Soon, the rain stopped and the eldest and second sons came out from under the eaves where they had taken shelter from the rain.

The eaves were a bit short and could only provide partial coverage. The dripping rain still hit the two of them, and their clothes and shoes were still a little wet.

They shook their clothes to let the wind in so that they could work faster, and they shivered at the same time.

The same action made the two of them smile at each other and their hearts became closer, as if they were back in their childhood. It had been a long time since they had such a feeling, and the gap between them seemed to have disappeared a little.

As the eldest brother, he thought it was his responsibility to provide the whole family with enough food. The third brother could not be relied on now, so the family could only rely on himself and the second brother.

If the situation were to happen again like before, with the brothers becoming alienated, life would not be easy.

"Second brother, from now on, all the work in the fields will fall on us. There are so many mouths to feed at home, so we two have to work hard. I hope we can have enough food every day next year."

The second brother uttered a heavy "hmm". There was nothing wrong with the eldest brother's idea. He had been feeling really hungry recently and didn't want to suffer this anymore.

The eldest brother listened to his younger brother's words, as if they were spoken sincerely, and he was so happy in his heart. The family was united as one, with only one goal, to live a good life, and they were not afraid of not being able to do it.

The second child's stomach growled a few times. He looked down and sighed weakly.

"Hey~ There's nothing to eat at home now. Other families can have enough food one day and enough to eat the next, but we can't even get enough to eat. We don't have the energy to work. If this continues, we may not even have the next year."

There was a sadness in the eldest brother's eyes. What his younger brother said was true. If things continued like this, there would most likely be no next year.

But nothing has happened yet, life has to go on, and I quickly put away my emotions, "Quickly spit, stop saying unlucky things all the time."

The second brother did as he was told and pouted three times.

There was no income at home, my mother's pocket money had been spent, and the food cabinet was empty.

Every day they can only rely on the two sisters Jinshui and Xiuli to go to the mountains to dig wild vegetables to make a living. This can only solve the immediate problems and they can't wait until the autumn harvest.

The crops planted in the fields take a long time to mature, unlike other people who plant crops that take a short time to mature and can be eaten quickly.

At that time, the old lady suggested planting wheat and corn, and everyone in the family thought it was okay. After all, they are the staple foods that people here often eat, and the seeds are easier to preserve.

If it were other vegetables, such as potatoes, the old lady would be very unhappy. She thought that having corn was already very good. There was not enough space in the land to grow other things. Planting these two would only be barely enough for the family to eat for a year. She was determined not to plant other crops.

The third brother didn't quite agree at first, because these two things took too long to grow. If anything went wrong, it would be a huge problem for the family to run out of food. But he had no choice but to agree, and later, after the family was divided, he didn't care about these things anymore.

The third brother's family not only planted wheat and corn in the fields, but also some vegetables. After all, they were the ones who had divided the family property, so they had the final say on what to plant in the fields. When the crops were ripe, they didn't have to go to the town to buy them. Even if they didn't do that, there was no shortage of food at home.

The eldest and the second son felt that God was really unfair. Why did the third son become rich and have no worries about food and clothing while their entire family was about to starve to death?

No, we have to find a way.

The two men walked home, each with their own thoughts and plans.

Nier looked at the rain outside and felt even more worried. The way up the mountain was not easy to walk on. If those kids wanted to go up the mountain after the rain stopped and then slipped and fell, she would not be able to take the responsibility.

Niu Li walked out of the door in two steps and turned around, "Sister, don't worry, I will go and tell them that they don't need to come."

Nier stretched out her hand, "Hey~"

I wanted to stop my brother, but I was worried about letting him go alone on such a difficult muddy road.

However, Niu Li did not stop to wait for his sister. Fearing that someone would catch up with him, he ran a few steps quickly and disappeared.

I ran out of the door and looked around. I was surprised that I couldn't catch up with him even though my pace was not slow.

Forget it. My younger brother is always steady and does what he says. Let him do it, don't worry.

Carrying the backpack, he walked up the mountain. Although the road was muddy and difficult to walk on, Jinshui would make sure to dig up the wild vegetables and not let them rot in the ground.

When I got to the mountain, I started studying. I was distracted and looked around from time to time. As expected, I didn't see the group of kids from yesterday. My brother was really quick in notifying me.

However, I only told him a few names yesterday and didn’t tell him all of them. I’m curious about how they did it, and I’ll definitely find out when I get home.

The third brother is a restless person. When the rain has not stopped, he thinks about going to the fields to check. When the rain has stopped, he has to go even more.

When I got there, I saw the seedlings fallen to the ground. Based on my experience, I knew someone had deliberately stepped on them.

I squatted on the ground and took a closer look. It was exactly what I thought. I felt so distressed that I picked up the seedling, then put it down. After trying several times, I finally gave up.

The crops that I worked so hard to grow were trampled on. I was so angry that I had to find the person who did that. If he didn't like me, he should come to my house and trample on the crops. What kind of man is that?

Looking at the direction where the crops fell, I had a general idea in my mind. It was clearly coming from the direction of the fields of the eldest and second brothers. It was most likely them, but I couldn't draw a conclusion now. I had to find evidence first.

After finishing the work and preparing to go home, I glanced at that place again. My eyes became a little red. I have to discuss it with Ni'er and Niu Li. They might have a solution. They think quickly.

Yan Zi was heating up the rice and dishes. When she heard the noise, she knew that it was the third brother who had returned. Sure enough, before she could open her mouth to say anything, the work in her hands was taken over. The familiar smell of sweat filled the air. "Go and have a rest."

There was something wrong with the voice. I looked carefully and saw that the person looked listless. What happened?

The third brother tried his best to look normal, and tried to raise the corners of his mouth. Seeing that Yan Zi didn't move, he reminded her again, "I'm here, get out now."

Yan Zi thought there was no need to rush and it would not be too late to ask after finishing the work in the kitchen.

Otherwise, if he doesn't come out from there, the third brother will become even more anxious and angry.

It rained heavily today and few people went out. I guess I wouldn’t meet anyone on the road. Could something have happened in the fields?

Normally, those who dislike his family will not say bad things to their faces. Besides, the third brother does not take what irrelevant people say to heart. Besides his family, crops are what he values ​​most. He hopes it is not a big deal.

The hot food was served on the table. Nier walked in and felt the atmosphere was a little strange, especially her father. He usually came out to greet her with a smile, but today he looked so serious and seemed a little aggrieved.

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