The person who called Song Cai "Sister-in-law of the Niu family" was none other than an uncle from the same village as Niu Hua'er's natal family.
In Niutou Village, where Niu Hua'er's mother-in-law lived, the entire village fled the famine together, leaving two days earlier than Song Jia'ao.
Seeing this old man, Niu Hua'er was very excited, thinking that people from Niutou Village had also come here, and hurriedly asked the old man where her mother's family was.
Unexpectedly, the old man burst into tears, and the words he said made Niu Hua'er feel like a knife:
"... As we walked eastward, we encountered more and more people fleeing the famine. Fighting for food and drink almost every day. Every day there were casualties in the village. Your eldest brother's leg was also stabbed.
Now, I can’t walk normally, and I slowly fall behind, just, just..."
Brother Niu was unable to walk due to a leg injury, and the two elders of the Niu family had to carry him. At first, the villagers were able to help, but later everyone was overwhelmed and unable to help the Niu family.
In the end, the Niu family fell further and further away until they disappeared. No one knew whether they were dead or alive.
The uncle's family who originally went east ended up here because they encountered a riot by victims on the way. In a panic, they got separated from Niutou Village and could only run with other victims who were going south, and finally arrived at Huai'an Prefecture.
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Speaking of which, the uncle's family is a blessing in disguise.
"How could this happen, how could this happen, this is not true..." Niu Hua'er burst into tears, unwilling to believe the result: "My parents said before they left, and they said they would be reunited, and nothing would happen to them.
of……"
Song Cai felt extremely distressed and hugged her shoulders tightly: "Father-in-law and the others have their own fate, they will be fine, they will be fine!"
The rest of the Song family were also feeling very sad, and they all said comforting words: "Your eldest brother looks like a lucky person. There are fortune tellers who say that your eldest brother will have noble people to help him, so maybe he is just in time for this matter.
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Song Xixi held Niu Hua'er's cold hand and said solemnly: "If you want to go find them, I will go with you now."
They knew in their hearts that there were many difficulties and dangers on the way to escape from the famine. The Niu family, old and young, had to take care of an injured person. The hope of survival was too slim. Even if they were lucky enough not to encounter bad people, food and water alone would be a big problem.
question.
Unless God opens his eyes and allows his family to meet a noble person and turn disaster into good fortune.
Under the comfort of everyone, Niu Hua'er gradually stopped crying, but her heart was still bleeding.
In the next two days, Niu Hua'er was still haunted. Every time a disaster victim was resettled, she would be the first to run out to see, hoping that her relatives would be inside, but she would always come back disappointed.
It wasn't until Song Xixi couldn't stand it any longer and packed her bags to take her to find the Niu family that Niu Hua'er came to her senses and said, "My dear, I know what you mean, but the world is so big, where can we find it?"
"Then you have to find her, otherwise you will not be able to live in peace for the rest of your life." Song Xixi stared at the woman who had lost a lot of weight, and felt very uncomfortable seeing her sad.
After spending two months together day and night, enjoying the woman's love and care, in her mind, this woman was no longer just the original owner's mother, she was someone she needed to repay her debt of gratitude to.
"My dear, my mother will be satisfied with your words." Niu Hua'er hugged her daughter with red eyes and restrained herself from crying in front of her: "In the future, my mother will make more money. Just hire someone to find her as you said before.
, you will find it sooner or later."
Seeing that she had a goal, Song Xixi secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, I will also make more money and find my grandparents as soon as possible."
At this time, Song Cai came over, opened his arms and embraced the mother and daughter: "There is still me, how can you leave me aside!"
With her husband's support, Niu Hua'er felt confident and finally had a smile on her face.
As more and more shacks were built, hundreds of victims were added every day, but there was still no movement from the government. Gradually, everyone felt uneasy, fearing that the government would not be able to accommodate the victims if there were too many, and would drive them away at any time.
Even though she knew from Song Qingqing that she would be resettled, Song Xixi was still worried that something would happen, so she ran to the city every day and sold the eggs stored in the system warehouse for money.
If the government drives people away, they might be able to use money to clear the way for their family to settle down in Huai'an Prefecture.
In short, be prepared.
Anyway, if she has more money, she won’t bite her hand. She still wants to make more money and find someone with Niu Xiaohua.
When she wasn't selling eggs, Song Xixi would go to the street signboards from time to time to see if there was any news or government orders related to the victims.
It's just that she gets depressed every time she goes there. It's all because she can't read. Even if a new notice appears on the notice board, she doesn't know what it says. She can only shamelessly ask someone who is literate to read it for help, and give her a few eggs as a reward.
Thank you.
At this time, Song Xixi became more determined to study and learn to read.
On this day, all fifty eggs were sold, and Song Xixi was preparing to leave the city with fifty coins. Unexpectedly, as soon as he got up, a little man bumped into him.
Then she felt her hands tighten, and someone snatched the cloth pocket she held the money in!
"What are you doing!" Song Xixi reacted very quickly. When the other party stopped his hand, he twisted his wrist and used more strength.
"Ah - it hurts - let go, let go, let go quickly!" The little man screamed in pain, his voice was a bit childish, and he looked like he couldn't be more than fifteen years old.
Song Xixi frowned and said coldly: "If you don't learn well at a young age, you will ask for it if you lose your hand like this!"
The thief was frightened and cried bitterly: "Please forgive me, this is my first time stealing. I will never dare to steal again, never again! Please let me go, I still have a younger brother and a grandma to support, wuwu"
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The thief didn't lie. It was indeed his first time stealing. Fearing that he would be caught and beaten, he wandered the streets for several days and finally caught Song Xixi, who seemed "easy to bully".
He originally thought that Song Xixi was young and weak and could run away after grabbing money. How could he have thought that Song Xixi's small body could burst out with the strength to kick an ox to death, causing him to miss the first time he stole and was caught?
Upright.
The passers-by who were watching were amazed at Song Xixi's strange power. They also heard that the little man was a first-time offender and that there were old people and children at home. They couldn't help but said: "Little girl, you see he is wrong, why don't you let him go? You are really broken."
With his hands, their family of three will starve to death, and then you will have to bear the lives of three people!"
"Yes, yes, this kid is quite pitiful, just let him go." There were many people around who echoed his words.
Song Xixi was speechless and responded directly: "Since you sympathize with a thief, why not give him all the money you have on your doorstep? I think he won't steal things when he has money."
Upon hearing this, passers-by quickly tightened their wallets and stared at Song Xixi reproachfully, as if she was the thief.
Song Xixi was too lazy to pay attention to them, twisted the thief's wrist and walked towards the government office.
It was impossible to let him go, and we couldn't even break his wrist. We had better let the government teach the thief how to behave.