"You guys can't drink too much. Just a couple of sips each is enough. Eating so much cold food all of a sudden will give you a stomachache."
"Okay, big sister." The four eggs were quite obedient.
A basin of ice water made the whole family feel refreshed, and they're sure to get a good night's sleep tonight.
With the help of waterwheels, the villagers no longer need to carry water, but their work hasn't stopped. There's work everywhere in the countryside, and they're busy every single day of the year.
While still at home, Qian Xiao took his household chores and went hunting in the mountains every day. He would go up the mountain at dawn and return after dark. The Qian family was also busy. In this hot weather, the game would go bad if it wasn't processed in time, which would be a waste of Erdan's efforts.
In the mountain, in the cave hidden by the family home, bags of dried meat accumulated. All the meat was made into dried meat, which could be stored for a year or two without any problem. Dish made with dried meat also had less flavor, so the family wouldn't have to worry about being discovered when they occasionally improved their lives.
It wasn't that there wasn't any rain during the holiday, but all the rain combined didn't amount to as much as a single moderate rain. The ground was only dampened with a thin layer of moisture, which was undoubtedly a drop in the ocean for a land that was severely lacking in water.
Their village is right next to a big river and it's already this bad; I can't even imagine what those villages with scarce water resources will do.
The old people in the village would wander around every day when they had nothing to do. After wandering around, they would shake their heads and go home with worried faces. They would just keep telling the villagers to prepare more food and to come secretly so that no one could see them.
Hunger can drive people crazy. It's fine if everyone is in the same boat, but if a family or a village is doing well, they will become the target of everyone's hatred.
It was only at this point that Qian Xiao learned that there was a huge cellar in the village with a very hidden entrance. If the villagers hadn't wanted to hide all the grain in the warehouse, she wouldn't have known about this place.
She only saw it by accident; the other children in the village kept it a secret, even hiding their grain in the middle of the night.
That's why you should never underestimate anyone. People who are uneducated often have more life experience. How could someone who has come from hardship not have other preparations?
The river level gradually receded. If it weren't for this waterwheel, the villagers would have had an incredibly tiring summer.
Qian Xiao set off with worries in her heart. She left half a month early, planning to go to her father's military base first to see her mother and two younger brothers.
"Erdan, have you kept the address Grandma Zhou gave you?"
After Sun Kaicheng's maternal grandparents arrived, they quickly became familiar with the villagers. The two elders were fond of the only college student from the village.
Not to mention the knowledge taught by the professor, he also taught Qian Xiao many skills for living in big cities. This young child is just like their own grandson, and he is going to university far from home. Their worries are no less than those of the Qian family's elderly parents.
Qian Xiao helped the elderly couple a lot with chores. Whenever he had time, he would go and help with the heavier tasks, such as gathering firewood. That's how people are; when you sincerely give to someone, you will definitely receive more than you give.
"Grandma Zhou, I've memorized it all. If I need anything, I'll definitely go and find her."
"That's good, that's good. Chengcheng goes to the same school as you. If you need anything at school, just go and find him. I've already written to Chengcheng about it, so don't be shy about asking."
"Don't worry, I'm thick-skinned."
The old lady was amused: "You girl, you're talking nonsense. Our Erdan is great, who wouldn't like him?"
Old Zhou nodded in agreement: "When you get there, don't get involved in anything. Just focus on your studies. It's always good to observe more, listen more, and talk less."
These days, saying the wrong thing can easily bring trouble upon yourself.
"I understand, Grandpa Zhou. I remember everything you said. I'm just going to school; I won't get involved in anything."
"Okay, okay, I'll keep these in mind."
Old Zhang pushed Old Zhou aside and said, "It's my turn to speak. These are all commonly used pills. I've written their effects on them. If you feel unwell, just take them. Don't wait until you're seriously ill to start worrying."
"When you're out and about, you need to take good care of yourself. You can't act like you do at home. Sometimes being low-key is a good way to handle things. If someone causes trouble, don't confront them directly like you would at home. You can get your revenge later. Got it?"
"And that address, if you ever encounter a problem you can't solve, just go there and they'll help you."
Old Zhang really adored Erdan. He always treated Erdan like his own granddaughter. This girl went to school at such a young age, and if he could, he would have liked to go with her.
Old Qian rolled his eyes as he was squeezed at the back. This guy acted like those two old men were Erdan's real grandfathers. He couldn't even get close to Erdan's real grandfather. Isn't that infuriating?
Qian Xiao was surrounded at the village entrance, with people giving him instructions one after another. Qian Xiao's eyes were getting dizzy from listening, and he could hardly hear what anyone was saying. He could only nod subconsciously, figuring that nodding meant he must be right.
The educated youth compound was not far from the village entrance. Many educated youth watched what was happening at the village entrance and asked curiously what was going on.
They hadn't been in the village long and didn't know much about it. They were among the first group of educated youth to come to the village, and they didn't even have anyone to ask.
Among the group of five, Wang Xue and her group were probably the only ones who knew Qian Xiao. Looking at the large and small bags on the oxcart, they guessed that he was going to school. Envy, jealousy, and resentment took turns rising in their minds, and sour bubbles bubbled from their mouths.
Where can we find justice? People from big cities have to come to this godforsaken place to work, while a country bumpkin can go to school in a big city. Compared to that, it seems like all their advantages have disappeared.
There were ten educated youths who came this time, seven men and three women. Besides the two girls, Wang Xue and Qin Lian, there was another female educated youth who came from a different place. However, this girl had a better personality than Wang Xue and Qin Lian.
After thinking for a moment, she beckoned a child not far away to come over, took a piece of candy from her pocket, and put it in the child's hand. The child looked at the candy, then at the educated youth, not understanding what this meant.
His family said that he shouldn't accept things from strangers casually, and he shouldn't be careless either, because what if he was being scammed? Then he would never see his family again.
Xiao Hua was different from the other educated youth. She didn't resist coming here much. Her family was just an ordinary working-class family. When the call to go to the countryside was issued, her three children met the requirements. Her older brother and younger sister volunteered to come.
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