Chapter 14 Three layers of thatch on my house
Having struggled for more than ten years in the last days, Qin Yao could certainly see the emotions in the eyes of the two elders, ranging from surprise to disappointment to indignation.
But so what?
Liu Ji should have been beaten to death by now.
Having lived in the apocalypse for so long, Qin Yao also has her own way of survival, that is, she will deal with anyone or anything that threatens her life safety in advance to ensure her own safety.
Given her current situation, Liu Ji's death would be the best solution.
Otherwise, she will be burdened with an unknown debt of which she does not know the exact amount, and a useless husband who may not be dead but will require a large amount of treatment expenses to cure.
Qin Yao has some kindness, but not much.
All this is Liu Ji's own fault. What does it have to do with her? From Yaoniang's perspective, she is the most sympathetic victim.
So, Qin Yao pretended that she could not feel the emotions of the two elders and continued to talk about buying wheat seeds.
As soon as Dalang and Erlang arrived home, they told her about meeting their uncle Liu Bai.
Qin Yao thought for a while and decided to plant the two acres of land. If not, there would be nothing. After planting, maybe after surviving this winter, they can still harvest some food.
“Have you started planting wheat yet?” Old man Liu looked at the sky worriedly, not knowing when it would rain.
Qin Yao said: "I was busy before and my family was in the same situation. I have just calmed down a little in the past few days. I am thinking about planting those two acres of land so that I can gain something in the coming year no matter what."
“Dad, I have never farmed before, so I want you to give me some advice.”
Qin Yao's words are true. The situation in her family is actually not bad. If it weren't for natural disasters and military disasters, there are many brothers in the family and there are many fields, so it would be impossible for her to go to the fields.
Moreover, because my uncle works as an accountant in the county town, I can still recognize a lot of words.
As for herself, killing zombies is fine, but farming is okay.
Old man Liu didn't expect that she couldn't even farm, but he couldn't say anything. He kept the matter of his third son in his heart, and seeing Qin Yao's indifferent attitude, he felt a little angry.
He winked at Mrs. Zhang and asked her to get the wheat seeds.
Fortunately, he distributed some more seeds before, and there were still some left after planting the land at home. Otherwise, Qin Yao would not be able to give them to him if he came to ask for them.
Everyone in the Liu family's old house is actually having a hard time. Their clothes are patched and all they eat is brown rice.
This old house only has a few more rooms and one more wall than the dilapidated thatched house in Qin Yao's house.
The father and son in the family are busy from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, and they will be able to support the nine people in the family.
Not to mention Liu Ji, who is not stingy, and the little money he saves is basically used to wipe his butt.
After all, he is his biological son. If something fatal happens to him, how can a father be so cruel as to ignore it?
Mrs. Zhang handed the jar of wheat seeds to Qin Yao and told her how deep to dig the ground, how to sow the wheat, and how to cover the soil carefully. It would not work if it was too deep, and it would be washed away if it rained if it was too shallow. All he had to do was go down to the ground and teach Qin Yao how to farm.
Qin Yao wrote down these details and thought confidently that it doesn't sound difficult. I should be able to do it if I try it tomorrow.
Qin Yao took out five copper coins and said, "I have never bought wheat seeds, and I don't know if these are enough."
Zhang's eyes were wide open, as if she had seen a ghost. When Qin Yao came in and said she was here to buy wheat seeds, she thought it was just a polite word. After all, the third child was so virtuous that it would be nice not to take money from them in turn.
But now it seems that the third child and his wife really don't look like they belong to the same family.
Qin Yao saw Zhang's surprised face, and didn't care if it was enough. She put the money in her hand, took the wheat seeds, and called the brothers Dalang and Erlang who were watching the people eat and swallowing saliva, and asked them to say goodbye to their grandparents. Turn around and leave.
After walking out for several steps, brothers Liu Bai and Liu Zhong suddenly caught up with them.
Qin Yao looked at them warily. Could it be that they were coming to her to get the straw back?
"As for the straw, I will return it when the time is over." This matter was his own fault, so Qin Yao started to explain the situation.
Liu Bai and Liu Zhong were startled. They realized she had misunderstood and waved their hands repeatedly to let it go.
Qin Yao had no intention of forgetting it. Life was difficult for everyone. Even if it was just a few straws, it was still very important to the farmers. “I have to pay it back,” she said seriously.
Liu Bai saw how persistent she was and let her go. He had no hope of getting it back.
He and Liu Zhong each took out a handful of copper coins from their inner pockets. The two brothers gathered them into a pile and handed them to Qin Yao.
"We don't have much, but the third child's life is very important. You can redeem him first, and we can figure out a way for the rest." Liu Bai said with a frown.
Liu Zhong also added: "My mother said that Lin Erbao has a black mine. Anyone who offends him will not directly kill him, but will only throw him down the mine to work to pay off the debt. Maybe the third child will be fine."
"He has learned a lesson this time, and he will learn from it in the future. You two have to live together to live a good life together. You are the only woman." How will you live in the future?
Liu Zhong felt something was wrong with the last sentence and did not say any more.
Qin Yao raised her eyebrows. It's incredible that Liu Ji is so bad and still has family members to help him.
Dalang and Erlang both looked at Qin Yao, expecting her to take the money.
However, Qin Yao pushed the money back, "No, the money is not enough to redeem people, and it will fill a bottomless pit in vain. You should keep it for yourself."
After saying that, he turned around and strode home, his eyes getting colder and colder.
Dalang and Erlang looked at the two uncles hesitantly, but still immersed themselves in chasing Qin Yao.
"Hey!" Liu Zhong chased for a few steps helplessly. He didn't know how the mother and son could run so fast. They disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye. They had no choice but to stop and look back at Liu Bai helplessly.
“Brother, this money?”
“How could she not want it?” Liu Bai was also confused.
The two brothers walked home and told Qin Yao that she refused to ask for money. Sister-in-law He and Sister-in-law Qiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
But the two elderly people in the family were very angry.
Old man Liu slammed the table angrily, "This is not someone who wants to live a good life with the third child!"
As a woman, Zhang can probably understand some of Qin Yao's thoughts. If Lao San doesn't improve, he will be a bottomless pit.
“Forget it, let's think of another way.” Zhang said helplessly to Old Man Liu and sighed helplessly.
Suddenly there was a strong wind at night.
The whining sound of the wind is like a baby crying, very penetrating.
Qin Yao woke up from her sleep, and when she opened her eyes, she saw the bright starry sky.
The thatch on the roof was blown away by the strong wind, leaving a big hole.
The strong wind was still howling, and the few thin beams on the roof were being blown constantly.
Qin Yao heard the sound of the wall falling down in her ears, and the whole house felt like it was crumbling.
not good!
Is this house going to collapse?
“Aniang!”
Six Niang's exclamations came from the next room.
Qin Yao hurriedly put away her shock, got out of bed, put on her shoes, opened the door and ran out.
“Da Lang, Er Lang, San Lang, and Si Niang, come out quickly!”
She pushed open the door and walked in. The four children hugged the bed tightly. They watched in panic as the thatch above their heads was blown away in pieces. They were at a loss what to do.
Si Niang was so frightened that she called A Niang. Dalang pretended to be calm and held his younger brothers and sisters in his arms.
Qin Yao felt suffocated. She didn't know how to run away yet!
She rushed forward, picked up Sanlang and Siniang, and shouted to Dalang Erlang: "Come out quickly! The house is going to collapse!"
The four children were startled. Dalang and Erlang rolled and slid out of the bed. They were so panicked that they didn't even bother with their shoes, and ran out barefoot after Qin Yao.
(End of this chapter)
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