The budget model pulley bow crafted by Wen proved to be quite powerful—shooting anyone at close range was lethal, and he was very pleased. Upon returning, he started tinkering in the house, making further adjustments to ensure it worked smoothly while he was engrossed in his work, A Man returned with A Qing.
The two of them knelt quietly in a corner of the earthen seating area, not saying a word, just watching him as he disassembled, banged, tightened, and reassembled the components, busy fiddling away.
Wen was occupied for a while, then saw them sitting there unwilling to leave, so he casually asked, "What's up? Didn't we try it already? Anything else?"
A Man seemed startled, surprised, "Are you speaking to me without reason?"
Wen's expression became increasingly perplexed, "Why would I have anything to discuss with you?"
"Really nothing? Think carefully again!"
