As is customary, the village chief gathered everyone under the big tree and, with heavy hearts, said everything that should and shouldn't be said. The final decision was made on a voluntary basis.
At this point, there's no point in saying anything more. He doesn't even know how many times he's said it. Those who listened have already taken it to heart, and those who didn't probably can't stand it.
Whether someone leaves or not is not something that can be forced by anyone, because who can guarantee that things will be better if they leave!
We can only analyze the pros and cons; the rest is up to everyone else.
As expected, many people were reluctant to leave their hometowns, as they had deep feelings for them and found it hard to part with them. Upon hearing that they had to seek a living in another place, many people immediately burst into tears.
The scene was chaotic, with all sorts of things being said, and the village chief did not stop them, letting them vent their frustrations freely.
That's all I have to say. Now it's up to them.
Someone in the crowd asked, "Are the Mo family leaving? When are they leaving?"
It seemed that many people wanted to ask this question, but hadn't asked it yet. So when someone asked, they immediately stopped arguing and all wanted to hear about the Mo family's situation.
The village chief sighed, a hint of sadness in his voice. "I don't know either. Logically speaking, the Mo family should leave, but when they will leave is anyone's guess!"
He really didn't know how the Mo family would arrange things!
The Mo family has all returned, and they'll probably be leaving in the next couple of days.
So he added, "I might leave as early as tomorrow."
The villagers were now anxious. They wanted to go with the Mo family, but they weren't fully prepared yet!
They didn't want to ask the Mo family to wait for them, so they went to the village chief and said that since so many people wanted to travel together, why not discuss it with the Mo family and travel together, so they would have company on the road? They asked the village chief to do some persuasion.
The village chief had also considered this approach: if everyone is united, they can indeed take care of each other and be fearless in the face of any situation, because there is strength in numbers!
However, this cannot be forced; as I said before, it is based on the principle of voluntariness!
Su Nanxi was too busy and often came home very late, so he didn't know how the Mo family calculated their expenses.
They finally managed to catch Su Nanxi at home, but they didn't talk much and dismissed him with just one sentence.
The village chief had originally planned to follow the Mo family, but after thinking about it, he decided to discuss it with them.
Su Nanxi was not surprised to see the village chief arrive, and she guessed what the village chief wanted to say, but she did not speak first.
Knowing there was no time for pleasantries, the village chief went straight to the point when he arrived at the Mo family's house.
Old Mo paused slightly. "It's certainly good to travel together. Everyone will have company on the road and can look out for each other, so they won't be bullied! If everyone is of one mind, then it's not a problem! However, in the end, we still need to ask Su Su's opinion!"
Old Mo thought it was a good idea and believed that Su Nanxi would agree.
Many villagers travel in groups!
Of course, some are families, since everyone is going to different places.
Some people went to stay with relatives, some just wanted to leave and find a place to survive, and some didn't know where to go and just followed the crowd!
If goals are not aligned, they will drift apart eventually.
Su Nanxi had no objection. It wasn't impossible. If we shared the same ideals, then let's go together!
The village chief felt relieved after receiving confirmation, and everything else became easier to discuss.
Upon learning this, the villagers immediately went back to clean up, and the whole family busied themselves with the task.
Pack up all the most valuable stockpiled items!
Many villagers have made their own handcarts, which are convenient to use and save them some effort.
It's estimated that only Changna Village has such standardized equipment. At the time, Su Nanxi just mentioned it casually, but the village chief took it to heart. He then talked to the villagers and encouraged everyone to make their own vehicle so that they could use it anytime!
Those who don't understand can watch how those who do understand make it, and then slowly figure it out themselves. If you don't want to spend money, this is the only way.
Some people simply have a carpenter make it according to their requirements, which costs money, and only a few people are willing to do it!
People from the neighboring village heard that the people of Changna Village were tidying up, so they hurried to tidy up as well. They couldn't be slower than the people of Changna Village, or they would fall behind.
Just follow them, you can't go wrong!
In no time, almost everyone in the vicinity packed up and started packing.
Su Nanxi was prepared and bought two more donkeys, which were then loaded with a sturdy cart.
On the way back from town, I picked up Mo Wenying's family and Chen Ahua's family.
Of course, the Zhou family wasn't forgotten either.
However, when they arrived at the Zhou family's house, the Zhou family members still looked very unhappy. Su Nanxi didn't bother with that and only asked one question, "Have you decided whether to go together or go by yourself?"
Zhou Ping and Wang Shi exchanged a glance and nodded, "We'll go with you!"
Su Nanxi glanced at them, then quickly looked away, saying calmly, "Then get in! Both of these are available, please choose whichever you prefer. Let's head back to the Mo family first!"
The Zhou family members, carrying their bags, holding their children, and carrying their belongings, boarded the donkey cart, their hearts filled with complex emotions.
He Shi also got into the car, probably afraid that Su Nanxi would notice her, so she kept her head down and hunched over.
Su Nanxi scoffed inwardly. She couldn't be bothered with so many things; how to handle them was a matter for the Zhou family.
But how to handle it afterwards is her business!
The Zhou family members felt guilty knowing their situation and were worried about troubling the Mo family!
They could have lived a decent life, if not rich and powerful, at least they could have made a living. But now, they are carrying only a few bags and a tiny amount of stuff!
They already had quite a lot of stockpiled goods!
It's gone now!
Ugh! I just can't seem to straighten my back!
But they had no choice but to follow the Mo family. They had run out of stockpiles, and if they acted on their own, they would be doomed without a second thought!
There's no food left, how is this family going to survive!
Where's the money?
well!
Forget about money, we don't have much money left. Besides, with prices and market conditions these days, even if you have money, you might not be able to buy rice or grain!
With the little money they have left, it's probably only enough to buy them for one or two days!
Having nothing, yet following the Mo family—isn't that obvious?
From now on, the Mo family will have to support their entire family!
It's true that the Mo family are their relatives, but at this time, who has the ability to support another family?
Who knows when this will end!
well!
The future is bleak and uncertain!
Even the children in the Zhou family sensed something was wrong, except for Madam He.
He tried everything, throwing a tantrum and threatening with her life, but she wasn't driven away. She was quite terrified because she had ruined the Zhou family!
But once I got on the donkey cart, that guilt and fear vanished instantly.
Look, the Zhou family is still doing just fine!
The Mo family wouldn't abandon the Zhou family; they even gave them a ride in a donkey cart!
Taking a donkey cart to escape famine wouldn't be bad!
Thank goodness she didn't go back to her parents' home!
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