Zhao Youcai led the way into the house. He froze for a moment when he saw who was there and asked, "Chengguo, what brings you here?"
"I have the day off today." Zhou Chengguo gave a faint smile and said, "I've run into my brother Zhao Jun a couple of times lately, and he sounded pretty worried about you. Since I'm free today, I thought I'd come and check on you."
"Ah." At his words, Zhao Youcai's mind raced, but he didn't say much.
Just then, Zhou Jianjun came in, carrying the burlap sack of mutton. He placed it by the stove, intending to call Hu Sanmei and Zhao Chun out to deal with the lamb, but he heard voices from the main room and went in there first.
As soon as Zhou Jianjun entered the room, he heard Zhou Chengguo ask Zhao Youcai, "How've things been these past two days? Seen any sign of the Wild Leopard?"
