Zhao Xiue greeted them with great enthusiasm, a warm smile gracing her face. She kept up a steady stream of welcoming remarks as she stepped aside to usher them into the house. Her warm demeanor seemed to make the very air in the room feel cozy.
Once inside, she hurried toward the modest kitchen stove and reached for several slightly rough-hewn clay bowls. She dipped them into a nearby water vat to draw cool well water, then carefully brought them over to her guests, handing them out one by one while urging everyone to drink and quench their thirst.
Zhao Shuzhuo quickly took the bowl with both hands and gave a slight bow to express his gratitude. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he asked, "Auntie, might I ask where Village Head Wang is? We have come today because we truly have an important matter that we need to discuss with him in person."
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