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

"Miss Ma, I'm so sorry, there's nothing I can do."

"Actually, after the battle just now, if you keep a low profile from now on, you shouldn't be in too much danger."

Xu Xiangxiang had never expected to be rejected. She was stunned at first, and then her whole face turned red like a sunset cloud.

She glared at Kou Zhong with shame and annoyance: "Kou Zhong, are you really not going to take care of me?!" She didn't even want to call him "brother".

"If you don't care about me, don't think I will care about you in the future!"

After saying these harsh words, Xu Xiangxiang pulled down the curtain angrily and then hid back in the carriage.

This scene immediately made the atmosphere on the scene awkward.

Beads of sweat oozed from Ma Sange's forehead. He smiled apologetically and said, "I've been spoiled since I was little. Please forgive me."

"I apologize to everyone on my younger sister's behalf. If you need water in the future, feel free to come to me and I will definitely persuade my younger sister."

Seeing Ma San Ge sweating profusely, everyone said kindly, "It's okay." Liu Dazhuang even patted Ma San Ge's shoulder to express his sympathy.

"Brother Ma, we all know your difficulties."

Ma Sange gave a helpless wry smile and suddenly suggested, "Everyone, could you sell us two more horses?"

"We'll pay silver this time, one ounce of silver per horse, how about that?"

"As you can see, our carriage needs animals to pull it, but those three horses..."

The village chief nodded sensibly, "Of course, no problem."

Madam Chi quickly brought two horses. This time, Brother Ma San did not check them carefully. He took a quick look and took the reins and paid the silver.

When Brother Ma San went back to replace the horses for the carriage, he had no intention of keeping the three old horses.

The horse's body was covered with bite marks from refugees and blood, which was terrifying just to look at.

As for the horse meat, they didn't dare to eat it. Who knew if they ate it, they would become crazy people.

Therefore, when the Ma family's carriage left, the refugees immediately surrounded it and ate all three horses.

When they set off again, there was silence in the Ma family carriage at first. Soon after, Xu Xiangxiang stuck her head out angrily again, probably because she was annoyed by Kou Zhong's indifference.

She turned to look at Kou Zhong, only to see him silently leading the remaining horses and walking behind the team. She felt both distressed and annoyed.

What a clueless blockhead!

If you agree to escort me, then I have a reason to invite you to get in the carriage and rest, right?

Just insist on holding on like this!

The more Xu Xiangxiang thought about it, the angrier she became. Her clothes had been torn by the refugees, and she couldn't find any suitable replacements. She had no choice but to hide in the carriage and shouted, "Kou Zhong!"

Kou Zhong raised his eyes, his gaze as cold as water.

Xu Xiangxiang looked at his expression, her anger rising: "What about the debt for the thirty buckets of water? Are you not going to ask for it now?"

Kou Zhong looked helpless as he led the horse slowly towards the carriage: "How are you planning to pay me back?"

Xu Xiangxiang rolled her eyes and pretended to cough: "One bucket a day, but you have to come and get it yourself, and you have to make me laugh, then the water will be yours!"

When these words were spoken, not only Kou Zhong, but also the villagers in Darong Village behind him felt puzzled.

This girl from the Ma family is so naughty.

Brother Ma San was so embarrassed that he wanted to find a hole to hide in. He said anxiously:

"Sister, stop it! The water should have been given to them. Besides, they just saved us. I promised that they can use the water as they please."

"Just because you agree doesn't mean I agree!"

Xu Xiangxiang retorted without hesitation, snorted softly, and turned to Kou Zhong: "Kou Zhong, did you hear my conditions?"

"If you want me to be happy, the water will be yours!"

After hearing this, Kou Zhong turned around and left without saying a word.

Seeing this, Xu Xiangxiang shouted anxiously: "Hey! Can't you just let me have some fun?"

Her eyes were red, and she stared at Kou Zhong with grievance: "Kou Zhong, is your heart made of stone? I'm so good to you, and you treat me like this?"

After these words were spoken, the people around were speechless again.

Sun Wan stared at Xu Xiangxiang in surprise, as if she wanted to see through that beautiful and delicate face to explore what kind of thoughts were hidden inside.

From the time they met until now, when did Xu Xiangxiang show any special kindness to Kou Zhong?

This self-righteous yet complaining tone actually made her doubt her memory a little bit.

Could it be that there really is some story between the two children that no one knows about?

Kou Zhong was obviously shocked by these words.

A trace of confusion flashed across his face, and he couldn't help but recall every detail of his meeting with Xu Xiangxiang.

Xu Xiangxiang was completely unaware of her own absurdity.

She only remembered that it was because of Kou Zhong that she traveled to this novel world.

If it weren't for Kou Zhong, how could she give up Su Shi's modern life and come to this barren place!

Seeing that Kou Zhong still ignored her, Xu Xiangxiang felt aggrieved and burst into tears, and returned to the carriage angrily.

Soon, faint sobbing sounds were heard from the carriage.

When Ma San Ge heard this, he smiled awkwardly at everyone, then turned around and whispered to comfort Xu Xiangxiang.

Chi Dong approached Kou Zhong and said, "Hey, Kou Zhong, you two didn't really have any private agreement, did you?"

Kou Zhong looked at him silently.

"I've been with everyone the whole time, so how could I have the time and opportunity to get married to her privately?"

"Then what is she doing..." Chi Dong suddenly realized: "Could it be that you just went to save the beauty and made this little girl fall in love with you?"

I'm afraid it's a blatant unrequited love...

Kou Zhong muttered in his heart, but looked impatient.

At first, he did have a good impression of this pretty little girl, but later he was treated coldly and that good impression was reduced by half.

He saved people from danger simply because he couldn't bear to see the weak woman suffer. If it were someone else, he would also help.

At this moment, Xu Xiangxiang's willfulness and arrogance made Kou Zhong's last good impression disappear completely, leaving only confusion and avoidance.

"Don't worry about her. Brother Ma San and the others are here. We just need to get those thirty buckets of water."

Xu Xiangxiang didn’t think so much at all. She just knew that in the current situation, the less trouble the better.

On the other side of the Ma family, Brother Ma San was gently persuading his sister.

"Xiangxiang, my elder and second brothers are not in good health. We have to rely on the folks in Darong Village to get to the next town safely."

"Third brother understands that you are unhappy, but what's so good about that boy? When we get to Huizhou, third brother will definitely find you a better family."

"Ignore that ignorant brat. I promised Third Brother first that we should behave well on the way and not cause any more trouble, okay?"

Xu Xiangxiang frowned: "Kou Zhong is not some ignorant kid!"

In her heart, she actually understood her third brother's concerns.

Thinking of those crazy refugees, I still feel scared.

"Okay, Third Brother, I promise you, I will ignore him for now."

Seeing Xu Xiangxiang give in, Ma San Ge breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Xiangxiang is still the most sensible."

Then, he drove forward with all his heart.

Xu Xiangxiang looked at her third brother, then looked at her eldest and second brothers who were sleeping in the carriage. She finally sighed and decided not to provoke Kou Zhong.