Li Changgeng seemed lost in thought, a hint of frustration flashing in his eyes. He knew his abilities were limited, so he might as well decline the offer sooner and take better care of his mother.
Thinking of his suffering mother, Li Changgeng's eyes welled up with tears. He clenched his fists and made up his mind to take good care of his wife, children, and mother.
Liu Changming returned to Bishui Village in a huff, stomping his feet in anger. How hateful!
Talented? Bullshit! Everyone should kill him. A greedy glint flashed in the man's eyes as he licked his lips.
Sun Yunhui was conflicted. Upon returning to Yanfeng Village, he left with the question: "Let's discuss this. Should we stay or sign a contract of servitude and cross the river? We need to give you an answer as soon as possible."
No one was in charge of Bishui Village. Liu Changming was furious and cursed, "I'd like to leave!"
Leaving it behind would only be a burden!
snort!
Bishui Village and Yanfeng Village were immediately in an uproar, with people forming groups of three or five to discuss signing indentures.
The atmosphere in Nanping Village was slightly better, but not by much.
At this moment, the Xuanyuan Wuchi family was in an uproar.
Liu Jinhua slapped his thigh: "Sign? Why shouldn't we sign? Stay in this godforsaken place and wait to be bullied? Being a government slave is fine, at least we have food to eat and clothes to wear."
"Mother is right, Father, let's agree, shall we?" Xuan Yuan Fangfang blinked, calculating in her mind, "Should we stay here and wait to be bullied by my sister-in-law?"
Bai Yueniang frowned: "Father, Mother, let's wait and see, just in case..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xuan Yuanbin yelled at him, "Shut up! Do you want to die?"
Bai Yueniang trembled with anger: "This wasn't just my idea..."
"Slap!" Xuan Liu Jinhua slapped Bai Yueniang across the face: "You little bitch, you just want to follow the eldest son's family, don't you? Get out! Get out now! Take your two burdens with you and get out!"
Liu Jinhua rolled her eyes. She got angry whenever she saw the mother and her two children. They ate and drank at home, but always sided with outsiders. It was infuriating!
Bai Yueniang wiped away her tears, took her two daughters' hands, and turned to leave.
Behind them came Sun Wuniang's gloating voice: "Second sister-in-law, quickly apologize to your parents and kowtow. They will definitely forgive you. Isn't this for the good of you three?"
I don't believe you!
Bai Yueniang sighed softly and looked down at the two children.
"Mother, don't cry, Ying'er will go with you."
"Mother, let's go!"
The two sisters, Xuanyuan Tong and Bai Yueniang, turned around and glared at Liu Jinhua before helping each other walk toward the edge of the woods.
"Pah! You little bitch! You good-for-nothing!" Liu Jinhua put her hands on her hips and cursed loudly.
Xuan Yuanfangfang and Sun Wuniang exchanged a glance, made a victory sign, and finally chased these eye-catching people away.
Bai Yueniang's eyes welled up with tears. She took her two children to dig for wild vegetables, but gave them nothing. They couldn't just starve to death.
Xuanyuan Ying and Xuanyuan Tong felt sorry for their mother. The eight-year-old girl was already sensible, did more work than anyone else, and ate less than anyone else. Why were the three of them always the ones who suffered?
The villagers in the three villages were in complete chaos, with some eager to go to the government to sign indenture contracts.
Some people watched from a distance. Those who signed the indenture were each given two coarse flour and wild vegetable buns, a piece of clothing, and then boarded a boat and sailed downstream.
"Sir, I'll sign too!"
"Sir, please, let my mother sign as well!"
"Sir, my child will be able to work in another year, please have mercy!"
Chaos erupted by the river. Those with elderly and young families were rejected and refused to sign indentures, so people lined up to kowtow.
The two guards exchanged a glance, a cold smile playing on their lips: "Our master is kind-hearted. Since that's the case, well, let's sign it then. But we don't want the disabled..."
These children may be a bit young, but they can still buy some money, right?
Mo Qingcheng frowned: "They probably won't escape this fate..."
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