In a year of natural disasters, the young woman had billions of resources to build a paradise.

If we go back in time, the story begins when Jiang Mianmian went to the Gujing Iron Mine and rescued Xinxiu Niang and the others.

On that day, Jiang Mianmian took Xin Xiuniang and her group away. Liu Ya, unwilling to sell herself into slavery, planned to escape with Zhu Yingxue and the others.

There were more than ten of them in their group. They also looted some things at the iron mine, and the journey went relatively smoothly at the beginning.

As the weather grew hotter and food became scarcer, they had no choice but to scavenge for anything edible—tree bark, grass roots, even rats and insects. But with more people than food, conflicts arose, and some of them sold themselves off, leaving only seven or eight people who continued to flee with Zhu Yingxue.

At that time, because Zhu Yingxue could always find food and drink, she became the backbone of the group, and everyone listened to her in everything.

But as they walked, the desolation grew, and the surroundings were empty, without a single living creature.

Liu Ya was scared and accidentally fell onto a dead tree branch, cutting her arm.

Bright red blood seeped out, and Zhu Yingxue's eyes lit up. She suggested that the blood should not be wasted and that they should lick it clean to replenish their strength.

And so, they forced Liu Ya to drink her blood. Zhu Yingxue somehow got some gauze to wrap around her wound, saying it would help her heal faster. But after three days, the wound still hadn't healed, and they had to keep removing the gauze so the wound could lick it.

Liu Ya couldn't take it anymore. After refusing, she overheard Zhu Yingxue and three others discussing that since her wounds wouldn't heal anyway and she was going to die sooner or later, she might as well die usefully, at least she'd be a piece of meat...

She was terrified and ran away that very night, not daring to go far, fearing there might still be wild animals in the mountains, so she could only follow them from a distance.

As a result, she witnessed Zhu Yingxue and the other three working together to kill two people and scare away one, and then came a scene she would never forget.

“I dared not follow them anymore, so I ran away in a panic. I don’t know how I got there, but I found a cave and a bag of something called ‘compressed biscuits’ inside. That’s how I managed to fill my stomach. Later, when I went deeper into the cave, I lost my footing and fell here.”

Liu Ya pointed upwards, "That's where I fell."

The spot she pointed to had a large hole more than two meters in diameter, surrounded by withered branches. It looked inconspicuous, no wonder I had never noticed it before. It seems that these mountains are more complicated than I imagined.

Jiang Mianmian examined Liu Ya's body and found that it was mostly just superficial injuries. She then had someone take her to wash up and change clothes.

If it weren't for Liu Ya, she really wouldn't have expected that she had underestimated Zhu Yingxue and her group. They looked so frail, yet they were so bold and spoke so righteously.

Those four people must not be allowed to live!

Liu Ya changed into clean clothes and felt a cool breeze as soon as she stepped out of the cave.

Looking up, I saw many ice blocks all around, and the hot night breeze became cool and refreshing.

She couldn't hold back her tears any longer. After so many days of despair, she had suddenly found a way out by taking a wrong step!

Looking into the valley, most of the caves were inhabited by people. They were clean and tidy, and the aroma of various dishes kept wafting out. At the bottom of the valley, even more people were busy at work.

It was so peaceful and serene that it could be described as a paradise on earth!

She wants to stay here! But what can she do?

As Liu Ya walked, she thought and walked faster and faster, her eyes becoming more and more determined. Finally, she ran and knelt directly in front of Jiang Mianmian. "Benefactor, may I call you Mianmian Fujun like they do? I... I want to stay!"

"So, do you want to stay in the mountain valley, or come with me to Peach Blossom Spring?"

Staying in the mountain valley means being one of the common people in the camp, while going to Peach Blossom Spring means becoming a slave.

Logically speaking, Liu Ya is a refugee who has fled from war and should be sent to Anmin Village. However, this girl and Zhu Yingxue are mortal enemies and should not be put in the same basket.

Jiang Mianmian pulled her up, "It's good that you've thought it through, you don't need to kneel before me."

To everyone's surprise, Liu Ya said the next moment, "I'll go and comfort the people!"

Are you sure? Why?

Jiang Mianmian was somewhat surprised. Whether it was a mountain valley or a peach blossom paradise, both were good places for her. Why did she choose Anmin's family?

"I want revenge, for myself and for my two sisters who died tragically."

Liu Ya has just learned that Anminshu is the place where they, as refugees, are settled.

There are only four refugees, Zhu Yingxue and the others, and not many things to do right now. But she fled from outside and knows that the outside world has almost become a hellish place. Before long, a large number of refugees will definitely find this place, and she will definitely be able to help! Moreover, she can't just stand by and watch Zhu Yingxue and the others become a rotten apple!

Little did they know, Jiang Mianmian's original intention was to forcibly bind Zhu Yingxue and the other three as slaves and force them to mine.

Now that she heard her idea, Jiang Mianmian changed her mind. Instead of letting Zhu Yingxue and the others go mining, she decided to make whetstones. In time, Liuya might grow into a very sharp knife.

"Okay, then I'll have someone arrange for you to go there."

After giving her a few instructions, Jiang Mianmian sent someone to take her to the camp and then returned to Taoyuan herself.

After accumulating over a million merit points, she gritted her teeth and spent over 400,000 merit points to build a villa using the infrastructure function.

It wasn't very big, nor was it the high-tech house she had dreamed of, but it was enough for Jiu Niang and the others to live in temporarily until the planned new villa was completed.

The villas sprang up instantly, leaving the residents of Taoyuan both surprised and envious.

At the time, Jiu Niang advised her not to be so high-profile, lest she attract the jealousy of others. But her original intention in earning merit points was for them. If she didn't use them now, when would she? Besides, everyone in Peach Blossom Spring belonged to her. If they dared to be unhappy, then they could get out!

Since her attitude was firm, Jiu Niang stopped talking.

Now when she returns to Taoyuan, she no longer needs to go to the courtyard, but goes directly back to the villa.

As soon as they got close, the gate opened automatically, and Lin Bao came out. "Miss Mianmian is back. Grandma Niu's dishes have just been cooked. Change your clothes and go to the restaurant for dinner."

Lin Bao has recovered and insists on living in the monitoring room with Lin Hu.

It's called a monitoring room, but it's actually a suite right next to the main entrance, with two bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom. It'll be enough for them to live in. Jiang Mianmian didn't stop them. It's just a temporary place anyway. She's already arranged a suite for each of the two brothers in the planned villa area.

Jiang Mianmian smiled and nodded, about to go inside, when she caught a glimpse of Lin Bao's ears turning slightly red.

She found it strange, and upon closer inspection, she saw a figure vaguely reflected in the window of the monitoring room.

With her elaborate hairstyle and long neck, is she a woman?