Village Chief He learned that Gu Jinli and their group had returned, bringing along a convoy of mule carts, at least ten in number, which excited him immensely. He immediately called his two grandsons and rushed over in haste.
He Tongsheng, intelligent as he was, had long seen through his grandfather's intentions. Seeing how excited his grandfather was, to the point his beard seemed to bristle, he hurriedly said, "Grandpa, slow down a bit. The Gu Family isn't going anywhere; going early or late makes no difference."
With a smack, Village Chief He slapped He Tongsheng on the head: "You foolish boy, going early shows our family's closeness with the Gu Family. If we go late, they might think we are aloof."
