“Knock, knock, knock…”
When the ancestral hall bell rang three times, all the villagers of Xiashan Village gathered on the grain drying ground. They brought their own small stools and various palm-leaf fans, which were very down-to-earth.
"What's going on? Is there something big happening in the clan?"
The clan bells that rarely rang were rung. What was the big deal this time? Their performance was quite good, and there was nothing wrong.
"Yeah! What's going on?"
"Does anyone know what it is? Does anyone know?"
"What on earth is going on?"
The villagers whispered to each other, expressing their confusion. Why, so late at night, would they come here to feed the mosquitoes? Look, one in each hand, these mosquitoes just can't stop coming.
"I don't know. The clan leader, the village chief, and the Shen family kid are all here. I think something big has happened."
"Well, I think it's possible. It seems that the Shen family kid has caused some big trouble again."
The old man beside them caught a glimpse of the three figures and immediately realized that they must have communicated with each other, and something big had happened. Look at them, they looked worried and their brows were furrowed.
"Ah... no way?" Sadness spread all of a sudden.
"I've gathered everyone here today because I have an important announcement to make. The clan leader, the elders, and I have already discussed this. Starting today, every household must pack up their luggage and valuables. We need to move out of Xiashan Village."
The village chief stood on the constructed platform and looked at all the villagers as they spoke out the final result of their discussion. They had to move, and there was no time to waste. The chosen location was a vacant lot with a lot of empty space around it, but it was the only place that could accommodate the 100 households of Xiashan Village.
"Really? We're moving away from the village?"
"Why? Why should we move away from the village?"
So, where will they live in the future, and how long will it take? Do they have to leave their ancestral home forever?
"Because, there is a very strong earthquake coming soon. There is not much time left, and everyone must prepare to migrate. I have already informed all the villages. The addresses have been determined, and everyone should prepare their own supplies."
"That... is too confusing!"
"How...do we live here?"
They looked at each other. How could they possibly live there? An earthquake? It felt so far away. They had never experienced such an event before, so they didn't find it scary. Besides, their village was well-located, with few threats around. They really didn't want to leave.
"Can we not move? We don't want to move."
"Yeah! We're just at home, okay?"
The earthquake was too far away for them to even realize it was a crisis. They didn't want to leave their homes because of it. Most importantly, they didn't know how long it would take. If the earthquake didn't come, would they have to stay until it did?
"Yeah! We don't want to move. Besides, we're not in an earthquake zone, so there's no need to relocate, right?"
"Well, I agree, there's no need to migrate."
“Yes, I don’t think we need to migrate.”
There is no need to relocate, just take care of yourself at home. They still believe in the stability of the house, and they are reluctant to leave their hometown.
"We don't want to move, relocate. We just want to stay where we are and not move anywhere."
The earthquake had nothing to do with them. They weren't within the earthquake zone; at most, they'd just feel some ground shaking. They shouldn't be in any trouble, so why were they getting all nervous? Just stay calm and composed, isn't that good enough?
"Those who refuse to relocate will be removed from the family tree. No one should think about these things anymore. Get ready immediately and leave overnight."
The clan leader, standing nearby, was too impatient to explain. With a single statement, all the villagers hushed their voices. They knew the removal of the family tree had already been announced, and the rest was nailed to the board, with no chance of change. Regardless, they simply had to obey the instructions.
Miao Guihua led Chen Yun, Chen Feng, Chen Lei, and Chen Yu in packing the necessary supplies for their families, then glanced at the Wen family next door. They placed the prepared and cleaned items onto a wooden cart and waited for instructions. Although they knew about this in advance, there was still a lot to clean up. A broken house was worth a fortune, and they were reluctant to leave anything behind.
"Niuniu... go check on your master's house to see if there's anything else. Try to bring things that are easy to carry. We'll have the rest ready, and they can pick up the lighter items."
"Okay! Mom, don't worry! I've explained everything clearly to Grandpa Wen, Maidong, and Maiya."
With her father taking care of everything, Shen Yun's heart was no longer in turmoil. She felt at ease knowing that the higher-ups were already preparing countermeasures. Regardless, she had already fulfilled her responsibilities and obligations. The matters below were not her responsibility, nor could she manage them well or control them.
"How can I organize so many things?"
"Why do you have to move? It's annoying..."
Those who are lazy and slack off are naturally not so willing to move. They think that it is not far away anyway, and they can come back to get it when they need it, so they are not so careful. They casually pack a few clothes and daily necessities, thinking that they will come back later if there is nothing else.
"Are you going to follow the clan leader's instructions?"
"Don't you want to listen?" He rolled his eyes. Even the family tree was brought out, which showed that the matter was very serious. It was impossible not to listen. They still thought about entering the ancestral tomb after death.
"Hurry up and go back to clean up! The clan leader said we'll take action tonight."
"Yeah! Hurry up and get everything you need in order, otherwise it will be tiring to go back and forth."
The more obedient people naturally followed the clan leader's instructions and went home to pack up the things they needed to take away. They didn't know how long it would take, but they tried their best to take away everything they needed to take away.
"Well, hurry up! Otherwise, the clan leader will start coming to every household to yell at them again."
Thinking back to the past and comparing it to the present, everyone felt a tight grip. There was no other way, the shadow of the past was too strong, and even thinking about it now was a bit terrifying. The clan leader was too powerful, and they didn't dare to resist.
"Yes, yes, yes, let's hurry up."
"Yes, we must hurry up."
Get your things ready and go! Don't delay. The clan leader, village chief, and Brother Chen have all started packing. If they don't, they won't have enough time later. If we have to move, we still need to grab the chosen area. If we want a good spot, we have to act quickly. At this time, many fools have also realized a key point.
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