The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

On the vast and boundless plain, the earth is as dry and cracked as a turtle's back, the grass and trees are withered and yellow, and there is no vitality at all.

The scorching sun mercilessly burned every inch of the land, making the air filled with dryness and heat.

The people's complaints were heard one after another. The people were suffering as if they were imprisoned in a giant burning furnace.

As spring turns to summer, it should be a season of abundant rain, nourishing all things. However, the reality is quite the opposite - the sky is still clear and cloudless, the rainfall is extremely scarce, and the temperature remains high.

Day after day, time passed quietly, but the suffocating drought did not ease at all and continued into autumn.

The severity of the three consecutive quarters of drought far exceeded people's expectations and imagination.

Faced with such a severe drought, although the Longguo authorities actively took a series of organizational relief measures, the results were not ideal.

Under the double attack of natural disasters and man-made disasters, the people's lives fell into extreme difficulties.

They were starving, poorly clothed, homeless and fleeing everywhere.

The once bustling streets have now become deserted, replaced by soldiers and ragged beggars everywhere.

In the face of this unprecedented disaster, countless families have been torn apart and their loved ones have been separated.

People had to endure hunger, thirst and disease.

The children lost their innocent smiles, and the old people's eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

The fields were barren and the farmers were weeping as they looked at the barren fields.

Prices in the city soared, supplies were scarce, and social order began to become unstable.

On this devastated yellow land, many more shocking tragedies are unfolding:

Some people fought over water sources, and some even died.

Some were forced to sell their children to survive;

Some lawless people took advantage of the situation to stir up trouble and oppress the good people...

All these evil deeds are heartbreaking.

This disaster swept across the entire plain like a surging torrent, bringing endless pain and suffering to tens of millions of innocent people.

However, even in the dark abyss, people still hold on to a glimmer of hope for the future and stubbornly fight against fate...

In a bustling and noisy teahouse, Wang Shi and Zhao Shao stood in a long queue, waiting patiently.

Finally, it was Wang Shi's turn to walk up to the counter and he said:

"Boss, bring us a pot of tea."

However, the shopkeeper looked Wang Shi up and down with contempt, as if he were looking at a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, and said contemptuously:

"Huh, can you afford this pot of tea?"

Wang Shi was somewhat bewildered by the shopkeeper's sudden disdain, but he still asked politely:

"How much does a pot of tea cost?"

The shopkeeper raised a finger and replied expressionlessly:

"A silver note and a pot of tea."

"what?

How many?

Can you say that again?

Wang Shi's eyes widened, his face filled with astonishment.

"A silver note for a pot of water?

You are simply robbing me of my money!"

The shopkeeper spread his hands and responded nonchalantly:

"Yes, I am just robbing money!

Who made you want to drink tea even though you have no money?

If you can't afford it, just leave now and don't waste my time here."

In desperation, Wang Shi had to pull Zhao Shao and prepare to go to the next teahouse to try his luck.

But before they even stepped out of the door, a thin but respectably dressed old man who had been waiting silently beside them suddenly spoke:

"Looking at you two young men, could it be that you have come from far away?"

The two of them stopped walking, and Zhao Shao was the first to ask:

"We come from far away, to be more precise, from the deep mountains.

I wonder why you stopped us?"

The old man said slowly:

"I see, no wonder you didn't look like locals to me!

I just want to remind you that this area is experiencing a severe famine and it hasn't rained for nine consecutive months!

If you two want to quench your thirst, this teahouse is the most affordable place within a dozen miles!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shi quickly took out a banknote from his pocket, quickly stuffed it into the old man's pocket, and said with gratitude:

"Thank you for your kind reminder, sir!"

Seeing this, Zhao Shao also thanked the old man and turned around to join the queue again.

When they walked to the counter again, Wang Shi reluctantly took out two more banknotes from his pocket, placed them gently on the counter, and then said to the shopkeeper:

"Boss, please give us two pots of tea!"

The shopkeeper, who was fiddling with his abacus with his head down, heard the familiar voice and subconsciously looked up. He immediately recognized Wang Shi, who had just left. However, he did not notice the banknote in his hand. Instead, he said with a hint of sarcasm:

"Hey, did you bring enough money this time?"

Wang Shi knocked lightly on the table, making a crisp sound to attract others' attention.

Then he turned his gaze to the table and saw two brand new silver bills spread out flatly, lying there quietly, as if emitting an alluring glow.

The shopkeeper's face changed drastically in an instant, as if he was under a spell. His originally indifferent expression immediately disappeared without a trace, replaced by a flattering smile.

He said with a big smile on his face:

"Sir, please come inside and sit down!"

Then, he turned around and shouted to the busy waiter beside him:

"Waiter, quickly serve this distinguished guest two pots of excellent tea!"

The two walked into the teahouse, looked around, found a relatively secluded corner and sat down, quietly waiting for the upcoming service.

Not long after, the waiter came over with a tray in his hands, on which were two pots of steaming tea.

He wore a courteous smile on his face and said softly:

"My two guests, please enjoy your meal."

After saying that, he carefully placed the teapot and teacups on the table.

At the same time, in another corner of the teahouse, sat a group of hooligans who made a living by robbing passers-by all day.

They were sitting around a table, sipping a pot of coarse tea.

One of the younger brothers accidentally caught a glimpse of Wang Shi and another person, and a surge of greed suddenly surged in his heart. So he leaned close to the ear of the leader, Sun Hei, and suggested in a low voice:

"Brother Hei, I think those two guys over there are from out of town. Why don't we take advantage of this opportunity to make some money?"

Sun Hei's face, covered with flesh and showing a fierce look, moved slightly, nodded in agreement, and responded in a low voice:

"Then let's do it the old way."

As he said this, he raised his head and drank the remaining tea in the kettle in one gulp, then stood up suddenly and prepared to leave the teahouse.

Seeing this, the younger brother beside him couldn't help but grumble:

"Brother Hei, I haven't even had a few sips yet..."

Sun Hei suddenly turned his head, and his eyes like copper bells stared at the other person, revealing a fierce and sharp look, as if he wanted to tear the person in front of him to pieces.

He squeezed out a sentence full of "big cake" meaning from between his teeth:

"After we finish this big deal, you'll definitely get some benefits!"

After saying that, he waved his hand and led the group of younger brothers who were eyeing him covetously, and strode out of the teahouse with great momentum.

Their figures gradually walked away, and after they completely disappeared from sight, one of the younger brothers who stayed behind walked carefully to the teapot and gently lifted the lid.

He stuck out his tongue and licked slowly along the mouth of the pot like a greedy snake.

As if this was not enough to satisfy him, he closed his eyes again, carefully savoring the remaining tea fragrance in his mouth, with an indescribable look of intoxication on his face.

After a long while, the young man slowly opened his eyes and began to observe Zhao Shao and the other man's every move intently...