Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

As the days of fleeing famine wore on, Ye Wan's arduous journey made her realize that while the system provided her and her family with essential supplies at a crucial moment, this reliance was ultimately not a long-term solution. As the team grew increasingly exhausted and food became increasingly scarce, she realized that relying solely on the system's supplies could no longer meet all their needs, let alone guarantee a stable future for Xiaotong and her family.

Late one night, Ye Wan gently held the sleeping Xiaotong in her arms. Looking at his thin face, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of responsibility. Xiaotong was too immature. At such a young age, he should have lived a carefree life, but instead he had to endure such hardships with her. Ye Wan felt a strong desire: she wanted to give Xiaotong and his family a stable home, a place where they could settle down permanently, no longer wandering from place to place.

"This road of escape shouldn't be the end," Ye Wan muttered silently. She began to consider how to find a place of peace and stability amidst the chaos of ancient times, to start anew. She realized she needed to find a destination quickly, a place for her family to settle down, and escape the crisis that could arise at any moment due to shortages.

The next day, Ye Wan slowly followed the group, a look of determination in her eyes. She knew she couldn't just blindly follow the crowd anymore. She needed to find opportunities to understand the surrounding environment and situation, so she could prepare for her future destination. As she moved, she approached some elderly villagers, trying to learn about the location and nearby villages.

"Do you know what's going on in the south?" Ye Wan cautiously asked an elderly villager. She remembered hearing that the south had a better climate and more abundant resources, and might be a suitable place to settle.

The old man sighed and said softly, "The south is indeed better. At least it doesn't suffer from droughts as frequently as the north, but the journey to the south is long and the future is uncertain. It will take several months to get there." His words were full of helplessness, as if no matter where you go on this road, it will be equally difficult.

Ye Wan pondered the old man's words. She understood that while the long journey south was an option, the risks involved were not negligible. She needed to find a place closer to home to avoid burdening her mother and Xiaotong.

During the rest of her journey, Ye Wan paid extra attention to her surroundings and interacted with the villagers to further understand the surrounding geography and culture. After several days of exploration, she heard about a small, relatively isolated village not far ahead. While remote, it was relatively safe, where the people made their livings from farming and fishing. Ye Wan's heart moved, and she secretly decided that if she had the chance to visit the place, she would carefully investigate it. Perhaps it was the peaceful and tranquil place she was looking for.

That night, Ye Wan spent time with the group carefully considering her future plans. She realized that relying on the system and the random supplies she found would barely sustain her and her family's survival during the famine, but wouldn't provide them with long-term security. If she could find a small village to settle down in, she could use the system's resources to gradually accumulate necessities, integrate into the local community, and gradually settle herself and her family down.

Ye Wan opened the system again and carefully studied the rules for exchanging supplies, discovering that it included options for farming skills and basic living techniques. She knew that if she could find stability, she could gradually use the system to learn skills like farming and sewing, laying the foundation for her future life. While the system's supplies were valuable, the skills it provided were even more valuable. She decided not to view the system as a mere "relief tool," but rather as a long-term lifeline, using it to build a self-sufficient life.

A few days later, the refugee group passed through a wasteland. Ahead, the villagers finally spotted a hint of green—a small village. Ye Wan's heart stirred, and she secretly surveyed the village. Though simple, it was surrounded by a forest and crisscrossed by several winding streams, hinting at a hint of life. She knew this might be a suitable place to settle.

She told her mother Ye Cuiniang about her idea. Although Ye Cuiniang was a little hesitant after listening, she finally nodded and said, "It would be good if we could have a stable place and no longer wander around." Ye Wan looked at her mother's gradually relaxed attitude and her heart was full of hope.

However, she didn't rush to tell anyone about her plans. She knew that most of the refugees were impatient and anxious, and revealing her stable plans might cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, she chose to remain silent and plan quietly in her heart.

In the evening, Ye Wan and Xiao Tong leaned against each other, and Xiao Tong whispered to her, "Mom, when can we have a home?"

Ye Wan smiled slightly, gently stroked his hair, and said, "Soon, Xiaotong, we will have a stable home, a place where we can farm and rest."

A flicker of longing flashed in Xiaotong's eyes, and he gently closed them. Ye Wan looked down at his tender face, and boundless courage surged within her. She secretly resolved to build a home for Xiaotong and his family with her own hands, and to end their life of wandering and helplessness.

Over the next few days, Ye Wan became even more diligent in her observations, inquiring about the village's situation. She secretly consulted with some of the villagers who remained, and learned that there was a stretch of uncultivated wasteland. The villagers, having long relied on fishing for their livelihood, were unfamiliar with farming. A plan gradually formed in Ye Wan's mind: if she could find stability, she could use the farming skills provided by the system to cultivate the wasteland, grow food, and gradually accumulate supplies.

She knew that the current hardship was only temporary and that she had the support of the system and was fully capable of rebuilding a home. She was not afraid of starting from scratch; on the contrary, she was full of anticipation for a new life.

After a night, Ye Wan told her mother, Ye Cui Niang, about her plan. She whispered, "Mom, I want to stay. Although this village is remote, it has farmland and water. As long as we work hard, we can definitely survive."

After hearing her daughter's words, Ye Cui Niang's eyes flashed with surprise and emotion. After a moment of silence, she nodded and said, "If you think it's okay, I'll listen to you." There was a hint of desolation and trust in her voice, and it was obvious that she had placed all her hopes on her daughter.

Seeing her mother's trust, Ye Wan felt an inexplicable sense of responsibility and strength. She knew that this land might be the hope for rebirth for her and her child. She nodded gently and said firmly, "Mom, we will definitely start over here and give Xiaotong a home."

She didn't tell her mother about the system, quietly preparing everything. She knew the system was her secret weapon in troubled times, one that must be deployed at crucial moments. She secretly resolved to use the skills and wisdom she'd learned from the system to carve out a new path in life on this land, providing Xiaotong and her mother with a stable and warm home.

From that moment on, Ye Wan's life goals became increasingly clear. While the hardships of her escape continued, her heart was no longer lost. She knew the road ahead would not be easy, and rebuilding her life would require even greater effort and wisdom. But she was ready and willing to give her all to meet the new challenges.

With the hope of her mother and Xiaotong, Ye Wan moved forward resolutely, her confidence and courage for the future ignited in her heart. She knew that as long as she didn't give up, there would be a bright future ahead.