Chapter 45 Trapped
"How could such a good bridge suddenly collapse?" Hu Dahai widened his eyes in shock.
"Who knows?" the farmer said, shaking his head and smiling bitterly. "Some say it's due to disrepair. Others say villagers stole sand and dug a hole under the bridge."
"I don't care how the bridge collapsed. I just want to get to the county seat as soon as possible, otherwise all the food in my truck will rot!"
He was anxious, and Hu Dahai was even more anxious.
It was a short distance from the capital to here, but they had already walked for a long time.
This bridge is the shortest way to the county town, and taking a detour would take several days.
Besides, he didn't have much food on him and it could only last for one day.
If we can't get to the county town as soon as possible, are we going to leave these hundred people out in the cold?
"Let's take the mountain road!" Hu Dahai gritted his teeth and finally made a decision.
As long as you cross the mountain in front, you can still reach the county town.
Although these people walk slowly, one day is enough.
When they heard they were going to take the mountain road, Scarface, who was tied up, was the first to stand up and object: "Absolutely not!"
"This mountain road is extremely difficult to walk on. There's a cliff a thousand feet high next to it. If you fall down, you'll be completely wiped out!"
Although he had some character issues, he was definitely an experienced officer and was very familiar with the road conditions along the way.
The convicts didn't want to climb the mountain in the first place, and after hearing this, they immediately backed out and refused to leave no matter what.
Shen Wan heard this and began to wonder in her heart.
It's okay if she's alone, but if she pushes a living person, it would be dangerous.
"I'm doing this for their own good," Hu Dahai said coldly, his face gloomy. "The weather is too hot, and I don't know how many people will get heatstroke if they walk on the main road."
"It's cool up there, and it's close. Besides, the cliff is only two miles away, so it won't take long to walk over it."
"As long as you don't run around, there will be absolutely no problem."
"When we get to the county town, I'll give everyone a big chicken drumstick!"
When the convicts heard that there were chicken legs, their eyes lit up as they were already starving.
Go, must go!
It’s not for the food, but because they like climbing mountains!
Soon, everyone set off in a mighty procession.
"It's not very convenient to push the cart on the mountain. I'll carry you on my back." Shen Wan thought for a moment and said to Xie Mubai, "Let Brother Hu help push the cart."
Looking at her thin little body, Xie Mubai felt a little sorry.
But apart from this method, he had no better idea and could only nod slightly.
Shen Wan bent down and carried him on her back effortlessly.
Xie Mubai lay on her shoulder and felt a wisp of fragrance drifting into his nostrils.
Do all women smell this good?
He doesn't know.
He only knew that this clown girl was very fragrant and sweet, just like a red cherry freshly picked from a branch.
Perhaps because of the chicken legs, the team walked very fast and reached the halfway point of the mountain in a short while.
The weather in June is like a child's face, changing at any time.
The sky was cloudless just now, but in the blink of an eye, it was raining heavily like a waterfall.
In desperation, Hu Dahai could only take everyone to hide in a broken thatched hut to avoid the rain.
There was an oilcloth in Shen Wan's car, and she took a piece and let Xie Mubai cover himself with it.
The two of them didn't get wet at all, only the tattered embroidered shoes on Shen Wan's feet were wet.
But the others were not so lucky, and they were all soaked.
At this time, Sun's stomach began to growl.
"Auntie, I'm hungry. Give me some money to buy food." She turned her head and looked at Auntie Zhou who was tied up.
Aunt Zhou was already furious, and now that this woman was asking her for money, she became even more furious: "No!"
"Auntie, I advise you to just hand over the money." Confident that she had something on the other party, Sun no longer pretended and threatened in a low voice, "If word gets out about stealing the Duke's money, what do you think my fifth brother will do to you?"
"By the way, didn't he say before that concubines were involved in business?"
"Do you think he will sell you out in anger after he finds out about this?"
Seeing that this woman dared to threaten her, Aunt Zhou was so angry that her teeth were itching.
She would like to have money, but the problem is that she really doesn't have it!
"If you can dig a penny out of me, I'll take your last name!" She cursed through gritted teeth, "If not, you're a coward!"
Seeing her swear such a cruel oath, Sun became a little suspicious.
No way, this woman has been sneaking into the front yard these days. Isn't it to get money?
In doubt, he saw that Shen Wan had already made a pot of hot and fragrant lean meat porridge, and several people ate it with gusto.
Although she was drooling with greed, she didn't have the courage to grab it.
Not to mention that he couldn't win, if she dared to attack, Hu Dahai would be the first to beat her half to death!
The rain is getting heavier and there is no sign of it stopping.
Suddenly, a sharp roar came from not far away.
In an instant, I felt the ground shaking and the mud and sand on the roof fell down.
Xie Mubai’s dark pupils suddenly tightened, and he subconsciously protected Shen Wan in his arms.
Shen Wan's face was pressed tightly against someone's chest, and she felt her heart hanging in her throat.
Why did he do that?
Could it be that he likes her?
As soon as this thought came into her mind, she quickly threw it out of her mind.
How is this possible.
It was clearly written in the book that the villain only had Chen Yan in his heart and didn't leave any room for anyone else.
I don’t know why, but when I thought of this, Shen Wan felt a dull pain in her heart.
Oh my God, could it be that she has fallen in love with this villain?
While I was daydreaming, the dilapidated temple had stopped shaking.
An officer went out to investigate and soon came back: "Boss, something bad has happened!"
"There was a landslide just now, and the way down the mountain is blocked!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Dahai's face became even gloomier than the sky outside.
Even now, some people still don't realize the seriousness of the matter.
"Why aren't we having dinner yet? We're starving!"
"Yeah, you can't let the horse run without giving it grass to eat!"
The more Hu Dahai listened, the more annoyed he became.
He thought for a moment and then told them the truth: "There's not much food left. Each person can only get one steamed bun. You'd better find a way to get there before we reach the county town."
"What can we do?" Sun screamed upon hearing this. "We are exiles, and you are officials. You have the obligation to provide food!"
The woman who helped Zhao frame Shen Wan heard this and echoed it.
Hu Dahai frowned and said viciously, "If you keep making noise, you won't get any steamed bread. Eat it or not!"
After hearing this, the two were so scared that they could only shut their mouths immediately.
If you make trouble again, I'm afraid even this only steamed bun will be gone.
The rain continued to fall, with no sign of stopping.
Soon, everyone finished eating their steamed bun.
The children were very hungry and started crying.
Although she felt a little reluctant, Shen Wan did not take out the inventory in the space.
There are more than a hundred people here, and they need a lot of food.
If such a large amount of information were to be produced out of thin air, it would be strange if these people did not become suspicious.
"Keep a close eye on your things." Xie Mubai said coldly with a sullen face.
Shen Wan nodded.
In the face of hunger, human nature cannot stand up to scrutiny.
The reason why the villain turned evil is simply because he saw through the warmth and coldness of the world during his exile.
So, when she was sleepy, she would sleep in the car, and when she woke up, she would sit in it and keep a close eye on the property in the car.
Even so, some people still set their sights on her. After all, this ugly woman was the richest person on this trip.
In the middle of the night, someone sneaked into the car and searched for things.
The man searched for a long time but couldn't find even a grain of rice, so he left in disappointment.
Seeing him leave, Shen Wancai smiled coldly.
If I hadn't been prepared, I might have been able to get away with it.
She turned over impatiently, only to see Xie Mubai's dark eyes sparkling in the darkness.
He lowered his voice and asked, "Why don't you arrest him?"
"There's no food anyway." Shen Wan smiled cunningly, "But I'm the most generous person, so I gave him a lot of good things."
Knowing that this little woman was up to something again, Xie Mubai smiled slightly.
The night in the mountains was still very cold. Looking at the little pale face of the clown girl due to the cold, he stretched out his long arms and held her in his arms.
Shen Wan was about to struggle, but his magnetic voice came to her ears: “Don’t move, I’m cold.”
After hearing this, she gave up.
Listening to the powerful heartbeat, Shen Wan felt her heartbeat inexplicably accelerated and her face became very hot.
It's over, she seems to have really fallen in love with him.
"Today...why are you protecting me?" Shen Wan asked hesitantly.
Could it be because of the heartbeat?
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