The four young men, Li Che and his friends, felt utterly ashamed. As young adults, they realized with embarrassment that they didn't even have as much money on them as a little girl.
Chuyi bought many more items, all of which would be needed that night. Since the four of them hadn't contributed money, they had to provide the labor. One carried the pigeons, another held a large bag of salt along with soybeans and various grains, a third hauled pots and pans, and the last was left with the most gruesome task: carrying a bag of animal innards.
Nuonuo looked at the pigeons in Li Che’s hands. Hearing them chirping about wanting to escape, her heart softened. She asked Chuyi, "Brother Chuyi, can we let the little pigeons go? They say they’re scared."
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