Food is limited, but there are so many companions, so of course we have to strive to be the first.

After the heavy snow blocked the mountains, they couldn't find food for a long time. Now they eat as much as they can, forget about brotherhood and sisterhood.

The ostracized little pheasant never expected its older brothers and sisters to be so heartless. It was pushed to the outer edge and accidentally bumped into something, which made it very unwell. When it saw several of its older brothers and sisters trapped in that pillar, the youngest pheasant ran away in a panic.

"Go quickly."

Gu An'an didn't expect that she wouldn't even have to lift a finger, as the infighting among the wild pheasants resulted in a small pheasant touching the handle of the entrenching tool.

Several chickens were trapped in the basket on the back.

But as soon as these chicks struggle, they'll surely be able to run away.

So, she ran over there as she spoke, determined to catch the basket on her back.

However, someone was one step ahead of her.

Jiang Mingyi darted out even faster than her, grabbing a struggling wild pheasant with her right hand.

Gu An'an slapped the chicken on the head, making Jiang Mingyi's eyes widen: This woman is so vicious.

However, after he went to take chickens from his basket and was pecked on the hand by a wild pheasant, the young man changed his mind: ferocious is good, these pheasants deserve to be beaten.

The young man's belt was back on his waist, but only half of it remained, the other half was in the basket on his back.

Gu An'an tied the pheasant with her belt and threw it into the basket as a double insurance.

Gu An'an, who had thought she had gained nothing, suddenly found something. She was so excited that she started singing a little tune she had recently learned from Aunt Li on her way back.

Jiang Mingyi carried a basket of pheasants on his back. Although it was heavy, he felt an unprecedented joy in his heart.

He hummed along softly.

As they descended the mountain and arrived in the village, they coincidentally ran into Jiang Ersao and Jiang Yonghai, the second son of the Jiang family.

Unlike his elder brother Jiang, who was adept at climbing the social ladder and securing a position in the county government, Jiang's second brother was utterly hopeless.

When it gets cold, he just stays at home. Anyway, as long as his parents have food to eat, he won't go hungry.

He came out somewhat out of necessity.

My older brother said he would be back today, but he hasn't come back yet. My mother was worried that something might have happened on the way, so when she saw that the snow had stopped, she asked him to come out and meet me.

They're not children or guests, so why should we welcome them?

But his mother's temper has been getting worse lately, and when she throws a tantrum, Jiang Lao Er can't do anything about it.

As long as he and his wife come towards the village entrance.

Unexpectedly, I saw Gu An'an.

Although they were family, Jiang Lao Er was really annoyed with Gu An An.

Not long ago, Gu An'an caused a lot of trouble, which kept her mother in bed for a long time, and she had to wash clothes stained with feces and urine every day.

Jiang Lao Er got angry just thinking about it. He was about to show off his second uncle's power when Jiang Er Sao grabbed his arm.

"Why would you go up the mountain on a snowy day? Is there some treasure up there?"

She knew that Sister-in-law Jiang had hidden someone on the mountain before, but Gu An'an wouldn't go that far, especially since she was with Jiang Mingyi.

But this did not stop Jiang Ersao from using words to shut Gu An'an up.

Gu An'an didn't want to pay any attention to the two of them. Seeing Jiang Ersao's sarcastic tone, she smiled and said, "Whether there are treasures on the mountain or not, Ersao, why don't you go and take a look?"

With a wink, Gu An'an signaled to Jiang Mingyi to ignore the two and just go home.

But Jiang Ersao was sharp-eyed. She saw the bamboo basket behind Jiang Mingyi and heard the clucking of chickens coming from inside. She immediately widened her eyes and watched the mother and daughter walk away before telling her husband, "There are chickens in the basket."

Jiang Lao Er was afraid of both his mother and his wife. "Really? Did she find it on the mountain? How lucky!"

Jiang Ersao was absolutely certain she had heard correctly. Her eyes, filled with envy and jealousy, were fixed on Gu An'an's retreating figure. "Let's go up the mountain too."

"No way." Jiang Lao Er's henpecked nature didn't mean he was stupid. "What if he slips and falls off the cliff in this heavy snow? If you ask me, let's pick up my older brother later and go home to tell Mother..."

Previously, Jiang Ersao had been thinking about Gu An'an stewing meat, so she had her two children take a tattered piece of clothing over to mooch a meal, but ended up getting covered in stench.

However, that's because her Cui Cui doesn't have that much influence. Her husband is right, what if the person who goes is her older brother?

My elder brother now works in the county government office, and he's very powerful and influential.

Would Gu An'an dare to disrespect her elder brother?

The eldest brother has to go, and even if Gu An'an is extremely unwilling, she has to hand over the chicken.

Why should you eat all the food yourself? Dream on!

After Jiang Mingyi had walked a distance away, he spoke up, "They probably heard the pheasant's cry just now."

He noticed that his second aunt's gaze kept lingering on the basket on his back. Her eyes were so direct, it was as if she wanted to take the things directly to her house.

Gu An'an wasn't surprised at all. "Yes, so our little shabby home is being targeted again. Life is really tough."

Jiang Mingyi was taken aback by the words "life is hard." A rare smile appeared on the young man's usually indifferent face. "If you don't want to deal with them, Zhu'er and I will drive them away later."

Gu An'an was very pleased to hear this. She felt that her efforts to support him had not been in vain, as he was now starting to show consideration for her.

"You're the younger generation, how can you directly send away your elders? Let me do it." It's so satisfying to slap that awful relative in the face, why should I let someone else do it for me?

It's just this little bit of trouble.

She came; she came in person.

Let's see just how thick-skinned Jiang Ersao really is, and whether she can withstand a beating.

The mother and daughter returned home while talking.

Jiang Mingzhu heard the commotion outside first and said, "It's probably Mother and Brother who are back." As a result, her two younger siblings immediately got out of bed.

They rushed outside without even bothering to put on their shoes.

Seeing this, Jiang Mingzhu quickly pulled the two of them away.

When Gu An'an saw them, she saw the two little ones crying their eyes out.

Jiang Mingxu hugged her leg and cried, "Mom, you scared me to death."

Bao'er was also crying her eyes out. "Bao'er misses Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please don't leave Bao'er. From now on... uh." The little girl hiccuped and sobbed intermittently, "Be good."

Gu An'an quickly picked up the little darling, "No, no, how could Mother bear to leave our Bao'er? I would never leave Bao'er behind, no matter who else I leave behind."

Bao'er sobbed and hugged Gu An'an's neck, crying her heart out.

This was something Gu An'an never expected.

The little girl is indeed quite fond of her; after all, she's been feeding her delicious food for a while, and whoever feeds her is her mother, right?

She cried so pitifully, it was heartbreaking.

Unable to receive a loving hug, Jiang Mingxu eagerly followed them onto the kang (heated brick bed).

Seeing that Gu An'an was alright, Jiang Mingzhu quickly went to talk to Jiang Mingyi, "Are you alright?"

Jiang Mingyi patted the girl's head. "It's okay."

His nonchalant tone reminded Gu An'an of what had happened on the mountain earlier. Just as she was about to take the opportunity to say something more, Jiang Mingxu, who had snuggled into her arms, suddenly poked his head out and said, "Brother, you're so amazing! You found Mother as soon as you said you would. You're really amazing!"

Gu An'an was taken aback by these words, and it took her a moment to react. "You came up the mountain to find me?"