Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Repaying Gratitude
Chapter 441: Repaying Gratitude
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Sir, why don’t we bring some steamed buns and cakes for our benefactors? We still have to cook when we bring food with us. Those buns and dry rations can be eaten directly. Isn’t it more convenient?”
An aunt said in the crowd.
She was also a person of action. As she spoke, she had already begun to squeeze out of the crowd, preparing to go home to get her rations.
“Yes, this works too. It can also help with some things! Look at my brain, I can’t even turn around!” Uncle Mi nodded repeatedly.
Their current ingredients were very simple. They only had some porridge every day. Because they needed to maintain their strength during the spring ploughing, they had to make steamed buns and cakes. Otherwise, they would not have the energy to farm the next day.
Therefore, no matter which family it was, they could immediately take out some ready-made dry rations.
Mo Ruyue saw that they were still going to get some rations and hurriedly stopped them. “There’s no need. I’m leaving now. Everyone, don’t be busy.”
“These days, I’m sure everyone has a deeper understanding of my temperament. I’m not the kind of person who will play games with you. If I really need it, I definitely won’t refuse.”
‘ Please believe in my and Yings abilities. You don’t have to worry about these necessary supplies at all. If we can get them once or twice, we can get them three or four more times.”
“Everyone, listen to me. I appreciate your kindness. Let’s end this matter here.” Although Gu Ying had been listening silently, he also nodded in agreement.
Seeing MO Ruyue’s attitude, Uncle Mi knew that this matter could no longer be carried out. If he continued, he was afraid that his benefactor would become impatient.
He sighed and put away the two bags. He no longer insisted that MO Ruyue accept them. He even took two steps back to make way for the carriage.
“Lady Qin, since that’s the case, we won’t force you anymore. We only hope that you will have a safe journey and be able to reunite with your family and find a suitable place to start anew.”
“We will be here to pray for you.”
Deng Feng had already boarded the carriage with Gu Ying’s help.
With MO Ruyue’s special medicine, his external injuries had basically healed. However, his internal organs were severely injured at that time, and his vitality had already been damaged.
MO Ruyue did not give him any strong medicine in order to prevent him from getting sick. She only reduced the dosage and let him recuperate first. Therefore, he was still very careful when he moved and did not dare to exert too much strength.
When he heard Uncle Mi’s words, he couldn’t help but stick his head out of the car window and say to Uncle Mi, “Sir, I’ll also bid farewell to everyone here.”
He originally wanted to say something, but the words that were about to come out of his mouth suddenly choked up.
When it was time to leave, he looked at the men, women, and children left behind by the carriage and suddenly felt a sense of betrayal as if he had abandoned them.
This feeling was too real and profound, making Deng Feng suddenly have the idea of staying and sharing weal and woe with everyone.
However, he quickly regained his rationality.
Compared to staying behind to tide over the difficulties with everyone else, he wanted to stay by MO Ruyue and Gu Yings side and serve them loyally.
This was not only his personal gratitude, but also the gratitude of everyone below him.
He was very lucky to be chosen by MO Ruyue to stay by her side. He had to seize this opportunity to repay their kindness with practical actions, and not be like these survivors, who could only send their blessings from afar.
Thinking of this, Deng Feng’s gaze became even more determined.
After a natural disaster, the topography of the affected areas had more or less changed.
The originally wide official road was mostly buried by the collapsed rocks by the side of the road, and the remaining small roads became rugged and difficult to travel.
A seemingly spacious and comfortable carriage slowly approached. A man was pulling the horse, carefully passing through a few more dangerous areas.
He walked another three miles and saw a relatively spacious open space by the side of the road. He looked up at the sky and stopped the carriage.
“Bing ‘Er, let’s take a break. The horse has been walking for a long time, it’s time to rest.”
The man leading the horse was Gu Ying. It had been two days since the three of them left the village.
“Alright, then let’s rest here and start a fire. Warm up the chicken soup and steamed buns. We’ll fill our stomachs before we continue our journey.”
MO Ruyue said as she jumped down from the carriage shaft. Before she could push open the carriage door, Deng Feng had already opened it and handed over two two-story food boxes.
In the past two days, MO Ruyue and Gu Ying had taken turns to look for food. They would not return empty-handed every time.
Whether it was food such as rice or noodles, or wild animals such as wild rabbits and pheasants, the food was much better than in the survivor village.
“Yes… Ruyue, I’ll give you some rations.”
Deng Feng was still not used to addressing MO Ruyue by her name. No matter how many times she emphasized that they would address each other as siblings, he still subconsciously felt that he should be treated as a subordinate.
Therefore, he had subconsciously wanted to address her as his benefactor, but after MO Ruyue gave him a helpless look, he changed his mind. “Big Brother Deng, if you call me like that again, I’ll be angry.” MO Ruyue said half-jokingly.
She really wanted to try what it felt like to have an elder brother.
Not everyone could enter her eyes, but once she recognized them, she would treat them like family.
However, what made her very helpless was that Deng Feng seemed to have been bound by her “kindness” and could not let go of the burden of wanting to repay her.
She didn’t expect that in the end, she didn’t recruit an elder brother, but only a loyal subordinate.
“Don’t, Ruyue. It’s Big Brother’s fault. Please don’t be angry.”
Deng Feng explained anxiously.
His anxious look did not seem fake. It was as if his true thoughts were written on his face.
“As long as you don’t call Gu Ying and me benefactors in the future, I won’t be angry anymore.”
MO Ruyue did not expect that she would use this method to “coerce” others. After saying this, she did not know whether to laugh or cry.
As the two of them were talking, Gu Ying had already quietly picked up some firewood and stones and started to build a stove.
There was a full set of pots and pans in the space under the seat of the carriage. When they were in the wild, they did not have to worry about not being able to find cooking utensils to boil water.
“Gu Ying, I’ll heat up the food. You go ahead and scout the road. Remember not to go too far. Come back early for dinner.
MO Ruyue walked over with cooking utensils and food containers, followed by Deng Feng.
Other than the fact that he couldn’t do any physical work, he could still do other things like handing things or scooping rice.
In fact, he had already mentioned to MO Ruyue many times that his injuries had already healed, so he didn’t need to be so cautious anymore.
In the end, she lectured him with a straight face.
“Are you the doctor or am I the doctor? If I say it’s not enough, it means it’s
not enough.”
MO Ruyue knew that she had overreacted. However, she could only be more careful with the person she had chosen as her elder brother.
She accidentally caught a glimpse of Gu Ying’s gloomy expression. After a moment of shock, she leaned closer to his ear and whispered, “Gu Ying, smell it. It seems to have a sour smell.. Did I smell it wrong?