Under Xiao Hong's arrangement, Ah Qi was subsequently given several more opportunities to take Hua Manman down the mountain.
But all were abandoned due to Hua Manman's repeated refusals.
After several consecutive failures, Xiao Hong's patience had completely run out.
On top of that, the men he had sent to gather information had yet to return, and he had a growing, uneasy feeling.
He didn't want to stay here any longer and decided to return to Xiliang ahead of schedule.
Thus, the West Liang people in the village immediately sprang into action, starting to pack their belongings and preparing to evacuate that very night.
Ah Qi told Hua Manman.
"You have to come with us, too."
Hua Manman pressed her lips together and said nothing.
Ah Qi knew she didn't want to go with them. After all, she was from Great Zhou, and the pain of leaving one's homeland was hard to bear.
"I'll try to think of another way for you."
After leaving her with those words, Ah Qi departed.
