?"

  When I was young, I thought this girl was clever and lively. Look at her now, she's been tormented by Wang Mei until all she can do is work and barely speak.

  You guys have ever seen this kid come out and play except when taking kids or working?

  It's really hard for the young couple, Wang Mei and her husband, to take care of that family. They eat pig food and get up earlier than chickens. This isn't raising children, it's basically treating them as servants...

  Geng Lianfeng grew more and more indignant as he spoke, and the others in the room were also filled with righteous indignation. They may not be able to do anything else, but at least they could help this child speak out for justice.

  Gao Man Cang let out a sigh and glanced at the doctor who was taking Hua Lian's pulse.

  "Old Zhao, what's going on with this kid? Is everything okay?"

  The doctor's real name was Li Baolin, but over time everyone called him by his nickname "Old Medicine".

  Now there are really few people who can remember his real name, and he doesn't care about these things either.

  "Sighing, 'This child was weak in constitution since childhood, and these years have been overworked, so this illness has come with some ferocity. However, let's try taking a few doses of medicine first, if there's any way to save this child, I will.'"

  Everyone present sighed and said, "What kind of evil deed is this? A good child was ruined by her..."

  Everyone was discussing it, and Shan Genye, a respected elder in the village, walked in with his cane.

  "Full load, I heard that Wu Lao San's eldest daughter had an accident. You are the captain, you must take care of this matter. The child is easy to come to our place, we must treat others' children well..."

  Yamane-san has already spoken, and Takemitsu also didn't hesitate much, as if he had made up his mind. He nodded "Uncle Yamane, I have a good idea about this matter..."

  At this time, Shui Lian, who was lying on the kang with a fever, began to tremble all over, and muttered in a low voice, "Please don't hit me... it hurts... I'll be good..."

  At this time, Shui Lian was having a nightmare, the sufferings of her past and present lives were alternating in her dream, all the scenes were being beaten, she was beaten hard by others, and she could only beg for mercy in a low voice.

  Everyone present heard this and couldn't help but have their eyes turn red.

  Geng Lianfeng couldn't help but shed tears, this child has been beaten so many times, even in his dreams he's begging for mercy.

  Lao Yaozi hastily felt Water Lotus's pulse, who would have thought that at this moment Water Lotus suddenly spewed out a mouthful of blood without warning, and her tattered cotton-padded jacket and neck were stained with specks of plum blossoms.

  Geng Lianfeng panicked, "Medicine Uncle, what's wrong with the child? Why is he vomiting blood? Can he be saved?"

  Lao Yaozi finally put down the heart she had been holding, and sighed "This Wang Mei is too cruel, kicking a child's chest, you see, Shui Lian's chest is all bruised."

  I was worried about this child's chest congestion just now, but it's easier to handle after vomiting.

  "Niece-in-law, take a hot towel and wipe the child clean. Alas, poor thing, I've never seen a mother so cruel to her own child... what kind of grudge is this?"

  No one present had noticed that the lotus-shaped birthmark on her chest had changed color after absorbing the blood she spat up.

  In her dream, the lotus felt as if there was a ball of fire in her chest, burning her uncomfortably. She kept using her small hands to pull at the cotton-padded jacket on her body, wanting to shed this burden and cool down a bit.

  "Everyone, you all sit down first, I'll go get some medicine for the child."

  Gao Man Cang said, "Lian Feng, does your family have millet? These two days, make some millet porridge for the kids to drink."

  When it comes to millet, Geng Lianfeng was somewhat embarrassed. "Uncle, during the autumn harvest, the three kilograms of millet distributed by the team were all eaten up. When my mother-in-law and child fell ill, I gave them some to eat. Now there isn't a single grain of millet left at home."

  Gao Man Cang let out a sigh, "Alright, I'll have the accountant allocate three kilograms of millet to your family. We can't just sit back and watch the children suffer like this. Da Zhuang, go inform everyone that we're having a meeting tonight."

  Geng Lianfeng's man Wang Dazhuang nodded and went out to inform people.

  "Alright, everyone can disperse now. Let's discuss this child's issue together tonight."

  Before he even left the house, Wang Mei's wife rushed over and saw Gao Man Cang. She began to cry with a runny nose, and the tears flowing from her triangular eyes seemed particularly difficult. Nevertheless, she still played her part well.

  "Captain, damn it, I really didn't know that Wang Mei had beaten Shui Lian, let me see how the kid is doing."

  You say we easily spoil the kids, don't even mention how much food is wasted, why doesn't this prodigal daughter-in-law know to be frugal?...

  Being good to children when they are young, will they forget it when they grow up?

  "These eyes have seen the children grow up, and now they can all become a labor force for the family..."

  Those who hadn't left yet heard Old Lady Wu's words and were so angry that they couldn't help but want to go up and slap her.

  All they are saying is that their family is in a difficult situation and they are pleading for justice on behalf of their daughter-in-law.

  None of them are fools, everyone including the old captain understood what she meant by her words.

  Geng Lianfeng said with a sneer, "Auntie, look at what you're saying. Your family is having a hard time, but can you have a harder time than the Fifth Master's family?"

  Besides, it was you who insisted on taking in Water Lotus at the beginning, and Captain even helped your family with a lot of food back then.

  Oh, your grandson was born and you started enjoying life, using such a small child as labor, don't you feel guilty?

  "We've never met anyone like you in our village of Ling Shui. Let me tell you, if you don't do anything wrong, you won't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door. What's the hurry?"

  Gao Man Cang lifted his foot and walked out, "Old sister-in-law, after dinner go to the team meeting, who is right or wrong we will solve it together..."

  When all the members arrived in the evening, Wu's old lady led Wu Lai Shui and his wife to arrive late. Under the eyes of everyone who was searching, questioning or angry, they calmly found a place to sit down.

  The captain, Gao Man Cang, coughed and said, "Everyone, please be quiet. We're having a meeting now. I've asked everyone to come here today to discuss where the child, Shui Lian, will settle down in the future."

  I'm sure everyone has heard about what happened today, let's discuss and see how we can arrange things for the child. I know every family is having a hard time right now, but can't we just lend a helping hand instead of standing by and watching the child suffer?