Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Xiao Zhixue's face was calm and her eyes were focused as she skillfully performed first aid.

The people around her held their breath, their eyes fixed on her.

Some people stared with wide eyes, looking confused, and whispered: "Is this method reliable?"

After all, in this remote village, people had never seen such a peculiar way of saving people, not to mention that the rescuer was Xiao Zhixue, who was usually called "silly girl".

What if her attempt worsens Chen Ge'er's condition?

Not far away, Old Lady Xiao and Xiao You's family were also watching this scene nervously.

Old Mrs. Xiao frowned, and deep down she had already planned to stop Xiao Zhixue.

In her opinion, how could this silly girl who always caused trouble for her have the ability to save Chen Ge'er? Isn't this playing with the child's life?

However, before she could finish her words, Chen Ge'er suddenly let out a loud "Wow", and the food stuck in his throat gushed out instantly as if driven by magic.

Chen Ge'er, who had been crying non-stop, suddenly calmed down, his face turned from blue to red, and his breathing returned to normal.

Everyone's anxious hearts finally settled down, and the tense atmosphere at the scene dissipated.

The village chief and the old woman witnessed all this and were full of respect and gratitude for Xiao Zhixue's heroic help.

The old woman was so excited that she could hardly control herself. She hugged Chen Ge'er tightly, tears streaming down her face again, and she almost knelt down to express her gratitude to Xiao Zhixue.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue hurried forward to support her, waving her hands repeatedly: "Auntie, no, this is what I should do."

The old woman held Chen Ge'er's little hand tightly and said to him affectionately, "Hurry up and thank your savior."

Chen Ge'er turned his head obediently, looking at Xiao Zhixue with a pair of bright eyes, and his childish voice echoed in the air: "Thank you for saving my life."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhixue's lips curled up, her eyes full of pity, and she gently stroked Chen Ge'er's head.

The old woman carefully took out the few remaining dry food from the worn-out package and held it in front of Xiao Zhixue: "Girl, you saved my grandson. Our family is poor and we don't have anything valuable. We only have these dry food. Take them. At least you can fill your stomach while you flee."

Xiao Zhixue glanced at the almost empty package and her heart tightened, knowing that if the family of three ran out of food, they would starve to death while fleeing the famine.

She looked at Zhou Shuqiong, and the two exchanged glances. Zhou Shuqiong understood and politely declined: "Auntie, you can keep it for yourself. We really don't need it."

Seeing that Xiao Zhixue's family was determined not to accept the dry food, the old woman had no choice but to rewrap it and put it into a tattered package.

Seeing that things had come to this, Xiao Zhixue was about to leave quietly with her family, but unexpectedly the village chief stopped her.

The village chief had a sincere look on his face, and his words were full of concern: "Girl, we are all from Shangqiao Village, and I am the village chief. I see that you are also fleeing from famine, so why don't you come with us? There are dangers everywhere on the road, and it is always better for everyone to take care of each other."

After hearing what the village chief said, the villagers all nodded silently and no one raised any objections.

Xiao Zhixue's gaze swept across Old Lady Xiao and others not far away, and the complicated expressions on their faces did not escape her eyes.

She smiled and waved her hand gently: "No need, our family is used to traveling alone, so as to avoid disputes on the road and cause trouble."

Zhou Shuqiong knew Xiao Zhixue's intention very well, and immediately agreed: "Yes, it is better for us to act alone."

Seeing that Xiao Zhixue and her family were determined and unwilling to join everyone else in fleeing famine, the village chief respected their choice in the end, even though he was filled with worries deep in his heart.

Amid the villagers' regretful or indifferent gazes, Xiao Zhixue and her family took resolute steps forward.

Just after taking a few steps, Wang's sarcastic accusation came from behind: "It's all because of that disaster star! Before she came, everyone was fine. As soon as she came, the child choked on the biscuit..."

However, in the face of such malicious slander, Xiao Zhixue and her family did not turn back, but continued to move forward.

"In my opinion, it was a wise move for that disaster star not to flee with us."

As soon as Wang finished speaking, an old woman with silver hair in the crowd immediately gave a calm rebuttal.

Her eyes were sharp and her tone was stern: "Shut up, you are the ones who should leave. This series of troubles today were all caused by your family."

Hearing the voice, Xiao Zhixue looked back gracefully, only to see that Wang's face had turned ashen due to the sudden rebuke, her feet almost off the ground, as if she was ready to rush forward to argue with the old woman at any time.

However, just as she was about to burst into a curse, the village chief cast a sharp look at her, piercing Wang's heart.

The majesty and warning contained in that look instantly dissipated Wang's arrogance. She could only sit back in her original position in disappointment, still mumbling unclear complaints.

Xiao Zhixue smiled secretly in her heart, knowing that Wang's gossip would sooner or later bring her trouble.

At this time, the village chief had obviously seen through the true nature of Mrs. Xiao and her group. He was filled with regret and secretly blamed himself for being soft-hearted yesterday and agreeing to let them join the escape team.

Just as Xiao Zhixue's family was walking further and further away and about to disappear from people's sight, the village chief shouted loudly: "Wait a minute, girl!"

Xiao Zhixue and her family stopped when they heard the voice, only to see the village chief running towards them with an anxious look and firm steps.

Zhou Shuqiong and Xiao Wei looked at the village chief of Shangqiao Village with confusion, trying to figure out why he suddenly changed his mind.

The village chief came up to the five people and bowed solemnly, saying, "Girls, I beg you and your family to come with us. I understand that today's matter has nothing to do with you, and I will definitely drive that family away."

His eyes were frank and firm, without the slightest hesitation or delay.

Xiao Zhixue lowered her head slightly, with a barely perceptible smile on the corner of her lips.

She secretly praised in her heart that the village chief was not a stupid person. It was rare that he could see right from wrong in a short time.

If he could really decisively expel Mrs. Xiao's family from the team, she wouldn't mind overcoming the difficulties together with the villagers of Shangqiao Village.

After all, in these troubled times, there is always more hope of survival with numbers than fighting alone.

Zhou Shuqiong and Xiao Wei turned their eyes to Xiao Zhixue tacitly. They had long been accustomed to treating her as the backbone of the family, and would support her decisions unreservedly no matter when and where.

Xiao Zhixue raised her eyes, met Zhou Shuqiong's gaze, and nodded slightly.

Zhou Shuqiong understood what he meant and turned to the village chief and said, "My Sanya means that as long as we don't go with that family, we are willing to join your team."

When the village chief heard this, the expression on his face instantly changed from nervousness to joy.

He said loudly: "Okay, okay, I'll go and drive them away right away."