Chapter 90 Choice
"Leaving now?"
Village Chief Yu came over with a cane, his old face scrunched up, and said in embarrassment: "It's getting late. It will be completely dark in two hours. If we leave now, I'm afraid we won't be able to find a better place to rest tonight."
"Yeah, I think it's nice here, warm and safe."
"Yes, there is a stream nearby where you can fish, and there is a forest in front where you can hunt. Although it is a little small, it is still pretty good."
"I don't want to leave."
"I don't want to leave either! What a mess you just talked about. If we stay in the mountains, we can still make a living there. Why should we leave?"
Half of the people in Tieniu Village
Unwilling to move, they stay in one corner and only feel insecure when they leave the mountains.
The main reason was that they had no reason to leave, unlike Su Chengnan who had a countdown hanging in the space all the time, and Su Weimin reminded her in person that she must go to Ningguta, to leave Empress Dowager Xiao's sphere of influence as soon as possible, and to get her brother away from the dispute as soon as possible.
"Village leader, what do you think?"
"I..." He looked at Su Chengnan, then at Sun Liangyuan, and finally his gaze fell on Goudan and Yu Bao.
"I'm leaving! I'm leaving with you."
As soon as these words were spoken, those who were reluctant to leave panicked.
"Village Chief, how could you abandon us?!"
"That won't do! If you leave, we'll be the only ones left. What will we do then?"
Everyone suddenly started arguing. Those who had injured people at home would rather follow the team than stay. What they meant was that if they followed the team, at least there would be a doctor.
Some people began to waver.
"What should we do? How about we leave too?"
"It's not impossible. But how far can we go on this journey? How far can we go?"
Some brave people shouted, "Miss, where are you going?"
Su Chengnan answered without thinking: "Go to the border first, then go to Ningguta!"
"ah?"
Everyone was stunned.
Those who had been wavering just now, upon hearing this place, immediately wavered back, and their heads were shaking like rattles.
The village chief also began to hesitate.
He wanted to follow Su Chengnan and get some benefits. Not only did he have Mr. Sun to teach the children, he also had a doctor accompanying him, and most importantly, there were guards with high martial arts skills. If things really got chaotic, these old men would just be waiting to be slaughtered.
But going to Ningguta is another matter. Since ancient times, it has been the place where people with serious crimes were exiled. I heard that it is frozen all year round, the ground is frozen hard, and it is so cold that they would probably not be able to survive if they went there.
Where will the future of any good child lie? !
No, no, this won’t work.
Su Chengnan took in everyone's expressions. She led them out of the fire scene and found this cave. They fished and hunted on the way. They also collected some food in the past two days. Now it was time to say goodbye.
She turned to look at Sun Liangyuan: "Mr. Sun, are you willing to come with me?"
Sun Liangyuan said without hesitation: "The questions we discussed last time still have no answers, so I have to leave."
After he finished speaking, he asked Chen Gang, "Goudan's father, this child is the most talented kid I have ever seen. If you trust me, come with me. I will teach him everything I have learned in my life without reservation."
Chen Gang hesitated for a moment, not because of Goudan, but because of the border! He has been away from the battlefield for many years. Does he have to go back? Does he still have the face to go back?
Goudan's mother, Liang Cuihua, silently pushed the wheel over and stopped beside Chen Gang. She said softly, "The miracle doctor said that he can cure your waist. I know you are a capable person with great things in your heart. You are buried here. Let's listen to the young lady and follow her, okay?"
"You..." Chen Gang was a little moved, and his eyes seemed to be red, "You don't want to..."
She patted his hand and said, "As long as the three of us can be together, we can go anywhere. I have no problem with that."
Goudan was still young and didn’t understand what his parents were saying in sign language, but he liked Sun Liangyuan and wanted to learn from Mr. Sun.
"Mom and Dad, let's go together. I'll go pack my things." He tiptoed inside, but his eyes were still looking at Chen Gang eagerly.
Chen Gang had no choice but to relent: "Well, go ahead."
Sun Liangyuan and Liang Cuihua also went to pack their things. Yu Bao, who was standing happily with Goudan just now, suddenly burst into tears.
He threw himself into the arms of Village Chief Yu, "Grandpa, aren't we leaving? Dad and Mom's injuries haven't healed yet. Without the miracle doctor's medicine, I'm afraid they won't last long. And I also want to learn something from you, Master."
The old man sighed, feeling very dilemma. Yes, Miss Su didn't complain that so many of their people were injured and it would slow down the journey, but they were the ones who started to find fault with everything.
But... Ningguta is really too far away.
"Miss, can you take me with you?"
"With Tieniu Village gone, I can go anywhere by myself. I want to go with you and find a way out."
Liu Laosan rubbed his hands, his attitude was very serious, and even his eyes were full of pleading.
Su Chengnan nodded, "Okay. Hurry up and pack your things. We'll leave soon."
"Oh, okay!"
"And us, we're leaving too."
Liuzi and his brothers stood up carrying their bags. They had used a lot of scraps from making stretchers in the past two days, and not only made themselves sturdy backpacks, but also crutches that were more labor-saving and safer. And Mi Feng also cured a lot of his foot injury.
Su Chengnan smiled.
She was also worried that they wouldn't want to leave. Now I can finally feel relieved.
"Miss, I'll go get the horse first."
"good."
After Gangzi left, the other hesitant people finally made up their minds and started packing their things.
The crowd was quickly divided into two groups.
Su Chengnan took out a small bag of salt from his arms and handed it to Village Chief Yu: "Village Chief, it is fate that we have traveled together. Take care in the future."
"This..." His face flushed all the way to his ears, and he waved his hands repeatedly, "You can't ask for Miss's things anymore. No, no."
Yu Bao cried even harder, pushed the salt bag back, and choked up, "Miss, my grandfather is confused, we are leaving! We have to leave! Please take us with you. Please ask the miracle doctor to save my parents."
Su Chengnan raised his eyebrows, took back the salt bag, and just looked at Yu Bao quietly. This kid has some courage.
The grandfather and the grandson were in a stalemate for a while, and finally the child had the upper hand. After all, on one side were his parents, and on the other side were his son and daughter-in-law. Ordinary people could only take care of the present and save their lives first, and then worry about the rest later. Who knows, maybe the young lady would not leave after arriving in Mincheng?
Ouch——
Gangzi led the horse hidden in the woods over.
Su Chengnan did not delay any further. She put the bag of salt on the ground, then turned around, walked out of the cave, and got on the horse.
All good things must come to an end, and everyone must be responsible for their own choices...
"Let's go!"
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