Chapter 59 Lin Lu – Fortune and Misfortune Intertwined
By the time Ningbao came to her senses, her father had already placed her in front of the village chief.
Ningbao turned her head and saw a group of uncles and grandfathers from the village staring at her with wide eyes. Fortunately, Ningbao was someone who had seen a lot of things, otherwise she would have been scared to tears by this scene.
Ning Bao calmly glanced at everyone, then looked at the village chief.
"Village Chief, do you have something to discuss with Ning Bao?"
The village chief looked at Ning Bao kindly and said softly,
"Baby, I need your help."
Ning Bao looked at the village chief seriously and said...
"Village Chief, we are all on the same side. Please tell us what you need."
Looking at Ningbao in front of him, the village chief felt for a moment that the person speaking to him was not a three-year-old toddler, but someone of equal age and seniority.
The village chief snapped out of his reverie and looked at Ning Bao seriously, explaining the route to her. Then, he gazed at Ning Bao with hopeful eyes.
"We're unsure which path to take right now. Ningbao, do you have any ideas on which path would be more advantageous for us?"
Ningbao nodded seriously, then took out his little tortoise shell and a copper coin and squatted down to fiddle with them.
After a while, Ning Bao frowned, stood up, and looked at the village chief with a serious expression.
“Village Chief, we really only have three paths to take.”
Traveling on official roads is considered an ominous sign, and it is certain that people will die, with the exact number of deaths impossible to calculate.
Although the mountain road is not extremely dangerous, it is fraught with danger and bloodshed. It is certain that blood will be drawn, but whether anyone will die is uncertain. However, the bloodshed will be much less severe than on the official road.
Lin Lu's story is a bit complicated, but in the end, he manages to turn misfortune into good fortune.
This means Lin Lu will encounter many troubles, a mix of good and bad fortune, but the outcome will be quite good.
After listening to Ning Bao's words, the village chief pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice,
"Which path does Ningbao think is the most suitable?"
"Lin Lu." Ning Bao uttered the two words without hesitation.
The village chief thought for a moment and nodded.
"Okay. Let's take the forest path then."
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, some people started whispering among themselves. Without saying anything more, the village chief glanced at the crowd and then said in a deep voice,
"That's how we decided to take the forest road next. We'll have an early lunch today and then set off."
If you don't want to take the forest path, you can take other paths, whether it's the official road or the mountain path.
I have never liked to force people; you can decide for yourselves how to choose.
Let me make this clear from the start: if you choose to take the forest road and encounter any trouble, misfortune, or accidents along the way, I don't want to hear from anyone that it's someone else's fault for making you take this road.
Even discussing it in private is forbidden. If I hear it, we'll regret it forever!
Alright everyone, go pack your things and we'll be leaving this afternoon!
Unlike the official road, the forest road requires minimal luggage. Be ruthless and discard what needs to be discarded, lest you fall behind due to having too much stuff.
After finishing his speech, the village chief ignored the murmuring villagers, bent down, picked up Ningbao, and carried her out of the crowd.
Mu Chunping watched as her little girl was carried away and quickly chased after her.
Seeing Mu Chunping follow, the village chief whispered,
"Chunping, the forest road is overgrown with weeds and the cart might not be able to pass. Your father..."
This is also the most difficult part for Village Chief Lin. No matter what other people do, everyone can walk, and they are fine no matter which road they take.
However, Mu Dasheng, a grown man, is unable to walk, which will be very difficult for Mu Chunping's family.
Mu Chunping looked at the village chief and said earnestly,
"Uncle, it's alright. My father has always been the backbone of our family. He has never been a burden to us."
My brother-in-law just told me that he and I will take turns carrying my dad on our backs on the road, and that my son Ningbao got a donkey yesterday, so my dad can ride it when the road is easy.
Yes! There are donkeys!
Reminded by Mu Chunping, the village chief's mood improved considerably. He looked at Ning Bao with a kind expression.
"It seems that Ning Bao was indeed farsighted; this donkey has arrived at just the right time."
However, your dad's legs aren't suitable for riding a donkey for a long time. Jianfei and you can take turns carrying your dad. Chunping, if you have any difficulties, be sure to tell me. I'll try to keep the speed slow on the way.
Our village has too many elderly, weak, and sick people. We don't care about speed; we just hope to reach the south safely and settle down completely.
Ning Bao blinked.
"Don't worry, Village Chief, we will arrive safely!"
"Ha! Ha! Good! Then let's take Ning Bao's auspicious words as our blessing!" The village chief laughed excitedly...
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