Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Knowing They’re Not Doing Well Puts My Mind at Ease.
The tall and skinny Japanese man fell into thought after hearing these words. Indeed, bringing them along could prove inconvenient for action, but they might truly be of some use at a critical moment. So, he did not say more.
He took food out of his backpack, ready to skewer it on a branch and roast it. Suddenly remembering something, he asked, "Did you arrange a place to meet with them tomorrow?"
The shorter Japanese man nodded, "Yes, we agreed. Once they’ve finished their tasks, they will rush over."
After Yunyi had finished her meal and cleaned up, she heard movement from the neighboring room—someone was coming to fetch Qi Kaiwu.
However, she did not go out. After all, they were out on a mission, and she didn’t want anyone to misunderstand.
After securing the door, she entered the space.
Earlier that day, she had acquired several types of gourd seeds from the Zhang Family near the village entrance: large ones for making water ladles and smaller ones for crafting decorative items. She planned to plant them all now so she would have containers to store her brewed wine later.
She also obtained some sorghum and cotton seeds that she intended to plant in suitable rock crevices shortly.
The crevices near the Stone House were already planted with various crops. To plant more, she needed to venture farther away. This was fine, as she had her Qinggong. Although not fully recovered to her peak, it still saved her a lot of effort.
With a few leaps within the space, she found suitable rock crevices. Since there weren’t many seeds, it didn’t take much time to plant them all.
After admiring the territory she had claimed for a while, she returned to the front of the Stone House to start her practice. She knew she might return late from the mission later.
Two hours later, drenched in sweat, she finished her practice and took a change of clothes to the pool at the back to bathe.
She also brought the letters and packages she had previously collected but hadn’t yet had time to review. While soaking in the bath, she began reading a letter from Wei Hongyan.
In the letter, Wei Hongyan mentioned that because he could rent a house from the Chu Family, his elder brother had decided to get married sooner. He also informed Yunyi that his elder brother and sister-in-law had already moved into the Chu Family compound, assuring her they would take good care of the house.
The letter also recounted everything that had happened to the Sun Family, including that Mrs. Sun had been hospitalized due to acute distress from family affairs.
Knowing they weren’t doing well comforted Yunyi.
She had considered planting something in the Sun Family home to send them all to the farm in one fell swoop. But that would have been too easy for them. Being together as a whole family was not what she wanted to see; she wanted them to be scattered, each suffering hardships individually. Because of the scumbag Sun Ruiming, even the eldest Sun son who was transferred out and Second Brother who stayed in the Capital wouldn’t have it good. This was just as she desired.
As for Sun Xiaoyan, who was mentioned in the letter, she had now arrived at a border outpost. Her eyes reddened as she looked at the dugouts—shelters constructed from red willow, reeds, and yellow mud. "Are we to live here?"
The woman who had brought her there was still very enthusiastic. "Yes, this is where we all live—in dugouts. They’re quite warm."
When Sun Xiaoyan learned that the earthen kang bed built in the dugout was to be shared by three people, she almost burst into tears. The conditions were truly harsh.
Along the journey, she had heard many things. Not only was the living environment here difficult, but the water also came from a catchment. Sandstorms were frequent, filling their bedding with sand. There was no coal for heating in the winter, requiring them to sleep in their clothes during the coldest times. Even bathing was a luxury.
She was truly filled with regret for not having flattered that bitch Chuyunyi earlier and sorted out her work transfer. Thinking of what she had entrusted Second Brother with when she left, she now only hoped her family could persuade that bitch Chuyunyi to find someone to transfer her back to the city soon.