Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

Breaking the deadlock and turning the tables, the neighboring village retreated in shock.

With thunderous hoofbeats, mixed with the neighing of horses and the shouts of villagers, the people of Lijia Village stormed into the village with great momentum.

The village entrance instantly became bustling with noise, and the air was filled with tension and unease.

Su Yunlan stood at the village entrance, his sharp, hawk-like gaze sweeping over everyone, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Madam Su, the people from Li Family Village are coming in a menacing manner. What are they trying to do?" Village Chief Wang Dashan's face was ashen, and his voice carried a hint of panic.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly and replied with a firm gaze, "Don't worry, village chief, I have a plan." She turned to the villagers behind her and said in a calm but firm tone, "Please don't panic, listen to my instructions."

Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side, his eyes shining with determination, and took her hand, offering her silent support.

Su Yunlan felt his warmth, and her resolve grew even stronger.

She took a deep breath and said softly, "Craftsman Liu, take a few people and get the tools ready. We're going to meet these guests."

The people from Lijia Village had arrived at the village entrance. Leading them was a tall, burly middle-aged man with an arrogant expression and a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He looked around and said loudly, "Madam Su, our Li Family Village has also suffered a lot. We heard that you have a water conservancy project here and have abundant water resources. Could you let us share some?"

Su Yunlan smiled slightly and said in a calm tone, "Fellow villagers of Lijia Village, welcome. Since you're here, why don't you first take a look at our water conservancy project and see how it works? What do you all think?"

The people of Lijia Village looked at each other in surprise, clearly not expecting Su Yunlan to be so calm and composed, and even to invite them to visit.

The man at the head of the group frowned, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "Alright, let's go take a look."

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, turned to the villagers and said, "Everyone, follow me closely, I'll take you to see our results."

The group walked along the path at the entrance of the village toward the water conservancy project.

Su Yunlan walked at the front, her steps firm and her eyes radiating confidence.

Craftsman Liu and several villagers followed closely behind, each with their tools ready.

The people from Lijia Village followed behind, their eyes filled with suspicion and wariness.

They arrived at the entrance of the water conservancy project. Su Yunlan stopped and turned to the people of Lijia Village, saying, "This is our water conservancy project. Please follow me, and I will give you a detailed introduction."

The people of Lijia Village exchanged glances and followed Su Yunlan into the water conservancy project.

Su Yunlan still wore that mysterious smile as she led them deeper into the area step by step.

The villagers stood guard vigilantly around the area, ready to respond to any emergencies.

Just as the people of Lijia Village were awestruck by the grand project before them, Su Yunlan stopped in front of a key sluice gate and slowly said, "This is the core of our water conservancy project and the absolute control point of our village's water source. If you are interested, you may wish to learn more."

The man from Lijia Village frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his arrogance: "Madam Su, your project is indeed impressive, but our Lijia Village also needs a water source. How do you plan to solve that?"

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, but did not rush to answer. Instead, she turned to the villagers behind her and said, "Please continue your tour. Let's see the secrets of these projects." After saying that, she continued walking forward, leaving the people of Lijia Village looking at each other, their hearts filled with doubt and unease.

As night deepened, the tranquility of the village was replaced by a tense atmosphere, and Su Yunlan's every step seemed exceptionally firm.

She already had a well-thought-out plan in mind, but at this moment, she chose to let the suspense continue and wait for the final revelation.

Su Yunlan led the people of Lijia Village on a tour of the water conservancy project. Her clear and firm voice echoed within the structure: "Look, everyone, these surrounding stone walls are no ordinary stone walls. The placement of each stone has been carefully calculated to both reinforce the project and prevent external damage. This is the first layer of defense in our project." She gently stroked the stone wall, her fingers running across the rough surface, feeling the solidity of the stone.

As everyone looked in the direction she pointed, the expressions of the people from Lijia Village changed slightly.

Su Yunlan was secretly pleased, but remained outwardly calm, and continued, "Look at the mechanism of this sluice gate. Only the people of our village know how to operate it, which ensures absolute control over the water source. If outsiders try to tamper with it, the entire project will automatically shut off, and the water source will be cut off. In that case, no one will benefit." As she spoke, she demonstrated the ingenuity of the sluice gate mechanism, and the metal parts emitted a slight friction sound.

Xiao Yuhan stood silently behind Su Yunlan. His tall figure was like an iron tower, giving people a sense of solidity and reliability.

Su Yunlan could feel the heat emanating from him; that power seemed to be transmitted to her through the air, filling her with a sense of security.

The people of Li Family Village looked even uglier when they heard Su Yunlan's words. They exchanged glances, their expressions a mixture of resentment, anger, and a hint of fear.

Su Yunlan took in their expressions, and her smile deepened.

At this moment, the man leading the Li family clenched his fists, as if he wanted to say something, but he held back.

Su Yunlan simply looked at them quietly, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation, as if to say, what can you do about it?

The atmosphere at the scene instantly froze, and a suffocating silence enveloped everyone.

The men led by Li Jiacun finally couldn't hold back any longer.

He suddenly waved his hand and roared, "Su Niangzi, you're asking for trouble! Brothers, get on it and smash this lousy project!" The people of Lijia Village immediately became like a pack of enraged wild beasts, wielding their hoes and sticks, and rushed towards the water conservancy project.

Dust billowed, shouts filled the air, and a conflict was about to erupt.

However, Su Yunlan was prepared.

At her command, "Attack!" the villagers who had been lying in ambush all around immediately jumped out, hoes and sticks in hand, ready for battle.

They formed a solid human wall, keeping the people of Lijia Village outside.

The two sides were on the verge of exchanging blows, glaring at each other, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

Although the people of Lijia Village were numerous and powerful, they found it difficult to break through the well-prepared villagers in a short time.

The clanging of metal against metal, the whooshing sound of clubs being swung, and the shouts and curses mingled together, creating a deafening cacophony.

Just then, Su Yunlan shouted, "Wait!" Her clear and powerful voice cut through the noisy commotion, leaving everyone stunned.

The people of Lijia Village looked at her with suspicion, wondering what trick she was up to this time.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and slowly said, "Gentlemen, fighting and killing won't solve anything; it will only result in mutual destruction. I have a suggestion: how about we cooperate?"

"Cooperation?" The man from Lijia Village looked suspicious. "How can we cooperate?" Su Yunlan pointed to a patch of wasteland in the distance and said, "That area is on higher ground. We can develop a new water source there, divert water for irrigation, and benefit the people of both villages. Wouldn't it be better if everyone benefited this way?"

The people of Lijia Village were stunned; they hadn't expected Su Yunlan to propose such a solution.

The villagers looked at Su Yunlan in surprise. They hadn't expected that Su Yunlan could think so calmly and come up with such a clever solution in such a tense moment.

Xiao Yuhan looked at Su Yunlan, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

He held Su Yunlan's hand tightly, offering her silent support.

Su Yunlan grasped his hand in return and gave him a firm look.

Su Yunlan turned to the man from Lijia Village, her tone calm and confident: "How about it? Consider my proposal."

The men from Lijia Village had conflicting expressions as they weighed the pros and cons.

The plan proposed by Su Yunlan would undoubtedly also benefit them.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Fine, we agree to cooperate!"

A sigh of relief came from the villagers, and the tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.

The people of Lijia Village left in disgrace; they had come with great momentum, but ultimately returned defeated.

As the sun sets, its golden rays bathe the village land, making everything appear so peaceful and serene.

The villagers cheered and surrounded Su Yunlan, their shouts of praise echoing throughout the village.

"Lady Su is truly amazing!" "Thanks to Lady Su, we managed to save our water supply!" "Lady Su is our hero!" Su Yunlan stood in the center of the crowd, a faint smile on her face.

She savored the glory of this moment, her heart filled with pride and joy.

Xiao Yuhan walked to her side, gently embraced her, and whispered in her ear, "Lan'er, you're amazing." Su Yunlan leaned against him, feeling his warmth and strength, and a sweet sense of happiness welled up in her heart.

As night falls, the stars twinkle and the village is brightly lit.

Every household was immersed in a joyful atmosphere, celebrating the victory.

However, in this joyous moment, an ominous shadow quietly fell over the village.

Suddenly, a villager clutched his stomach and groaned in pain, "Ouch, my stomach hurts so much..." At first, no one paid much attention, thinking it was just a common stomachache.

However, not long after, several more villagers developed the same symptoms.

They were pale, weak, and writhing on the ground in agony.

"What's going on? Why are so many people having stomach aches?" "Did they eat something bad?" "Quick, get a doctor!"

Panic whispers began to emerge from the crowd.

Su Yunlan frowned as she looked at the scene before her, a bad feeling rising in her heart.

She walked over to a villager who had fallen ill, reached out and touched his forehead; it was burning hot!

“Something’s not right,” Su Yunlan said in a deep voice. “This isn’t an ordinary illness.” Xiao Yuhan also noticed the abnormality. He walked to Su Yunlan’s side and asked in a low voice, “Lan’er, what’s going on?” Su Yunlan shook her head, her expression solemn. “I don’t know either, but I have a feeling that this might be a bigger crisis…” She looked up at the night sky. The stars were still bright, but they seemed to be shrouded in a layer of gloom.

"Yuhan, go and call Miss Xiao Si over, and ask her to help take care of the patient." Su Yunlan's voice was calm and firm, echoing in the night sky.