"No, no, hurry up and leave. If you don't leave, I'll have my two sons do it."

Tao Wanniang turned around and said coldly.

These two people look very down on their luck, but their family of eight is also struggling. Aren't they even more miserable?

The child suddenly started crying, startling the two people kneeling on the ground.

In the blink of an eye, the two people kneeling on the ground suddenly got up and lunged at the cart.

Tao Wanniang had been waiting for this. She quickly grabbed a carrying pole from the side and started hitting the two men hard.

"I knew you weren't good people. You dared to steal my doll. I'll beat you to death!"

Tao Wan's carrying pole lashed out at the two men, making them scream and dodge in all directions.

She took a moment, annoyed, and shouted at Ling Dapeng and Ling Dahu beside her:

"Are you two stupid? All you've got is height and no brains? Get over here right now and hold these two down. I'm going to beat them until they're running for their lives!"

The two brothers, Ling Dahu and Ling Dapeng, were both tall and strong.

After the two of them joined in, they quickly subdued the two men and let Tao Wanniang whip them.

"Auntie, please let us go! We really have no other choice. You have three little children, so you must have brought some food, just one bite to eat. Please!"

"Auntie, we wouldn't have snatched the child if we weren't desperate. We just want you to give us some food. Please, we beg you. We'll repay your kindness in our next life, even if we have to be your slaves."

"I don't believe you for a second!"

Tao Wan's mother, still not satisfied, took the carrying pole and hit her a few more times.

"I could tell something was off about you guys right away. You're refugees, why would your clothes be so ill-fitting?"

"I'm afraid you just took it from someone."

"And shoes, huh, aren't it uncomfortable to wear shoes that don't fit?"

"I see you two are young, but you're quite cunning. You dare to scheme against me? I'll make you regret ever being born!"

Tao Wanniang exposed the two men from every angle, determined to make them completely convinced!

"Don't cry, Er Gou! Your mother is here, don't be afraid!"

Zhou Xiaoyun held the frightened child and comforted him, but her eyes kept drifting towards Tao Wanniang.

When did my mother-in-law become so formidable? These two people look like refugees.

"Auntie, we really are from Nanwu Village. If you won't give us something to eat, then we won't eat. Can't we just leave?" The man who had initially spoken to them immediately backed down.

I really misjudged her; she's a fierce old woman, not someone I can afford to mess with.

"Mother, let them go. It's been a drought for years, and everyone is having a hard time."

Ling Dahu inexplicably felt a sense of empathy for the two people who were begging for mercy after being beaten by Tao Wanniang.

Tao Wanniang looked at Ling Dahu in shock.

Was the original owner's son related to the Holy Father?!

Those fleeing famine are most likely to encounter those who take advantage of their misfortune; if they are soft-hearted, they will only end up dying far from home...

“You people from Nanwu Village, why are you running all the way here instead of heading to the town? This place will only get more desolate!” Tao Wanniang ignored Ling Dahu’s pleas and continued to press for answers.

"Auntie, we really didn't lie to you. Not to mention the town, even the county has no surplus grain!"

“When my brother and I came out, we were a family of five, but the elderly and children were all gone on the way. We had no choice but to take advantage of you. I swear to God, that’s really what happened.”

Tao Wanniang sneered, "Get out, all of you get out! Don't let me see you again!"

No matter how much others try to gain sympathy, now is not the time for her to show kindness!

These two men have hands and feet, and they're not even dehydrated. They're capable of scheming against others, but they're not capable of surviving?

Upon hearing that Tao Wan's mother had agreed to let them go, the two men immediately slunk away.

If they can't win, they run away. Do they really expect this heartless old woman and her gang to do that? "Mother, actually, giving them a little water shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Ling Dahu said weakly, "We're all from the same village, we'll help as many as we can..."

Tao Wanniang angrily swung the carrying pole at Ling Dahu's shoulder.

"Ling Dahu, have you got your brain caught in a door?"

"To others, we are three women and three children, with only two men. They're thinking of taking advantage of our misfortune, do you understand?"

"Once you give them water, they'll demand food; if you give them food, they'll want your woman and children. What will you do then?"

"Listen up, all of you! This journey is long and uncertain. Even if your dead father keeps appearing in your dreams and giving you something, it can't withstand one robbery and two thefts. So, put away your rotten kindness!"

Tao Wanniang grew angrier as she spoke, "I've ruined you two, you have no sense at all!"

After saying that, she picked up the water bottle and took a few big gulps.

"Mother, if we really encounter someone who needs help, should we help them or not?" Ling Dapeng asked cautiously after seeing his brother being beaten.

"Help only those who are in a life-or-death situation, and help the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled! Otherwise, don't help anyone else!"

"Also, Wang Hongyu and Zhou Xiaoyun, listen to me: when a normal person needs help, they seek out someone stronger than themselves."

“When a woman is in danger, she seeks help from a man, not from a woman like you with a child.”

Wang Hongyu and Zhou Xiaoyun were stunned as they listened, trying hard to process what their mother-in-law was saying.

How does my mother-in-law know so much?

Seeing her two daughters-in-law looking dumbfounded, Tao Wan's mother shouted, "Did you understand?"

"Understood!"

Tao Wanniang then gave a hum and ended the lesson.

Neither of his son nor his daughter-in-law is unreliable!

Not only were all four of them illiterate, but they also couldn't tell directions, recognize people, or identify objects.

She still has to step in when something goes wrong; it's exhausting!

"Mother, why don't we set off and travel a little further to get out of this mountain valley as soon as possible?"

After being lectured by Tao Wanniang, Ling Dahu spoke in a conciliatory manner.

"Go, go, hurry up! Dapeng, you push. Neither of you brothers should slack off," Tao Wanniang commanded.

"Yes, Mother!"

Ling Dapeng didn't intend to slack off. As soon as Tao Wanniang sat down, he immediately pushed the cart.

Gouwa remained seated beside Taowan's mother.

The other two children are too young to be placed directly on the cart and need to be held or carried by adults.

The group walked until it got dark.

There were no trees along the way to rest, and with no moon at night, it was difficult to determine the direction.

Tao Wanniang then took the initiative to let the group choose a secluded place to rest for the night.

In the quiet night, there were only a few insects.

The drought caused many birds and animals in the mountains and fields to die.

The group leaned against a mound of earth, and only dared to sleep after a fire was lit in front of them. "Hiss~"

The low growls of the beasts startled Tao Wanniang awake.

As soon as they opened their eyes, they saw a wolf with gleaming green eyes, staring menacingly at the children.

Tao Wanniang immediately observed her surroundings without changing her expression.

Aren't wolves supposed to be social animals? But I haven't seen any wolves around here!

So, was it because the drought caused the wolf pack to migrate, and this one ended up separating from the pack?

Tao Wan's mother took out the kitchen knife that was under her pillow.

Since she's a lone wolf, she won't give up this food that's been delivered to her doorstep.

"Ling Dahu, Ling Dapeng, wake up quickly!"

Tao Wan called softly.

She looked at her two sons, who were snoring loudly, with disdain. They were sleeping in the wild without any alertness. They were such useless sons!

"You want to eat the child, I want to eat the meat. Let's see if your teeth are better, or if my cleaver is faster."

Tao Wanniang couldn't help but stand up and stand in front of the children.

At the same time, she kicked each of her two sons, who were still fast asleep, without any mercy.

"Mother, what's wrong?"

Ling Dahu yawned and rubbed his eyes when he suddenly saw the wolf about to attack. He jumped in fright, "My goodness, that scared me to death!"

"Dapeng, wake up! Wake up quickly! There are wolves!"

"Get up and kill this beast, then we'll have meat to eat. Quickly grab the tools you need and help me."

Tao Wanniang stared intently at the wolf and gave the order.

Just thinking about the meat being delivered to her door makes her mouth water!