Chapter 222. In deep water and fierce fire
But what about the result? Before they even had a chance to be moved by themselves, those who were starving knew they had food, and couldn’t restrain themselves. Initially, it was just two or three people, but soon more came over.
By the time the villagers realized something was wrong, it was already too late. They were surrounded by a bunch of starving people.
If they didn’t give it, the desperate crowd would angrily swarm them, stealing the clothes and food from their hands, and even stripping them bare.
If it weren’t for several villages uniting, taking up arms, and driving these people away, they might have lost their lives.
But this also exposed the fact that they had food. Now it was like stirring up a hornet’s nest. Wave after wave of starved and crazed people rushed towards them, using all sorts of vile methods, making it impossible to defend against. Even with thousands of people from several villages coming together for safety, they were still overwhelmed.
After all, those who are reckless fear those who are ruthless, and the ruthless fear those who are suicidal.
The families of Sister Hua and Second Aunt were among them. Ever since the survivors came down from the mountain, the relatively peaceful days were completely gone. Although their lives weren’t in dire straits, they couldn’t get a good night’s sleep. Their eyes didn’t dare to fully close, always on edge, because they never knew when these people would rush in for food.
The men were organized by the village chiefs to patrol in shifts, intimidating these madmen and ruffians who had lost all reason.