Dong Mu He works

Chapter 70: Let's Go! (One More)

    

, Village Head Xu helplessly cried out, "Doctor Jiao, please stop, don't fan the flames any further..."Isn't he afraid that Hsu Huai-yi will make the hole too bigDr. Jiao said solemnly, "Xu Village C...Breakfast was eaten in the living room, with steaming dumplings, golden and glutinous millet porridge, two peeled white eggs, and a dish of sour and appetizing pickles.

"Dinner is ready, dinner is ready…" Xu Huaiyi greeted, his voice couldn't hide the excitement and joy, "Hurry up and finish the dumplings, we'll hit the road..."

Gu Xiaoyu had already woken up. After the fever subsided, she felt a bit weak all over, but her spirits were still good. As she reached for her chopsticks to grab some dumplings, two bowls and a plate were pushed in front of her. She was stunned and looked around blankly.

Xu Huaiyi chuckled gleefully, "You eat this, this is a special meal I prepared for you, a unique patient's dish, good for digestion and rich in nutrition. Don't be too moved, just show your filial piety to your father by giving him more silver in the future, hehehe…"

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Gu Huanxi softly explained, "You just recovered from a fever, congee is more suitable. Dumplings have meat filling and are slightly greasy. If you eat them now, your stomach might feel uncomfortable later. But there's a saying, 'Eat dumplings on the way up, noodles on the way down.' This also has its meaning. You can eat a few to show respect and for good luck. When your body recovers, then you can eat heartily."

Hearing this, Gu Xiaoyu raised the corner of her lips, "Thank you, Mother. Son will listen to you..."

After hearing my mother's words, the millet porridge suddenly tasted delicious.

Gu Huan smiled and patted his head, "Eat it. The eggs are cooked for you too. They taste better with pickled vegetables."

Gu Xiaoyu obediently responded with a "Mmm."

Take a sip of porridge, bite into an egg, and pair it with some salted vegetables. That obedient and well-behaved manner is just like the eldest son of a doting mother.

But this filial scene, it stimulated Xu Huaiyi to become a lemon essence. "I said, boy, these are all done for your father, why don't you thank me, don't say that I am the one you follow"

This is too discriminatory.

Gu Xiao Yu immediately put on a serious face and said, "Son thanks father, father has worked hard. In the future, once my son is successful, I will definitely repay you tenfold."

Xu Huaiyi pursed his lips. He heard what he wanted to hear, but why did she sound so childish and robotic when she spoke to him

Seeing him still chatter, Gu Huanyi glared and urged, "Eat quickly, we're not in a hurry to leave"

Only then Xu Huaiyi admitted the truth.

After finishing his meal, Xu Huaiyi tidied up the bowls and chopsticks and carried them into the car. The other gifts he was taking had already been placed. There were only some worthless old furniture left in the house. He took one last look around, making sure nothing was left behind. With a click of the copper lock in his hand, he closed the three main rooms.

Maybe one day they will all come back, but for now, he has to go chase his stars and sea.

"Let's go!"

Excited shouts, startled the birds in the trees. They flapped their wings and took off in a flurry, scattering in panic to distant places, soon vanishing from sight.

As the villagers are about to depart, here is their current situation.

Only Xu Huaiyi was probably as excited and expectant as I was.

So, when he arrived at the village entrance in a mule cart, everyone was surprised and puzzled by his beaming face and lively expression.

He, who was ignorant of this fact, still thought he was going to the capital to seek refuge with his wealthy relatives and make a fortune by advancing in official rank.

Before, it had been agreed that on this day, those who wanted to leave would gather at the village entrance. After everyone was assembled, they would depart together so that they could look out for each other on the road and feel less anxious. So, right now, the village entrance is bustling with activity; almost everyone from the village has come out. Even those who don't intend to leave are here to see them off or watch the departure.

The originally spacious open ground was filled with trucks and handcarts, each one piled high with various things: food, household goods, bedding. In addition to this, everyone carried some miscellaneous items on their backs, more or less. As for the few cattle and mules there were, they were tied to the surrounding trees, calling out restlessly.

Discussions, repeated reminders, and mournful cries rose and fell, creating a cacophony that was both boisterous and heavy. It perfectly captured the emotions of parting.

Xu Huaiyi's arrival brought the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

Elder Xu wore a ragged tunic and had his legs bound, looking extremely nimble. Seeing Xu Huaiyi, he hurriedly left his son who was arguing with him about something, and strode over. "Huaiyi, you're here!"

This shout drew the attention of many.

Xu Huaiyi nonchalantly jumped out of the car and looked around, "Am I late"

Xu, the village head, waved his hand. "It's not too late. It's just that everyone is feeling anxious and restless staying at home, so they all came out early to stand here and talk, to feel more settled."

Xu Huaiyi nodded knowingly, understanding. This was just like students and parents waiting outside the exam hall in his previous life. They knew that arriving early wouldn't help, but they still went there early.

"Are you all ready"

Upon hearing this, Village Head Xu sighed and said with a wry smile, “What’s proper or improper about it Just make do. Anyway, we’ve thought of everything we could. Once we set off, it’s up to God to decide our fate.”

Xu Huaiyi saw that many people's belongings were piled high, and their backpacks looked heavy. He couldn't help but frown, "Didn't you bring too much stuff It would be so tiring to carry all the way to the capital."

"Village Head Xu sighed helplessly, "Our family's worth is only ten thousand taels. I reminded them, they should throw away what they don't need and not bring everything along. But some people just can't let go. There's nothing I can do, so I just let them be. Wait until they get tired on the road, they won't need anyone to persuade them; they'll drop out themselves..."

Xu Huaiyi didn't mention it again and instead asked, "Are there any more coming If everyone is here, then let's go."

"Xu, the village head, emphasized again, "Alright, leave early and settle things quickly. It'll be better for everyone to avoid this discomfort here. However, do you have any plans in mind on how to proceed If we just rush out onto the road like this, it could easily lead to chaos."

Xu Huaiyi had already made up his mind, so he didn't mince words. He spoke out all the plans he had in mind.

Village Head Xu didn't hesitate at all and replied, "You come and tell everyone"

Xu Huaiyi waved his hand, he didn't care about this kind of limelight at all, "You are respected and influential. When you get on the road, you will have to rely on you to subdue everyone."

Upon hearing this, Village Head Xu no longer refused. He valued Xu Huaiyi's abilities, but he also didn't want to simply hand over his power. So, he stepped onto a rock and shouted in a loud voice, "Everyone, be quiet and listen to me say a few words, and then we'll leave..."

The surrounding clamor suddenly fell silent, and all eyes were fixed on Village Head Xu.

"Village Chief Xu took a deep breath and said solemnly, 'As we agreed earlier, today we're leaving to flee. Everyone who wants to leave with us is standing here. There's no need for me to say more; you all understand in your hearts. We're leaving out of necessity, but it might not be a bad path. Although this road will certainly be difficult, for the sake of our descendants, we have to grit our teeth and persevere. Those who agree with me, follow along. Those who have other ideas, we won't stop you, but…'"

He paused for a moment, and when he spoke again, his tone was more serious. "Once we hit the road, everyone has to listen to orders. If anyone causes trouble or makes things difficult, don't blame me for being tough!"

The scene was deathly silent.p with all this useless stuff, what do you actually want to do Make a move quickly, I haven’t got time to waste here with you, I’m busy on the road.”After he finished speaking, there was a faint sound...