After dinner, a group of people were relaxing in the yard, while Aunt Wang washed and sliced the watermelon, peaches, and plums that had been chilling in the fridge all afternoon.
Normally, the yard was pitch dark, but Wen Nannan had instructed someone to install a light bulb, so that the two kids wouldn't have to strain their eyes while doing homework when it got dark.
Villagers who had finished their meal and came out to enjoy the evening breeze would occasionally pass by, and upon seeing the lively scene at Aunt Wang's house recently, their expressions would turn somewhat unpleasant.
However, with so many people sitting in the yard, there was no repeat of the first day when the old woman came in and "chanted a spell," didn't repeat itself.
As they were cooling off, a sharp scream suddenly echoed throughout the village. A few players were startled and were about to head out to check the situation.