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

Jiang Mianmian calmed herself down a bit.

After all, she has plenty of food! As long as she's alright, that's all that matters.

But it's only been a few days of torrential rain, so why are people already fighting over food?

The mouse rushed in first, shouting, "Stop crying! Look who's here!"

The little beggars all turned around, their eyes lighting up.

"Sister Mianmian!"

"Waaaaah! Our food was stolen!"

People were shouting and complaining, creating complete chaos.

Jiang Mianmian took the backpack and took out a large bag of steamed buns and salted duck eggs. "Do you have any water to drink? Have something to eat first."

Everyone was excited to see the food, but they all looked at the rat.

The mouse bit its lip and took the food.

She knelt down with a thud, "Sister Mianmian, it's all my fault. You helped us again this time, but I can't repay you for all this. I will..."

Earthquakes and torrential rains followed one after another, and Thaksin believed that the content of the folk song was true.

When things were peaceful in the city, they could only make a living by begging. Occasionally, they would be lucky enough to get a small job and barely earn a few coins to eat a full meal.

Many people have left the city now, and it's almost impossible for him to earn money to repay Sister Mianmian—it's practically impossible for him to survive!

Without this food, my younger siblings would definitely not survive; but if I accept this food, I can't repay it.

He wanted to offer his life in exchange, but he was just a little beggar; what was his life worth?

Jiang Mianmian noticed his embarrassment, pulled him up, and interrupted him, "The ground is dirty, you can't just kneel there."

"Sister Mianmian..."

The mouse's heart began to pound, a strange feeling welled up from the bottom of its heart, and its eyes slowly reddened.

"Alright, hurry up and divide the food. Tell me in detail what happened?"

Jiang Mianmian deliberately snorted, "He dares to steal what I gave away? I think he's tired of living!"

"Hmm," the mouse responded softly, giving each person half a steamed bun and sharing a salted duck egg among the three of them.

The remaining items were carefully placed in a clean basket.

The others didn't have time to say anything and just ate in silence.

Jiang Mianmian then took out some more bottled water.

As the mouse ate, it said, "The price of grain in the city has gone up these past few days. The things Sister Mianmian gave me are all high-quality, so I was thinking of taking some out to exchange for coarse rice and black flour, so I can eat for a few more days."

The first two attempts went smoothly, but the third time he was followed.

The man followed the rat all the way to the dilapidated temple. He originally wanted to snatch the coarse rice that the rat had just exchanged, but he saw the dried meat instead!

He was tall and strong, and he injured two children before running away with the jerky.

The rat grew angrier as it spoke, "I was afraid someone else might get hurt, so I didn't chase after him. Who knew he would come back the next night! And he brought a knife! This time he not only stole all the dried meat they had hidden, but he also took all the steamed buns."

"So later he stole all your food?"

Evil people have no bottom line; they will only push their luck.

The children nodded repeatedly.

"We were really out of options, so we thought we'd go wander around outside those rich people's houses again, maybe we could find something to eat."

The mouse was too embarrassed to say that he actually wanted to climb over the wall to get in, but that behavior was... wait, something's not right. It seems like Sister Mianmian jumped out from inside.

He felt a chill run down his spine. What nonsense was he thinking? There must be a reason why Sister Mianmian did this!

Jiang Mianmian, unaware of the rat's thoughts, asked:

"Can we find him?"

These children grew up with the 25 siblings. Despite their pitiful backgrounds, they did not give up on themselves, unlike the group of swindlers and con artists.

She is willing to lend them a hand, and if they can get back on the right track in the future, it will be a good thing for both of them.

Besides, bullying the people she wants to protect means they don't want to live a good life, right?

"I followed him for a whole day, and he never came out after he went in!"

Immediately, a child pointed in the direction of the gambling den in the city.

"Come on, Mouse, come with me to find him."

Jiang Mianmian gave them a worst-case scenario plan: "I can help you find the person, but in a place like a gambling den, the food is probably gone. Be prepared and think about what to do next."

These words added a somber tone to the atmosphere in the temple.

She didn't say anything more, and gave the mouse a raincoat to wear.

The two headed straight for the gambling den, but were stopped at the entrance. "What are you doing here?"

Mouse's heart leaped into his throat; he'd forgotten to have Mianmian change into men's clothing! Oh no, a young woman and a child going to a gambling den—they definitely wouldn't let them in!

Jiang Mianmian gave him a look to calm down: Watch me!

She pulled out a bulging money bag, waved it in front of Xiao Yao, and casually made up a lie, "I'm going in to give my uncle some money!"

Anyway, Li's younger brother is indeed a gambling addict!

Xiao Yao's eyes immediately changed. Who would refuse money that's already at the gambling den?

He led them inside, saying, "Oh, please come in. I wonder which one is your uncle?"

"Mouse, you have sharp eyes! Quick, look where our uncle is!"

Jiang Mianmian pushed the mouse.

The mouse then realized what was happening and silently gave her a thumbs up in its mind.

Outside the gambling den, a torrential downpour created a desolate scene.

Inside the gambling den, however, the atmosphere remained lively, filled with screams and cries of despair.

A tall, thin man was clutching his head and wailing, "How did we lose again!"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and spoke at the same time:

"Li Mu?"

"That's it!"

Jiang Mianmian: "..."

What a small world!

She whispered again to confirm, "Is it him?"

"Ok!"

The mouse was certain, "His ear is broken; the black dog bit him!"

One of the two injured children was the black dog.

Jiang Mianmian nodded towards Li Mu, "My uncle is over there, thank you very much, brother."

"Alright, then girl, hurry up and go. It's all smoky and chaotic here. You should leave as soon as you're done."

Seeing that there really was such a person, and that it was Li Mu, Xiao Yao stopped following and kindly reminded him.

He knew Li Mu all too well; he was just wasting his days here!

Just a few days ago, they even brought steamed buns, rice, and flour to exchange for gambling money!

These two kids must have suffered a lot.

He sighed as he walked out, then suddenly realized that Li Mu was poor and a scoundrel, so why would his niece bring such a big bag of silver here for nothing?

A bad feeling suddenly rose in my heart, and I turned around to go back.

However, it's too late.

"what!"

A scream suddenly came from the direction they had just come from.

The girl had already kicked Li Mu to the ground and was now stepping on his face!

Xiao Yao felt a sting on her face, turned around, and ran outside.

It's none of his business! He didn't bring them in!

Not only him, but everyone else in the gambling den also looked in Li Mu's direction.

Who's got the guts to cause trouble at the gambling den? They're asking for it!

In an instant, everyone's eyes focused on one spot—

The girl's face was still slightly damp, her eyes were bright, and she had a smile on her lips.

In this room, it was like a flower suddenly blooming from the mud.

Vibrant and energetic, fragrant and tender.