Surviving the famine: I made my fortune by helping others

"This girl looks like a blessed one. She must be kindhearted to be able to take so many elderly people and children for such a long distance. We may have never seen new people in our village. Why not let them stay?"

Grandma Jiu walked slowly among the crowd, leaning on a cane.

Although her voice was not loud, it was powerful and many people nodded in agreement.

"Third brother, I like this sister and want her to stay in the village." Lian Yunya ran over unsteadily on his short legs, his eyes full of desire.

"What do you think, Village Master Lian?" Ye Chu looked at Lian Yunxi with a smile.

They had been in the village for quite some time, and although the rain had subsided a little, it showed no sign of stopping.

Because of saving people, they stayed in the rain and did not go back.

Seeing that everyone looked like drowned rats, Lian Yunxi finally did not say no.

"We agreed before that we can stay in the village, but everyone has to pay a pound of food. I wonder if Miss Ye is willing to do that?"

The favor of saving lives is a favor, which will naturally be repaid in the future, but we must not back down on the issue of food.

Although life in the village was better, there was no more extra food, so asking them for food was a last resort.

"Of course, we are the ones who are disturbing you." Ye Chuyi didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

She never believed that there was such a thing as a free lunch in the world. On the contrary, she felt relieved after actually paying the grain.

This also means that they owe nothing to each other.

As for saving Lian Yunya? She didn't do it just to ask for a favor.

Although the purpose is not so pure, it is correct.

Seeing that Ye Chuyi did not refuse, Lian Yunxi was relieved.

"Miss Ye, you have encountered a rainstorm along the way, and now you are helping to rescue people in the village. I am afraid you must be tired. The food issue can be given later. Why don't you go and have a good rest first."

The main reason was that Ye Chuyi and his companions had been exhausted from the long journey, and were now soaked by the rain. They looked much more pitiful than the people in their mountain village.

"Then thank you, Village Chief Lian."

Ye Chuyi didn't insist on paying the money and paying the goods right away, but began to look around.

I was so focused on rescuing people that I didn't pay close attention to the environment. Only now did I realize that almost all the houses around me had been collapsed by the rain.

It seems like there is no place to shelter from the rain. Am I losing money on this deal?

As Ye Chuyi looked around, Lian Yunxi also noticed something was wrong and pulled his lips a little embarrassedly.

"Excuse me, Miss Ye. The houses at the foot of the mountain are quite old and have not been repaired yet. I didn't expect it to rain so hard all of a sudden. They were all washed away. But don't worry, Miss Ye. I will definitely arrange a place for everyone to stay."

Lian Yunxi spoke with such confidence that Ye Chuyi couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

"Sister, we have a beautiful house on the mountain. My house is very big. Do you want to live in my house?"

Lian Yunya gently tugged at Ye Chuyi's sleeve, raised her little face, and looked at her expectantly.

"Stop making trouble, Yun."

Lian Yunxi gently pulled Lian Yunya's hand away and pushed him behind.

Her mother quickly pulled Yun back and whispered, "Don't make trouble, Third Brother is doing something important."

"Well, I understand, mother."

Lian Yunya nodded seriously and stood obediently beside his mother, but his eyes were still staring at Ye Chuyi without blinking.

"Yun Yazi likes you very much. You are a good person."

Lian Yunxi said this without any reason.

Ye Chuyi curled his lips and said, "Maybe I am more popular with children."

"Ms. Ye must be a kind-hearted person, that's why she is so popular with children."

Grandma Jiu smiled and held Ye Chuyi's hand. What do you think? Why do you like him?

It would be great if this girl was from their own family. How come the Lian family doesn’t have one such a good girl?

"Grandma Jiu, since you like Miss Ye so much, why don't you follow Miss Ye to the mountain? Then you will definitely be able to see her every day."

"Besides, the house at the foot of the mountain is also in ruins. It's definitely uninhabitable. Don't you think so, Grandma Jiu?"

When the ladies nearby saw that the old lady liked Miss Ye so much, they quickly exchanged glances with each other and came forward to persuade her.

Their village had moved to the mountains for many years, but Grandma Jiu was old and missed her old house, so she really didn't want to move to the mountains, so everyone just let her do as she pleased.

In the past, not many people came to the village, so there was no need to worry about any danger. They also felt safe with Grandma Jiu living here.

However, as people's lives became increasingly difficult in recent years, more people fled famine, and more and more people passed through their village. It was really unsafe for an old lady like Grandma Jiu to live at the foot of the mountain.

Although there are other people accompanying me, it is inevitable that I will be careless sometimes.

Especially now, there has been a sudden and inexplicable rainstorm, and it is really impossible to live at the foot of the mountain.

"Do you think an old woman like me is getting in the way?"

Grandma Jiu's eyes became stern, and she stared at the women who were talking with great imposingness.

Several people shut up immediately.

"Don't be angry, Grandma Jiu. How could the sisters-in-law dislike you? They care about you. They are all looking forward to your coming. They want to show their filial piety to you. You should enjoy your life, right? Just listen to us and go to the mountain together, okay?"

While trying to persuade them, Lian Yunxi winked at Lian Yunshan and Lian Yunya.

Two people immediately came forward tactfully, one of them grabbed the old lady's arm and shook it like a spoiled child.

"Grandma Jiu, I haven't eaten the food you cooked for a long time. I really miss you so much. Can you come with us to the mountain? I will definitely be filial to you."

Lian Yunshan shook his sleeves every time he spoke, and rubbed against Grandma Jiu from time to time, which made Grandma Jiu feel very comfortable.

Lian Yun was not willing to be left behind and smiled widely at Grandma Jiu, "Yun likes Grandma Jiu the most. I am only happy when I am with Grandma..."

As more and more little Beis joined in, Grandma Jiu was so happy that she finally relaxed.

"Grandma Jiu knows that you are all filial children. Grandma Jiu will listen to you and go up the mountain right away."

"Okay, Grandma Jiu, I know you are the best!"

Lian Yunshan smiled foolishly and simply carried Grandma Jiu on his back.

"Ouch!"

Grandma Jiu was stunned for a moment, but soon she smiled widely, "Eighteen, run slower, run slower!"

The mountain road is not easy to walk on at night, but fortunately they are all used to it.

Although we stumbled a bit along the way, fortunately we arrived at our destination safely.