Don't panic in a famine, I live in the mountains with my golden finger

Chapter 222: Unfortunate Arrival

"Sister, are you sure this is the place?" Ye Man'er looked at the increasingly desolate forest, looked around vigilantly, and couldn't help but pull Ye Qiu'er who was walking in front of her.

Grandma Ye was also a little panicked: "Yes, Qiu'er, these roads are so difficult to walk on, are you sure there are people living here?"

I heard that the eldest granddaughter was going to bring her family to visit her good sister. Unexpectedly, this good sister was the girl who found Tianle’s child and lived in Hsinchu Village.

Ye Dong'er looked at the surrounding environment without blinking, as if she wanted to remember the route, but it was as if she didn't think clearly. She only remembered the end but forgot the beginning.

"Don't worry. If we can't find it, we can just go back the way we came. No animals will come out in the daytime. Besides, I made a wish that if I come here, it will be safe."

Rushing here from Zhuhou Village, the route was clear and an hour later, Ye Qiuer stopped in front of a cave.

Ye Man'er and Ye Dong'er at the back were mesmerized by the scenery before them and kept exclaiming in amazement.

"Qiu'er, why did you stop? There is no village here. The environment here is good, and the snow is not as heavy as in our village." Grandma Ye was a little tired from sitting in the car. When she saw the car stopped, she got out.

"Grandma, is it impolite for me to come here so rashly?" Ye Qiuer was a little hesitant, not knowing whether she should go in.

"Sister, you also know that you are impolite?" Ye Dong'er exclaimed.

"Dong'er, how do you talk to your sister like that?" Grandma Ye patted Ye Dong'er's head gently.

"How long will it take? We've already walked for so long, let's go and see them." Grandma Ye patted Ye Qiuer's shoulder.

"Grandma, we'll get there just through here."

"what?"

"what!"

Ye Dong'er and Ye Man'er were both shocked.

Even Grandma Ye found it incredible. Is it possible to enter this stone covered with vines?

"Well, let's go."

Ye Qiuer drove the carriage through the cave entrance and then entered the cave. The road could still be seen clearly inside the cave. There was a faint light on the top of the cave, and finally a big gate was seen.

"Dong'er, go up and push it open." Ye Qiu'er called Ye Dong'er to come forward.

Ye Dong'er was puzzled: "Ah, can it still be pushed open? Shouldn't we knock on the door and wait for someone to come and open it?"

"No need, this is what your wishing sister said. We will go directly to your wishing sister's house after we go in."

"Oh." Ye Dong'er was half-believing and half-doubting. She reached out and pushed the door, and then the door opened.

Ye Qiuer drove the ox cart through the gate.

"Wow!"

Several people, including Grandma Ye, were stunned by the scene before them.

"It seems that Tianle was right. It is indeed more beautiful than Zhuhou Village." Ye Qiuer couldn't help but sigh.

The ground was covered with snow, every household had their doors closed, and there was not a single person in sight along the way.

"Grandma, the villagers here are more ruthless than those in our village. At this time, all the people in our village come out to stroll around." Ye Maner looked around, watching the road taken by the ox cart. Gradually, even the few families could not be seen. It was getting more and more remote. Ye Maner was not in a hurry. She enjoyed the beautiful scenery while chatting.

"Well, maybe it's just too cold. Who would hang around outside in such a cold weather?" Grandma Ye rubbed her hands, and white mist came out when she spoke.

The ox cart finally stopped in front of the gate of a house with only one other household nearby.

"The Wishing House is right here, let's get off."

Ye Qiuer got out of the car first, then helped Grandma Ye to the door and knocked.

After a moment, the gate opened.

"Sister Qiu? Grandma Ye?"

"How did you find Hsinchu Village?"

When Guozi saw the two people outside the door, he was very surprised and confused. Didn’t his elder sister say that no one could find the location of Hsinchu Village?

Ye Qiuer smiled and said, "It's Guozi. Your elder sister told me about it."

"Why don't you welcome us?" Grandma Ye smiled and teased Guozi.

Ye Maner and Ye Donger behind also came forward to say hello.

"Grandma Ye, you are joking. Please come in. It's just that you came at an unfortunate time. My eldest sister is not at home. She went to Chunyang City with the elders in the village."

"Oh, that's it. It's okay. We came to see if it's the same for you." Ye Maner supported Grandma Ye and followed Guozi into the house.

"Sister Qiu, let me help you lead the cow to the cowshed."

"No need, we're taking it over there, right?" Ye Qiuer looked around, then saw the cowshed and pointed.

Guozi nodded and said, "Just tie it to the pillar."

Ye Qiuer pulled the ox cart into the door, then separated the cart and the ox, and took the ox to the cowshed and tied it up.

"Brother, who's here?" Many people poked their heads out from the kitchen to look.

"Xiao Duo!"

"Hey, Grandma Ye, hello, why are you here?" Many people ran out of the kitchen excitedly. Xu Zhi also heard the shouting, and quickly put down what he was holding and went out.

Everyone greeted each other, and Ye Dong'er and Ye Man'er took the things from the car into the kitchen.

"Grandma Ye, it would be great if you just came here. Why do you need to bring so many things?" Xu Zhi was surprised to see the things in the two backpacks on the ground.

"No one comes here empty-handed. This is the red envelope that the old lady gave you. Take it." As soon as Grandma Ye sat down, she took out the prepared red envelope from her bosom and distributed it to Xu Zhi and the others. "This is from your elder sister. Give it to her when the time comes."

"Well, thank you, Grandma Ye."

"Grandma Ye, have some tea." Guozi brought a few bowls of tea and placed them on the table.

"smell good!"

Ye Maner and Ye Donger sat in front of the fire, attracted by the sweet potatoes roasting in the fire.

"Guozi, what is this?" Ye Dong'er asked Guozi who was sitting aside.

"Baked sweet potatoes. I'll let you guys try them when they're ready."

"Well, thank you."

Grandma Ye was also attracted, and then she sat in front of the fire with Xiaoduo.

"Grandma Ye, one of them is roasted. I'll take it out for you to try." Guozi pulled the roasted sweet potato out of the fire.

Grandma Ye advised: "Guozi, don't be in a hurry. Be careful of the heat. Take your time."

"Sister Qiu, come quickly. There is hot water here to warm your hands." Xu Zhi greeted Ye Qiuer who came in.

Ye Qiuer sat down next to Xu Zhi, took a sip of the tea in front of her, and said, "Xiaozhi, when did your sister leave?"

"Two days ago."

"Then is it okay for you to stay at home by yourselves?" Ye Qiuer looked at Xu Zhi, who was about the same age as her sister, and felt a little worried.

"No, Uncle Zhushan, Aunt Xu, Aunt Li, and Grandma Pan come to visit us sometimes."

"That's good."

Ye Qiuer stood up and took out the meat and food from the backpack.

"Xiaozhi, where are these things? These are all meat and chicken."

"Soak the chicken in cold water to thaw it. You can make chicken soup later."

Ye Qiuer put the chicken aside, and seeing a wooden basin on the table near the window, she put the chicken in her hand into the basin.

"Sister Qiu, let me do it."

Xu Zhi took the meat from Ye Qiuer's hand, opened the lid of the ice bucket placed on the outer wall of the kitchen, and put the meat in.

Ye Qiu'er leaned against the wall and watched Xu Zhi lift the cover. She couldn't help but sigh, "This place where you store food is quite special."

It is hidden very well, and no one will find it unless you look carefully.

"That's not the case. This was done by my elder sister."