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Last year's locust plague caused poor harvests, and everyone was tightening their belts and enduring hunger. Now, drought and insect infestations have struck. If it doesn't rain soon, there may be no harvest this year, and many people may starve to death.
Looking at the dry, cracked yellow earth, everyone's faces were filled with despair and numbness. It wasn't until they saw Wan Shu leading her two daughters from a distance that they perked up and gathered around Wan Shu and her two daughters to gossip.
"Rich girl, I heard from Aunt Liu that you drove Aunt Su away? And said you would never have anything to do with the Su family again?"
Wan Shu did not shy away from the topic and nodded frankly: "Yes, I have now completely seen through the Su family. I will sever all ties with the Su family from now on and just live a good life with my children."
"Alright, alright, you've finally come to your senses! What's so great about being a scholar's wife? Taking good care of your five children is the best thing you can do!"
"Exactly! I've wanted to warn you for a long time, don't be fooled by Su Fan's scholarly appearance, he's not a good person at all!"
Most people are well-intentioned, but there are a few who say things that are hard to hear.
A round-faced auntie said with disdain, "Pah, I think you're only good at talking now. The day Su Fan beckons, you'll be leaving your child behind and running off again."
This is Aunt Wang from the village. She's straightforward, outspoken, and has a sharp tongue. She's unbeatable in her arguments and is a tough nut to crack.
Wan Shu didn't want to waste time on a head-on confrontation; finding food was the most important thing right now. If they didn't find enough food this afternoon, his family would go hungry tonight.
She ignored them and continued walking up the mountain with Er Ya and Siya.
As soon as she reached the foot of the mountain, a sudden mechanical voice echoed in her mind.
[Ding! One plant of pure, natural, and pollution-free purslane has been detected!]
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