The child understood, then lowered his head, tugged at the hem of his clothes, and spoke in a slightly timid voice.
Su Nanxi roughly understood the situation from his intermittent and somewhat incoherent words.
Many people here have already fled because the village has run out of water and they simply couldn't hold on any longer, so they packed up and ran away.
But some stayed behind for various reasons, like this child.
This child has a very down-to-earth name: Tiedan (Iron Egg)!
He's skinny, and the most striking thing about him is his big, round head. Tsk, that name is quite fitting.
The reason Tie Dan's family didn't leave was because her mother was mentally unstable, somewhat idiotic, and would often sit for a whole day, seemingly lost in thought, unable to take care of herself.
He also has a bedridden grandfather who needs care; if they all pass away, these two people definitely won't survive.
Tie Dan couldn't bear it, so he stayed, even though he knew that staying wouldn't guarantee he'd make it through.
He actually has quite a lot of family members, and they haven't separated. He also has younger brothers and sisters, but they all left with his father.
His family tried to persuade him to leave, but he was determined to stay. They couldn't persuade him otherwise, so they let him be. Nobody knew what would happen tomorrow, so they couldn't worry about it too much.
This little brat is quite sensible and filial, doing his best to take care of his mother and grandfather. Unfortunately, he is just a child, and even adults find it hard to get through times like this, so he is also going through an exceptionally difficult period.
During the day, he keeps all the doors in the house closed from the outside, for fear that his mother might wander off and get lost, and also to prevent anything from breaking in.
He went everywhere searching for anything edible, anything that wasn't poison or something that would kill him, he included in his food list. Whether he found anything or not, he had to go back when it was time to leave.
At first, he could find some food, but later it became harder to find. He didn't dare to go into the deep mountains alone because there were fewer people. The mountains were desolate, and the animals, lacking water and food, also started to move down the mountain.
So any kind of grass that can be put in your mouth, even the roots, can be wiped clean and stuffed into your mouth.
The people here started fleeing a long time ago, and he hasn't had a full meal in a long time. He used to not have enough to eat, but at least he could fill his stomach with something. Now, however, it's hard to find food, and it's even harder to find something to drink!
My belly is so flat, there's not a drop of fat on it!
When Su Nanxi and the others arrived, Tiedan was wandering around the mountainside. He had no other thoughts than finding food.
The wild vegetables he usually ate had all been dug up, and he didn't know much about them, so he decided to try them out, just like Shennong who tasted hundreds of herbs.
The weather is too dry; the grass in the fields has withered and turned yellow. It's not easy to find any tender grass.
Tie Dan wasn't just looking for food, he also wanted to find water. Like a groundhog, he dug everywhere, hoping to find some water.
Unfortunately, none of them got what they wanted.
Knowing that outsiders had come to the village, he was very scared and hid, not daring to show himself. It wasn't until Su Nanxi and the others returned to the open space that he secretly went home.
As soon as I got home, I closed the door and didn't dare make a sound, afraid that someone would find out.
His mother was quiet, and his grandfather was still clear-headed, but he didn't say anything. He probably thought it through and would eat if there was food, and if not, he would wait for his wife to pick him up for a family reunion.
Seeing that Tie Dan hadn't brought anything back, they were already used to it, and didn't complain even if Tie Dan chewed on a few blades of grass.
But when he heard a noise outside, he couldn't help but ask Tie Dan. Tie Dan only said that someone had come outside, someone he didn't recognize, and that was it.
In fact, Tie Dan didn't know the situation either, so he had no idea what to say.
Because there were outsiders around, Tie Dan was constantly on guard and couldn't sleep. Later, he kept smelling delicious aromas, which made him crave food and he felt very uncomfortable!
After much internal struggle, I decided to go and take a look, but I didn't know the situation, so I tiptoed around like a thief, sneaking around without daring to get too close.
Once outside, the air was circulating, making the fragrance even stronger and more unbearable.
She kept swallowing her saliva, but dared not swallow loudly, swallowing carefully for fear of disturbing the people in front of her.
Even late at night, his stomach was still rumbling loudly. He was unwilling to go back, but the food was just too delicious, and he couldn't move his feet.
So without realizing it, they grew closer and closer.
When Su Nanxi and the others remained silent, they heard a very obvious sound and were eventually discovered.
He was terrified after he ran away, but he came to his senses halfway through, stopped, thought about it, and finally decided to turn back.
That's a person, not some ghost or god. There's nothing to be afraid of. Besides, if even death isn't scary, what else is there to be afraid of?
Those people didn't seem to have any ill intentions, so they probably wouldn't harm a little kid like him. They had so much food; if he could get some, even if he died, it would be worth it!
I'd rather die a full-bodied ghost!
After some mental preparation and to bolster his courage, Tie Dan gritted his teeth and returned to the fire.
His goal was clear: he wanted some food!
After hearing this, Su Nanxi asked, "Are there any people left in the village?"
Tie Dan shook his head. He had been talking a lot. He was less scared now, and he spoke louder and more obediently. "There used to be an old man, but he was taken away not long ago."
So, only the three of them are left?
Tie Dan nodded, "That's right!"
"They had no food or water, and they were making a lot of noise, so they all packed up and left. They heard that there was water and food in a distant place, like in our village before, and they are going to look for such a place."
Su Nanxi understood and gave him an egg, saying, "Have an egg. There's some water here; if you're thirsty, drink some with it."
Tie Dan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation and reached out to take it, saying, "Thank you, sister!"
When Su Nanxi suddenly heard someone call her "sister," she was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed. How long had it been since she had heard anyone call her that?
It sounds so good!
Doesn't your older sister look younger?
I couldn't help but feel a little smug; she was a young lady!
Tsk, don't even mention it, everyone who hears it understands!
Mo Qinghe also noticed Su Nanxi's unusual behavior and wondered why his wife had suddenly become happy.
Shouldn't we feel sad when we hear about someone else's tragic situation?
Could it be that his wife was happy because of that boy's "thank you"?
That doesn't make sense either; shouldn't we be thanking them?
Oh! He understood. His wife must have heard someone call her "sister," that's why she was so happy!
My wife is so adorable!
Is it really necessary to be that happy?
There's no way to cause any misunderstanding!
Sigh, as long as my wife is happy, what others think is their business!
"These vegetables are cooked, and this piece of meat is cooked too. Have some."
Su Nanxi placed the items on a banana leaf.
"For me?"
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