After resting for a few days, He Da's throat improved significantly. Seeing the two returned from the village, he asked about the situation at home.
"Almost everything burned down, not much left. But the livestock you raised are all fine. In fact, the old auntie next door has been helping take care of them these past few days," He Dongxue replied.
"I figured as much, such a big fire." He Da nodded. Wooden houses like those in the south are most afraid of fire, and this time of year there's hardly any rain, leaving the house in a dry state. Naturally, a single match can set it all ablaze. "Thankfully, we didn't have anything too valuable at home. Just a few days before the fire, I, along with your second brother, happened to visit your aunt in the county, and we deposited the money in the bank. The money left at home was just small change, adding up to only a hundred or so bucks."
