The groom was kidnapped on the wedding day? Fine! I'll marry someone else.

After dinner in the evening, several families gathered in the yard to talk.

After the darkest nights, a crescent moon now hangs on the treetops. In the unpolluted night sky, you can see the stars and the Milky Way, and the surroundings have become bright.

On the men's side, Xu Jianping was speaking eloquently, talking non-stop about his pig farming plan:

"Pork in our town costs 85 cents a pound. It's definitely a bit higher in the provincial capital. Even if it's 90 cents, if we can sell a few pigs, even if we sell 120 or 130 pounds of pork per pig, we'll make a hundred yuan. A few pigs will make hundreds of yuan. Selling twice a year is much better than earning work points from farming!"

"Especially if we raise pigs well and find a market, our village will vigorously develop the pig farming industry. By then, it will definitely outperform other villages and perhaps even win the honor of being recognized as an outstanding village collective."

……

As for the women, Zhang Hongmei planned to make a dress for Xu Yu in the next few days, just for her to wear on the day of her engagement with Jiang Yi. Everyone agreed.

"Xiaoyu has never worn a skirt before. Now that she's gotten so much whiter, she'll definitely look great in one."

"I'll wear a skirt then, so everyone can see how pretty our little fish is."

……

The children gathered around and played the game of "Eagle Catches Chicken", and screams and giggles could be heard from time to time.

Xu Yu was also surrounded by several cousins ​​of similar age who were still unmarried.

Xu Yu also agreed to help them prepare beauty and whitening medicine. The girls were so happy that they became more affectionate to her.

Even though they had only been flattering Xu Yu before because she was the daughter of their third uncle, now they truly liked this cousin.

They knew that Xu Yu liked to listen to gossip, so they told her the gossip they heard today.

Xu Yu listened happily.

But when she said she was going to pick herbs tomorrow, everyone advised her not to go.

"It's too dangerous in the deep mountains. People from other villages have gone in before and never came out."

"Yes, I heard there are tigers and blind bears in the deep mountains. If you encounter these two, there is no way to escape."

"Also, I heard there are monsters in there that specialize in eating people."

"I've heard that too. Didn't Grandpa and the others say before that the monster living in the deep mountains comes out to the village every year to eat children?"

Xu Yu: “…”

Why is it getting more and more outrageous!

Xu Yu: "The grandfathers said those were just stories, not to be taken seriously. Besides, Grandpa Huang often goes into the mountains to collect herbs, how come he is fine? I will go with him and Brother Yi tomorrow. Brother Yi is good at fighting, so he will definitely be able to protect me."

When the girls thought of Jiang Yi, they all stopped talking.

The future cousin-in-law is too scary, and they are still a little afraid.

……

Xu Yu had to get up early tomorrow, so he went back to sleep first.

The next day, before dawn, she was half asleep when she vaguely heard the conversation between Zhang Hongmei and Jiang Yi.

Jiang Yi: "Aunt Zhang, is Xiaoyu still not awake?"

Zhang Hongmei: "I'll go call her."

Jiang Yi: "Okay."

Soon Xu Yu heard a knock on the door. She got up from the bed, walked over in the moonlight outside the window and opened the door.

Zhang Hongmei said to her, "Go change your clothes quickly, Xiao Jiang is here."

Xu Yu nodded and tilted his head to look outside the hall.

At this time, Jiang Yi and Xu Kui were standing under the eaves outside the main hall door, and Xu Kui was telling them to be careful.

Next to Jiang Yi, Dingdang was squatting quietly.

Xu Yu greeted the man and the dog: "Brother Yi, Dingdang."

The two men and the dog looked over here, but did not say anything.

Xu Yu slept in the loose pajamas that she asked Zhang Hongmei to make. She definitely didn't wear any underwear underneath them, but since she was standing inside the bedroom, people standing outside should not be able to see her.

Zhang Hongmei pushed her inside and said, "Go change your clothes quickly. Don't keep Xiao Jiang waiting too long. I'll get you some food."

Xu Yu nodded, then stepped back and closed the door.

Jiang Yi's voice came from outside the door: "Aunt Zhang, I brought lunch, you don't have to pack food for Xiaoyu."

When Xu Yu changed his clothes and came out, Xu Jianping also got up.

Xu Jianping actually wanted to follow him into the mountains, but he didn't have time.

"I've never been deep in the mountains. There must be a lot of animals there. When we have time, let's go set traps and catch rabbits."

Jiang Yi: "Okay."

Xu Kui was about to move a few large rocks to the side when Jiang Yi hurried over to help.

Xu Jianping also went there.

Xu Kui asked Jiang Yi, "Have you found the stones, loess, lime, and sand for building the house?"

"I've found it. I'm waiting for my comrades to come over and move it together."

Xu Jianping asked, "How many of your comrades will come?"

Jiang Yi: "It's not certain at the moment."

Xu Kui: "If there are a lot of people, we have to consider their accommodation. If you can't accommodate them where you are, you can come and stay with us. Jianjun's house is empty, so you can stay with him when the time comes."

"it is good."

Hearing this, Xu Yu couldn't help but raise his lips, and then went to wash up.

When Xu Yu finished washing up, Zhang Hongmei asked him to have breakfast.

In fact, she had prepared food for them last night for their trip to the mountains today. Since Jiang Yi brought it, they kept it for themselves.

She boiled eggs and let Xu Yu and Jiang Yi eat one each.

Jiang Yi shook his head: "I've already eaten, I'll leave the eggs for you guys to eat."

While peeling the eggs, Xu Yu said to Jiang Yi, "Brother Yi, wait for me. I'll leave after I finish eating."

Jiang Yi: "No rush, take your time eating."

While Xu Yu was having breakfast, the other three members of the Xu family sat beside him and talked with Jiang Yi.

The few of them were still talking about Jiang Yi's family building a house.

Zhang Hongmei also said that if there were many of his comrades coming and they had no place to stay, they could stay at their house.

After Xu Yu finished his meal, he went to get the backpack, sickle and hoe that he had prepared yesterday.

Jiang Yi took a look at what she brought and said, "No need to bring a hoe, I brought it."

His things were placed at the edge of the yard. Xu Yu looked over and found that he not only brought a backpack, but also two baskets and a hoe.

When they walked over and saw a large bag of food and several sacks in Jiang Yi's backpack, Xu Jianping was shocked: "Jiang Yi, why are you carrying so much? Will you have enough herbs to pack it in when the time comes?"

Zhang Hongmei and Xu Kui also felt that he didn't need to bring so much.

Zhang Hongmei said, "Just bring a backpack and a bag. You don't need to bring a basket."

Only Xu Yu didn't think it was too much. Before she could say anything, Jiang Yi said, "It's better to be prepared. If Xiaoyu and the others find a lot of herbs, we can bring them all back."

Xu Yu couldn't help but smile with his eyes curved.

Then the three of them sent the two out. Along the way, Xu Kui and Zhang Hongmei reminded them to be careful about their safety.

"If you see any signs of wild animals, leave immediately. There might be wild animals nearby."

"If you encounter danger, you must escape quickly."

"Little Fish, don't go wandering around alone once you get into the mountains."

"Doctor Huang often goes into the mountains, so you must follow him closely."

Xu Yu and Jiang Yi listened carefully.

The three of them took the two to Dr. Huang.

At this time, Dr. Huang was already waiting for them.

Listening to Xu Kui and Zhang Hongmei still explaining themselves, he said somewhat speechlessly, "With Jiang Yi and I here, nothing will happen to your daughter."

After saying that, he turned around and walked towards the mountains.

Xu Yu said to Xu Kui and Zhang Hongmei, "Mom and Dad, you really don't have to worry about me. I will definitely follow Brother Yi and Grandpa Huang every moment today and won't run around... We're leaving now. You guys go back. We'll be back tonight."

After saying that, he walked in the direction where Dr. Huang was going with Jiang Yi and Dingdang.

Even with moonlight, the road was difficult to walk on, but Jiang Yi and Dr. Huang were not affected at all.

Doctor Huang walked very fast, but Xu Yu couldn't. The road was uneven, so she could only walk slowly.

Jiang Yi walked behind her all the time and said to her, "Don't be anxious, walk steadily."

By the time the three men and the dog had climbed over a mountain, it was just beginning to dawn.

When we climbed over the second hill, the sun came out.

Xu Yu looked around as he walked.

It was the season when wild chrysanthemums were everywhere in the mountains, and she had already decided in her heart to go back and ask a group of children to help pick them.

When you reach the junction of the deep mountains, you can clearly hear the calls of many animals inside, giving people a very cold and terrifying feeling.

Xu Yu stared inside, his eyes shining.

Jiang Yi wanted to ask her if she wanted to take a break, but when he saw her shining eyes, he closed his mouth.

The three people and the dog continued to walk inside. Dr. Huang, who was walking in front, would stop from time to time and point to a herb and ask Xu Yu.

Xu Yu answered easily.

Dr. Huang then asked about the efficacy of the herb and what medicines would complement or counteract it.

Xu Yu answered very accurately.

This surprised Jiang Yi, who had been walking behind her.