Finally, each villager picked up a hard lump of earth and smashed it at the fleeing Taoist priest.
The Taoist priest also limped and ran quickly, and did not dare to breathe until he reached the village entrance.
"Fellow villagers, we're all worried now that it's not raining. I believe with our village chief here, we'll definitely be able to find a solution. Even Taoist priests have different abilities. That man came several times but it didn't work, so it's clear he's a fraud."
After Xia Manni finished speaking, the village chief snorted coldly and the villagers nodded.
What the village chief is thinking now is, now that he knows how to flatter me, what was he doing before.
The villagers thought, yes, this Taoist priest must be of little skill, they have to find one with more skill.
What is the most important thing in life?
It is hope and faith.
The reason why Xia Manni said this at the end was because the Taoist's curse just now might be heard by someone with ulterior motives.
If it doesn't rain, people might think of Da Wa. Also, in ancient times, people believed in gods, so she said this just to give everyone hope.
But as a modern person, although Xia Manni knew that she had to believe those things, she felt that the drought here was not the work of the gods.
I guess the natural environment is undergoing a major reshuffle.
"Ahem, that's enough. Let's end this matter here. It's not just Da Wa, he can't tie up anyone in our village."
The village chief's words won applause from the villagers, and Xia Manni also applauded with several children.
The village chief was very pleased and told everyone that he would continue to find a solution.
After everyone left, Xia Manni led the four children to the village chief.
"Village chief, thank you."
Xia Manni knew that if the village chief insisted on tying up Da Wa in the situation just now, the villagers would definitely come.
For them, God is above everything else.
This is also the reason why Xia Manni did not directly tell them that there was no Dragon King, but instead said that this Taoist priest was not a real Taoist priest.
At that time, all the villagers would attack together, and Xia Manni would not be able to chop them all with just her machete. Moreover, if she chopped someone in this situation, she would most likely be reported to the authorities.
However, Xia Manni also knew that the reason why the village chief hesitated was that this Taoist priest not only failed to bring rain time and time again, but also had a very bad attitude every time and asked for a lot of money.
The second reason is that in the eyes of the village chief, Da Wa is a promising kid.
"Thank you, Grandpa Village Chief."
Da Wa and his three children bowed to the village chief, and the village chief, who had been in a bad mood, immediately smiled.
"Big boy, good boy. Don't worry, the village chief won't let anything happen to the children in our village. Just study hard and get a good degree in the future."
Xia Manni put on a professional smile. There was no other way. She had to save face to have a good relationship with the village chief.
"This time was just a fluke, next time..."
The village chief was speechless after hearing this. Will there be a future for this kind of thing?
"Okay, Village Chief, I understand. We orphans and widows are still grateful to you for taking care of us."
"Hmph, I'm glad to know."
After the village chief finished speaking, he shook his sleeves and left.
Xia Manni took the children home. None of the children were afraid of what happened today.
Maybe they know that their mother will chop people.
Xia Manni asked Erwa to take Sanwa and Sinier to cook, while she took a basket of eggs and took Dawa to find the village chief.
As the saying goes, one who takes something from someone else should be held responsible.
Besides, the village chief is a person who likes to take advantage of small opportunities. There was no suitable opportunity before, so this time he can take this opportunity to give him some things.
To put it nicely, thank him for speaking up for the eldest child.
To put it bluntly, those who understand will understand...
"Is the village chief at home?"
Xia Manni arrived at the village chief's yard and found that there was no one in the yard.
"Who is it?"
When the village chief came out, he saw Xia Manni.
It's strange, the sun rises from the west and actually knows to give him a gift.
"Village chief, auntie, these are the eggs we saved up at home. I brought them to you to try. Thank you very much for what you did just now."
"Oh, Manelle, you're so polite."
The village chief's wife took the eggs and gently pushed the village chief, probably meaning that he should stop being so cold to her.
At this time, Xia Manni came to her senses: Did she give the gift too late?
"Why……"
Before Xia Manni could say anything, the village chief began to sigh while sitting on the stool.
"What's troubling the village chief?"
"What else could it be? It's still just a lack of water."
Xia Manni thought for a moment and asked the village chief, "Village chief, have you checked all the water sources near our village?"
This sentence made the village chief's eyes light up. Since it stopped raining, every village was busy asking Taoist priests to pray for rain, and no one thought about looking for water sources in distant places.
“Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.”
Xia Manni nodded. Although this was the matter, but...
"Village chief, I'm young and haven't experienced anything like this. I'd like to ask how severe the drought will be? Will there be any problems with our well water?"
After listening to this, the village chief looked at Xia Manni in surprise. She could actually think of this.
"Don't say you haven't experienced it. I've also heard about it from my ancestors. They fled famine and came to this village. Our Shizai Village has a history of a hundred years. How severe is the drought?"
The village chief didn't say anything, but was thinking about what would happen if there was no well water?
If this is the case, you really need to see if there are other water sources nearby.
"Don't you know someone in the government office? Go ask him when you have time."
The village chief must know about Xia Manni going to get her pension back.
After all, he got those benefits because he promised not to make things difficult for Zhao Ziming and Daxiu.
Unexpectedly, there was also the matter of Cui Yanzi. Later, Zhao Ziming said that they could not get the money and wanted him to continue helping, but he refused.
Zhao Ziming wants Xia Manni's life, and he will not get involved in this matter.
"Oh? Isn't the village chief also..."
"Oh, don't mention it. Master Zheng hasn't shown up in over half a month."
What?
That person is too willful. He didn't even show up when the county was in such chaos.
Finally, Xia Manni and the village chief exchanged a few polite words, and then Xia Manni took Da Wa home.
On the way back, Da Wa didn't say anything, as if he was thinking about something.
"What's wrong, Big Baby?"
"Mom, is the village chief a good person or a bad person?"
"Big Boy, you have to remember this. Besides killing and setting fires that harm others for personal gain, those who bully you are also bad people. No one else is absolutely good or bad. You have to judge each case based on its facts."
Big Boy nodded, he seemed to understand.
Unexpectedly, he then asked: "Mom, is there really a Dragon King in this world?"
This question stunned the eloquent Xia Manni. She was thinking about how to answer so that she could better raise her eldest child.
"If you believe, it exists; if you don't believe, it doesn't exist. Even if you don't believe, you should still respect it. Its existence is reasonable."
Big Brother seemed to understand but not quite. Xia Manni did not give him a chance to ask further questions and strode home.
"Big boy, there will definitely be a day when you will understand."
Xia Manni in front called out to Da Wa to catch up.
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