I'm wearing it, but I'm still suffering.

"I can hear your voices from far away. My father-in-law is back. Come and sit down." As soon as she entered the yard, Zhang Xiujuan invited everyone to sit at the stone table in the yard.

Seeing that everyone was seated, he quickly stood up to pour them some water.

With Liu Xiaoxiao around, this kind of thing needed to be done by grandma. She quickly took the teapot that had been prepared on the table and poured a cup for everyone present.

Grandma Liu had no choice but to sit down and said to Zhufu in a gentle voice, "Father-in-law, you've been out for so long, you must be exhausted! Come and have a drink of water to quench your thirst. This is the herbal tea I prepared especially for you!"

"Wow, this tea is so delicious. It feels like I've cooled down halfway after drinking it." Zhufu had just brought the cup to his lips, but before he could drink it, he heard Liu Xiaoxiao, who had already finished a cup, sigh.

Grandma Liu said cheerfully, "Why are you so talkative when you're just drinking water?" Then she said to Zhufu, "Don't be offended, father-in-law. She's like this at home, always startled."

Zhufu didn't rush to speak. He just finished the tea in his hand and then said, "It's okay. I just like her liveliness. She looks happy. And he's right. I really feel much better after drinking this water. If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself."

After hearing what he said, Liu Yingcai and his wife picked up their cups and drank. After they finished, they nodded. Grandma Liu even said, "It seems that I misunderstood you."

Grandpa Liu also said: "Yes! Recently, the water I drink at home seems to be a little different. Do you feel the same way, old lady?"

"Yes, I don't know if it's because the water is from the bottom of the well or what?" Grandma Liu replied.

The more Liu Xiaoxiao listened to what they said, the more guilty she felt. So she changed the subject and said, "Grandma, where's my mom? How come I haven't seen her in such a long time since I came back?"

Grandma Liu replied, "She just said she was going to help in the kitchen."

"Then I'll go take a look too." He was about to leave, but before he took two steps, he heard his mother's voice coming over.

"Mom and Dad, the food is ready, you can come over." Just after calling people, I saw Liu Xiaoxiao still standing in the yard.

Then he ordered, "What are you standing there for? Go get some water for your grandpa and the others to wash their hands! It's already time for dinner, and you're not even actively participating."

At this time she also reacted and quickly agreed.

While eating, Grandpa Liu saw that the eldest and second uncles seemed to be hesitant to speak, so he said, "Eat first, and we can talk later if there is anything."

In this way, the family had a simple meal. After the meal, Zhu Yun accompanied Zhufu in the yard to digest the food. Daya and Cui'er went to wash the dishes together, and the others sat in the main room to talk.

Liu Mao was the first to speak. He said, "Dad, Guifang and I have made up our minds. There's no need to wait until tomorrow. I'll tell you right now that we've chosen to flee the famine with my third brother and his family. Guifang's family doesn't know yet, so I plan to go tell them tomorrow morning. As for what they think, Guifang and I agree: if they choose to flee, I'd still like them to come with us. If they choose to stay, we won't force them."

Grandpa Liu didn't rush to express his opinion after hearing this. Instead, he turned to look at Liu Jing and said, "Second brother, what about you guys? Have you thought about it?"

Liu Jing replied, "Dad, we've made up our minds. My wife and I share the same idea as my eldest brother. I believe a family should be together through everything. Since my third brother and my parents have already decided to flee the famine, we will definitely follow you."

Liu Yingcai nodded and said, "Okay, your mother and I are very happy that you think so. But you must remember that since you have made your own decision, no matter how your life goes in the future, you can't blame others."

Several people said in unison: "Don't worry, we won't blame anyone. We are very happy that our parents didn't abandon us."

After they talked it out, their expressions looked better. Liu Yingcai then told them to go back and make preparations. After notifying their relatives tomorrow, they should come back to harvest the crops in the fields. They could not escape the famine without food.