Chapter 78 Of all things under heaven, food and drink are the most important.
Ningbao gently patted it, signaling it to be quiet.
“Go! Village Chief, finding water is a big deal. Ningbao is willing to do her part.”
The village chief affectionately ruffled Ningbao's hair.
"Okay, then Ningbao, I'll have to trouble you. If you get tired from walking, Uncle Jianfei can carry you!"
Mu Chunping, who always protected her daughter, was immediately displeased.
“Uncle Village Chief, I can carry Ningbao if he’s tired. Jianfei is busy leading the villagers to find water.”
Shen Junshan echoed in response.
"Yes, Ningbao, we can carry it ourselves."
Seeing how possessive Shen Junshan and Mu Chunping were, the village chief gave an awkward laugh.
"Haha, okay, anyone can carry you, just don't tire Ningbao out."
Ning Bao blinked at Mu Chunping.
"Dad, don't forget to call me when you leave, I'll go tell Mom and the others."
Mu Chunping affectionately pinched Ningbao's chubby cheek.
"Okay, go quickly. Tell your mother to get you some food and water. Dad will come and pick you up later."
Thinking about going into the mountains later, Ningbao happily skipped back. Mu Chengye, who was waiting on the side, saw Ningbao coming and quickly came over to greet her with concern.
"Ningbao, what does the village chief want with you? Is there something he needs?"
"Fourth Brother, Father and the others are going into the mountains to find Elder Shui Village. They're asking if I want to go?"
Mu Chengye looked on with envy when he heard that Ning Bao wanted to go into the mountains.
"Ningbao, are you going into the mountains again? Be careful and pay attention to safety. If you get tired, let Dad carry you."
Ningbao nodded obediently.
"Okay, Fourth Brother. I can't play with you today, so you have to be good. I'll bring you something delicious when I get back."
Ning Bao ran off as soon as she finished speaking. Mu Chengye frowned as he watched Ning Bao's retreating figure.
"Sigh! When will I be as capable as Ning Bao?"
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Now that the family has accepted Ningbao's decision to go into the mountains, his aunt Liu Qingru quickly put the little hat she had just made on Ningbao's head.
"This hat just finished today. Girls don't need to be pampered like boys."
However, our Ningbao is a capable person who can't stay in the shade forever; the sun is definitely brighter on the mountain than in the forest.
"Put on your hat so you don't get sunburned. Your uncle is strong, so if you get tired, he can carry you."
Ningbao happily touched the little hat on her head. She had just seen that the hat had a lace brim and she knew it would look very pretty on her.
"Thank you, Auntie, I like it very much."
Li Qingru smiled kindly.
"Okay, as long as Ningbao likes it, that's fine. When I have time, I'll make you a little padded jacket so you can wear it when it gets cold."
Just as Ningbao was admiring herself, 12-year-old Shen Sijian and 11-year-old Mu Chengan walked over.
The oldest among them, Shen Sijian, looked at Mu Dasheng and his wife, as well as Mu Chunping, Shen Junshan, Shen Yuzhen, and Li Qingru, who had just returned.
"Grandpa Mu, Grandma Mu, Father and Mother, Aunt and Uncle, Cheng'an and I have discussed it. We are the eldest in the family. Could you please take us with you when we need to find water and supplies in the future?"
We're grown up now; we can't always hide behind you and let you take care of us.
Shen Junshan and Mu Chunping exchanged a glance, and Shen Junshan spoke first.
"Sijian and Cheng'an, you are both the eldest sons in the family. In the future, the Shen family and the Mu family will definitely rely on you two brothers to carry on the family line."
We are very pleased that you are taking the initiative to assume responsibility, but we are definitely worried about you going into the mountains alone at your young age.
Okay, I'm pretty good at martial arts, so starting today I'll join Ningbao's training team, and we'll spar with each other from now on.
As for going into the mountains, you can go if you want. Boys should be more adventurous.
"Have Chengju and Sikang help out on your grandfather's side."
When it was time to set off, Mu Cheng'an and Shen Sijian joined the team that Mu Chunping's family was looking for water.
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