As soon as the words fell, the crowd suddenly exploded like a pot of boiling water, with shouts of dissatisfaction rising one after another.
"What? We have to separate? How can this be possible!" Fourth Grandpa widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, and he slammed the crutch in his hand heavily on the ground several times.
"I don't want to be separated, I want to be with everyone!" A young daughter-in-law hugged the child beside her tightly, her voice filled with tears, her eyes full of fear and anxiety.
"Yes, it's great to be together as we are all relatives and know each other well. What if we go to another village and get bullied?" A middle-aged man frowned and said worriedly.
Everyone expressed their opposition and concerns about splitting the village, and the atmosphere on the scene became extremely tense and depressing.
Su Wenxuan's heart was filled with panic and confusion. She hugged Yao Qingshuang's arm tightly, and her fingers turned slightly white due to the force.
Her voice was a little tired and hoarse, and she asked tremblingly: "Mom, am I going to be separated from you?"
His eyes were full of helplessness and fear, like a frightened deer.
In her memory, she has always been with her family and has never been separated.
Even after getting married, she still lived in the village, seeing her family every day. The warmth and affection of home had long become an indispensable part of her life.
She was used to calling out when she passed by her mother's house in the morning and someone would respond. She was used to sitting in the yard chatting and laughing with her brothers and sisters in her spare time. She was used to getting comfort and support from her family as soon as she encountered difficulties.
But now, this sudden change has made her world crumble.
She couldn't imagine what it would be like if she were separated from her family in the future and lived in places far away from each other, perhaps not seeing each other once a year. How would she endure the longing and loneliness?
Will those warm and heartwarming scenes that we once took for granted become distant memories?
Su Wenxuan's eyes gradually became moist, tears welling up in them. She tried hard not to let them fall, but just held Yao Qingshuang's arm tighter, as if it was her only support at the moment.
A layer of uneasiness shrouded the faces of all the Zhao family members.
After many twists and turns, they were finally reunited with their daughter and thought they could enjoy family happiness in the future. However, the news of the impending separation was like a bucket of cold water, ruthlessly extinguishing the fire of hope that had just ignited in their hearts.
They were secretly worried that once they separated, the mountains would be high and the roads would be long, and it would be hard to predict whether they would have the chance to meet again in the future.
They looked at each other with helplessness and melancholy, and only a slight sigh could be heard in the silent atmosphere.
Yao Qingshuang saw everyone's worried faces, and although she was also filled with worry, she still forced herself to cheer up and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, we will follow the village chief's arrangements."
Although her voice was a little weak, she tried to convey a sense of calmness to everyone.
In fact, deep down in her heart, she understood the reasons behind the government's resettlement measures.
After all, a village or a clan often has a large population. If they are collectively assigned to the same village, over time, they can easily become a powerful force.
If this force conflicts with the interests of the indigenous people in the village, or if it goes against the government's orders due to certain matters, the situation will become extremely difficult to control.
At that time, not only will the villagers' own stable lives be affected, but the stability and harmony of the entire region may be broken.
However, even though I understand the pros and cons, it is still emotionally difficult to accept the pain of the impending separation.
Everyone discussed for a long time, and their voices gradually became lower. Finally, they all turned their eyes to the village chief, waiting for his decision.
The village chief slowly stood up, his face solemn. He glanced at everyone and said gravely, "The splitting of the village is now inevitable. This is the government's arrangement, and we are powerless to change it. However, we are not completely helpless. We can go and plead with the government to try to get them to separate us closer together."
This way, once everyone has settled down in the new village, it will be easier for us to keep in touch. Perhaps in the future, if the right opportunity arises, we'll have the chance to get together again."
Although the village chief tried to give everyone some comfort with his words, his helplessness was evident in his words.
When everyone heard what the village chief said, the glimmer of hope in their hearts was completely shattered, and the scene suddenly became so quiet that only the sound of heavy breathing remained.
Everyone's face was filled with sorrow and loss, their brows were furrowed and their eyes were dull.
Thinking about parting with relatives and friends who have been with me for many years in the future, and perhaps this separation will be a lifetime, and we will be separated by the ends of the earth and it will be difficult to see each other from now on, the longing and joy for a new life when I first arrived in Jeju Prefecture has now disappeared without a trace, and replaced by sadness and melancholy that surges like a tide. The whole camp is shrouded in a depressing atmosphere, as if even the air has become heavy and stagnant.
Yao Qingshuang stood in the camp, thinking carefully about the current situation.
She knew that everyone was already exhausted after the long journey, and that they would have to wait two days after registration to know the specific allocation results.
So, an idea came to her mind, and she turned to her family and said, "Let's go to the inn in the city and stay for one night. It's a good opportunity to wash up and relax. It won't be too late to go out tomorrow." Her family was a little hesitant, but she ignored them.
Afterwards, Yao Qingshuang quickly walked towards the village chief, whispered her plan to him, and asked him to help look after their luggage.
The village chief nodded slightly and told them to be careful.
After getting the approval, Yao Qingshuang took her family and walked towards the city gate with firm steps.
Along the way, everyone's mood was a little complicated. They were looking forward to going into the city to rest, but they also had a vague worry about the unknown future.
When we arrived at the city gate, we saw that it was heavily guarded and all refugees entering and leaving had to pay two cents to enter the city.
Yao Qingshuang took out copper coins from the package and paid for everyone.
After paying the money, the family successfully entered Jeju City just before the city gate closed.
The prosperous scene of the city hits you in the face, with shops lining the streets, people coming and going, and the noise is endless.
But Yao Qingshuang and her family had no intention of enjoying the lively scene. They were just hurriedly looking for a suitable inn, hoping to have a good rest tonight and relieve the fatigue and exhaustion of the journey.
Yao Qingshuang led everyone through the streets of Jeju City, and finally found a medium-sized inn in a relatively busy neighborhood.
Everyone's fatigue from traveling all the way was evident on their bodies. Their clothes were wrinkled, their hair was messy, and their luggage was quite disheveled.
The waiter was a little surprised to see them like this, but his professionalism made him put on a warm smile and hurried forward to greet them, "Excuse me, gentlemen, are you staying at our hotel?"
"Yes, help us get four medium-sized rooms." Yao Qingshuang said calmly.
She thought to herself that everyone had been sleeping in the open air all the way, and now they had the opportunity to rest in this inn, so she must make sure everyone could stay comfortably.
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