The screams from that side were deafening, sounding utterly terrifying in this desolate wilderness.
However, the others, apart from being pale-faced, did not show any expression of sympathy.
This world is cruel; you may be kind enough to save someone, but others may not necessarily save you.
Zhen Wanwan doesn't believe she has the ability to save all living beings.
She's now incredibly fragile; even a lowly official can bully her at will.
Therefore, she had long ago made up her mind that she must ensure that all of Zhen's children went to school.
They implicated an official.
If it weren't for the fact that this world doesn't allow women to hold official positions, she would definitely have tried taking the exam.
Unfortunately, women's status was too low, and they could only serve as foils to men.
But since she's already here, she's determined to carve out her own little world!
If she can't be an official, can't she at least go into business?
Being a small landlady is good too; there's a saying that money can make the devil turn the millstone.
By then, she can focus on her career and won't have to take care of someone else's large family and two children.
Once she raises her two children and provides them with an education, they will be able to support themselves in the future.
This is absolutely fantastic!
Imagination is always wonderful, but in the end we still have to return to reality.
About half an hour passed.
The sounds of fighting had faded into the distance, but the heavy hearts of the people remained heavy.
They waited quietly, and even the most mischievous children dared not make a sound.
This state continued until the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Zhen Wanwan asked cautiously, "They should have left already, right?"
After a moment of silence, everyone nodded: "We should go!"
Zhou Dashan said from the side, "Shall I go over and take a look?"
Sister-in-law Zhou stopped him, worried: "Let's wait a little longer! What if someone is still lying in wait there? If you go out, you'll be exposed."
Upon reflection, everyone agreed that this was indeed the case.
"Fool, you should wait a little longer! Go when it gets darker."
Darkness provides good cover, but it also affects visibility.
After thinking for a moment, Zhen Wanwan finally spoke up: "I'll go with Brother Hanzi. I'm small, it's easy for me to..."
"No! What are you doing going to join in the fun, kid! Stay here and behave yourself!"
Old Li intervened, pulling Zhen Wanwan to his side and preventing her from going out.
Even the cub in her arms reached out its little hand and grabbed her collar!
Sweetie: "Ahhhhhh..." Mommy, don't go! It's dangerous outside.
Even the usually taciturn Grandpa Zhen spoke up to persuade her.
"You stay here and take care of the child!" Grandpa Zhen gave her a disapproving look.
Then, turning to the nonchalant Zhen Fuyou, he said, "Second brother, you and Hanzi go take a look!"
"Ah! Me?"
Zhenfu pointed to himself, looking at his father in disbelief.
When he saw his father nod affirmatively, he couldn't help but let out a mournful sigh.
"Alright, I'll go then!"
Grandma Li wanted to say something, but seeing Grandma Zhou's joyful expression, she couldn't bring herself to speak.
After all, Zhou Dashan was someone else's child, and she repeatedly prevented her own child from going out.
Isn't this just blatantly trying to use other people's children as a target for their whole family?
If something really happens to Zhou Dashan, she'll be the target of gossip and criticism!
Although Grandma Li felt sorry for her second son, she didn't say much.
She stepped forward, tidied his messy hair, and pulled the foxtail grass off his head.
"Second brother, remember not to be reckless or fight head-on when you encounter trouble... Your life is the most important thing, understand?"
Zhen Wanwan also stepped forward and took the weapons that Zhou Dashan had left behind.
She spread everything out on the ground, letting Zhenfu choose what she wanted.
"Second brother, you should also choose a few things to protect yourself!"
Zhen Fuyou pursed her lips and slowly picked through the things Zhen Wanwan had brought over.
"This one will do."
When Zhen Wanwan saw him take a bottle of pepper spray, she picked up a baseball bat from the ground and handed it to Zhen Fuyou.
"Second brother, keep this..."
Grandma Li was also worried and told him to pick a few more things.
"Alright, Brother Hanzi, let's hurry up! It'll be dark soon and we won't be able to see anything."
The two disappeared in a flash.
Zhen Wanwan looked worriedly in the direction they left, hoping that nothing bad had happened to them.
Zhen Fuyou and Zhou Dashan, who had already left the group, did not rush forward rashly.
Instead, they would hide themselves in the thorns by the roadside and only come out after observing that there was no movement outside.
This continued for half an hour.
However, just as they were about to reach the main road, something suddenly moved in the bushes.
Zhen Fuyou and Zhou Dashan were so scared they almost jumped out of their skin!
The two remained rooted to the spot, too afraid to move.
Sure enough, a short while later, someone emerged from the bushes.
A man looked around cautiously, and only after making sure no one was there did he stumble out.
He patted the weeds off his clothes and whistled a few times into the bushes behind him.
Suddenly, several heads began to peek out from both sides of the previously quiet road.
Zhen Fuyou and Zhou Dashan gasped, terrified that they had encountered the group of rioting refugees.
The two of them gripped their things tightly, listening to their own thunderous heartbeats.
The once quiet path was broken by a few heads peeking out from the bushes.
Everyone's gone! You can come out now!
"Be careful, don't make too much noise!"
"......"
When the entire group of people came out, Zhen Fuyou and Zhou Dashan were both shocked.
It turned out to be the group of villagers who were walking in front of them.
Surprisingly, the elderly, who should have been unable to move, and the pregnant woman, who was carrying a child, were now full of energy and rummaging through things.
There was no sign of her being weak.
They then lifted the boxes and luggage that had been buried in the grass one by one.
The path was blocked by luggage, obstructing the view of Zhenfu and her companion.
But this also allowed them to be better concealed.
The two exchanged glances, both receiving the message from each other to observe and wait.
We decided to wait until they left first before discussing our plans.
Zhenfu felt something was off about the person in front of her; there was an indescribable strangeness about him.
The leading man whistled a few more times, and then someone pushed the cart out.
"You guys are in charge of loading everything onto the carts. The rest of you, check the surrounding area to make sure nothing is left behind!"
"yes!"
Oh no! As they began searching their surroundings, Zhen Fuyou and Zhou Dashan broke out in a cold sweat.
But at this point, they can't back down!
As someone flipped over towards them, the two exchanged a glance.
I'm going to give it my all.
Ten steps, eight steps, five steps, three steps!
The villagers were just a step away from seeing where they were hiding.
Zhou Dashan, carrying a large sledgehammer, prepared to blow the people off as soon as they came from the opposite direction, giving them a chance to escape.
"ah!"
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