Chapter 353

"Grandpa, how is Father?"

Little Ningguang's eyes shimmered with tears as she asked anxiously.

No matter how strong Little Ningguang was, she was still just a child.

Her mother had vanished, and her father had turned into this state; even if someone else were in her place, they would not be much stronger than Little Ningguang.

"His life is stable, but..."

The old doctor looked at the young Little Ningguang, wanting to say something but unable to speak.

"Grandpa, you live near my home; do you know what happened to my family?"

Seeing the old doctor like this, Little Ningguang understood he must know something.

"Sigh..."

The old doctor sighed and told Little Ningguang what had happened this afternoon.

The cause of this matter was still the village head.

As the highest official in the village, after the new village head was appointed from above, his family also moved into this village.

Because this was a mountain village, and the village head apparently had some connections in Gui Li Plain, this made him a tyrant-like figure in the village.

And his family was the same.

Since Little Ningguang's father had previously confronted the village head and refused to pay those fees, he was beaten and left half-paralyzed in bed.

It had not even been a few months when the village head's younger brother broke into Little Ningguang's home again.

Not only did he beat Little Ningguang's father again, but he also dragged away her mother, who was in a Critically Ill state.

And before leaving, he shouted loudly, as if warning the villagers gathered around.

This is the consequence of opposing the village head!

If five thousand Mora are not handed over before tomorrow afternoon, they will torture and humiliate Little Ningguang's mother to death!

Listening to the old doctor's words, Little Ningguang's body trembled continuously.

At this moment, she fell into immense despair.

Five thousand Mora!

Even if she met a good person today, she had only earned ten thousand Mora!

Five thousand Mora; no matter how she gathered it, she could not make up the full amount!

Little Ningguang bit her lip, forcing back the tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing Little Ningguang's state, the old doctor sighed.

There was nothing to be done; for this kind of matter, he could not help.

In such a small mountain village, five thousand Mora was basically a huge sum.

"I understand, Grandpa. Please take care of my father for now; I will go gather the money!"

Little Ningguang took out a Mora pouch from her bosom and handed it to the old doctor.

"You child, keep this money for yourself first."

The old doctor did not take it and said:

"Your father is here with me; I will take good care of him."

Little Ningguang nodded, bowed to thank the old doctor, then turned and left through the door.

For a whole night, Little Ningguang went from house to house borrowing money.

The villagers in the village all knew Little Ningguang's situation; they wanted to help but could only watch helplessly.

After all, five thousand Mora was not something one could simply lend.

Because of the village head, the villagers in the village were not wealthy either.

After borrowing around the village, Little Ningguang had only gathered twenty thousand Mora.

This included the ten thousand Mora Jiang Yan had given Little Ningguang.

Little Ningguang sat quietly on the steps at her doorstep, despair in her eyes.

As the sky grew slightly bright, Little Ningguang raised her head, her eyes slightly red; she suddenly remembered that white-haired big brother.

If it were him, would he help her?

But what reason would he have to help her?

But at this moment, besides seeking his help, Little Ningguang had no other way left.

Finally, Little Ningguang stood up and walked along the road where the sun was gradually rising, heading toward Liyue Harbor.

Jiang Yan pushed open the door and stretched.

Hmm... today is another day full of energy...

Gazing at the sun gradually rising in the morning, Jiang Yan smiled and walked slowly toward Yuehai Pavilion.

When passing the harbor, Jiang Yan suddenly stopped.

That is...

Little Ningguang?

Jiang Yan saw that small white-haired figure squatting at the edge of the harbor, head bowed.

He keenly noticed that on Little Ningguang's bare soles were filled with fine scratches and dirt.

Clearly, she must have arrived here very early.

What is going on?

In confusion, Jiang Yan walked forward.

"Little Ningguang? Why are you here?"

The gentle voice reached Little Ningguang's ears; she raised her heavy head and looked up at Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan froze.

Little Ningguang, who had looked full of energy yesterday, like a small porcelain doll.

Now her hair was disheveled, her face haggard, and her eyes red and swollen.

Something absolutely must have happened!

Jiang Yan's heart sank.

"What happened?"

Jiang Yan's tone grew serious.

"Big... Big Brother..."

Little Ningguang, her voice trembling with tears, suddenly knelt before Jiang Yan's shocked gaze.