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After returning home, Liu Qingxi kept thinking about the roasted Cicada Monkey, filled with hope for tomorrow but also deep anxiety.
What if no one wanted it? Liu Qingxi knew that its appearance was unappealing, and even if it tasted good, getting people to accept something they had never eaten before would be difficult.
However, her previous life was spent studying architecture, and those theories of steel and concrete were of no use here. Currently, the only way she could think of to make money was this!
No matter what, she would try tomorrow; even if it didn't work out, she could think of other ways! Taking a deep breath, Liu Qingxi made up her mind—she was not someone who gave up easily.
Lost in her thoughts, she fell asleep. The next day brought the same scene again, as she was pulled up early to go up the mountain to forage for food.
There was no choice; without fields, they relied on wild resources for food and had to store provisions for winter. Liu Qingxi understood this but could not agree with Aunt Wang's oppressive methods towards others.
The two siblings were especially affected; in the Liu Family, they held the lowest status. Their grandmother from the Qin Family had hesitated to speak on several occasions but swallowed her words under Aunt Wang's fierce gaze!
Thus, Liu Qingxi realized that only she could rely on herself. Just like in her previous life, when you have no value, no one will regard you highly; anyone can command you.
However, when you truly stand at a certain height, people will naturally seek you out—that was her personal experience.
When Liu Qingxi came back to her senses, everyone had already climbed halfway up the mountain, slightly higher than yesterday. They were still acting separately, giving Liu Qingxi a chance to slip away unnoticed.
Taking advantage of everyone's distraction, Liu Qingxi quietly led Liu Qingyan down another path: "Slow down, slow down! Don't let anyone see us!" She kept reminding Liu Qingyan along the way.
At this time, many villagers were searching for food on the mountain. Occasionally they encountered people from the village whom Liu Qingxi did not know. She greeted them politely with a smile and pretended to look down as if searching for something.
She couldn't guarantee that the Wang family wouldn't learn from others about their absence from the mountain, so it was best to be cautious.
Having grown accustomed to the harsh realities of life from a young age, she was wary of everyone, especially unfamiliar villagers. If they inadvertently mentioned anything, it would spell trouble for them.
Stealthily, they finally reached the foot of the mountain. The two of them crouched low and followed the edge of the grass to the place where the Cicada Monkey was hidden. They quickly grabbed the package they had prepared yesterday and placed it in a bamboo basket before hurrying away.
Fortunately, it was a cool time of day, and most people were up in the mountains, so there were very few villagers wandering around the village. Liu Qingxi let out a quiet sigh of relief as they encountered no one along the way.
In this unfamiliar place, Liu Qingxi didn't know where the town was; she only had a rough idea of its direction. However, she confidently led Liu Qingyan along the only Main Road.
From what she had heard from others, this was the only road to the town, and it was said to be the flattest path around, having been excavated with the labor of all nearby residents.
This so-called Main Road was actually only two meters wide, lined with dense weeds on either side. In the distance, she could see some villagers carrying burdens on their shoulders.
"Sister, those people are selling things! Many uncles and older men are taking their crops to sell in town!" Without needing to ask Liu Qingxi, Liu Qingyan answered.
The Liu family had been here for a month now, and Little Guy knew quite a bit. Liu Qingxi was at a disadvantage due to her lack of memories from her original self.
However, with years of survival experience, she quickly observed: "Okay, sister understands. Xiao Yan, let's not talk too much later, alright?"
There were still quite a few people coming and going on the Main Road. Although this body was already thirteen years old, it looked more like ten due to its frailness. Others would surely find it strange to see two small children heading to town.
One should never underestimate the villagers' gossiping abilities; their news spread as fast as modern media.
"Got it, sister!" Little Guy replied happily, obediently following Liu Qingxi's instructions.
This was his first trip to town, and he was excited about selling things. His blind trust in his sister made him feel that anything was possible. Just thinking about selling what they had in the basket thrilled him.
Liu Qingxi understood Little Guy's excitement; she felt similar emotions when she first went to a big city for college—anxiety mixed with indescribable joy.
She gently patted Liu Qingyan's fluffy hair, feeling her heart soften. Having been given a second chance at life and possessing this blood-related family member reignited her motivation to live.
The siblings walked at a brisk pace. When they reached a fork in the road and couldn't tell which way to go, they chose the path with more burdens being carried, as it was likely filled with people either selling or buying goods.
After about an hour, they arrived at the town. Compared to the dilapidated village, the town was much better; both sides of the street had relatively intact houses.
There were also more people around. While not everyone was dressed in fine clothes, most wore complete outfits, with only a few sporting patched garments.
There were hardly any others like Liu Qingxi and her brother, who were covered in patches.
However, since everyone’s circumstances were not great, the two children's tattered clothes did not attract much attention. The villagers entering the town wore their best outfits, perhaps even less presentable than what the siblings had on at home.
This was Liu Qingxi's first visit to the town, and she had no idea where to sell their goods. They followed adults carrying baskets along the street.
After about fifteen minutes, they reached an open area that was already bustling with activity.
Looking around, there were various vendors selling items: eggs from home-raised hens, baskets of vegetables, rice, soybeans, and other assorted goods.
“Xiao Yan, let’s set up here!” Liu Qingxi guessed that this place was similar to a modern-day market where everyone gathered to sell their products.
However, due to the large crowd, those who arrived late had no good spots left; only some areas along the edges remained unoccupied.
Being small and weak, they certainly couldn't compete with others for a prime location in the middle. Instead, they found a corner that was still available and squatted down.
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