Don't panic in a famine, I live in the mountains with my golden finger

In a moment of distraction.

Shuanzi, Grandma Wu, and Shunzi on the cart all disappeared into the dense forest.

When I came back to my senses, the scene in front of me had changed drastically.

"Wow!"

Shunzi, who was sitting in the back of the car, saw the sudden change and exclaimed loudly.

Shuanzi was also shocked. The rows of houses in front of him, the empty fields, the frozen river, and the chimneys with white smoke all showed that there were traces of people living here. They clearly didn't do anything, but they suddenly came here. He pinched his arm in disbelief and felt the pain.

The confused pupils suddenly brightened up. It was true, it was true! Did they really come to Hsinchu Village?

Grandma Wu was equally shocked, and her cloudy eyes suddenly became clear. This was the first time she had experienced such a thing in her life. She quickly put down the cart, picked up the little figure sitting on the bus, and with her other hand, she held Shuanzi and looked around with a vigilant look.

"Mother-in-law, who are you and where are you from?"

Suddenly, several children's voices came from behind them. They were Gu Qingming, Hu Dahu and others who came out to play snowball fights.

Shuanzi looked over and his eyes were drawn to little children wearing bright red and green cotton coats. They looked at them with curiosity and no one looked strange in their eyes.

"Children, I want to ask you something, is this Hsinchu Village?" When Grandma Wu saw that there were a few children here, she let down her guard and asked.

These babies are so good-looking, white and chubby, nothing like the ones in their house, alas.

Grandma Wu held the skinny little person in her arms, feeling very uncomfortable.

Shunzi held Grandma Wu's arms obediently, looking at the person in front of him with his big eyes and a curious look on his face.

"Yes. This is Hsinchu Village. Mother-in-law, who are you looking for?" Gu Qingming asked politely.

The guess was confirmed. Grandma Wu felt that everything she experienced today was like a dream. The mysterious Hsinchu Village that was rumored in the county town was found by them just like that. It was really a blessing from God.

"Hsinchu Village, Hsinchu Village, Grandma, we are really in Hsinchu Village." Shunzi said excitedly.

"Kids, where is your village chief? I'm looking for your village chief." Grandma Wu asked happily on her wrinkled face.

"Ah? You're looking for my dad! Mother-in-law, I'll take you there." Gu Qingming was a little surprised and greeted enthusiastically.

Hu Dahu echoed, "Yes, yes, Uncle Gu is the village chief, he is his father. Mother-in-law, you guys come with us."

It was the first time for the children in the village to see someone coming here, and they were very enthusiastic.

"Okay, okay, thank you kids. You can just call me Grandma Wu." Grandma Wu didn't expect these kids to be so enthusiastic and not at all shy.

Gu Qingming glanced at Shunzi and Shuanzi, nodded at them, and greeted them enthusiastically, "My name is Gu Qingming, what are your names?"

"Hello brothers, my name is Shunzi." Although Shunzi was a little timid, he spoke timidly after grandma patted him on the back.

"Hello, my name is Shuanzi, you can just call me Brother Shuanzi." Shuanzi looked at the children present. If he was not mistaken, they all looked younger than him.

After Gu Qingming introduced himself, the rest of the people got to know each other. Children's friendship is so simple, and they soon started chatting and laughing.

……

On the other side, Xu Yuan had already taken Xu Zhi and the other two and headed towards Zhuhou Village.

Zhuhou Village was also covered in snow. Cows were moving slowly on the path, and the sunlight shone golden on the snow.

It was lunch time. Every time Xu Yuan passed by a house, he could smell the aroma of food coming from inside, followed by the sound of many Japanese confectioneries being eaten.

Soon the ox cart stopped in front of a house's gate. The gate was closed. After the cart stopped, Guozi and others jumped off the cart and ran to the gate and knocked on it.

"Who!"

Soon, questions were heard from inside the door. The next moment, the gate was opened from the inside. Ye Dong'er saw Xu Yuan and the others outside the door. Her eyes lit up and she quickly invited them in.

Ye Qiuer heard the noise outside and poked her head out from the kitchen, "Oh, Xuyuan, Xiaozhi, you're here! We just finished cooking, why don't you eat something?"

"Okay, I also brought some dishes. How about some more?" Xu Yuan parked the car, untied the rope connecting Dahua and the cart, and did not refuse Ye Qiuer's invitation at all.

Ye Qiuer waved her hand and said, "No need, we can eat it right away. Don't worry, there will be enough food."

Ye Dong'er took the initiative to lead Dahuang to the cowshed, tied up Dahua, ran into the kitchen with a smile on her face, washed her hands, took a few pairs of bowls and chopsticks, and put them on the table.

Grandma Ye came out of the house carrying a fire basket. She was very happy to see Xuyuan and the others.

Xu Yuan brought Xu Zhi's three siblings to greet Grandma Ye. The originally empty table was soon filled with food by Ye Qiuer and the others. Everyone sat down and the sound of dishes and chopsticks being fiddled with could be heard on the table.

Even though they haven't seen each other for a while, they don't feel strange at all. They are just like a family without any awkwardness.

"Xuyuan, let me tell you, our noodle business is really going strong this time. A few days ago, County Magistrate Wu sent someone to order 100 kilograms of noodles from me at once."

After the meal, everyone sat by the fire and warmed themselves. Ye Qiuer excitedly reported the good news to Xu Yuan. Grandma Ye was used to taking a nap at noon, so she felt sleepy at this time and went back to the house to rest.

Xuyuan nodded to show that he understood.

"By the way, didn't you say last time that you have those green sweet stalks here? That's sugarcane. I suggest you talk to the village chief and let the villagers grow some. I'll buy them when the time comes."

Xu Yuan feels that the population of Hsinchu Village alone is obviously too small. As long as there are people planting sugarcane, sugarcane will become more and more common, and the purple-skinned sugarcane will not look out of place once it comes out.

There are obviously more people in Zhuhou Village than in Hsinchu Village, and the fields are well cultivated, so there is money to be made from leaving them there. These people must want to give it a try.

"No problem. Anyway, the noodle workshop I set up in the village has already won the envy of the village chief and even the villagers. They have learned a lot from it. Naturally, they will try my suggestions with an exploratory mentality."

Now, in addition to writing storybooks occasionally, she has also mastered a skill, which will allow Man'er and Dong'er to learn a skill that will ensure they will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives.