When Si Zhengwei heard that Si Cheng refused to merge several villages, he felt relieved. Fortunately, he hadn't taken on this mess at this time, otherwise there would have been endless troubles in the future.

However, most people are still disappointed. After all, who doesn't want a good life? Every time they see the villagers of Pinghe Village, they are full of energy and their lives seem very stable.

Those who understood the situation simply sighed in disappointment, while some others grumbled and even felt that Pinghe Village was being ungrateful.

Sicheng and his acquaintances were unaware of the various aspects of life experienced by these people outside, and even if they had known, they would have been indifferent to it.

However, the subsequent sarcasm and ridicule from some people, and their constant obstruction of patrols, angered the entire village of Pinghe.

“Since no one is willing to cooperate, there’s no need for us to do something thankless. Let’s just mind our own business from now on!” Yun Jianying was the first to speak up when he saw that everyone was silent.

Yun Qiao said, "It should have been done a long time ago. These people think they can reach the sky just by being given a little opportunity. Since that's the case, let them do what they want from now on."

Wu Yong has been holding back these past few days, but he is still rational. "It would be unreasonable to just quit now. I should call the village chiefs from the other villages over so that we can all settle this matter face to face."

Si Cheng was also somewhat disappointed with the response of these villages during this period, and even the inaction of several village chiefs made him make a decision.

"Go and notify the villages that our village has decided to close off the area and ask them to organize patrols during this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present jumped up.

Zhao Dongwei said, "That's a good idea. It's a good opportunity for us to go into the back mountain and practice our skills. We're already fed up with all this nonsense all the time."

Yun Jianying immediately sprang into action, "I'll go inform them right away. We can seal the gate tonight and have some peace and quiet."

Fearing that Si Cheng might change his mind, they all followed him out, assigning tasks as they went, telling each other who should inform whom, and walking arm in arm toward the village entrance.

Si Cheng looked at the office space suddenly empty and shook his head with amusement. He understood that they had been feeling really stifled lately, and it was good for them to vent their frustrations.

Seeing him return home from afar, Yunqi immediately ran over, "How did it go? Did you go and inform them?"

Si Cheng nodded. "As soon as I finished speaking, they ran out immediately. Now everyone should know."

Yun Qi said, "Serves them right. We don't owe them anything, yet they still give us attitude. They've been spoiled."

Since the last time a few villages had designs on him, the previous balance was disrupted. Si Cheng originally thought that he had already refused and the matter was over, but human nature is often like this, there are always some people who can't stand to see others do well.

Now Pinghe Village has given up and is letting them do whatever they want for a while, so they can know what Pinghe Village has sacrificed during this time.

"Brother Cheng, are we really going into the back mountain?" Yunqi looked at him expectantly.

Si Cheng knew exactly what she was thinking. "I said I'd definitely go, otherwise those kids in the village would be incredibly annoyed."

Yun Qi thought of those particularly unruly kids in the village and nodded in agreement, "Yes, we have to do what we say. Shall we continue with a contest this time? Decide by force?"

Si Cheng put his arm around her shoulder and walked home. "You should think about how to convince your family before worrying about these things."

Yun Qi leaned her head weakly against him. "This is really a difficult problem. I don't know if I can get through to him this time?"

However, she only lowered her head for a moment before straightening up again. "No matter what, I'm sticking with you this time. Otherwise, if I compromise this time, it will be ten or a hundred times. I don't want to spend my future as a peasant woman."

Si Cheng chuckled and patted her shoulder. "I support you in spirit."

"No way, let's offer some practical support too. You're worth ten of me, let's not waste this resource." Yun Qi grabbed his arm and fawned over him, massaging his hand.

The village chiefs of the other villages were caught off guard when they received the message, and the people of Pinghe Village didn't wait for their reply before turning around and leaving.

Just as they came to their senses and went to Pinghe Village to find out what was going on, Pinghe Village had already sealed off the village gate. No matter how much they called out, the gate would not open, because it was locked and sealed off, and no one except the gatekeeper was allowed to approach.

"Why is this so sudden? At least give us some advance notice." Village Chief Bai wiped his face, but dared not say anything too outrageous at the entrance of Pinghe Village, even though he was probably cursing in his heart.

Old Zhao sighed as he looked at the village chiefs who had gathered around him, then turned and went back. He realized he had made a mistake earlier. Spending time with the village chiefs had made him a little arrogant, and now he didn't know if he could salvage the relationship.

Many sensible elderly people sighed along with the villagers, but some others felt that Pinghe Village was just putting on airs and that it didn't matter whether they came or not.

The villagers of Pinghe Village didn't care about all that. At this moment, everyone was putting in their best effort, thinking about how to get a spot to go into the mountains.

Yun Qi and her group of women were not to be outdone, and they all rushed to sign up. However, their elders were worried and brought Yunnan medicine to check their pulses.

This investigation revealed something shocking: they found two expectant mothers and one suspected pregnant woman inside.

Seeing this, Yun's mother grabbed Yun Qi's hand and pulled her to the Yunnan medicine table, saying, "Her uncle, let her take a look too."

"Xiao Qi, are you planning to have another child for our Village Chief Si?" (Yunnan medicine)

Yun Qi was speechless as he looked at the elder who was watching the spectacle. "Uncle Nan Yao, you're just blindly following my mother's lead. Do you think I don't know my own body?"

Yunnan Medicine gestured for her to place her hand on the table, "This won't delay anything, we'll know as soon as we get the number."

To put their minds at ease, Yunqi obediently placed her hand on them. She knew perfectly well whether she was pregnant or not; she had taken precautions. She was just afraid her mother's hopes would be dashed again.

"This body is quite strong; it could easily take down a tiger in the mountains." Yunnan Medicine looked at Yun Qi with surprise; this was the best pulse he had examined in a while.

Yunqi said, "If we catch a tiger, I will definitely leave two big tiger bones for Uncle to make wine."

Yunnan Yao laughed and nodded, "Then you'd better prepare the wine for me too, otherwise I can't make it. Even a skilled cook can't make a meal without rice."

Yun Qi also smiled and said, "It would be even more perfect if I could help you finish them off then."

Seeing the two of them laughing and joking, Yun's mother knew that her hopes had been dashed again. She ignored what they were talking about and turned to look for her two beloved grandsons.

After his mother left, Yunqi, unusually playful, made a face at Yunnan Medicine, making Yunnan Medicine laugh.