Chapter 277. Come out for a walk
"What are we waiting for? Let’s hurry and see if there’s anything good." Big Ya waved the small hoe in her hand, her cloth bag swaying along with it.
Not only she but all the girls who were close friends with Hua Jin also carried a cloth bag, which was obviously stuffed with items.
"Be careful, and take Black Da with you." The old woman, not far from them, called out with concern.
"Don’t worry, village chief grandma, we’ll take good care of Jin’er." Hua Xiaomao replied, patting her own hip bag. "We have this," she said with a trace of pride.
The old woman glanced at the bag and smiled. Whenever it involved her beloved granddaughter, she couldn’t help but worry, even though she trusted the children’s ability to take care of themselves.
Moreover, the nearby mountains had already been cleared several times by her son and others. There were small animals but no dangerous beasts.
According to her husband and son, animals have the instinct to seek good fortune and avoid danger. When there’s a sudden change in the world and disaster strikes, even slightly clever ones have already hidden deep within the mountains.
Perhaps it was the influence of spending too much time with Jin’er, as the obedient and sensible girls inexplicably turned into tomboys. After over a year of practicing, each had acquired some skills, and their bags contained not food or supplies, but rather a powerful little crossbow—compact and delicate, perfect for girls, even she... had one on her.
"Grandma, we’ll go down and take a look and then come back." Jin’er quickly reassured her grandma.
As for the larger ones, Jin’er didn’t plan to take them along. The floodwaters had just receded, and although it’s very hot now, extremely scorching, the surface couldn’t dry thoroughly in a short time. Falling in could be life-threatening.