"He just got back and he's already going out again. He spends more time outside than at home," Yun's mother couldn't help but grumble as soon as Sicheng said he was going out again.
Yun Zhiming said, "With great power comes great responsibility. As the village chief, Acheng has to take the lead in many things."
"I feel sorry for them. They live a life of hardship outside, which is nothing compared to being at home. If it were like before, I would be at ease even if they didn't come back for a year. But look at the outside world now, we have to live in fear as soon as we leave the village."
Si Cheng knew his mother-in-law's worries and quickly reassured her, "Actually, the only inconvenience is finding accommodation outside, but everything else is manageable. At least we have plenty of meat and wild vegetables to eat in the mountains, and look at our current equipment, it's no worse than Captain Liu's and the others."
Yun Qi secretly tugged at Si Cheng's sleeve, but before Si Cheng could react, Yun's mother interrupted, "You should stay home obediently. Ah Cheng has no choice, but what's the point of you always following him around?"
Yunqi didn't expect his mother to discover his little trick, so he knew his plan had failed this time.
Yunqi wanted to make one last desperate attempt, "Since there's nothing to do at home right now, I might as well go out and practice my skills."
Yun's mother said, "How could nothing be wrong? You forgot that your cousin's due date is around this time. I will definitely have to go over and help out for a while. You need to take care of the children at home."
"It's true, without a calendar to check, the days just slip by in a blur." Yunqi remembered that her cousin had mentioned it last time, but she had been too busy to remember.
Then Yun's mother remembered the message that Gaojia Village had brought earlier: "Your aunt was originally going to come, but she was really worried about the family. She was afraid that if she left, her sister-in-law would cause trouble again. Just a few days ago, their village came to deliver iron for making bows and arrows, so she asked them to pass on the message."
As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that Yun Zhiming and the others were looking at her. Only then did she realize that her sister's aunt was Acheng's biological mother.
She looked at Si Cheng apologetically, "Ah Cheng, I'm sorry, I just didn't react properly, I didn't mean anything by it..."
Si Cheng knew that his biological mother wasn't likable, "It's okay, that's just her personality anyway."
Not wanting the atmosphere to become awkward, Yunqi asked, "Why haven't Junjun and Lele returned yet?"
"They'll be back around dinnertime. These two kids are so clever; they'll go home as soon as everyone starts cooking." Yun Zhiming knew the two kids' schedule, so he didn't even need to go out with them.
As the biological mother, Yunqi wasn't as subtle as her father when she spoke: "That's because they know their own food tastes better, but they don't even know what we secretly add to their meals."
The family has never skimped on the food for the two children. In fact, they've gone to great lengths to prevent them from letting something slip, even altering the presentation of the ingredients.
Yunqi thought of the abundant fruit in the space, "I wonder when I'll be able to find an orchard. We're almost out of containers for the fruit wine we've been making at home, but the fruit keeps growing."
Fortunately, we only planted one of each variety at the time, but even so, the family ate them sparingly and didn't consume many.
Si Cheng said, "Let's look in the south after a while. The drought there isn't as severe, and maybe some fruit trees have started to grow again."
Yun Zhiming thought of the orchard on the back mountain. "When you came back last time, didn't you say there were a few persimmon trees there? I wonder if they've borne any fruit?"
Si Cheng looked at the few thin fruit trees and said, "It's probably unlikely. Although they've sparsely blossomed a few times, they might not even bear fruit, and even if they do, it won't be enough to make everyone come all this way."
Yunqi laughed when he saw them seriously discussing the fruit trees. "Even if there were fruit, it wouldn't be our turn. There are so many animals on the mountain; they'd probably be eaten by who knows who."
The family was chatting and laughing at home when Yunxun ran over to tell them to go to the square, saying that a new competition was about to begin.
Seeing her husband and son-in-law get up and leave without saying a word, Yun's mother sat down on the stone bench in the yard.
Yun's mother really doesn't understand the thinking of young people. "I really don't understand why these kids all want to run away and have to compete every time. What are they trying to achieve?"
Yunqi spread his arms wide and said exaggeratedly, "I'm here because the sky's the limit, and the outside world is much more exciting than this place."
"That's because you people haven't experienced any setbacks. Go outside the village and ask around. If you can stay in the village, who would want to take risks outside?" For Mother Yun, no matter how exciting the outside world is, it can't compare to peace and stability.
"You don't understand. Look at these people in our village. They've been trained. Only by going out and honing their skills can they become more capable of protecting the village." Yunqi knew that people her mother's age had a lot to worry about, so he was willing to spend more time explaining to her.
"Moreover, our village is now the envy of the surrounding villages. We have accumulated all of this little by little. Only by continuously improving our strength can we better survive in this world."
Mother Yun sighed, "I know all that you're saying, but I can't help but worry, especially when you go out. I always feel uneasy."
"Mom, you can just relax and enjoy your retirement at home. We'll take care of everything. As long as you take good care of your health, we can work hard outside with peace of mind." Yunqi hugged her mother. Since becoming a mother herself, she understood and even enjoyed her mother's nagging.
When Si Cheng and his father-in-law arrived at the square, the competition was already halfway through, and there were quite a few participants this time, including some who had just gotten married.
"How come Yun Zhixin is in there too? Doesn't he look at his age? He's still hanging out with the young guys." Yun Zhiming initially thought he was seeing things because of his old age, but after hearing the cheering voices from the side, he finally realized it was true.
Si Cheng said, "Actually, Uncle Zhixin's skills are undeniable; he's no less skilled than the young men in our village. Uncle Zhixin will definitely win this round."
Yun Tao, standing next to them, proudly said, "My uncle has won five games in a row, and all of them were easy victories."
Si Cheng was not surprised by this result. After all, he had spent his whole life working in the business. If he couldn't even beat these people who had only undergone short-term training, that would really be unreasonable.
Yun Zhiming asked Yun Tao curiously, "Does your grandfather know that he's coming to challenge him to a duel?"
"I know! It was my grandfather who encouraged him to come. Otherwise, he would have been sighing and complaining at home all day long, and the old man would have gotten impatient long ago." Yun Tao immediately revealed all the details of his family's affairs.
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