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

"Sister Benefactor, where do you live? Can I work for you? I can do any rough or hard work. As long as you ask, I will do it without hesitation."

Looking at Guo Xiao's expectant face, Xiao Zhixue felt a bitterness in her heart and sighed softly.

I am just a wandering refugee, how can I talk about a mansion?

Seeing that Guo Xiao was about to kneel down again, she hurriedly stopped him and finally had to reveal the truth that she was a refugee.

Guo Xiao looked back at his elder sister who was still lying on the sickbed, and couldn't help feeling infinite emotion in his heart.

If my eldest sister can recover, there may be more hope for this family.

Now, they are the only three siblings left under the dilapidated roof, relying on each other for survival. They are confused about what the future will be like.

Guo Xiao thought to himself that if he could travel with Xiao Zhixue, at least on the way to escape the famine, he might be able to use his hands to dig some wild vegetables to satisfy his hunger and bring a glimmer of hope to this precarious family.

But because of her long-term illness, my eldest sister had to lie weakly in bed, and her frail body seemed like it could be swallowed by the disease at any time.

The younger sister is young and ignorant, and in her world, she does not understand what the burden of life is.

Guo Xiao was struggling internally. The distant place that Xiao Zhixue mentioned might have a glimmer of hope, but that would mean leaving behind his elder sister who was lying on the sickbed and his ignorant younger sister.

How could his heart bear this sacrifice?

His eyes flashed with hesitation and reluctance, it was a choice that was almost desperate.

Although Guo Jia's breath was weak, he was still strong and wanted to take care of his younger brothers and sisters.

She struggled to support herself, and every slight cough seemed to drain all her strength. Her eyes were shining with desire for life and love for her younger siblings.

"My benefactor, please take my second brother and my younger sister with you. I'm afraid my condition will not improve, and I don't want to be a burden to them."

The voice was weak, but firm.

When Guo Xiao heard this, his emotions burst out, tears flowed like a spring, and his body involuntarily threw itself into Guo Jia's arms. It was an indescribable emotion of attachment and fear.

"Big sister, you can't leave us! I won't leave. I want to stay with you and little sister. No matter life or death, we must be together."

The boy's sobs were a reflection of his deep fear of the uncertainty of the future and his inseparable affection for his family.

Guo Jia's eyes instantly turned red and tears slid down silently. Every tear expressed self-blame for his illness and the pain of being a burden to his family.

She felt remorseful in her heart. If it weren't for the illness, her family wouldn't have been in such a difficult situation and her brother and sister-in-law wouldn't have lost the chance to escape from the predicament.

Guo Hua's little lips trembled, and finally she began to cry.

Xiao Zhixue witnessed all this, and her heart seemed to be weighed down by a huge rock. Memories of the past came flooding back like a tide.

In her previous life, she lacked the warmth of family. Her parents died early, and her life after being adopted was cold and indifferent. She had to endure the bitterness of living under someone else's roof silently by herself.

Today, although her family in this life is not a blood relative, they have given her unprecedented love and protection, making her cherish this hard-earned family relationship even more.

Faced with the suffering of Guo Jia's siblings, she felt a strong sense of responsibility and would not allow herself to stand idly by.

"As long as you are not afraid of the bumpy road ahead, we will go together."

Xiao Zhixue's voice was gentle yet firm, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, penetrating the haze in the siblings' hearts.

Hearing these words, the three people who were immersed in sadness looked up at her, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

Guo Jia forced a smile, with an apologetic look in his eyes, "We all know the benefactor's kindness, but my legs are no longer strong enough to walk, and I am afraid that I will become a burden to the benefactor."

Xiao Zhixue had a determined look on her face, she knew she had the physical strength to handle it.

"Don't worry about it. I'll carry you on my back. I'm staying in the dilapidated temple in the west of town. My family and other refugees are there. They will help us."

Guo Jia was filled with gratitude, but he was still concerned about Xiao Zhixue's slender figure, fearing that this would be too forced.

Guo Xiao and Guo Hua stepped forward one after another, willing to shoulder the weight of their big sister, wiping away their tears with their little hands, showing a tenacity beyond their age.

Xiao Zhixue was amused by Guo Hua's innocence and gently stroked her cheek, which was a warm and firm promise.

"I'll carry you, big sister. You guys prepare your luggage and we'll set off immediately."

With an irrefutable tone revealing an unshakable determination, Xiao Zhixue lightly carried Guo Jia on her back, as if she was really as light as a feather. Compared with the heavy objects she carried during training in her previous life, the weight was almost negligible.

At this moment, she is not only carrying a person, but also the hope and future of a family.

"Okay, stop dragging your feet, Guo Xiao, quickly pack up all the old pots and pans in your house. We have to leave right away."

Xiao Zhixue spoke in a hurried tone, pushing Fan Yanmu to grab the medicine box full of medicines, and the two of them strode over the threshold of the shabby hut.

Guo Xiao didn't dare to hesitate for a moment. He quickly rushed to the smoky stove and hurriedly gathered up all the pots, pans, and bowls with broken edges.

In a flash, he held Xiao Guohua's hand tightly.

Following the footsteps of Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu, they walked slowly along the muddy path towards the dilapidated ancient temple not far away. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, reflecting a series of determined yet slightly lonely figures.

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At this moment, in the dilapidated temple that has experienced many vicissitudes of life, a group of displaced people are gathered together, busy and orderly preparing this rare dinner.

The dry food they brought with them on the way to escape was already running out, and hunger forced them to risk going to the nearest town of Sanma to buy some food.

Although everyone has only a few coins left in their pockets, fortunately, the prices in this small town are still affordable.

They bought some rough but filling pasta and a few handfuls of fresh green vegetables, which was undoubtedly a luxury in such difficult times.

While Zhou Shuqiong was kneading the dough skillfully, she could not calm her deep anticipation for Xiao Zhixue's return. Her brows were slightly wrinkled from time to time, and her eyes were full of worry and uneasiness.

Xiao Wei and the two brothers of the Xiao family took turns to protect Yu Fugui.

Just as everyone was immersed in a rare atmosphere of busyness and harmony, the sound of footsteps broke the brief tranquility, and a group of uninvited guests with fierce faces suddenly broke into the ruined temple.

Their eyes scanned the crowd like hungry wolves, and they shouted in an irresistible tone of command: "Hand over that man, or we will not spare any of him!"

The sudden threat shocked everyone present, their faces turned pale, and their hearts were filled with unprecedented fear.

They had no idea who this group of villains were looking for. Could it be the respected Mayor Yu?