Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

As the group continued its journey, their reliance on Ye Wan grew deeper and deeper. Elders, women, and even young adults would quietly approach her, seeking her help. Ye Wan's kindness and wisdom had already earned her deep trust, and her actions provided a small measure of comfort to those fleeing the famine in their despair. However, as the group's needs grew, the help she could offer became increasingly limited.

Ye Wan understood that her food supply was limited, and if she didn't plan and distribute it wisely, she and her family would be in danger. She began to realize that she had to strike a balance between helping others and keeping her family alive. It was a difficult decision, but she already had a strategy in mind.

Late at night, after most of the team had fallen asleep, Ye Wan quietly unpacked her bag and carefully inspected her remaining supplies. She meticulously divided the dry rations she'd redeemed from the system into small portions, ensuring each portion would be sufficient to alleviate her hunger. Her technique was careful and precise, ensuring the portions were neither too much nor too little.

She understood that distributing food had to be done quietly; if she drew the attention of the group, it would likely cause chaos. Therefore, she chose to act in the dead of night, approaching those most in need one by one, quietly placing small amounts of dry food in their hands. Then, she gently woke them and said, "Master, please eat something. Remember to be quiet."

Those who received the dry food would often wake up in a daze and look at Ye Wan with gratitude when they saw the food she handed them. However, they carefully hid the dry food beside them and nodded silently in gratitude. Every time Ye Wan distributed the food, she would gently remind them, "After you finish eating, keep going. We still have a long way to go."

Ye Wan's attentiveness and selflessness touched the hearts of the people, and they silently followed her instructions and quietly swallowed the dry food. Her careful distribution strategy ensured that everyone received the minimum guarantee while avoiding possible scrambles and chaos.

The next morning, the group set out again. The elderly and women who had received food seemed slightly more energetic, their steps brisker than before. Seeing their renewed energy, the others in the group, though puzzled, didn't question them and simply followed the group on its way.

Over the next few days, Ye Wan continued distributing food in the dead of night. Her plan was meticulous, and each night she quietly divided the dry rations into small portions for the weakest. Even as her own food supply dwindled, she consistently prioritized allocating resources to those in need.

This secret distribution method gradually spread among the team. Although Ye Wan never publicized it, those she helped privately shared her kindness with one another, and the team's admiration and gratitude for her grew deeper and deeper. Some even spontaneously guarded Ye Wan, silently ensuring her safety.

However, as her team's reliance on her grew, she faced increasing challenges distributing food. Some, not actually weak, would take advantage of the situation to approach Ye Wan, attempting to extract more food from her. These individuals often offered various excuses, some claiming to be exhausted, others suggesting their families were in urgent need of food.

Faced with these requests, Ye Wan felt a complex mix of emotions. She didn't want to turn anyone away coldly, but she also knew she couldn't care for everyone. To balance these needs, she began to discern more carefully. She prioritized the frail elderly, children, and women, prioritizing those who were strong and didn't need assistance immediately. Her distribution strategy became more organized through careful planning, ensuring that those truly in need received relief.

Late one night, a young man quietly approached Ye Wan and whispered, "Sister Wan, I see that everyone has benefited from your help, and I would also like to ask you to share some food. You know, I have to keep my strength to take care of my family." There was a hint of anxiety in his eyes, but Ye Wan keenly noticed that he was not weak, and compared to those old and weak people, his condition was far less critical.

Ye Wan was silent for a moment, shook her head gently, and said calmly: "Brother, there are many elderly people and children in the team who need food more. I know you need physical strength, but I must give priority to helping those who are weaker. I hope you can understand." Her tone was gentle and firm, without a trace of resentment.

The man was stunned for a moment, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face. Then he lowered his head and sighed, "I understand, Sister Wan, I shouldn't be selfish. I'll persevere until I can't hold on any longer, and then I'll come back to you." He turned and left, a hint of respect in his back. Ye Wan watched him disappear into the night and sighed silently, knowing that her decision, while difficult, was crucial to maintaining the balance of the entire team.

As Ye Wan distributed food with care, her trust in the team grew. Instead of simply taking, they began to consider others. Everyone began to persevere, waiting to reach their limits rather than easily asking for help. Ye Wan's selflessness and fairness instilled a sense of respect in the team, and they began to proactively help her maintain order during the distribution process. Some even stood guard while she distributed food, ensuring her plans were not disrupted.

At night, Ye Wan sat in the camp, watching the team members who silently stood by her side, feeling both moved and comforted. She knew her efforts not only provided relief to those most in need but also helped the team learn to support each other. Her attentiveness and selflessness gradually took root within the team, becoming a silent belief that sustained everyone in desperate circumstances.

One morning, Ye Wan was distributing dry food to her mother and Xiao Tong when an elderly woman came up to her and, with trembling hands, handed her a small piece of homemade dry food. She said with gratitude, "Sister Wan, we old folks have been through this journey in our lives thanks to you. Have some today, too. This is something we old folks saved up for, just a token of our appreciation."

Ye Wan was stunned for a moment, her eyes slightly moist. She looked at the old man's wrinkled face, nodded gently, took the piece of dry food, and said gratefully: "Thank you, uncle. We have all worked together along the way to get to where we are today." She ate the dry food in small bites, her heart full of warmth.

Over time, Ye Wan's kindness, wisdom, and composure earned her deeper respect within the team. People no longer simply relied on her for distribution and assistance; instead, they began helping one another and proactively caring for the elderly and the weak within the team. Through her actions, Ye Wan demonstrated the power of kindness and wisdom. Her decisiveness and fairness became a tacit understanding within the team, and everyone consciously cooperated with her arrangements, gradually forming a resilient and warm community.