Every world is full of ghosts and monsters begging for hugs

In times of famine, it is common for everyone to have insufficient food and compete with wild beasts in the mountains for food.

It's just that Su Xiaoer's luck is better than others. He was not bitten to death by wild beasts, nor was he poisoned to death by accidentally eating poisonous fruit.

Naturally, since he was young, he sometimes couldn't figure out what he could and couldn't eat.

So every time he finds something new that looks edible, he will taste it himself first, and only after confirming that there is nothing wrong with it, will he take it back to his younger siblings.

But he was not always so lucky. In the summer of that year, he ate an unknown small red fruit, and then he suffered from severe stomach pain. He fell to the ground and passed out, then woke up. By then, it was already night.

A white fox was squatting not far away and looking at him, as if observing whether he was dead or alive.

Since everything in the mountains has been robbed and eaten, the beasts in the mountains have begun to starve.

Su Xiaoer got up from the ground, looked at the fruit in his arms, took out one and placed it on the ground. After he left, the white fox walked over slowly and sniffed the fruit gently.

In the forest at night, the beasts that had been dormant during the day seemed to come out and move around. From time to time, there were some movements, revealing a little bit of danger.

He was holding the wild fruits wrapped in a cloth, his heart beating wildly due to fear and panic, and every step he took was anxious. Even if the mud house at home had no lights at night, it would always be more beautiful than the mountains and forests. Make him feel at ease.

At the foot of the mountain, under the moonlight, home is finally close.

Two figures stood under the shadow of the tree. Their alertness during their secret conversation made Su Xiaoer stop in his tracks, squat down and hide behind the bushes.

He knew the two people talking. The man was Mr. Zhang, a well-known philanthropist in the county, and the still charming woman was Shenpo Li.

Although she is said to be a goddess, she is actually not that old. In this era of lack of food and clothing, she also assumes the responsibility of being the only doctor in the village. Whenever someone in the village is sick, she will come to see the goddess Li.

Zhang Xiangshen said: "In a few days, I will distribute the donated food."

"Master Zhang is really kind-hearted." Shenpo Li smiled and said, "Then the half you left behind, can I share it with you?"

Zhang Xiangshen replied: "After so many years of cooperation, how can I forget you?"

As the most virtuous and well-informed person in Baihuai County, Squire Zhang has become a representative of the people's aspirations. It is said that he ran around for the people and finally obtained a batch of supplies. However, few people know about it. , he would keep half of each batch of supplies for his own use, while the other half would be distributed to thousands of poor families.

Even if that little thing is distributed, each family will not get much at all, but everyone is saying that Squire Zhang is a good man.

Shen Po Li lowered her voice, "I have already prepared the things you asked me to prepare. When I put the medicine into the water tonight, everyone will come to me for treatment tomorrow, and I will prescribe them the medicine by then." , only Renyi Tang sells it."

Renyi Tang is the only pharmacy in Baihuai County. Similarly, few people know that the boss behind that pharmacy is actually Zhang Xiangshen.

Now is the time when people don’t have enough to eat and don’t have warm clothes. As long as it’s something that can fit into their stomachs, these hungry people will stuff everything into their mouths. Then they will have bad stomachs and eating problems, and they need to see a doctor for medicine. It's normal.

Everyone will think that this is God causing misfortune to them again and again, but no one will doubt that it is actually a man-made disaster.

Mother Li prescribes medicine, and the drug store sells the medicine at a high price, and the people cannot afford it. Squire Zhang stands up as a representative of public opinion, convinces people with his reasoning, and persuades the drug store to lower the price of the medicine. The people will naturally feel that the price has been reduced, and they He gritted his teeth, took out his savings and bought medicine, and he was still alive.

At this time, they will forget the fact that the price of medicine is actually very expensive, and Squire Zhang can once again be praised by the people and become more respected.

Mother Li was a little worried again, "What if someone discovers this?"

Squire Zhang smiled nonchalantly, "Those untouchables only know how much food they eat and how much hard work they do every day. How could they discover such a perfect plan of ours?"

"Besides, if someone really finds out that something is wrong..." Zhang Xiangshen raised his hand and made a gesture towards his neck, "Then don't do one thing and keep doing the other to avoid future troubles."

Shenpo Li only felt that it was true, but she didn't have much compassion. She had been working together with Mr. Zhang for many years, and she had already been blinded by these interests.

The boy hiding behind the bushes covered his mouth. Although he was only six or seven years old, he had already suffered from the pressure of life because of bad times. He felt vaguely frightened about what the two adults said. premonition.

Shenpo Li put her hands on Zhang Xiangshen. She leaned on Zhang Xiangshen's chest delicately. With clear instructions, she said with a delicate smile: "It's not easy for us to have a tryst. It's a waste of time to just talk about those messy things." It’s still early, why don’t we have some fun? I haven’t seen you during this time, and I’ve lost weight.”

There are many young and beautiful women in Zhang Xiangshen's family, but Goddess Li is also quite pretty. If you don't want it for nothing, he also moved his hand directly and said, "Let me take a good look at how many pounds you have lost."

There was sudden movement on the other side of the bush.

It was a pack of wild fruits held in the boy's hand. One of the fruits rolled to the ground, making a noise in the quiet night.

Zhang Xiangshen hurriedly pushed away Sister Li, "Who!"

As he approached, the boy ran back quickly. His speed and strength, which was thin due to malnutrition, could not match that of an adult man. After a while, he was pushed to the ground and stepped heavily on with one foot. on his back.

The boy coughed several times.

Squire Zhang looked unkind, "Where did this bastard come from?"

"I remember him, he is the second son of the Su family." Goddess Li straightened her clothes and walked over quickly, "He must have heard our conversation, what should we do?"

Zhang Xiangshen's eyes were filled with sternness, "We can't let him go back."

The boy held the fruit in his hand and did not let go. Hearing this, he struggled with all his strength, pushed Squire Zhang's legs away, and tried to get up and escape. Suddenly, the heavy injury to the back of his head made him dizzy.

His thin body collapsed on the ground, his head was buzzing, everything began to blur, and he couldn't even feel the pain. Only the warm liquid spreading from the back of his head reminded him that he was bleeding.

Zhang Xiangshen held a stone in his hand. Seeing that the child had not yet died, he hit him on the head several times.