During my escape from famine, I survived by eavesdropping on the whispers of food.

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang turn her hand to the side, Qin Hao quickly grabbed her hand and said, "Sister, you can't go out. It's too dangerous outside. What if you get hurt?"

Qin Shuangshuang comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, your sister is so capable, they won't do anything to me."

Qin Hao reluctantly believed him.

Following Qin Shuangshuang out, they arrived at the door and saw Zhou Shi and Uncle Li standing there, keeping a close watch on them.

Uncle Li said to Qin Shuangshuang very seriously, "Go inside quickly. It's very chaotic outside. They probably know you were making those konjac things in the house, and they think the curse is bad for them."

Don't worry, we're here; we won't let them in.

Qin Shuangshuang said to them, "Open the door. I want to ask them, to ask them properly, how I saved them back then, and now they want to repay me like this."

Originally, I made this so that they would have food to eat in the future. But now it seems that my hard work and dedication have made them feel like I have done something wrong.

Oh well, oh well.

Seeing Qin Shuangshuang's firm attitude, the technician then secretly signaled to his brothers behind him and said, "Open the door. Since Shuangshuang is going out to face it, let's face it together with her." As soon as the door opened, the refugees were about to rush up when several strong men blocked the doorway.

They said, "If you don't step back now, we will report this to the authorities. Don't forget Qin Shuangshuang's current status."

When those people thought that Qin Shuangshuang had spared their lives for one night, they retreated down the steps.

When they looked up at Qin Shuangshuang, none of them had the slightest bit of good temper on their faces; they all looked extremely angry at her.

Now, their goal was to get an explanation from Qin Shuangshuang, so they all started to speak.

"You saved our lives, that's true, and you gave us food, that's also true. But for some reason, today, you suddenly want to use those cursed things to make something for us to eat. You can eat it yourselves, but you can't eat it yourselves!"

"We've thought about it carefully. After all, that thing you're using is cursed. What if it affects everyone's luck?"

Qin Shuangshuang then laughed and said, "We're all refugees now, so what's the big deal? We're just lucky to have something to eat." However, some of the older generation disagreed, and said sarcastically to Qin Shuangshuang, "You can't say that. Our predicament is only temporary."

If what you say is true, then wouldn't everyone's life be like this? How could that be? Before becoming a vagrant, I was a very famous businessman.

"I've ended up here because of the court's incompetence, but that doesn't mean my life is over."

Qin Shuangshuang sighed, "In that case, it seems that no one needs my help anymore."

Don't worry, I certainly won't give you anything to eat.

However, a few old fogies said to Qin Shuangshuang, "That thing is cursed and absolutely cannot stay in this county town."

"Now, if you don't send them away, we'll have no choice but to throw your whole family out too."

"That's right! These people seem to be in cahoots with him. We must not let them go. We have to make them hand over that thing and then they have to throw it away. Otherwise, what if we are all cursed?"

Qin Shuangshuang sensed that the people around her were extremely embarrassed.

Just then, someone coughed outside the crowd.

Everyone turned around and noticed that it was Lin Zheng who had arrived.

As soon as Lin Zheng arrived, he said to Qin Shuangshuang, "I was reading a book in the county government office when I heard some noise from you, so I came to check it out."

Qin Shuangshuang was overjoyed and said to him, "My lord, what brings you here?"

Lin Zheng then said to Qin Shuangshuang, "Didn't we hear some rumors? I heard you were making konjac in the house. Are you planning to make something good?"

Qin Shuangshuang then explained to him, "Sir, what I want to make is konjac powder. If the powder is soaked and everyone drinks it, it will be easy to fill their stomachs, which will help us win the bet. On the other hand, with that stuff, everyone won't go hungry for a while."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng understood and nodded, saying to Qin Shuangshuang, "Your method is good. I will be the first to taste it after it is made to see how it tastes."

Qin Shuangshuang thought that with Lin Zheng backing her up, they probably wouldn't look down on her anymore.

Even though the adults arrived, they still didn't have a good expression on their faces. They said to Lin Zheng, "Sir, you can't listen to this little girl's nonsense. Those konjacs are cursed from birth. If anyone eats them, they will definitely be cursed. No one will have a good ending. Just don't believe this little girl."

"Although she was very kind to everyone yesterday, giving everyone a bowl of hot soup, if that curse is imposed on us, we would rather not drink that soup!"

"Yes, yes, yes! That's right! If we're going to lose our lives here for that one sip of soup, I'd rather have never drunk it at all."

Qin Shuangshuang instantly understood that human nature was indeed like this. She smiled slightly and said to Lin Zheng, "It doesn't matter if they don't believe it. Once I've made it, sir, I will find my own sales channels and will never give them a single drop again."

Lin Zheng understood Qin Shuangshuang's words, and he quickly comforted her, saying, "Everyone didn't mean it. They don't know the benefits of that thing, but I know you do everything for their own good. Don't worry, I'll persuade them. Once the thing is made..."

I will taste it myself and then talk to them. In short, it's not just about having enough to eat; their lives are also important.

Now that the imperial court has sent people to inspect the area, if we do well, the chamber of commerce will likely receive some subsidies later. I'll make sure to give you a larger share then.

Upon hearing that there would be subsidies and money to be made, Qin Shuangshuang held back.

She turned to them and said, "Once this thing is made, if anyone eats it and gets cursed, they can come to me anytime, and I will take full responsibility."

Lin Zheng also addressed them in a loud voice, "I know everyone's concerns are good, but it's already difficult enough to have enough to eat these days, so I hope everyone won't be picky."

However, the people who heard this did not have a good temper or attitude. Lin Zheng then had them driven away. As he was leaving, he turned to Qin Shuangshuang and said, "Here is a letter. Take it and read it first. It was given to you by your young friend."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuangshuang asked in confusion, "Are you talking about Lu Jun?"

He said, "You're right, then go in and take a look, but make sure no one else sees you."

Qin Shuangshuang was curious about what things couldn't be seen by others.