"So what are you going to do next?"

The dog scratched his head:

"I'm so young, I can't survive if I go out on my own. I plan to go to the shelter with you next night. Brother Jian, are you coming too?"

Maybe the dog is really too young to understand what death is, nor what sadness and pain are. So even after going through so much, he can still talk about it freely.

The only way he could express his sorrow was to cry, and even after crying, he could distract himself.

So Wen Xi believed that maybe after a few years, he would be able to forget what he had experienced! Being young did have its advantages.

Gu Shengjian looked at Wen Xi, then shook his head at Gouzi:

"I'm not going. When you go, be smart and don't let yourself be bullied."

The dog performed a very chivalrous salute:

"Brother Jian, the mountains are green and the waters are flowing, we will meet again!"

Gu Shengjian also returned a salute. He was the leader of the children in the village and had a dream of becoming a martial arts hero, so these were his usual routines with his followers, so he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

It was just that the onlookers found it a little funny. If Wen Xi hadn't felt so heavy inside, she would have been tempted to laugh. It was just too cute.

When they returned home, Ye Erniang stood quietly at the door, clutching her broadsword. The children sat around. Wen Xi had a lot on her mind along the way. Gu Shengmo was her younger brother, her responsibility, so she had to shoulder the responsibility, whether it was life or death.

But Fang Ya and Gu Shengjian had other options. Their opinions had to be sought.

"Thankfully, the government is willing to intervene, so everyone still has hope. What do you two think? Actually, I think going to a shelter is also good. It provides a place to stay and a chance of survival."

Fang Ya looked at Wen Xi timidly. Ever since her brother left, the only person she could be close to was Wen Xi. She was very afraid of being separated from Wen Xi:

"Sister Wenxi, will you go too?"

Wen Xi shook her head.

"I haven't thought about it yet, but I probably won't go."

"Sister Wenxi, can I not leave you?"

"I...I want to be with you too. Don't worry, I will protect you in the future. My mother said that your family is a good family, and she asked me to treat you well in the future."

Gu Shengjian said this a little embarrassedly.

Just as Wen Xi was about to speak, Gu Shengmo fainted. Frightened, Wen Xi quickly crawled over:

"Mo'er, Mo'er, what's wrong with you? Master..."

Ye Erniang rushed over after hearing the news and flipped Gu Shengmo's eyelids:

"It's okay, I just fainted. I guess I was thirsty."

“Bang!”

"Look at what I did."

Wen Xi slapped her forehead, quickly got down, hooked her shoes on, and ran to the main room. She took a bucket of water from the coffin and placed it on the stove, then returned with two water bags.

He handed one to Fang Ya and Gu Shengjian:

"You two must be thirsty, drink some water quickly."

The two were indeed thirsty, but they didn't fight over it. Gu Shengjian pushed the water bag to Fang Ya. Fang Ya hesitated for a moment before picking it up and taking a sip very carefully.

Wen Xi saw it and reminded:

"It's okay, drink more, half each and drink it all."

After getting the hint, Fang Ya dared to gulp down a few sips and handed it to Gu Shengjian.

He was very generous and finished the drink in just a few gulps. His mouth felt sweet after drinking it, as if he had drunk some magic potion.

Ye Erniang picked up Gu Shengmo, and Wen Xi opened another water bag and carefully poured it into his mouth.

The mouth that touched the water subconsciously wanted to take more. So even though he was unconscious, it did not hinder his swallowing.

After drinking quite a bit, Wen Xi stopped because she was afraid that he would get bloated.

Gu Shengmo smacked his lips and muttered in a crying voice:

"Mom, Mo'er misses you so much!"

Wen Xi's eyes instantly filled with tears. She knew that her brother, though small, was a man of deep thoughts.

He didn't cry after his mother died. I was actually very worried, but I didn't know how to comfort him. I just wanted to do everything I could to protect him. I hoped he would have the opportunity to grow up and understand.

Wen Xi lowered her head to wipe away her tears, gently touched her brother's head, and walked to the kitchen.

I opened the cellar and took out the half bag of rice that was left from my frugal living. I cooked a pot of porridge.

After the porridge was ready, Gu Shengjian excitedly kept asking where the rice came from.

Wen Xi glanced at him:

"The more you know, the faster you die. Just eat what you are given and don't talk too much."

This one sentence hit Gu Shengjian right in the heart, but he was not angry. Now he didn't obey anyone but Gu Wenxi.

He immediately started eating obediently.

Ye Erniang and the other two were eating at the table in the main hall. Wen Xi brought porridge into the room and fed a bowl to Gu Shengmo, who had already woken up. Then she patted him:

"You're too weak. Just eat something and have a good sleep."

Gu Shengmo nodded softly.

Wen Xi forced a smile and turned to leave. She paused for a few seconds before looking back into her brother's still bright eyes and said,

"Don't worry, I'll always be with you. I'll make sure you live well."

"Live well?"

Gu Shengmo asked back.

Wen Xi nodded firmly:

"Well, live well!"