News of what happened in Changna Village quickly spread to nearby villages, where some refugees also came. Taking Changna Village as a warning, they began to warn and admonish everyone in their villages.

The gist is that you know your own capabilities and how much food you have at home, and you should make your own arrangements. Don't always expect others to help you. At this time, who isn't looking out for themselves first? Who has the ability to help others?

Even those with better financial conditions shouldn't overindulge in food and drink; they should be more frugal. Who knows what the situation will be like in the second half of the year? It looks tough, so we should look further ahead!

Finally, take advantage of the current opportunity to stock up on goods. No matter what it is, as long as it is edible, not poisonous, and can be dried and preserved, stock up on as much as possible. Who knows, you might need those things to save your life soon!

Anyone who tries to reap the benefits without sowing, or resorts to theft or robbery, shouldn't blame others for punishing them!

Those who had fled the famine readily agreed, not daring to do such a thing. They were already very grateful to have a place to stay, and dared not ask for anything more. Wherever they went, they had to survive!

In this area, things are at least not bad. As long as you're not too lazy, you won't starve to death for the time being. It's so much better than their life of wandering and displacement!

Who doesn't want a peaceful life? They know best what it's like to escape all this way. If they had a choice, they wouldn't want to go through it all again!

Therefore, they were very well-behaved, trying not to disturb the villagers, and only wanted to stay in the village.

As long as the family stays together and works hard, their lives will get better and better!

Not all the refugees from Changna Village were driven out; those who did not participate in the bad deeds were allowed to remain in the village.

But they became more low-key, not wanting to be noticed by the villagers. As long as they could barely make ends meet, they would never have any conflicts with the villagers!

On the surface, the matter seemed to have passed.

But then everyone felt something was off, like the matter hadn't really passed!

Because the Chen family members often acted strangely, as if they were being chased by something, especially at night, in the pitch black, when they could neither see clearly nor catch anything, which made them all very anxious!

It's strange, but only the Chen family experiences this situation; no other family does it at all!

Some unpleasant rumors started circulating in the village, saying that the Chen family had offended something unclean, that they must have done a lot of bad things and were being punished!

"Don't you believe me? My house is near theirs, and I could hear it very clearly! At first, I thought I was hallucinating or dreaming because I have a habit of getting up at night and then not being able to fall back asleep for a long time. So I listened to it all!"

It was terrifying! The wailing and crying in the middle of the night scared me so much I trembled and immediately hid under the covers! But I could still hear it! I woke up early this morning, still half-asleep, thinking it was just a dream! But this happened for several nights in a row, so I dragged the head of the household out of bed. Once we were all awake, we mustered our courage and went to the window to listen!

"Yes! It really happened! I heard it at night too, but I didn't pay attention. They make a lot of noise like that from time to time, I'm used to it! Anyway, let them make their noise, I'll just sleep! But, it seems like they shout like that during the day too, are they going crazy?"

"Who knows! Ever since Chen Qianshan went independent, their family has never been normal! They argue constantly. If they're not arguing or making noise, it's because no one's home! They used to be such a good family, and they didn't know how to cherish it! Otherwise, they wouldn't have ended up like this! Chen Qianshan took his whole family to town, and they're doing better and better there. I heard they're all making money! Look at these people, ugh!"

"There's nothing we can do, these people are just unlucky! They're too scheming! Have you heard? Those people were shouting things like 'I didn't kill you!' I heard that one night they were chased by something, and that's how they got back! They must have done something wrong and were targeted by something evil! Tsk! It sounds a bit scary, the Chen family has learned to harm people now! No wonder they're being punished! They're exhausted every night! And they go out with bruises and swelling on their faces during the day!"

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Su Nanxi has heard about it; these rumors are circulating throughout the village, and it's really hard for her not to hear them!

She just listened without much reaction, glanced at Mo Qinghe next to her, and smiled at him.

When Mo Qinghe saw his wife smile at him, he was overjoyed and smiled gently back.

No matter what happens, as long as my wife is happy, that's all that matters!

The two looked at each other and smiled, unspoken words flowing freely.

Anyway, they all understand each other, so it doesn't matter whether others understand or not!

As I was about to drive out, an unexpected guest arrived.

Su Nanxi didn't recognize him at first; he was disheveled and dirty, making him difficult to identify.

The two probably didn't recognize Su Nanxi and Mo Qinghe either, so they stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, is this the Mo family residence?"

The driver was Xiao Han, who was new to the job and unfamiliar with all the relatives of the Mo family, so he had no idea who was in front of him.

He didn't answer, but coldly retorted, "Who are you? Who are you looking for?"

Xiao Han's attitude and tone were cold, giving off an impression that he was unapproachable.

It's no wonder he acted that way; those two people just looked really strange, and they didn't seem like kind people at all!

They're probably not coming to the Mo family for anything good!

Xiao Han is like that. He can be kind and smiling to the Mo family, but to outsiders, he is similar to Mo Qinghe, or even more aloof!

Mo Qinghe suddenly recognized who the two were, and sneered, his eyes full of mockery and contempt!

Su Nanxi didn't recognize them. Hearing the mocking laughter beside her, she looked over and nudged Mo Qinghe with her elbow, "Who are they?"

The fact that he laughed like that meant that Mo Qinghe had recognized him; otherwise, he wouldn't have paid any attention to him at all.

Mo Qinghe whispered to Su Nanxi, "It's Li Yunmei's father and grandmother!"

Su Nanxi was stunned for a moment, quite puzzled. Li Yunmei's family?

Why did you come to the Mo family's house for no reason?

There is no longer any relationship between the Li family and the Mo family. The contract clearly states that the Li family cannot cause any more trouble for the Mo family!

They still dare to come looking for us!

She wanted to see what it was about!

What terrible things did I do to deserve this?

He looked like a beggar; he hadn't showered for days. No wonder she didn't recognize him!

Old Mrs. Li smiled and said, "We are relatives of the Mo family. We came here on some business. Are you about to leave? Could you please inform them?"

They treated them like servants of the Mo family!

Xiao Han said without any hesitation, "No!"

His master is right here, what's there to report!

Old Mrs. Li's face stiffened.

"We really have something urgent to attend to!"