Chapter 139 It got so dark...
Chapter 139 It got so dark...
"Oh! The road is so bumpy. Some of the women aren't feeling well and couldn't take it, so they turned back halfway."
However, village chief, although I've just arrived, I still want to offer a small suggestion.
The road connecting our village to the outside world still needs repairing. It's only because we're still holding on that we can manage.
"You know, there are several female comrades this time, how can we stand it? Don't you think so..."
Upon hearing his question, Qi Min immediately answered with a serious expression, and then offered some complaints, as if she had long harbored resentment towards the road.
"Ah...yes, you're right, this road really needs repairing. Come with me into the village, I'll show you a place to rest, you can rest for a bit!"
The old village chief forced a smile and responded, then suggested taking them into the village first.
Qi Min readily agreed with a smile and stepped forward to help him carry the hoe, displaying an attitude of respecting the elderly and caring for the young, looking like a warm-hearted young man.
Liu Yan was somewhat dumbfounded, watching them chat happily and reach an agreement.
Then, somewhat incredulously, they looked at the still-dissipating corpse on the ground, completely unable to believe that they were chatting as if they hadn't seen it at all.
"Huh? What are they doing here...?"
The old village chief suddenly stopped, turned around in confusion to look at the insectoids who weren't following, and looked at Qi Min with some questions.
"Oh! They haven't recovered yet. The road was too bumpy, and they're all quite tired."
Are you all ready yet? Hurry up and come over, we need to get to our resting place soon, it'll be dark.
Once it gets dark, anything can easily come out...
Qi Min, carrying a hoe just like the old village chief had done before, stepped forward and stood in front of the old village chief, loudly asking them questions. By the end, the implied meaning was quite clear.
Liu Yan and several other female insects or sub-females who had recovered also understood Qi Min's meaning and quickly stepped forward, following behind him like quails.
Seeing this, the remaining male or female insects hurriedly followed, afraid of being left behind.
Seeing their different expressions, the old village chief didn't say much, but kept a smile on his face as he led them forward.
Qi Min looked at the old village chief, who didn't seem to intend to say much, but took the initiative to speak, asking him all sorts of questions with a caring and enthusiastic demeanor.
They would ask how the harvest was this year and whether there had been a lot of rain.
Then they would ask again, "How old are you, old man? Are you in good health? Are there many children in the village?"
How many people are in your family? Do you have a son or a daughter?
The old village chief, who had been answering with great enthusiasm, started to pant as he walked.
Seeing this, Qi Min casually handed the shovel to Liu Yan, who had been following him, and asked him to hold it for him.
Then, very enthusiastically, ignoring the old village chief's refusal, she carried him on her back, telling him that he only needed to give her directions.
She kept asking questions, and eventually even started asking him what he wanted to eat that night.
The old village chief didn't show any displeasure. He was very happy and said that he would kill one of his own chickens, stew it, and send it over to them as a welcome gift.
Liu Yan held the unfamiliar object tightly in his hand, looking at Qi Min with admiration and amazement as he mingled with the inexplicably appearing old male insect.
The other male and female insects following him also looked at the male insect walking in front with admiration and surprise.
The resting place wasn't too far, but there were many small paths. Qi Min carried the old village chief all the way in and didn't encounter many people, only two or three children playing outside.
According to the old village chief, almost everyone in the village who was able to move had gone to the back mountain to find trees. They had made beds for them before, but they were still lacking some tables, chairs and benches.
The farm work in the village is heavy, and there isn't much free time, so the work is a little slower.
Upon hearing this, Qi Min naturally said it was alright, and even picked up on his words to express his interest in the back mountain. He even said that when he had time, he wanted to go up there to enjoy the scenery and paint a few pictures.
"Haha, you city kids just love going to the woods... what kind of inspiration is that?"
To be honest, it's all just leaves and rotten wood in there, nothing to draw on... Ah, we're here, we're here, it's just ahead. Let me down, old man."
As the old village chief spoke, he pointed ahead and patted Qi Min on the shoulder, signaling him to put him down.
Qi Min obediently squatted down, and only stood up after he had regained his balance. Seeing that he wanted to take back the shovel, he put his arm around his and offered to help him over.
Seeing this, the old village chief did not refuse and happily followed Qi Min to the so-called resting place.
Liu Yan and the other male and female insects followed and arrived at a somewhat dilapidated house.
Seeing the dilapidated and retro appearance of the house and the thatched roof, they all frowned and looked disgusted, but dared not say anything and could only follow Qi Min and the others inside.
Once inside, things hadn't changed much. The room was simply and dilapidated, with a few makeshift wooden bed cabinets and a patched-up quilt.
"The conditions in the village aren't very good, kids, please don't mind. When my son comes back in a while, we'll get you new ones."
"Take a look and make your own arrangements. I'll go back and kill a chicken to prepare some food for you!"
After the old village chief led them into one of the rooms, he said he had to leave to prepare food for them.
Seeing Qi Min nod in agreement, his smile still warm, unlike the others who looked around or even showed disgust, he nodded with some satisfaction and emphasized that he would send the chicken over.
After watching him leave, Qi Min began to observe the room. It was different from the one he had entered before; it was noticeably larger.
Although it is still just as dilapidated, you can clearly feel that some parts are still out of place.
For example, the two rooms on the right, although they are also the kind of self-built mud-brick houses in the countryside, still show traces of another merged instance in the doors and beds.
"Your Excellency Qi Min... shall we stay here tonight?"
Liu Yan watched Qi Min's back as he looked around, and spoke cautiously. He had been pushed out by the other male insects because Qi Min had spoken to him and seemed to know him better.
Although Liu Yan was unaware of Qi Min's temperament, he still hoped to strike up a conversation and curry favor with him.
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