Early the next morning, the two of them hurried down the mountain after dawn.
He quickly fed the mule and left.
This time, they chose to pass through the village. I want to see how the village chief's house is doing.
When the weather is hot, people sleep less. Around eight or nine in the morning, there are already many people opening their houses to enjoy the cool air. Seeing a tall mule passing by, he stuck his head out in shock.
"Then, is that Xiaoyue from Jiang Er's family?"
"It looks like to me, isn't that the son-in-law she hired next to her? He's tall and big, oh, so fierce!"
"They look so good now? These days, they are like the rich families in the city!"
"..."
When they arrived at the village chief's house, Jiang Yue got out of the car and knocked on the door.
"Uncle Village Chief, Auntie, is anyone home? I'm Jiang Yue."
The village chief's house is preparing to have breakfast. They must close the door tightly while eating, otherwise there will always be some unsighted people coming in to beg for food.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, it seemed to be Jiang Yue, and the village chief's wife hurried to open the door.
When she saw the person, she was no less surprised than the people in the village.
Jiang Yue looks so good now, she has grown up a lot, her face is fleshy, her skin is smooth, and she looks very energetic.
"Xiaoyue! Come in quickly!"
As she spoke, the whole family came out and looked at her in surprise.
Jiang Yue turned sideways, letting everyone see Jiang Nian and the mule cart behind him clearly, "We're not going in. We're in a hurry, just to take a look at you."
Jiang Nian said, "Uncle, aunt."
The village chief was shocked. What did these two people eat during the disaster years? She looks so good, tall and white.
He came to his senses and opened his eyes wide, "Jiang Nian can speak?!"
Jiang Yue smiled and nodded, "It's not like I was born unable to speak. Now I'm cured."
"Okay, okay! That's good!" The village chief was very pleased. It was time for these two to live a good life.
Jiang Shan couldn't wait to ask, "Did you come down from the mountain?"
Seeing the two people nodding, he said, "We went up the mountain once after the snow subsided. There were fewer herbs in it, and the prey were very wild. It was too dangerous, so we withdrew."
"You did the right thing to evacuate. There are tigers inside. It's hard for the prey when there's a natural disaster. They're very crazy and it's hard to hunt."
Everyone took a deep breath, and there was a real tiger inside! It’s better not to go into the mountains easily. I’ve been lucky before.
These two people were able to go down the mountain safely after encountering a tiger. It was really amazing!
Pingya looked at Xiaoyue, she seemed different from the person she knew before. Such Xiaoyue is braver and more beautiful than her.
Jiang Yue casually asked how the rabbits were doing before. The village chief and his family also looked sallow and thin. She thought they would eat them when they were short of food. Unexpectedly, Pingya said happily: "The rabbits are all growing well!"
Jiang Shan teased her, "I'll sell it in two days."
Jiang Yue said seriously, "There are refugees starting to appear outside now. This is why we are on our way. You should take more people with you when you go out, and you should pay more attention even in the village."
The village chief's face tightened, refugee!
After Jiang Yue said what needed to be said, she went back to the car and said goodbye to everyone.
Several people heard that there were refugees and were already in disbelief. They dared to keep them here and urged them to go back quickly.
Jiang Nian drove the mule cart out of the village, but didn't hear any shouting from behind.
"Jiang Yue! Jiang Yue!"
"Wait for us, Jiang Yue!"
The village chief's wife stopped Eugene Hua, "What do you and your family want to do?"
Eugene Hua threw her hand away, picked up his loose trousers, and said, "We are Jiang Yue's relatives. It's none of your business to ask her! Stay out of your own business!"
After saying that, the family of four started chasing behind the mule cart.
The village chief's wife wanted to catch up and stop them, but she was stopped by the village chief, "Let them go. How can they catch up with a mule cart when they are so thin? Even if they catch up, they won't be enough in front of Jiang Yue and his wife."
When this family of four was in dire straits, they traded their youngest daughter for two bushels of black noodles and stole food and vegetables. They survived to this day with only a skeleton left. They even lost their shoes and couldn't catch up with the mule cart. .
Panting, they stopped and watched the mule cart drive away. I regret why I didn't chat outside today. If I had known earlier that these two people were going back to the village today, they would have been able to get on the mule cart and go to the city to enjoy life.
The life of Eugene Flower's family was too hard, and he had previously sent his youngest daughter out as a maid as a life-saving straw. When there was no trace of him again, he knew he had been tricked.
After despair, she regarded Jiang Yue as another life-saving straw. She couldn't remember the previous abuse of her. She only remembered that the two families were direct relatives and should not care about their life and death.
The four people sat slumped on the roadside where the loess was flying, being exposed to the sun and about to faint.
"Mom, the mule cart has stopped!" Jiang Erfu had a good eye and saw the mule cart parked on the roadside all the way away.
Eugene Hua seemed to see hope again, holding the hands of her two sons and running forward.
Jiang Yue and the two looked at the row of refugees blocking the road with unkind eyes.
If Jiang Nian hadn't been sharp-eyed, he would have seen two hemp ropes placed on the roadside. When their car arrived, the refugees on both sides pulled the rope again and again, and they were sure to crash the car and kill everyone.
Although this group of refugees were also dressed in rags, they were larger than the few in the morning, and they looked stronger, with even more covetous eyes.
The rest of them were unarmed, except for the strongest middle-aged man in the middle, who was holding an old kitchen knife.
"Leave the mule cart and the woman behind. You can leave." He pointed at Jiang Nian and cast a malicious look at Jiang Yue behind him.
Jiang Nian's murderous intent aroused, he picked up the butcher knife Jiang Yue gave him and got out of the car.
Jiang Yue herself also held a long knife in her hand.
The refugees did not expect that these two people actually had two knives, which looked sharper, and their calves were instantly frightened. They were just ordinary people who were forced to commit crimes.
The strong man in the middle held up his dignity and shouted, "Brothers! They are only one man and one woman. What are you afraid of? There are 8 of us here! If we don't kill them, we will starve to death!"
With these words, the hearts of those retreating refugees suddenly surged up again.
Jiang Nian went straight to the center, while Jiang Yue was responsible for protecting the mule cart.
The refugees didn't have the strength to fight, so they just rushed forward with a lonely heart. How could they still have the strength when they were so hungry? Jiang Nian's sword hit the vital point.
Those who ran behind were also dealt with by Jiang Yue.
In less than half a quarter of an hour, all eight people fell down, and blood spread on the ground.
There were footsteps behind them, and the two turned around. Blood flowed down the blade, and the cold murderous intent in their eyes stabbed the person who came.
