Chapter 107 Discussion
While Shen Qing responded enthusiastically, he handed the big knife to the third brother and took off the backpack on his back.
The men who were watching were so stunned that they couldn't walk when they saw the big knife, while the women were full of envy when they saw what was in the backpack.
Shen Qing explained, "Things seemed uneasy these past couple of days, so I went to the city to stock up on food. I came across a blacksmith's shop where someone had ordered a large sword and no longer wanted it. They were selling it cheaply in bulk, so I bought it."
"People are really different. We can't even get enough to eat, but some people have enough money to buy a big knife that can't be eaten or drunk."
"It's more than just a big knife. Look at what's in the bamboo basket. There's meat, eggs, and cakes. The whole basket is almost full. How much silver did it cost? How long will it take to eat it all?"
Zhou Chuncao and Zhou Tian sang in unison.
Shen Qing squinted her eyes and looked over, only to see that the two of them were disheveled, with mud all over their skirts and even the hems of their clothes. Their faces looked very bad - she didn't know if they were tired from the past few days or if they were angry about the things she had bought just now.
But no matter what, the hardships along the way are visibly evident.
"They are different from us. They have cows and donkeys, so they don't have to work or even walk. Here they eat well, sleep well, and have eggs and meat.
Not only do we have to wade through the water, but we also have to carry so much heavy belongings. Tsk tsk, it really makes you feel depressed when you compare yourself to others." Sun Xiaomai stared at the meat and eggs in the bamboo basket, and the sour taste in his words was about to overflow.
Shen Qing looked at Sun Xiaomai behind the crowd.
He is as embarrassed as Zhou Chuncao and Zhou Tian, no wonder his tone is so sour.
Li Xiulan tugged at Shen Qing's sleeve, her voice soft but loud enough for everyone present to hear: "Sister-in-law, please understand these two families. All the other families in the village have sold their wheat at a normal price, but only these two families are making a loss. It's normal for them to say such sarcastic words.
They're not just talking about you. Ever since the flood hit our village, they've been talking about us all. They're blaming us for everything. They said we shouldn't have sold all the food. It would have been better if we had kept it all, just like their family did!
Shen Qing couldn't help but burst out laughing!
Her cousin-in-law looked quiet and shy, and she thought she was also a gourd with a sawed mouth. She didn't expect that she could curse people so powerfully without using any dirty words!
You can't judge a true person by his appearance.
The men and women who were watching couldn't help laughing out loud when they thought about how the Zhang and Wang families had behaved over the past few days.
Amidst the laughter, without Shen Qing saying a word, Zhou Chuncao, Zhou Tian, and Sun Xiaomai touched their noses, feeling that it was boring and they would get nothing out of it, so they turned around and left.
Shen Qing gave Li Xiulan a thumbs up and praised: "You said it very well."
This is the highest level of sarcasm. Zhou, Sun and the other two are no match for Xiulan.
Li Xiulan's face flushed, and she was too embarrassed to explain: "I've also been fed up with being scolded by both families these past few days. Sister-in-law, you don't know, it's as if all of us owe them something!
In fact, it was thanks to you, your father-in-law and your aunt that we were able to sell our food in advance. Otherwise, we would have suffered so much more along the way."
After Li Xiulan said this, the others all agreed: "Xiulan is right. If it weren't for the dream you three had in advance, we would be like the other villages, or like the Zhang family, selling wheat for three or four cents a pound. How much less silver would we have lost?"
"It's better to have less than nothing. If I don't sell it, it might be targeted by thieves like the Wang family did and stolen. Then we'll really lose everything!"
"Yes, yes, we have the money in our pockets. We are exhausted just carrying our belongings along the way. I can't imagine how tiring it would be to carry our belongings without food."
"How can I have the strength to walk?"
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Shen Qing roughly understood what had happened in Qili Village in the past few days from the conversation.
Zhao Laoer smiled innocently and said, "Sister Shen, thanks to you for reminding me to sell the grain before we set out! You are truly our family's savior!"
I have been so tired these two days carrying the corn for my family to eat. I can’t even imagine what would happen if I didn’t sell the wheat.
Feng Xing said coquettishly, "Aunt, it's a good thing my family didn't plant corn with you, otherwise it would have been a waste of effort."
Feng Tao followed up, "It also saved a lot of corn seeds."
Others felt extremely sad when they thought about the loss of corn seeds.
If I had known this earlier, I would have followed Village Chief Shen Qing and the others to learn!
Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Jiang Ying said, "Sister-in-law, Daddy wants to see you and asks you to come and discuss something."
When the onlookers heard that the village chief was looking for them, they knew that he must be talking about serious matters, so they quickly made way for him.
Shen Qing said, "Third brother, take all the swords to your second grandfather and let him distribute them."
"Okay!" Jiang Xiangnan responded loudly.
The people around were stunned. The village chief allocated this, so is this prepared for them?
They were really lucky. They were completely in the dark when they came out, but they had the village chief to lead the way, so they didn't have to be as anxious as the people in other villages.
When she met Shen Qing's family, she actually prepared weapons for them. No, it wasn't just meeting them, she was clearly waiting for them to come!
Fortunately, fortunately it’s not too late to understand now. From now on, we will follow Shen Qing and the village chief and do whatever they say!
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The originally empty wasteland has been crowded with people since the arrival of people from Qili Village.
Every household was busy digging pits and building stoves to cook, busy picking wild vegetables, busy looking for places to spread straw mats... The busy figures of adults were mixed with the crying of children, the conversations of neighbors, and the neighing of livestock...
Shen Qing was led by Jiang Ying and came to Mr. Jiang Er amidst the crowd and noise.
At the edge of the wasteland, dry thatch was laid, and straw mats were laid on top of it. In addition to Jiang Yang, those present included Guan the carpenter, Zhao Mingyue, Jiang Xing, Zhao Lao Da, Qin Po Po, Feng Meng, Hong Ming, as well as Wang Fugui and Zhang Heshun.
Shen Qing took a quick look and understood that all the people who could be the head of the household in the village were here.
It must be about discussing the trip.
Jiang Yang waited until Shen Qing sat down before he said, "Our Xingcheng was originally the closest to Yangcheng, but we met several groups of people from other cities on the way. They also suffered from floods, and the damage was worse than ours, so they fled early.
The more time passes, the more disaster victims there will inevitably be. The more disaster victims there are, the more disputes and dangers there will be. I think we can't waste time. We should set off as early as possible tomorrow!"
"Okay!" Voices of approval rang out one after another.
Wang Fugui muttered quietly, "Even cows and horses know how to rest, but we are human beings. One night's rest is not enough for us."
Jiang Yang noticed this and asked, "Fugui, if you have any opinions, just say it."
Wang Fugui curled his lips and said, "How dare I have any opinions? I will listen to you, Village Chief."
Jiang Yang took a deep breath, looked away and said, "We are quite a few people, and the animal carts are dozens of meters away. I thought about the team arrangement on the way."
Wang Fugui interrupted hastily: "Village Chief, my family wants to be in the middle! You can't give your Jiang family a place for personal gain!"
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