The Wang family's daughter-in-law nodded, wiping a tear from the corner of her eye. She thought about the price of a live sheep, then took out a stack of money from a drawer.
As Ning Wei walked out, the white cat jumped directly onto her.
"Let's go," Ning Wei said to Li Ye.
The two walked out of the courtyard and met Uncle Meng's expectant gaze. "I've told her the solution, but I don't know if it will work."
Uncle Meng nodded vigorously.
This was a family matter, so Ning Wei didn't explain the reason why Wang Erwa had turned into this state.
As for whether the Wang family's daughter-in-law would explain it, that was her business.
The group, which had arrived in a flurry, now departed at a leisurely pace.
Because Ning Wei spoke precisely, others who were curious and wanted to pry dared not ask her directly.
As for Uncle Meng, he was also completely bewildered.
The onlookers were reluctant to disperse. The town was small, and strange events were rare. Finally, there was something so unusual to witness, they would stay here even if they went without food.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law had prepared the money. She stood in the courtyard, looked around, and suddenly didn't know who she could entrust this matter to.
Her gaze eventually fell on Uncle and Aunt Meng. One was holding a child, and the other had a worried expression. They were elders who genuinely cared about their family.
As for the others, their eyes held curiosity, inquiry, and perhaps a trace of sympathy.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law walked up to Uncle Meng and whispered to him, "Master Ning Wei has already told me the solution. I wonder if Uncle Meng can help me prepare?"
Uncle Meng nodded without hesitation.
Aunt Meng's baby was still asleep. The Wang family's daughter-in-law simply let her take the child back to the Meng family. After all, the baby could sleep for several hours after feeding, and that was enough time for her to save her husband.
As for the others, the Wang family's daughter-in-law paid them no mind.
Wang Erwa would not leave the backyard for the time being, but he still needed someone to watch him. Therefore, a relative from the Wang family voluntarily stayed behind.
Uncle Meng saw the impatience in the Wang family's daughter-in-law's eyes, so he took on the role of the bad guy and urged everyone to leave quickly.
Since others had already spoken up to chase them away, there was no point in staying any longer. The crowd dispersed gradually.
Next was to solve the problem. The Wang family's daughter-in-law gave the money to Uncle Meng and asked him to prepare the offerings according to Ning Wei's instructions, especially the live sheep.
The neighbors on both sides helped to tidy up the tables and chairs in the courtyard. At this moment, there was no need for many words of gratitude.
Uncle Meng was efficient. He quickly prepared four sheep, along with various rich offerings.
The sheep in the Wang family's backyard was also meant to be taken to the Mountain God Temple. However, because the bizarre Wang Erwa was still wriggling in the field in the backyard, everyone only dared to watch from a distance, and no one dared to go in and lead the sheep.
Wang Erwa's entire body was becoming more and more serpentine, his spine bending to an extent impossible for a normal person.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and calmly said to Uncle Meng, "I'll go in and lead the sheep out. Please help me pull it later, Uncle Meng."
She had given birth only a few days ago, her complexion had not yet recovered, and she couldn't even stand for long. Now, for the sake of her man, she had shouldered a great responsibility.
Uncle Meng hesitated. The reason everyone dared not go in was that they didn't know if Wang Erwa, in this state, was aggressive.
Recalling what had happened in the past hour, Uncle Meng still felt a sense of fear, and more so, disbelief.
Wang Erwa had run back and forth to prepare this banquet, arranging tables and menus.
Today, everyone had come joyfully to see the newborn baby. Wang Erwa had been standing at the courtyard entrance greeting relatives, and in the next second, disaster struck.
He suddenly fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth. Everyone was startled and stepped back. Some brave ones thought he was ill and went to help him up.
However, as soon as their palms touched Wang Erwa's back, his back arched like a shrimp cooked in hot water, and then the sound of joints cracking could be heard. His entire body became so contorted that he moved like a snake on the ground.
Seeing this, everyone was so scared that they fled the courtyard in a stampede. The screams startled the Wang family's daughter-in-law, who was feeding the baby inside.
She came out and was also terrified. Fortunately, Aunt Meng decisively pulled her outside as well.
Wang Erwa remained in this state, his clothes making a rustling sound as they rubbed against the ground. His tongue occasionally flicked out.
The ground was very dirty, with fruit peels and paper scraps being the least offensive. What was even more unbearable were the cigarette butts and yellowed saliva.
He had lost his humanity and had no awareness of any of this. He just twisted and twisted, wriggling all the way to the field in the backyard.
In fact, since he had transformed into this state, no one had dared to approach him.
Because his condition was so bizarre, people were internally afraid of him, believing he would attack them.
"How about I go?" Uncle Meng was also determined. He couldn't just watch this junior, who hadn't even finished her postpartum confinement, risk herself.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law forced a smile, then strode towards the backyard. Uncle Meng couldn't catch her in time.
To get to the sheep, one had to pass Wang Erwa.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law's heart pounded. She was also very scared.
Sticking closely to the edge of the path, she nervously looked at Wang Erwa and then at the sheep.
Wang Erwa's eyes had turned into vertical slits. He was becoming less and less human.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law knew that if she didn't act now, this man might not be saved.
She didn't want to have a son only to lose her husband, the pillar of her family.
Wang Erwa heard the footsteps and tilted his head, watching her.
His gaze made the Wang family's daughter-in-law's heart pound, and others also held their breath for her.
Some had already quietly prepared tools. If Wang Erwa dared to attack his wife, they would rush forward and fight with all their might.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law thought of her son. Her mouth felt as if it were filled with a heavy weight, and even swallowing her saliva was difficult.
She got closer and closer to the sheep. Just as her hand reached for the sheep, Wang Erwa suddenly moved.
The Wang family's daughter-in-law screamed. A half-grown chicken suddenly flew up, and in her panicked gesture, she flung it directly towards Wang Erwa.
The chicken landed in front of Wang Erwa. He moved swiftly, opening his mouth and biting down on the chicken's neck, refusing to let go.
The chicken squawked piteously and ultimately met its doom.
While Wang Erwa's attention was focused on the chicken, the Wang family's daughter-in-law, as if Popeye had eaten spinach, felt a surge of strength. She pulled the rope around the sheep's neck and dragged it forcefully outwards.
Uncle Meng and the others were ready to receive them. The moment the Wang family's daughter-in-law emerged from the backyard, they grabbed the sheep and supported the exhausted Wang family's daughter-in-law.