171 Reunion
Sun Mei was packing some dry provisions for their trip to the county town. Hearing Zhao Dong, she replied, "Absolutely. Just think, he lives alone in the mountains all year round. Without some skills, he would have starved to death long ago."
"You're right." Zhao Dong, holding a rabbit skin, chatted casually with his wife. "If the Wu Family knew Wu Da was so capable, wouldn't they regret having driven such a resourceful and honest son out of the house?"
Sun Mei laughed. "That's not certain. Although Wu Da might seem honest and quiet, he's very clear-headed. He's good to those who are good to him, but not necessarily so kind to those who aren't. Otherwise, his stepmother wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to have him expelled from the family."
Zhao Dong nodded. "True. I think he's only nice to our family. He doesn't even bother talking to the other villagers. When the children see him, they run faster than rabbits."
