The two boys ran all the way to the gate of Little Shitou's courtyard before finally stopping.
Gou Dan was utterly in awe of Little Shitou. His eyes were wide and shining as he said to Shi Tou, "Shi Tou, you're a genius! That old hag really took a fall! Heh heh!"
Little Shitou glanced into his courtyard and saw that his dad was back. He quickly warned Gou Dan, "Don't you say a word! Even if you hear people talking about her falling, just act normal and say it serves her right. Don't you dare get cocky and show off! If you mess this up, I'm never playing with you again."
Gou Dan nodded his head like a chicken pecking at grain. "I won't, of course I won't," he said repeatedly. "If my mom found out, she'd probably scold me too."
Little Shitou dusted off his hands, straightened his clothes, and then said, as if nothing had happened, "Alright, go on home and eat. This afternoon, we'll figure out a way to get Sun Jinshan's wife."
