The other party was too tall, and his face was obscured by coal dust, making it hard to see, but he seemed to be around fifteen or sixteen years old.
About the same age as Jiang Li.
The boy didn't speak, but after glancing at Jiang Lai, he turned to help his companion.
"Brother Gao!! This woman hit me!! Brother Gao, avenge us!"
The boy slapped the other's head with a clean and brisk motion, then made a gesture.
[I don't hit women]
"Brother Gao, what about our coal cinders? This is our territory, and this kid keeps coming back to steal!"
Jiang Lai understood.
He directly kicked over the basket next to Jiang Li, sending coal cinders rolling everywhere.
"Since there's a rule, let's follow it. We won't take these coal cinders. You hit my brother, so we're even."
With that, Jiang Lai picked up his basket and turned to leave.
Jiang Li stumbled and scrambled to catch up.
