But even the landlords don't have surplus grain now. Everyone is struggling financially and going hungry.

No one had any extra food to help the Du family of four.

"I want to come to your house to take a look," Lin Wanyue said.

Grandma Du quickly agreed, scrambled to her feet like a rolling gourd, and wiped her eyes with her hands, not caring about the dirt.

"Come, come, I'll take you there." Old Mrs. Du walked ahead, her voice becoming much more respectful.

"Little sister, we'll go with you. If she bullies you, we'll beat her up!"

Seeing that Old Lady Du, who had been cursing and swearing just moments before, was now behaving respectfully like an old servant, the four brothers felt inexplicably pleased!

Xuefu followed behind, and she also wanted to go and see, but she held back.

"You guys shouldn't just be playing around. No matter what happens, you have to protect your little sister first. Don't let anyone or anything bump into her."

"Don't worry, Mother!" The four brothers followed with great interest.

The Du family's house is located at the east end of the village, but for some reason, while other houses face east, their house faces north.

Before even entering the door, Lin Wanyue frowned.

Even if you don't care about feng shui, you'd still be exposed to a lot of wind with such an orientation, and it wouldn't be comfortable for people to live there.

Stepping into the house, Lin Wanyue felt even more uncomfortable.

A dark, damp, and somewhat greasy feeling permeated every corner of the Du family home.

When Lin Wanyue arrived at the room where Old Lady Du lived, she finally understood why.

A hapless creature was loitering in Old Lady Du's room, fast asleep.