Given that he was the eldest brother, his father only told him the truth, and Shi Shui knew nothing about it. In fact, judging from Shi Ming's reactions and attitudes over the years, Shi Hu understood that Shi Ming probably had some awareness when he was young, which is why he harbored resentment towards his brothers.
Over the years, the fact that he had been providing food to Shi Ming had gradually diminished his hatred. However, Shi Ming still harbored resentment towards Shi Shui, so they never saw Shi Ming and Shi Shui interact.
Upon hearing this, Haitang nodded. Shi Hu looked at Haitang and said, "Tangtang... this is how we survive here. If you have a child and the child is too thin, you should give up on the child. People who cannot transform into beasts are destined to have no way to change their fate. This is the way of survival."
If it weren't for the fact that the family has enough supplies, he would have chosen between his two sons, Yueyue and Xingxing, to have Yueyue eat more and Xingxing eat less, and to have his two daughters become someone else's wives at a young age. "Dad... I agree with your grandfather's approach."
Looking into Shi Hu's eyes, Haitang understood that Shi Hu would have made the same choice under the same circumstances. She also understood that Shi Hu wanted to tell her that sometimes it was necessary to be hard-hearted.
"Father, I know, but... I will work hard to make sure the family is doing well. Look, aren't we eating very well now?" Haitang said, and Shi Hu nodded.
"Yes, Dad went to see your third uncle." After putting the things down, Shi Hu went to see Shi Ming. Haitang pursed her lips as she packed her things.
"Tangtang... don't be sad. If it were me, I would do everything in my power to raise you." Dongfang Long said as she looked at Haitang. She would never abandon Tangtang's child.
Hearing Dongfang Long's words, Haitang couldn't help but smile and nod, saying, "Little Long is the best. But I'm not sad. I just feel that the world can be really cruel when it's cruel. But... Little Long, I will try my best to prevent this from happening at home."
"I believe in Tangtang." His Tangtang is the best. Haitang smiled and ruffled Dongfang Long's hair. She realized that the boy couldn't reach it, but Dongfang Long bent down and ruffled it for her. Haitang's heart melted instantly. This kid is so thoughtful.
"This fabric." Haitang paused for a while when she held the fabric. She was wearing coarse cloth now, which was similar to a burlap sack. Although it was a little better than a burlap sack, it was not much better.
"This belongs to the Turtle Clan. I've heard that the Turtle Clan's skills are unparalleled. This must be a technique passed down from ancient times." Upon hearing this, Haitang was slightly taken aback. Did ancient times mean the modern world of the previous era?
"I saw this fabric and it was very soft, so I exchanged it for Tangtang." Although it was a bit more expensive, Dongfang Long and Shi Hu felt sorry for the two girls, so they directly exchanged it for a piece of fabric that was almost ten feet long, to be used as inner clothes for the two of them.
Upon hearing this, Haitang felt deeply moved. She looked at the cloth, which, although not silk, was made with ancient techniques and felt much softer to the touch. It was truly a wonderful thing.
"Xiaohe...look, we can use this fabric to make clothes," Haitang said. Xiaohe looked at the fabric in Haitang's hand after hearing this.
"Sister, you do it. I'd rather not, it's too expensive." After making it myself, I stood up after a few days. The crabapple tree was almost fully grown, but I had only just sprouted. It was such a waste.
"Silly girl, of course you can use it too, don't worry too much. We sisters will all make it. When I'm here next year, we'll have even more things. Maybe everyone in the family can use this fabric then." Hearing this, Xiaohe looked at Haitang and nodded.
Haitang felt a pang of pity for Xiaohe's obedience. This child was so sensible; she had given her everything to eat since she was little, or she would give it to her younger brother. Haitang felt a deep pang of heartache for her.
If she hadn't transmigrated here, she wouldn't have survived last winter and would have left. Haitang looked at Xiaohe and said, "Xiaohe... trust your sister, I will definitely not let anything happen to you."
There would be no choice or sacrifice as Shi Hu had mentioned, nor would there be any of that so-called suffering. She would change everything so that everyone in her family could receive the corresponding benefits. Upon hearing this, Xiao He nodded.
Shi Hu went to see Shi Ming, saying nothing but sitting beside him. As he left, Shi Hu took a deep breath, "I'm sorry... for what happened back then..."
Shi Ming didn't speak and turned his head to lie down. He understood what happened back then. His father's choice under those circumstances was not wrong, but he still resented it. Why did his older brother get to eat well while he only got scraps of meat? He had felt resentment, jealousy, and anger.
As he grew older, he gradually understood the cruelty behind it all. Understanding the cruelty only fueled his resentment, because his father had chosen to let him die in order to save his two older brothers. How could he not harbor resentment?
In Xia Village, which person doesn't hate their parents? Even if they don't, they are only a minority, because eight or nine out of ten of these people were abandoned and left here to die.
Shi Hu heard his third brother swallowing, but left without saying a word. He was a little tired when he returned, but seeing his children, he quickly composed himself.
He also has a family to support. Even if Shi Ming hates him, he can help him, but he can't abandon his own family. He can't bear to abandon his daughter and children for the sake of his brother.
Just like he had envisioned at the beginning, he had survived by sheer will. If Haitang hadn't changed and he hadn't found various kinds of food, he would have chosen to have his daughter become a child bride, raise his son himself, and then favor his eldest son.
Of course, this was out of necessity, because even when he thought about these things, he felt extremely guilty, and his heart ached. He suppressed his emotions and wouldn't let these things happen.
When Haitang saw Shi Hu return, she ran up to him and said, "Thank you, Father." She really liked the fabric this time. Upon hearing this, Shi Hu ruffled Haitang's short hair.
"Not at all, if you like it, Father will bring you more next time." Upon hearing this, Haitang immediately nodded.
"Yes, Father, you're so kind." Haitang became happy. She had been feeling uncomfortable wearing the fabric these past few days, but now that she had good fabric, she didn't hesitate and immediately asked Xiaohe to make her clothes.
Winter is the hardest season, but this winter, the Tiger Clan had a very festive time. On the other side of the village, Little Deer and Qiao Shui went hunting, and then several families ate together, making noodles from wheat and having delicious fish soup.
Elsewhere, people were enjoying noodles and bone broth, living happily together. Everyone knew that this winter would be the best winter they had ever experienced.
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