In the afternoon, a breeze suddenly picked up.

The driver reminded her, "Miss Su, I think it's going to rain."

Su Jinxia lifted the curtain and looked out. The clouds were thick and dark, and the wind was howling. It felt like a torrential downpour was about to begin.

How far is it to the next town?

The driver replied, "We were originally expected to arrive by evening, but we've been delayed on the road. It's likely we won't arrive until it's completely dark. And if it rains, things could get complicated."

Su Jin frowned. "The roads are slippery in the rain, it's not advisable to travel quickly. Is there a village ahead?"

The driver shouted, "Yes, there is a village!"

“Alright, catch up with Qi Sanliang and tell him to hurry up and try to find a place to stay in the village before it rains,” Su Jin said decisively.

Qi Sanliang listened attentively and agreed repeatedly.

As soon as Su Jin and his companions entered Huaicha Village, raindrops began to fall.

Su Jin got out of the car, knocked on a door, and explained her purpose.

An older woman opened the door and said warmly, "My house is too small to accommodate so many of you. If you walk forward, there's a large courtyard with tall gates; that's the village chief's house. People who pass through stay at his house."

After expressing her gratitude, Su Jin went to the village chief's house.

The village chief, an elderly man, was very hospitable. He welcomed Su Jin and her companions into the village, arranged rooms for them, provided a carriage, and invited them to dinner.

"Thank you so much."

Su Jin thanked the village chief while taking out some silver to give him.

The village chief refused to accept it and insisted on giving it to Su Jin, saying, "Many people pass through here, and I never accept money. Please take it back quickly, young lady."