Chapter 782
"No need, brother. My sister-in-law and I can handle it." He Dongxue shook her head repeatedly.
"It’s just a little stuff, you think I can’t carry it? Just because my leg’s broken, doesn’t mean my hands are too. We still have a long way to go home. You two delicate creatures might end up dropping this stuff halfway through."
"Let your brother handle it, he can do it." Their father chuckled and reassured the two sisters to hand over their belongings to He Da.
He Zhilan nodded, then she and He Dongxue handed a bag each to He Da. Effortlessly, He Da shouldered one bag in front and one behind, took another bag from their father’s hand, then ushered everyone to move. His hobbling figure didn’t seem burdened at all.
"You two are underestimating your second brother! Over the years, he’s done lots of heavy chores at home. He is quicker than anyone else with carrying fertilizer, and he manages to lift sweet potato vines weighing hundreds of pounds without lagging behind! The villagers praise him all the time!" Seeing the worried looks of He Zhilan and He Dongxue, their father laughed and said.
"Indeed! Despite losing a foot, this crutch that dad made for me works wonders. No slope is too steep for me to climb. And if my other leg were intact, I bet I’d be the fastest runner in the world!" He Da retorted with a bit of smugness, and even started cracking jokes.
The group made their way back home, being greeted by everyone they knew. Seeing He Zhilan and He Dongxue, everyone waved and called to them.