nashuaworldcup Chapter 268 People are tired
Chapter 268 People are tired
When Xu Ning heard that Old Lady Xu was ill, her sleepiness disappeared instantly. She didn't even bother to put on her shoes and ran barefoot all the way to Old Lady Xu's bed.
"Baby, what happened to my grandma?" Xu Ning was extremely anxious. Grandma Xu was clearly in good spirits yesterday, so why did she suddenly fall ill today?
When people are extremely anxious, they often become at a loss, their minds go blank, and they have no idea what to do.
Fortunately, Xu Ning calmed down a little when she saw that Old Lady Xu was still asleep. She reached out and gently touched Old Lady Xu's forehead, but was surprised to find that Old Lady Xu had a fever!
At this moment, a voice sounded in her ear: "Hello, player, Mrs. Xu is tired."
Xu Ning sat beside the bed with a distressed look on her face, her voice so soft that it was almost inaudible: "It seems that I took too big a step. I'm sorry, grandma."
"Daya..." Old Mrs. Xu slowly opened her eyes and found Xu Ning wiping tears beside her bed. Her heart ached and she tried to get up anxiously, but she found that her body was as heavy as a stone and she couldn't support herself with her hands.
"Milk!" Xu Ning quickly reached out and held down Old Lady Xu, fearing that she would move and hurt herself.
"Mom, please take a rest and don't move. We will get you whatever you need." Xu Yuan hurried over and said to Old Mrs. Xu.
Xu Yuan called up the rest of the Xu family, and everyone gathered around Old Mrs. Xu's bed.
When Old Man Xu came in with a cup of warm water, he saw his family members crowded around his wife.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Xu Da was panicked. He had never seen his mother so weak. On weekdays, Old Lady Xu was in good health and rarely even coughed. Now that she was bedridden due to illness, everyone in the Xu family was worried.
Xu Ning was sharp-eyed and noticed Old Man Xu walking in, so he quickly asked everyone else to make way.
Xu Ning took the water brought by Old Man Xu and was about to feed it to Old Lady Xu, but Old Lady Xu shook her head slightly. Xu Ning returned the cup to Old Man Xu and silently gave up his seat.
After Old Lady Xu drank two sips of water under the care of Old Man Xu, she could no longer drink. She looked at everyone's anxious expressions and smiled comfortingly: "Don't worry, I just have a sore throat. I'll be fine in a few days."
Xu Ning felt a little guilty. She was too indulgent yesterday and exchanged so many crayfish at once. "I'm sorry, grandma."
Old Mrs. Xu touched Xu Ning's head and said, "It's none of your business. Go and have fun. Don't hang around here."
Xu Ning also found that the air was a bit stuffy with so many people gathered in the tent, so he quickly stood up and walked out.
"Baby, what's the problem with my grandma? Is it really caused by inflammation?"
"Part of it is that her tense mind has relaxed, and part of it is that she is old and her physical functions have declined."
Xu Ning frowned and looked at the fortress without saying a word.
"Ningning, Mom is fine. I can feel her pulse. She's just tired. She'll be fine after a few days of rest. Don't blame yourself too much."
"Yes, second sister." Xu Feng and Xu Yuan were worried when they saw Xu Ning looking worried, and hurried to comfort her.
Xu Ning glanced at the two of them, forced a smile, then looked at Aunt Yuan and said, "Aunt Yuan, I was just thinking that our family alone is still too few, why don't we go buy some people back."
"Buy people?" Aunt Yuan was stunned and asked hesitantly, "Isn't it too dangerous to buy people at this time?"
"We have to give it a try." Xu Ning shook his head and explained, "We will have more and more livestock in the future, and we also have paddy fields. We can't handle it with just the few of us."
Aunt Yuan thought it made sense, but she still asked with some concern: "What kind of person should we buy?"
Xu Ning thought for a moment and said, "It would be best if they were honest, healthy, of any gender, and not too old. Such people are easy to manage and can do the work."
Aunt Yuan nodded and asked, "Where should we buy it then?"
"We can go to the nearest town or county to have a look." Xu Ning said, already having a preliminary plan in mind.
At this time, Xu Feng suddenly asked, "Second sister, didn't you say that Uncle Feng was going to bring his family back?"
Xu Ning was startled, remembering that Uncle Feng had said before that he would bring his family back, but now the situation is complicated, who knows if he can come back? She frowned, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Uncle Feng's situation is hard to say."
Xu Feng was disappointed when he heard this. Seeing this, Aunt Yuan quickly comforted him, "Xiao Feng, don't be sad. Even if Uncle Feng can't come back, we will find other people."
Xu An had been listening silently at the side, and suddenly interrupted: "Uncle Feng may not be able to come back, because I'm afraid it's even more chaotic outside now."
Xu Ning nodded in agreement and continued, "Yes, after the flood, if the bodies are not handled in time, there will probably be an epidemic."
When Aunt Yuan heard this, her face turned serious and she said worriedly, "Ningning, I'm afraid it's not safe for us to buy someone."
Xu Ning pondered for a moment and said slowly: "So we can only do our best to take multiple protective measures and prepare more herbs and food when we go out. At the same time, we must strengthen monitoring of the surrounding environment before leaving, so that if we find any abnormal situation, we can take action immediately."
The most important point is that Xu Ning did not dare to rely on the treasure box 100%, because she always had a strange feeling that something went wrong with the treasure box.
This feeling made her feel uneasy and worried. Therefore, she never dared to rely entirely on the treasure box to solve all her problems.
Buying people is a must, this is a fact that cannot be ignored. When the valley is gradually improved, if we only rely on the Xu family, we may not be able to effectively protect this land.
After all, no one can ensure that this place will never be discovered by others. Therefore, purchasing some manpower will become a necessary means.
In addition, the business in Jiangyan and Haiqing also needs to continue. Once the valley is completely settled, Xu Ning plans to take Xu Feng out for a walk. Doing so will not only expand the business, but also increase their knowledge and experience.
For Xu Ning, the valley is not only a home, but also a warm harbor and the last safe haven. Therefore, it is not okay to stay here all the time, and you must actively develop outward. Only by taking care of the outside world can you truly achieve stability in the valley.
Xu Ning made up his mind and told the plan during breakfast. Everyone discussed it and no one had any objections. However, Xu Da was a little worried about only Xu Yuan, Xu Ning and Xu Feng going out at that time.
"Brother, I think it's possible. We have a carriage, bows and arrows, and daggers. We can run away in time if we encounter danger." Xu Yuan said.
"Yes, Dad, and we're just going to the nearby towns and counties first. We won't be too far from home." Xu Ning agreed.
Xu Da frowned. He knew that the children had grown up and needed exercise, but he was still worried about letting the three of them go out.
"Dad, there has to be someone in the valley. Grandma and grandpa are old, my brother has to focus on his studies, and mom has to take care of the chickens, ducks, geese, and the rice in the fields. You have to stay." Xu Ning explained.
After hearing this, Xu Da also thought that this was the case and stopped insisting.