Liu Changming and Sun Yunhui stared intently at Li Changgeng, not missing a single expression on his face.
Li Changgeng's expression was solemn: "Gentlemen, I'm just guessing... After all... my wife's great-grandfather... was a barefoot doctor..."
The message has been delivered; there's no need to linger.
Li Changgeng opened his mouth, hesitated, sighed softly, and turned to leave.
After discussing it, Liu Changming and Sun Yunhui went to find Hu Lai and asked him to check if there was a problem with the water source.
Hu Lai, holding a bowl of water, looked grave. Seeing the two approaching, his eyes flickered slightly, and he waved his hand dismissively: "This divine physician owes no one any favors. It's never a bad thing to be cautious when traveling..."
Liu Changming and Sun Yunhui's expressions changed drastically; Doctor Hu's meaning was quite clear.
The two were uneasy, but dared not show it, lest they cause panic and lead to trouble.
It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.
The three village chiefs reached a consensus, reminding the villagers to be extra careful when going out, and to avoid drinking river water. If they absolutely had to drink it, they should boil it first, as catching a cold or getting an upset stomach would be undesirable.
Some people scoffed, while others were quick to seize the opportunity. The fact that the three village chiefs had gathered together indicated that the matter was quite serious.
Someone secretly took note and followed the village chief's example—it couldn't be wrong. Thus, the "copying from the shopping cart" version appeared, utterly ridiculous.
Li Changgeng didn't know what to say. He was getting a headache; his time as village chief was almost over...
Liu Cuihua occasionally peeked in the direction of Mo Qingcheng's house, but found nothing. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down a little.
Mo Qingcheng helped Shangguan Yichen set up a rain shelter. Luckily, there was a piece of tarpaulin, just the right size to cover the oxcart.
The fifth and sixth brothers stayed close by, running around with Mo Qingcheng, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
The second and third brothers dared not use the river water, so they heated the braised meat. Luckily, there was some broth left, so they broke up their dry rations and put them in, managing to eat a meager meal. Their water bladders still had some water left; that should be enough…
Mo Qingcheng finished her work and happened to catch a glimpse of this scene, which warmed her heart.
The children are so lovely and know how to be grateful; all the hard work over the past few days has been worthwhile.
The six children ate to their hearts' content. Mo Qingcheng ate two bites of leftover rice, then, seeing that there wasn't much left, lied and said she wasn't hungry.
Shangguan Yichen's eyes flickered slightly. What a liar!
Mo Qingcheng planned to keep watch, but Shangguan Yichen ordered her to rest. The young boy exuded coldness: "You lie down first, and you'll take my place for the rest of the night. Hmph! Don't even think about slacking off..."
"My son Chen is so sweet. I wonder which girl will be lucky enough to marry him in the future?" Mo Qingcheng said with a roguish air, raising his eyebrows in a charmingly wicked way.
Shangguan Yichen's face darkened further. He glared fiercely at Mo Qingcheng and stood guard beside the oxcart.
Mo Qingcheng thought for a moment, then secretly took out a few pieces of cake and gave them to the children. Shangguan Yichen awkwardly stuffed the cake into his arms, his expression complicated.
Bai Ziming and Bai Yunfei grinned foolishly, then obediently closed their eyes...
"Boom!"
"Snap!"
In the dead of night, a series of thunderclaps suddenly erupted from the ground, and the cries of children rose and fell.
A moment later, Mo Qingcheng's ears twitched, and her expression changed slightly: "Village chief, quickly wake everyone up and run!"
"Mom, I'm so sleepy!" Bai Ziming yawned, hugged Mo Qingcheng's neck, and immediately woke up.
Mo Qingcheng tore off two small pieces of oilcloth, threw them to the third and fourth brothers, picked up Bai Ziming and Bai Yunfei, called to the four little ones, and turned to run into the depths of the dense forest.
Yunlei picked up the third and fourth children and followed closely behind, saying, "Sister, wait for me..."
"Sister-in-law Cuihua, Third Grandma, run!" While protecting the little ones as they fled, Mo Qingcheng didn't forget to remind the family she was on good terms with.
Li Changgeng's expression changed instantly. Carrying his mother on his back, he told his son to carry his grandson and follow behind Mo Qingcheng, using all his strength to escape.
"Run, everyone! There are robbers!"
Screams, cries, curses, and the roar of thunder filled the air...
Mo Qingcheng ran wildly, followed by a string of people, and the group plunged into a small wooden cabin in the woods...
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