"This medicine is very effective, I feel much better." Shen Yuebai returned the water pouch to Shen Shuli, her eyes filled with gratitude.

"How are we going to bring these prey down the mountain? It would be such a waste to just throw them away."

Not only Shen Yuebai was reluctant to part with it, but no one present was willing to do so.

Even if the three of them worked together, they couldn't lift a wild boar.

After all, Shen Yuebai had suffered serious internal injuries.

Shen Shuli was a thirteen-year-old girl and didn't have much strength.

Shen Ziqian can lift a maximum of 100 jin (50 kg).

If we go down the mountain to call for help, these prey will quickly be devoured by other prey if left here.

It's not appropriate at all.

Although Shen Shuli has a space that allows her to cheat, she will never reveal her trump card.

Shen Yuebai thought for a moment and said, "Ziqian, you and Ali go down the mountain together, and find some people to help. I'll stay here and guard the prey."

Shen Ziqian knew that his second uncle was injured and was worried about leaving him alone, so he refused outright.

"No, you're injured. It's not safe for you to be here alone. You and your cousin go back. I'll stay here."

Shen Shuli shook her head and sighed, "You two wait here. Be careful. I'm quick. I'll go back and find someone."

Having traveled only halfway, Shen Shuli encountered a group of villagers coming up the mountain.

The visitors were all relatives of the Shen family, numbering eight or nine.

Shen Yuebai's son, Shen Zitan, was also among them; he had met Shen Shuli at home.

After recognizing the person, I quickly ran a few steps forward to ask.

"Cousin, I've finally found you! Are you alright?" Shen Zitan looked her up and down.

Seeing the large patches of blood on her body, his face instantly turned pale. "You're injured!"

Shen Shuli quickly explained, "Don't worry, I'm fine. This is just from the blood of the prey. You've come at the right time. My second uncle has caught quite a lot of prey this time. Please help carry it down the mountain."

Shen Zitan didn't dare to delay and quickly called for everyone to follow.

Everyone was very fast.

Seven wild boars, a silly spore, and a bunch of pheasants and rabbits were carried down the mountain by the crowd.

In this year of famine, Baishi Village is no exception; every household is on the verge of running out of food.

To avoid being spotted by the villagers, the Shen family tacitly chose a secluded path and, since it was already dark, quietly transported their prey back to the Shen family home.

After the Shen family finished lunch.

Shen Yuehua immediately took her elder brother and sister-in-law and her second sister-in-law and drove an oxcart into the county town to gather information.

When Shen Yuehua returned and found that Shen Shuli and Shen Ziqian had not yet come back, she immediately became anxious.

She quickly told Old Man Shen and Old Woman Shen that the two of them might have gone deep into the mountains to look for their second brother.

Upon hearing this, Old Man Shen poked his daughter's forehead and exclaimed that she was confused.

He immediately went to the village to call his younger brother and asked them to gather the men in the family to help search for the person in the mountain.

"It's back, it's back!"

Shen Yuehui, the eldest son of the Shen family, stood at the foot of the mountain, keeping a close eye on the mountain. When he saw a group of people returning, he quickly told his family.

After saying that, he quickly opened the courtyard gate and let everyone carry the prey inside.

The Shen family was terrified when they saw the yard full of wild boars.

They knew all too well just how capable Shen Yuebai was.

There were definitely too many wild boars for him to bring back by himself.

"Second brother, what are all these wild boars?" Old Man Shen beckoned to his second brother and asked.

The others also listened with curiosity.

"Hehe, Dad, I only hunted two wild boars here; the rest were all Ah Li's doing."

Shen Yuebai was an honest and kind person, and immediately told everyone what had happened in the mountains.

"Dad, if my niece hadn't arrived in time to save me, I probably would have perished in the attack by the wild boars."

Shen Yuebai felt lingering fear whenever she thought of that thrilling scene.

Everyone in the courtyard was on tenterhooks upon hearing this terrifying scene.

Upon hearing that it was this niece (granddaughter) who had been switched at birth who saved Shen Yuebai, everyone looked at Shen Shuli with gratitude and curiosity.

"Ah Li, good child, thanks to you for saving your second uncle, your grandmother really doesn't know how to thank you enough." Grandma Shen's eyes reddened with emotion as she held Shen Shuli's hand and thanked her repeatedly.

She only had two sons and a daughter in her life. If it weren't for her granddaughter, she would have lost one of her sons. How could she not be grateful?

"Grandma, it was just a coincidence. Of course I had to lend a hand when I ran into her," Shen Shuli said politely, then glanced at her mother.

Grandma Shen knew perfectly well that these were just her granddaughter being polite.

The mountains are so vast, how could we possibly run into each other by chance?

He must have been worried about his second uncle and rushed over specifically to save him!

I never expected that this granddaughter would save her son so soon after being recognized. This kindness is too great!

Shen Yuehua received her daughter's pleading look and knew that her daughter didn't like being surrounded by unfamiliar people, so she quickly changed the subject.

"Mother, let's hurry up and figure out how to get rid of this meat!"

"It's so hot, it'll probably stink overnight. We also need to be careful that other people in the village don't find out and get bad ideas. You two, Mom and Dad, will have to come up with a plan for how to handle it."

Grandma Shen's attention was immediately diverted, and she quickly looked at her husband, asking him to make the decision.

Old Man Shen thought for a moment, then turned to Shen Shuli and asked in a low voice, "Shuli, I'd like to give one to your second maternal grandfather's family as a way of thanking them for finding people to carry the game up the mountain. What do you think?"

Of these prey, at least five wild boars were killed by Shen Shuli, and no one else had the right to decide how to distribute them on her behalf.

Her grandfather's polite inquiry, which did not bypass her and make the decision directly, satisfied her, and she nodded in agreement without hesitation.

The main problem was that the wild boar meat tasted terrible; if it were mutton or beef, she definitely wouldn't have agreed so readily.

"It's all up to Grandpa to decide." Shen Shuli nodded in agreement with a smile.

Old Man Shen breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, fearing that he might upset his granddaughter. The main problem was that there was too much meat, and it would spoil if it wasn't dealt with quickly.

Moreover, he will compensate his granddaughter in other ways so that she will not suffer any losses.

"Second brother, here's a wild boar for your family as a thank you for your help today. Get everything sorted out tonight, whether you eat it, pickle it, or sell it, do it at my place, so we don't get caught carrying it around and cause trouble." Old Man Shen said to his younger brother.

Upon hearing this, Shen Huaikang immediately waved his hand and sternly refused.

They were just lending a hand; they didn't contribute anything. How could they possibly get a share of a wild boar?

Isn't that heartless?

As he spoke, he urged his children and grandchildren to hurry back home.

Old Man Shen was quick-witted and nimble; he ran a few steps and locked his own courtyard gate.

“Just do as I say. I know you don’t have any extra food at home, but this meat, once processed, will be enough to last you for a while.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Huaikang couldn't help but be tempted.

He knew his own situation well; if the drought continued like this, it really wouldn't last more than a few days.

Seeing that his younger brother's expression softened, Shen Huai'an quickly continued, "Come with me to the main room, I have something important to tell you."

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