My best friend is living a famine-stricken life; you're going crazy, I'm farming.

Chapter 149 Xiao Yuanshan Agrees to Enter the Mountain

The Dragon Boat Festival has arrived in the blink of an eye, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter.

Due to the reduced wheat production, there is a subtle upward trend in grain prices in the county.

Yang Fenglan approached Xiao Yuanshan again and brought up the matter of the famine once more.

"When I went to the market, I heard someone say that not only Qingyang County was suffering from drought, but also the neighboring Zhengyang County, and even the entire Liangzhou.

“At least our Qingshui Village has a river, so we can fetch water to irrigate the fields. In places without water sources, we receive even less grain. After paying taxes, we can't survive for a month without any grain, let alone with the severe drought that will last for another six months.”

"When famine strikes, you should know that killing, burning, and looting are common occurrences. So, Xiao Yuanshan, would you be willing to hide in the mountains with us?"

Yang Fenglan looked at Xiao Yuanshan with great sincerity. The man remained silent, as if he was considering what she had just said.

Yang Fenglan did not rush him to express his opinion.

After waiting for a while, Xiao Yuanshan finally spoke, "Why did you choose me?"

Why did you invite him to go into the mountains?

“Jingyi has trouble walking, I need your help to take me to the place you mentioned. Grain prices in the county are about to rise, and no matter what, I need to stock up on some grain, but I can't keep it at home; it's not safe with the Zhou family around.”

Xiao Yuanshan frowned. "Just the two of us?"

Yang Fenglan breathed a sigh of relief, "Of course not. There's also the Xu family's eldest branch. You know, Xu Yingying from the Xu family's eldest branch saved Jingyi. I have to help her."

Hearing that it wasn't two families together, Xiao Yuanshan breathed a sigh of relief. Even if a famine came, they still had to avoid suspicion.

But the thought of having other people with her made her a little reluctant.

Of course, Yang Fenglan's plan wasn't limited to Xu Yingying's family; there were also good people in the village, such as Doctor Zhang's family.

The chaos caused by the famine will last for a year, until the following spring.

In other words, if they go into the mountains, they will stay there for a long time.

There are many poisonous insects in the mountains, and the winter weather is cold. Having a doctor with you can provide more safety.

I just don't know what Dr. Zhang is thinking, or whether he'll bring others along.

“Xiao Yuanshan, believe me, this drought really will last until next spring.” Yang Fenglan’s gaze was firm.

That's exactly what's written in the book.

Her arrival and her best friend's arrival might change some things, but it definitely can't change the timing.

“Okay, I’ll take you there.” Xiao Yuanshan finally nodded.

Regardless of whether the famine was as she described, as a hunter, he had already spent a lot of time in the mountains, so going into the mountains wouldn't have much of an impact on him.

The difference is that this time I have to bring the kids along.

"Then let's agree on this. Don't tell anyone about this to avoid causing trouble. If you have someone you trust, you can bring them along."

"No." Xiao Yuanshan suddenly gave a bitter smile.

The Xiao family, this branch of the family, came from elsewhere to escape famine and war.

Everyone else died on the road, but he and his mother escaped because they got separated from the others, and eventually fled to Qingshui Village by following the river.

Just as things were settling down, my mother passed away.

"Shall we go up the mountain tomorrow?" Yang Fenglan asked Xiao Yuanshan.

"Row."

"One last thing: stock up on food as soon as possible. Food prices will skyrocket in less than a month."

"understood."

After explaining things to Xiao Yuanshan, Yang Fenglan went home.

it's getting dark.

She came and went secretly, not daring to be seen.

Thinking of the rumors circulating in the village, Yang Fenglan felt her face burning. What would happen if people saw her coming out of Xiao Yuanshan's house at night?

No matter the era, public opinion can be a fearsome thing. It's best to avoid it if possible, and at crucial moments, avoid creating trouble for yourself.

It's best not to attract anyone's attention.