Sweet Dreams in Famine Years: The System Leads to a Brilliant Life

Zeng's father didn't quite believe what Yang's mother said at first, thinking that she might just be exaggerating. "You old woman, your daughter gave you a glass of water as a gift, but you don't have to be so boastful! If the old family heard it, who knows what would happen..."

Although he said so, Zeng's father still took the water bag handed to him by Zeng's mother and drank it casually. But after taking this sip, he was stunned, and his expression changed from indifference to surprise and disbelief.

"Is this really the water your daughter gave you?" Zeng's father's voice was filled with obvious disbelief.

"Of course it was given by my daughter. Why are you so suspicious, old man?" Zeng's mother replied unhappily, then took the water bag from Zeng's father and put it away.

Seeing this, Zeng's father immediately said in dissatisfaction: "What are you doing, old woman? I haven't finished drinking yet! Why did you take it away?"

Zeng's mother glanced at him and unceremoniously tightened the lid of the water bag and put it away. "Water is so expensive now! How can I let you drink it without any scruples?"

Zeng's father smacked his lips a few times, savoring the taste of the water. He did not continue to argue with Zeng's mother, but solemnly warned: "The water my daughter gave me is indeed special. You must keep it well and never let others drink it, otherwise it may cause trouble for my daughter."

After all, he had only taken a small sip, but he felt much more relaxed all over, and even his previous hidden illness was alleviated a lot. This water was obviously unusual.

Zeng's mother snorted coldly and said disapprovingly: "Do I need you to remind me of this? I was very careful with this water. I didn't give it to anyone except you, including Cheng'er."

The old couple chatted for a while, and Zeng Siyuan came over. "Mom and Dad, Pan Yang is organizing the villagers to look for water sources around. I'll go to Zeng'er and tell her."

Zeng's mother nodded and warned, "Okay, if Zeng girl follows you later, let those little brats stay over here and don't follow her and cause trouble."

"Mom, I understand." Zeng Siyuan responded and turned to walk towards Zeng Zhengen.

At this time, Zeng Zhengen was preparing to take out some snacks from the system mall to fill the children's stomachs.

After hearing what Zeng Siyuan said, Zeng Zhengen nodded without hesitation, saying that he would go with them to find a water source. "Brother, wait for me, I will go with you right away."

She was just looking for an opportunity to buy some supplies from the system mall, and now that she had this opportunity, she could take it out.

Zeng Zhengen pushed the wheelbarrow to Zeng's mother and handed the three children to her to take care of. "Just wait here with your grandma and grandpa. Mom will be back soon."

The three kids knew that they wouldn't be able to help much if they went along, so they nodded obediently and agreed.

However, at this moment, Zeng Sicheng suddenly cried out loudly, "You are bad guys, that is my grandma, why do you occupy my grandma!"

Zeng Sicheng pointed at the three Zhang Jiajun brothers and accused them with a look of grievance on his face.

Zeng Siyuan, who was about to leave, heard his son crying and immediately glared at Zeng Sicheng, shouting, "Shut up! They are all your relatives, how can you say that?"

Facing Zeng Siyuan's rebuke, Zeng Sicheng was frightened and burst into tears. "Daddy, you are bad, I am not wrong! Ever since they came, grandpa and grandma don't love me anymore!"

Zeng Sicheng has been spoiled by his family since he was a child. In the past, everyone in the family revolved around him. But since the three brothers Zhang Jiajun came to their home, he clearly felt that his grandparents did not love him as much as before, and he felt very aggrieved.

Facing his son's accusation, Zeng Siyuan thought he was being unreasonable. Just as he was about to scold him, Zeng Zhengen stopped him. Under Zeng Siyuan's puzzled gaze, Zeng Zhengen walked in front of Zeng Sicheng.

"Cheng'er, be good and obedient. Your grandparents will definitely love you." Zeng Zhengen said gently.

However, Zeng Sicheng snorted coldly and turned his head away, looking unwilling to pay attention. His mother once said that his aunt was a bad person who came to steal their delicious food, so he naturally felt resentful towards Zeng Zhengen.

Seeing Zeng Sicheng like this, Zeng Zhengen sighed slightly, took out a green bean cake from his sleeve pocket, and placed it in front of Zeng Sicheng. "Hey, it seems that our Cheng'er doesn't like this cake. In this case, auntie will give this cake to someone else."

Hearing that there were cakes, Zeng Sicheng immediately turned around and stared at the mung bean cake in Zeng Zhengen's hand. The emerald green cake looked very tempting, and he couldn't help swallowing.

"Aunt, are these pastries really for me?" Zeng Sicheng asked in a low voice, with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

"I originally wanted to give it to you, but..." Zeng Zhengen deliberately dragged out his tone.

Before she could finish, Zeng Sicheng had already impatiently snatched the cake away. "Aunt, I will definitely be obedient, you must not go back on your word!" He said while carefully protecting the cake in his hand, fearing that someone else would snatch it away.

After Zeng Sicheng finished speaking, he couldn't wait to take a piece of cake and put it in his mouth. Seeing him protecting his food, Zeng Zhengen couldn't help but chuckle, and then gently rubbed his hair.

"Eat slowly. Since your aunt said it's for you, she won't regret it." Zeng Zheng comforted her.

Then, she stood up and walked to Zeng Sirui, and handed her a small bag of cakes. "Rui girl, this is for you."

After Zeng Sirui took the cake, he smiled sweetly at Zeng Zhengen. "Thank you, aunt."

Zeng Zhengen pinched the little girl's smooth and delicate face. She was full of love for such a sensible and obedient child. "Be good and wait here. Your aunt will come back and give you something delicious."

Hearing this, the little girl smiled even brighter. Zeng Zhengen teased her for a few more words, then walked to Zeng's mother, gave the little ones some instructions, and then set out with Zeng Siyuan to find water.

"Mom, be careful on the road. We will wait here for you to come back!" Zhang Jiajun shouted loudly at Zeng Zhengen's back.

Zeng Zhengen felt very warm at heart after hearing this and felt that his love for these children was not in vain.

Since they were looking for a water source, everyone naturally had to disperse and search separately. Otherwise, if a large group of people searched together, it would take a long time to find the water.

Zeng Siyuan originally planned to accompany Zeng Zhengen to find a water source, but Zeng Zhengen politely declined. She knew that she was going to use this opportunity to get some supplies from the system mall, and if Zeng Siyuan followed her, how could she get them?

Zeng Siyuan had no choice but to watch Zeng Zhengen walk into the mountains alone. Before leaving, he reminded her not to go too deep into the forest. Although it was a drought year, there might still be wild animals in the mountains, and he was really worried.

Zeng Zheng agreed with a smile, but she didn't care in her heart. She knew that she had the power of the system, and as long as she didn't encounter a group of ferocious beasts, she was fully capable of dealing with it.