handed over. However, through Jiang Qing's skillful bargaining, she was able to acquire these treasures.When she walked out of the post office, Jiang Qing's pockets may have seemed a little flatter be...Jiang Yan sighed inwardly. If she could record this scene now, she would definitely post it on her social media with the caption: "Today, I had a chance encounter with an immortal! Please call me the contemporary Lei Feng wearing a red scarf!"

At that moment, a dull rolling sound came from above her head. She turned around and saw a fist-sized stone tied to a rope rolling down. After finishing his good deed, Jiang Yan decided to end this strange experience, but the rolling sound just wouldn't stop. 。"squeak" 。The sound came from the entrance again. This time, the weasel seemed to have learned its lesson, only showing a mouth as if giving Jiang Yan a silent thanks. 。Before she could react, a ball rolled out from the hole. The big cat swiftly pounced on it, passing it around like a toy, and finally pushed it towards Jiang Yan. 。This cat is very clever and didn't let the weasel try to roll back. 。Jiang Yan noticed the rope was still swaying. Worried about the person above, she quickly picked up the big cat and Yuanqiu, stored them in a spatial pouch, and ran to the front of the rope, adjusting her posture, ready to ascend. 。Before leaving, she made sure to put on that hat again, ensuring everything was ready. 。Back on the ground, Jiang Yan savored the experience he had just gone through, feeling that it was undoubtedly a strange and wonderful encounter. 。The true nature of the sphere remained a mystery to her, as Niuwa's unconscious state forced the group to return. 。Uncle Three and Uncle Five were filled with regret, while the mischievous children comforted them. They were accustomed to life in the wild and always found ways to solve their problems independently. They wouldn't blame others too much. 。The return journey was shortened by the tense atmosphere. When Niuwa managed to open his eyes, he drank a few mouthfuls of the brought water and weakly complained of headaches and nausea. Jiang Yan concluded that he had likely suffered a concussion. 。The villagers were relieved that he had awakened and spoken, their worry easing slightly. 。Upon arriving at the village, they coincidentally encountered a group of people who had come to greet them and hurriedly took Niú Wá to the clinic in town. 。Then others were summoned to the village hall, and only then did Jiang Yan realize that in just half a day, a series of unexpected events had quietly occurred. 。As a coincidence, a small leader from the county bureau happened to be here visiting his comrade-in-arms' sister who was doing farm work as a young intellectual. He just so happened to run into this commotion. 。He immediately joined the rescue effort and inquired about the details. 。In the hospital, he recognized the victim; it was a name on the list of suspects recently captured by the county. 。As for the specific crimes, he did not go into detail. 。The villagers fell silent upon hearing this. He Jianguo tried to bridge the gap, chatting casually with the young leader, only to discover unexpectedly that he was an old comrade of his elder brother, He Baoguo. 。This delighted him, not only because he had gained a local support system but also because he secretly felt proud of his brother's achievements in the army. 。Although He Baoguo always reported good news and concealed bad news, He Jianguo was still worried about his life in the army. 。Chen Ci listened to everyone's impassioned discussion, feeling both admiration and fear. 。If it's a group of people, how many outsiders actually know about the secret passages they use for hiding This undoubtedly increases the safety risks of the home. 。He began to understand why this seemingly beautiful house, the villagers dared not live in. 。Maybe this was once a hideout for criminals, or a place where they looked for targets. 。Thinking that only a mysterious figure appears each time, Jiang An felt a slight relief in his heart. Perhaps this place was the private hideout of that person. 。Niuwa woke up at the clinic in town, throwing up two mouthfuls of acid. Luckily, the old doctor was experienced and diagnosed her with mild concussion. 。The town has limited medical facilities and even lacks basic diagnostic equipment, let alone advanced treatment options. 。Even though Niuwa's family was well-off, he wisely decided to stay in town overnight, waiting until the next day when Niuwa could eat before driving him home to rest. 。"I didn't expect my elder brother's friend to be so warm and attentive." 。Zhang Qingfang held a handful of candy and distributed them to everyone. When she handed some to Jiang Yan, she wore a proud and slightly reserved smile, and then generously gave him a few more. 。Jiang Yan smiled and took it, secretly delighted in her heart. She thought Zhang Qingfang would still maintain her usual composure. 。She understood that the first step to integrating into this new environment was acceptance. Although her understanding of this era was limited to the surface, she knew that caution was paramount. Life was precious beyond measure, and she would never recklessly touch the edges of the unknown. 。Witnessing Jiang Yan's "weakness," Zhang Qingfang revealed a slight smug smile, forgetting their kinship. She excitedly recounted their deep sibling bond, the close friendship between her brother and the newcomer, as well as his identity and appearance. 。Lu Hong smiled and agreed, but Jiang Yan keenly sensed the reluctance in her eyes. She was puzzled, but didn't delve deeper; everyone has their own secrets, she didn't want to pry too much. 。Upon first arriving in the mountains, the village elders, with a tinge of superstition, believed it was inadvisable to go out recently. Though they said outwardly that the timing was not right, privately they sought auspicious dates according to the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine. 。Jiang Yan understood this perfectly. 。During her leisure time, the educated youth's makeshift classroom finally opened. 。

Although some children in the village are still in school, there are very few. This is because firstly, educational awareness is lacking and there aren't many students who attend class seriously. Secondly, due to economic hardship over the past two years, every household has struggled to make ends meet, and they simply can't afford to send their children to school.

The children growing up in the mountains knew how to survive from a young age. Literacy wasn't essential for them, but they understood that reading could open doors. So when they heard about the educated youths offering free classes, all the children in the village, including several men in their thirties, flocked to attend, eager to broaden their horizons. 。Although Zhang Qingfang had some reservations, she did not publicly ridicule him, but only felt a little awkward in class. 。Jiang Yan could tell at a glance that those people were the potential leaders of the village. They had come to learn for future use. 。Jiang Yan was full of curiosity about this Qingshan Gou village. It seemed ordinary, but it actually concealed secrets unknown to the world. 。Zhang Qingfang's arrangement might not have been accidental. It seems her grandfather and the others believe that she would be safe here. 。Therefore, Jiang Yan chose to ignore those inconsistencies and focus on his present life, after all, many tragedies in history were caused by curiosity. 。She was brought here for protection of some kind, so she chose to keep a low profile. 。However, at this moment, Jiang Yan was unaware that fate sometimes pushes her forward quietly, even if she is unwilling, she will be forced to face certain things. 。And that young man named Li Min, who was helping out in town, was a presence Zhang Qingfang couldn't forget. 。After that chance encounter at the county fair, Zhang Qingfang's frequent interactions with the educated youth from the neighboring village became a daily routine. She would visit him at least twice a week. 。Originally, Jiang Yan had planned to invite Li Min along, but he never took action. This secretly relieved Jiang Yan. 。When it came to Li Min, Jiang Yan always felt a subtle unease in her heart. She tried to gently remind him, but unexpectedly, Zhang Qingfang became displeased. So, she chose to step back and refrain from interfering any further. 。As winter approached, temperatures plummeted. Villagers had initially worried about a shortage of winter snow, but after less than half a month, a heavy snowfall arrived, blanketing everything in white. 。The village announcement spread, that on the third day after the snowfall, hunters would enter the mountains to hunt. Jiang Yan signed up without hesitation. 。Zhang Qingfang originally planned to go together and even intended to bring Li Min, but upon learning that outsiders were not allowed to participate, she changed her mind. 。

Although Lu Hong was willing, her thin cotton clothes couldn't withstand the cold. Zhang Changqing was weak and Liu Aimin was timid, so in the end only Jiang Yan and He Jianguo bravely set off on their journey. I just changed clothes, I'm freezing." 。However, when she approached the door, she was astonished to find that the crimson red lantern was locked securely and showed no signs of damage. 。"Take your t...