Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

However, Zhang Nizi was extremely confused and puzzled by her mother's sudden decision. She looked at her busy mother with a puzzled look on her face and asked, "Mom, what are you doing? Just lighting a fire and boiling water like this is a waste of precious fuel. What's more, the pot is now filled with bitter and undrinkable dirty water... Is this really necessary?"

Zhang Nizi's mother, Mrs. Wu, slowly came over, patted her shoulder gently, and said gently, "Your mother-in-law must have her reasons for doing this. She is very experienced. Just do as she says and it will save you a lot of trouble."

Looking at this relative-in-law, Sun Wan couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

Although the original old lady had encountered some twists and turns and troubles in the past, the relatives and friends around her were all rare good people.

They are not only kind-hearted but also helpful, and this warm feeling makes her feel very comforted.

Goudan, Su Yinan and several other children were very excited and proud at first, thinking they had found a treasure trove. However, when they arrived, they discovered that the river water was not drinkable at all. Their faces suddenly turned gloomy, and their little heads drooped involuntarily, looking lost.

But after a while, these lively little kids regained their spirits and ran around the river, looking for new fun.

They played and frolicked by the water, chasing each other from time to time, and laughter gradually filled the air.

The men gathered with the old village chief and seriously discussed what route they should take next.

The old village chief is experienced. He calmly analyzed the current situation and then proposed several feasible solutions for everyone's reference.

At this time, Sun Wan started her own experiment with several relatives and friends.

She tilted the big iron pot slightly, put a wooden lid on it tightly, and the lid extended a little towards the lower side. A wooden bucket for collecting water was placed underneath.

Then she asked everyone to light the firewood.

No one thought much about it, they just thought that burning firewood was a natural thing to do. Since Sun Wan asked them to do so, they just did it. After all, a few bundles of firewood were nothing.

However, when the water began to boil, a dripping sound was suddenly heard, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

It turned out that drops of water were flowing down the end of the pot lid and falling into the wooden barrel below.

Sun Wan took out a clean bowl and carefully collected the precious dew-like liquid.

Every drop seems so precious, like nectar falling from the sky.

After half a bowl of clear water had accumulated in the bowl, she took a sip and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

The water was surprisingly pure, as if it had been filtered, making it feel exceptionally fresh and pleasant.

Then he handed it to Zhang Ni, who was unwilling to work, and said, "Nizi, try it and see if this water is drinkable."

As she spoke, her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she was waiting for a miracle to happen.

Zhang Nizi grumbled and complained, "Isn't this still saline water? Even if you heat it up, it's still salt water."

Zhang Ni obviously didn't have much hope for the results of such an experiment, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

But she still took the glass of water, and under everyone's curious gaze, she slowly approached the cup and smelled it.

Unexpectedly, her eyes lit up after tasting it. She tasted it carefully at first, and then drank two big gulps in a row.

Her movements quickly changed from hesitation to surprise to delight.

With his eyes sparkling, he smacked his lips and shouted to Sun Wan, "Oh my god, you're amazing! How come you can turn such salty and bitter water into drinkable water just by boiling it?"

At this moment, her tone was filled with admiration and surprise for Sun Wan, as if she had seen incredible magic.

Sun Wan laughed and replied, "Mom can do magic. Haha. Come on, let's work hard."

Sun Wan smiled very proudly, her tone light and cheerful, and she seemed very proud of the little trick she demonstrated.

This sentence not only shows the mother's confidence in her skills, but also conveys a positive work attitude.

When Sun Wan found that the water in the pot was almost gone, she gently opened the lid and carefully tilted it towards the wooden barrel below.

Throughout the process, she showed a careful attitude, fearing that even a drop of precious liquid would be wasted.

The surrounding environment seemed particularly peaceful, and everyone's attention was focused on every movement of Sun Wan's hands.

The water droplets flowed into the wooden barrel along the lid of the pot.

The clear sound echoed throughout the space, bringing a touch of vitality to this simple but vibrant place.

At this time, everyone saw a layer of white stuff left at the bottom of the iron pot.

This scene immediately attracted everyone's attention, especially those who had already been attracted by the miracle just now, and became even more excited.

Zhang Nizi's eyes rolled. She took a little white crystal from the pot and tasted it. Then she stared at Sun Wan with shining eyes and said, "Mom! This is actually salt!"

Her voice was filled with unconcealable excitement and surprise, and her whole body was trembling slightly because of this unexpected surprise.

Upon hearing this, everyone reached out, took a little of the white crystal, put it in their mouths, and tasted it. Then they all exclaimed in surprise, "Really? It's table salt. The grains are finer, saltier, and whiter than the ones we usually see."

They began to talk among themselves, each with a smile on their face, exchanging glances of admiration with each other, as if they had just witnessed a small but wonderful natural miracle together.

Seeing that the area was crowded with curious people, Zhang Nizi simply used a shovel to quickly clean the salt in the pot, poured it all into a small wooden box, sealed it, and walked away with it.

Her movements were swift and careful, ensuring that no precious crystal was missed.

As she walked further away, the joy brought by that small achievement lingered for a long time.

People who came later had only heard about it but had not seen it with their own eyes, so they began to ask what was going on.

Li Sanya explained to everyone in a loud voice, "Wow, you know what? This auntie is simply amazing! She had us boil murky river water and then put a lid on the pot. Just as we were all puzzled, something amazing happened: eventually, the wooden barrel contained crystal-clear drinking water, as if it were a mountain spring. And inside the pot, tiny, flawless white salt grains formed. Not only do these salt grains look tempting, but they're also edible. Oh my god, it's incredible!"

After hearing this description, everyone was very surprised and excited. Applause broke out and everyone looked at Sun Wan with admiration and gratitude.