Chapter 40: Chen Qian fell flat on his face

Jiang Wan still carried Song Jiuyuan into the dilapidated temple. Everyone in the temple continued to sleep and no one saw this scene.

Song Jiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief. He really didn't want anyone else to see his embarrassment again.

Jiang Wan seemed to have guessed something, so she quickly brought him back to their seat and took out a set of clothes from the package.

"Please change quickly. I'll help you block it."

She turned her back and considerately used her old clothes to block the non-existent sight. Song Jiuyuan felt a little warm in his heart and silently changed his half-wet clothes.

After a while, Jiang Wan finally heard his soft voice, "Thank you!"

She really loved him terribly. Although he did not have any romantic feelings for her now, he would definitely treat her well in the future.

Jiang Wan had no idea about the mess in Song Jiuyuan's mind. Since Song Jiuyuan had sorted it out, she yawned and continued to rest.

Nothing happened during the night. When they woke up in the morning, they were delighted to find that the rain had subsided a little. Although it was still falling, it had turned into a drizzle.

Song Jiuli was full of hope, "Looking at this trend, the rain should stop soon."

"Perhaps."

Jiang Wan was not so optimistic, not because the rain had stopped, but because of the series of problems that might be faced after the heavy rain.

They still had steamed yams for breakfast, but the Song family was so greedy last night that they ate up Xu Wei's chicken in one meal.

There was nothing to eat in the morning. I could only eat the wild grass that Mrs. Song San picked yesterday. It didn't have much taste, but it could fill my stomach temporarily.

But Xu Wei didn't eat. His eyes were gloomy and no one knew what he was thinking.

As expected, the rain stopped completely in the morning. Ren Bang asked Xiao Deng to go and check the situation first. Not long after, Xiao Deng came back with a worried look on his face.

"Boss, the rain has stopped, but the road ahead is not open yet."

"We can't keep waiting, let's find the way ourselves!"

Ren Bang gritted his teeth. No one could afford to delay too long, so they had to continue on their journey.

The officer said that they had to continue on their journey. Even though everyone was unwilling, they could not resist and could only pack their luggage and set off.

Jiang Wan grabbed a handful of dry grass from the dilapidated temple, flipped it with her fingers, and weaved a pair of simple straw sandals.

"Put it on the outside of your shoes."

There was mud outside and their shoes were cloth shoes, so they could easily slip.

"Sister-in-law, you are awesome."

After Song Jiuli's attitude towards Jiang Wan really changed, her words became much sweeter. However, Jiang Wan didn't have time to deal with her. She just quickly made a pair of straw sandals for each of them.

"Put them all on."

"good."

Mrs. Song trusted Jiang Wan very much, and she followed Jiang Wan's example and put the straw sandals on her own shoes.

Seeing them putting the ugly straw sandals on the outside of their own shoes, Chen Qian curled her lips in disdain.

“So ugly!”

Even if other people in the Song family saw it, they didn't take it seriously, and Jiang Wan naturally wouldn't explain it to them.

Lady Chen, on the other hand, trusted Jiang Wan very much and also grabbed a handful of grass and said, "Sister, I want to learn how to weave straw sandals from you."

She didn't think too much about it, but just thought that the journey was long and her shoes would definitely be worn out in the future. She didn't have money to buy shoes, so if she could wear straw sandals, it would be better than going barefoot.

"I'll teach you."

Jiang Wan taught her step by step. Mrs. Chen was smart and learned it quickly. She was very grateful to Jiang Wan.

At first, no one knew what Jiang Wan's intention was, until they came out of the dilapidated temple and stepped on the slippery mud, and Chen Qian fell flat on his face.

“Ahhhh!”

Chen Qian was covered in mud. She tried desperately to rub the mud off her face, but ended up looking like a clay sculpture.

Jiang Wan couldn't help but chuckle. Song Jiuli went even further, pointing at Chen Qian and saying, "Chen Qian, it's not the New Year yet, so you don't need to give such a big gift."

"Shut up!"

Chen Qian was furious. The momentum that had just risen up was instantly frightened into a quail by the warning look from the official.

"Mom, let's hold on tighter so we don't fall down."

Jiang Wan held Madam Song with one hand and Song Jiuli with the other, while Song Jiuli lightly supported Song Jiuchi.

Wearing straw sandals, they walked slowly but smoothly. Song Jiuli immediately praised Jiang Wan proudly.

"Sister-in-law, you are so smart."

Another person fell to the ground in front. Upon closer inspection, it was Aunt Duan. Song Jiuli couldn't help but smile again.

Many people fell along the way, and everyone looked at the straw sandals on Jiang Wan and the others with envy.

The Chen family members who initially learned to weave straw sandals from Jiang Wan also became the objects of envy.

"Fortunately, my lady, you are smart and learned from the young lady of the Song family."

Chen Ce couldn't help but feel fortunate, otherwise they would have been among the ones falling to the ground as well.

Madam Chen smiled gently, "I just thought that if the shoes on our feet were torn, we would be better off than going barefoot."

"I'm sorry, my lady, for making you suffer with me."

Chen Ce felt guilty. If his wife had not married him, she would not have to suffer like this.

Mrs. Chen was touched, tears welled up in her eyes, "What are you talking about? Marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog and follow the dog. I will share all the ups and downs with you."

The two of them were whispering softly, not loudly, but Jiang Wan heard it all, and a hint of envy emerged in her eyes.

Such love of mutual support is too rare in modern times. Oh, it's another day when I am moved by other people's love.

When Song Jiuyuan looked over, he happened to see the envy in her eyes and couldn't help but wonder, could it be that she also wanted to hear nice words?

Sure enough, she still hoped in her heart that he could love her.

Soon they came to a place where the road was blocked not far away. There was only one road in front of them, but the middle of the road was full of dirt.

That was a mudslide caused by loose soil on one side during heavy rain. In fact, this place was very dangerous. Jiang Wan subconsciously reminded Ren Bang.

"Brother Ren, there was a mudslide in this area. The heavy rain just stopped, so it's still very dangerous."

"But we have to go."

Ren Bang sighed. They couldn't be locked up in the dilapidated temple in the corner of the village forever, otherwise they would starve to death.

He called on everyone to come forward and help, and no one could stand idly by, except for children like Song Jiuyuan and Chen Wenhao.

Song Jiuchi put Song Jiuyuan aside and had the lady guard him, while they came forward to help.

"Be careful!"

Song Jiuyuan always felt his heart beating wildly and had a bad feeling.

Jiang Wan nodded to him, and several people followed the team over. Ren Bang had already started assigning tasks.

There were so many of them, so it was not difficult to clear the mud in the middle of the road, and everyone was busy working.

"Master, there is danger!"

The elf, who had not appeared for a long time, suddenly reminded Jiang Wan sharply, and the scream almost deafened Jiang Wan's eardrums.

But she reacted quickly and realized what the elf meant. She quickly stepped back and shouted:

"Hurry, everyone run!"

"Jiang Wan, what are you doing again..."

Chen Qian wanted to taunt Jiang Wan, but the next second her eyes suddenly widened. There was a loud noise, and the mud in front of them rushed towards them.