Sherman Golding helped up his whimpering eldest son. After feeling him over and confirming no bones were broken, he finally relaxed. Seeing Mandy York being run in circles like a fool, he roared in frustration, "What are you doing messing around with that little brat? Get over here and plant these beans!"
If they didn't start planting the beans now, the other villagers would be getting off work soon. It really wouldn't do for people to see this.
Mandy York gritted her teeth, unwilling to let it go. She shot Tang Xiaonan a vicious glare. 'I'll plant the beans for now,' she fumed, 'and teach this little brat a lesson later.'
"No planting!"
Tang Xiaonan charged forward and slammed into Mandy York, knocking her down. Many of the beans in the basket she was holding scattered across the ground. Mandy York's temper flared again. She raised her hand to slap Tang Xiaonan, but Adrian Hawthorne quickly moved in front of the girl, and the slap landed squarely on his back.
