Heavenly Blessed Baby: Fleeing Famine, Busy to Prosper!-Chapter 99: Manbao, Are You a Good and Obedient Child?

Chapter 99: Chapter 99: Manbao, Are You a Good and Obedient Child?

Although the path was cleared, the cart didn’t move smoothly.

After more than an hour of walking, the distance covered was not far.

Everywhere was dense forest, and if it weren’t late autumn with most leaves fallen, everyone might not even see the sky.

Even so, everyone’s mood remained very tense.

If it weren’t for their absolute trust in Qi Quanjin, the other families might have given up long ago.

Finally, they found a relatively open flat land.

Not very large, just enough for everyone to sit together and rest.

A thick layer of leaves covered the ground, and the surrounding trees were thicker than those in the forest.

The carts from each family were placed around.

Firstly, to shield against the mountain wind, and secondly, to offer some protection.

Although no animals had been spotted along the way, no one could guarantee none would appear the next moment.

Qi Quanjin took the bamboo tube handed by his wife, took a sip of water, wiped his sweat, and said, "The villagers didn’t follow."

This was actually a redundant statement; everyone knew the villagers hadn’t kept up.

But upon hearing this, everyone felt a sense of poignancy.

"Didn’t expect them to give up so quickly."

"Yes, I was hoping they’d catch up when we rested!"

Everyone couldn’t help but express their sentiments.

Despite deciding to part ways, if those behind could catch up, they couldn’t just leave them behind.

It’s a pity those people gave up too easily.

Qi Quanjin’s feelings were quite complicated at this moment.

But he quickly composed himself and said, "Since they didn’t follow, should we continue with the mountain path or descend to find a flatter road? Everyone, share your thoughts!"

The Qi Family wasn’t a dictatorship, and now with these companions, Qi Quanjin was even less likely to dictate.

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other, then collectively turned to Qi Quanjin.

Mr. Wang Sr. said, "Quanjin, since we decided to follow your Qi Family, we’ll go along with your arrangement. You decide our next move, and we’ll follow."

Following Mr. Wang Sr.’s words, the other families nodded in agreement.

Although they had elderly and children with them, and were uneasy about taking the forest path, they trusted the Qi Family wouldn’t easily abandon them.

Qi Quanjin scratched his head and said, "If no one objects, let’s head downhill, and if it’s safe there, we can take the flat road; otherwise, we’ll go along the forest at the mountain’s foot."

"Alright!"

"Okay!"

Everyone voiced their agreement.

With a decision made, everyone hastily ate, drank, and rested. A tea time later, they set off again.

But this time, not straight ahead, but diagonally forward, heading downhill.

They chose routes with gentler slopes to minimize the risk of rolling down.

Even so, several people still fell during the journey.

Fortunately, everyone walked with the cart, and when one fell, the cart would block a bit, and others would help them up quickly.

The elderly walked particularly carefully, supported by the young beside them.

As dusk approached, they finally saw flat land through the gaps in the trees.

The light on the flatland was better than in the forest.

Once out of the forest, everyone realized it was actually grassland.

The wild grass had already turned yellow in large patches, with little greenery left.

Surrounded by mountains, it seemed like this was the only piece of flat land.

"With no village ahead or shop behind, surrounded by mountains, we need to be extra vigilant tonight."

Qi Quanjin rested with the cart’s cargo.

By now, all the families had exited the forest, resting either against the cart or directly on the ground.

Everyone says it’s easier to go uphill and harder to descend, especially with carts, elderly, and children, not to mention the hardship.

Hearing Qi Quanjin, Wang Niu patted his chest, "Brother Quanjin, I, Niu, will definitely keep a good watch!"

"Hahaha!"

Everyone was amused by Wang Niu’s words.

Qi Quanjin gave a thumbs up, praising, "Our Niu is indeed impressive!" 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"Hehehe!"

Praised, Wang Niu didn’t blush, just smiled foolishly.

Qi Zheng, after drinking water and catching his breath, urged, "Alright, it’s almost dark, quickly clear some space for resting!"

"Got it!"

Everyone responded and began picking up tools to clear the ground.

This area was all wild grass, and no one knew what might be under it.

Plus, they needed to make a fire, and dry grass ignites easily, so they had to clear out a space.

The dry grass wouldn’t be wasted; it could be used for making a fire or a simple bedding.

Over thirty people divided into four families.

The Qi Family alone constituted over half of the group.

With more hands, the Qi Family worked quickly.

After clearing their area, they immediately helped the other three families.

A bonfire was lit in the center, and the women from each family began preparing dinner.

Dinner was dry biscuits with chicken fat wild vegetable soup.

It wasn’t exactly delicious, but everyone ate heartily.

"After being out for so long, this is the first time I feel at peace while eating."

Someone sighed.

The others nodded.

Previously, meals with the whole village were noisy, causing headaches.

Having had chicken drumsticks yesterday, today it’s only chicken fat wild vegetable soup, Qi Manman couldn’t help but wrinkle her nose.

Yi Meng, taking care of her daughter, noticed and asked, "Manbao, what’s wrong? Do you feel unwell?"

Qi Manman looked up at her mother, somewhat aggrieved, and said, "Mom, no meat, not tasty."

"You, child, how can there be meat every day?"

Yi Meng was amused and exasperated, "Besides, our wild vegetable soup is made with chicken fat, it’s fragrant too!"

"Not as good as meat."

Qi Manman pouted, "Manbao wants meat, wants to eat..."

Before the little girl could finish, Mrs. Qi quickly covered her granddaughter’s mouth.

Qi Manman blinked her big eyes, looking innocently at her grandmother, not understanding why she covered her mouth.

Others also looked curiously at Mrs. Qi.

"Mom, Manbao just doesn’t like the wild vegetable soup; she isn’t going to spit it out, you..."

Yi Meng thought her mother-in-law feared the girl would spill the soup.

Mrs. Qi glared at Yi Meng, then said to the others, "Everyone, eat and drink, I need to have a private word with Manbao."

Saying so, Mrs. Qi picked up her precious granddaughter and walked a bit away.

Qi Manman tried to shake her head free from her grandmother’s hand.

Mrs. Qi didn’t let her, and only after walking some distance away from the other families, did she whisper, "Manbao, are you grandma’s good girl?"