Because the water source from Xijiu Mountain was brought down, temporarily relieving everyone's urgent need for water, Liu Yingying gave up the idea of ​​exchanging points for a water source detector.
That thing was a total rip-off!
One instrument requires a full three thousand points, and it's a one-time use item.
Even if they were to exchange for water, it would be difficult to find a large quantity of water under the current circumstances.
It's better to save the points for other important purposes in the future.
After the village was ravaged by bandits, every household struggled to make ends meet, but Liu Yingying and her three children managed to have three meals a day.
Although there were all sorts of supplies to exchange in the mall, to avoid trouble, Liu Yingying only took out some rice, flour, and vegetables common in this era. She only ate meat and eggs every two days.
Even so, the three Zhu siblings gained a lot of weight during this period.
As evening fell, wisps of smoke rose from the roof of Zhu Xiucai's house as usual, and the aroma of food wafted over the courtyard wall, whetting the appetites of many...
As instructed by Liu Yingying, Zhao Di would deliver food to Grandma Zhang and her granddaughter every day.
She went out carrying a small basket containing a large bowl of shepherd's purse dumplings, enough for the grandmother and grandson to have a hearty meal.
But the little girl was unaware that from the moment she stepped out the door, she had been watched by two pairs of eyes hiding in the shadows.
When Bao'er saw Zhao Di arrive, her eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she stared at the basket in Zhao Di's hand and asked, "Sister Zhao Di, what delicious food did Auntie make today?"
Thanks to Liu Yingying's care these past few days, Bao'er, who was originally skinny, has now become visibly plump.
Zhao Di reached out and pinched his chubby little face. "Of course it's delicious. Come inside with me first!"
Then he went to the main room where they ate, placed the bowl of dumplings on the table, and took two small bowls from their cupboard, serving ten dumplings each to the grandfather and grandson...
"My mom made shepherd's purse dumplings today, and she even made a special dipping sauce with soybeans and rosemary. Grandma Zhang, Bao'er, come and eat!"
After treatment, Grandma Zhang's legs are now able to walk with the help of crutches, but she is still blind.
Hearing Zhao Di's voice, she groped her way out and said, very embarrassed, "It's not right for your mother to keep bringing me food. I'm an old woman and I already owe you so many favors. How will I ever be able to repay you all..."
Zhao Di smiled and went over to help her up, saying, "What are you saying? My mother said that neighbors should help each other out!"
Grandma Zhang was filled with mixed emotions.
She has lived in Taoyuan Village for decades, experiencing the hardships of losing her husband and son, and going blind.
But as for how much help he has received from his neighbors, that's really not the case.
On the contrary, there are plenty of people who openly and secretly bully them, grandmother and granddaughter!
Grandma Zhang even feels like she's dreaming, to have met such a kind person as Liu Yingying!
"Grandma Zhang, please enjoy your meal. I'll head home now."
After arranging for the grandmother and granddaughter to sit down at the table, Zhao Di, carrying an empty basket, prepared to go home. However, just as she reached the door, the door, which was slightly ajar, was suddenly kicked open from the outside.
"Bang!"
Two women barged in rudely, as if they had caught someone in adultery, and one of them immediately slapped Zhao Di hard across the face.
"You little slut! Just like your mother, you're a traitor. Your grandparents are starving, and you're bringing all the good food to this old hag! Is this how your father taught you?"
Zhao Di was so dizzy from the sudden slap that she fell to the ground. When she recovered, she recognized the two people who were slapping her.
Isn't she my own aunt?
They are Zhu Cuilan and Zhu Xilan, the fourth and fifth daughters of the Zhu family, respectively.
Because she married late, Zhao Di was often abused by them since childhood.
Even after she got married, he would always find opportunities to insult and strangle her whenever he came back.
Her father devoted himself entirely to his studies, and Liu Niang was not well-liked in the family. Zhao Di silently endured all the grievances and never told anyone.
But why should I?!
Why do they still dare to break into Grandma Zhang's house and beat her?
I recall something Liu Niang once said: "Those who bully you won't have a change of heart and stop bullying you just because you keep tolerating them. On the contrary, they will only become more and more ruthless!"
A surge of anger rose in Zhao Di's heart. She stood up and shouted, "What do you want to do? Liu Niang said that she can give the grain she earned with her own skills to whomever she wants!"
This was the first time Zhao Di dared to resist the bullying from her two aunts.
Zhu Cuilan and Zhu Xilan were both stunned for a moment and looked at each other.
Is this still the same timid niece they know?
But after only a moment of stunned silence, Zhu Cuilan stormed forward, grabbed Zhao Di's hair hard, and hurled extremely offensive insults at her.
"You little whore, you dare to talk back to me after just a few days?"
"Tell me, did that bitch Liu teach you?"
Zhao Di was still just a child, and neither her height nor strength was a match for Zhu Cuilan, an adult.
Under the brutal beatings and verbal abuse, she was almost powerless to resist, feeling as if her scalp was being ripped off, burning with pain.
Bao'er, who was just picking up a dumpling to eat, burst into tears upon seeing this scene.
"What are you doing? Stop it! This is a terrible thing to do..."
Grandma Zhang is blind and can only grope her way to her feet with her cane, trying to go over and mediate the fight.
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