Chapter Fifty-Eight Unexpected
"I do have a lot of needs. Can you give me your contact information? I'll contact you again if I need more in the future."
The boss was initially a little disappointed when he heard that Xinli was stockpiling goods, but his eyes immediately lit up when he heard that she also wanted more.
"Okay, okay, I'll go prepare your things right away."
"Miss, how are you going to carry all this stuff back? We offer delivery service, but there will be a charge if the distance is far."
Xin Li waved her hand: "No need, someone will help me. You just need to deliver the grain to the designated location."
"That's great, I'll go and prepare the goods for you right away."
Xinli's space is large. Although it had been filled with so many things before, it looks even more spacious than before because she took out a lot of large items.
This is not something to be happy about for hoarders.
Fortunately, she can continue stocking up on goods now. Xin Li smiled with satisfaction at the thought of her space being completely filled.
She definitely needs a lot of space to feel safe.
After settling the food issue, Xinli went to find Xiaohua and took her for a stroll through the market.
Although it's just a small market, it's actually quite large in scale.
The street was bustling with people from one end to the other. If someone who wasn't strong were to get stuck inside, they probably wouldn't be able to get out.
At first, Xiaohua didn't have too much trouble walking, but later she gradually became unable to walk. Xinli was afraid that she would fall and be stepped on, so she simply picked her up.
Xiao Hua was very shy and kept saying that she could walk on her own, afraid of tiring Xin Li. Unexpectedly, Xin Li didn't blush or skip a beat and carried her for a long time.
"Sister Xinli, you are amazing! How can you be so strong?"
Xinli smiled and said, "It's probably because I eat a lot."
Xiaohua's eyes seemed to indicate belief: "Really? Can eating a lot give you that much strength?"
Xin Li chuckled: "Yes."
"Then I'll eat more from now on."
"But I can't eat too much."
“There isn’t much food at home, and there are three people to feed. If I eat a lot, my younger brother and mother will eat less.”
Xinli felt very sad when she heard this.
It's not easy for Aunt Yang to take care of two children all by herself.
At least other families have a man to support them. Whether he joins the army or does something else on the island, he can at least ensure that his family has enough to eat.
Aunt Yang was all alone, and the burden of supporting her family rested entirely on her shoulders, so it's no wonder she was so eager to learn how to catch crabs.
If Aunt Yang could catch some big crabs to sell, it would be a good thing.
At least she can have some income.
"Xiaohua is so sensible. With you by your side, your family's life will only get better and better."
"Really?"
Xiaohua asked excitedly, "Really? Is it possible?"
"Of course you can."
Xinli patted Xiaohua on the back: "As long as everyone works together, your family's life will definitely get better and better, and your mother won't have to work so hard then."
"Maybe you'll be able to go back to school someday."
Xiaohua's eyes were full of longing: "Really? I want to go to school. I've heard people say that you have to read and study a lot to become a pillar of society. I want to be a pillar of society too."
Xinli smiled broadly: "Of course, you will."
Xin Li was deeply moved; she saw things here that were impossible to see in the apocalypse.
That is the vigorous vitality of life.
Xin Li witnessed the unwavering belief of people in this era who stubbornly face the sun.
It also showed how every ordinary person wanted to do their best to survive and how they were determined to live a better life.
She was deeply moved.
"Sister Xinli, after I finish my studies and learn knowledge, I want to stay on our island and use what I have learned to help more people."
Xinli exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to have such a good idea, young lady! You'd better keep up the good work, the future of our island depends on you!"
"Yes! Don't worry! I will definitely do my best."
The two were chatting and laughing, and as they were about to reach the dock, they suddenly heard a commotion.
What's going on up ahead?
Xinli frowned and peeked ahead.
"Mom seems to be over there..." Xiaohua became a little anxious: "Sister Xinli, has something happened to my mom?"
Seeing her anxious expression, Xinli quickly calmed her down: "Don't worry, let's go check first. Your mother might still be shopping and hasn't come over yet."
Xiaohua nodded hurriedly, "Okay..."
Xinli led Xiaohua through the crowd and squeezed in.
Then I saw a familiar figure, bruised and battered, dragging a man along, repeatedly saying, "Give me back my things...that's our family's food..."
"Give it back to me..."
"Give it back to me..."
People around were pointing and whispering about the scene. When Xiaohua saw her mother being beaten like this, tears streamed down her face: "Mom!"
She broke free from Xinli's hand and rushed over.
Xinli quickly followed, and from the surrounding chatter, she managed to piece together what had happened.
It turned out that Aunt Yang had been waiting here for a long time after buying her things.
Not long ago, a man came by pushing a cart, but somehow the cart overturned.
The things on his cart collided directly with Aunt Yang's things.
Aunt Yang even helped the man put the things onto the cart.
To everyone's surprise, the man not only showed no gratitude, but also accused Aunt Yang of trying to withhold his belongings.
He said that everything Aunt Yang had left aside belonged to him, and he insisted that Aunt Yang hand over those things to him, otherwise he would accuse Aunt Yang of theft.
Aunt Yang was unwilling to give it to her.
That grain was the food supply for her family of three for the rest of the year. She had saved up her tickets for so long before daring to buy the grain. If this man took it away, the three of them would starve for the rest of the year.
Seeing that Aunt Yang was so stubborn, the man hit her hard several times.
Aunt Yang clung tightly to her grain, refusing to let go. The man hadn't expected Aunt Yang, a woman and child, to be so stubborn, and he became even more ruthless.
Even so, Aunt Yang did not let go, holding onto her grain tightly. The man tried everything but could not shake her off, and the two remained locked in a stalemate.
Among the onlookers, some supported Aunt Yang, while others supported the man.
Since no one knew the truth of the matter, no one dared to come forward to help.
After all, countless thieves are caught at the market every year.
They didn't dare to assume that Aunt Yang was innocent just because she looked pitiful.
"You damned woman, you stole my things and now you dare to turn around and blame me! Let go right now, or you'll regret it!"
As more and more people gathered around, a ruthless glint flashed across the man's face. He looked at Aunt Yang, secretly gathering strength in his hand. Xin Li's eyes sharpened, and without thinking, she rushed forward, grabbed the man's collar, and shoved him away, sending him crashing into the cart and onto the ground.
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