Chapter 3: The Snowstorm is Coming

“What are you standing there for? Im freezing, quick, help me up.” Su Wanwans voice was weak, and her body swayed precariously.

“Chen Dongsheng snapped out of his daze and quickly stepped forward to support her.”

“Su Wanwans body was as cold as ice, making him shiver uncontrollably.”

“With Chen Dongshengs help, Su Wanwan entered the house.”

“Before her butt could even warm up, she began to direct Chen Dongsheng to cook the licorice root and mung bean soup.”

“Dont be stingy, cook all of what I brought back, in the future… however much you need, there will be that much,” Su Wanwan said, rubbing her frozen hands, “Also, light the fire pit quickly! Dont be stingy with the firewood, Ill help you chop it together in the future!”

“Chen Dongsheng didnt say anything, only adding firewood to the stove.”

“He suspected that something had possessed Su Wan, but he couldnt quite put his finger on it.”

“Su Wanwan had encountered so many upsetting things since she had just transmigrated, and she was already exhausted.”

“She touched her rumbling stomach, drank a bowl of water, and after making sure that Chen Xiaoxue had drunk the detoxifying soup, she found that the kang was finally warm, and then she slept peacefully with her clothes on.”

“Chen Dongsheng stared blankly at her, and after confirming that she was really asleep, he carefully hugged Chen Xiaoxue and closed his eyes.”

“Under the pillow, there was still a rusty pair of scissors.”

“In the early morning, Su Wanwan was awakened by hunger, and also by the system prompt.”

“Feeding the child detoxifying soup, points +1, Mommy charm value +1”

“Daily task: Make sure the four children have enough to eat for three meals, points: 1/day”

“Snowstorm countdown: 12 hours and 23 minutes”

“The host must protect the children through the disaster, otherwise the system will obliterate you”

“What?” Su Wanwan suddenly sat up, her heart pounding wildly.

“Snowstorm?”

“This rickety mud house definitely couldnt withstand it!”

“No, she had to prepare quickly.”

“But Su Wanwan was too hungry, so in order to have the strength to work, she woke up Chen Dongsheng to start a fire and quickly cooked a large pot of rice porridge, and also baked the three cornbread buns.”

“She only hurriedly gnawed on one cornbread bun and swallowed a bowl of porridge, then put down her chopsticks and ignored it: Im full! Dongsheng, you take them to eat first, Ill go check the roof.”

“Chen Dongsheng lifted the lid of the pot and looked, the remaining white porridge was very thick, not too much or too little, just enough to fill four bowls.”

“This woman didnt eat more?”

“Xiaoxia, Qiushi, come and drink porridge!”

“While he called out, he broke the other two cornbread buns into four pieces, making sure that his younger siblings each had a share.”

“Although Chen Xiaoxia and Chen Qiushi had drunk milk last night, they still pounced on the food like starving ghosts, holding their bowls and inhaling violently.”

“They were still a little dazed, unable to believe everything in front of them.”

“Brother, do you think Mom has really changed for the better? Chen Qiushi muttered softly, his eyes full of disbelief.”

“Chen Xiaoxia pouted: What are you thinking, shes definitely pretending! But, it would be nice if she could pretend for a little longer this time.”

“Her tone carried a hint of precocious sophistication.”

“Chen Dongsheng looked bitter and resentful: I dont know, shes suddenly so nice to us, maybe she wants to sell Xiaoxue! We have to be vigilant at all times, understand?”

“Chen Xiaoxia and Chen Qiushi nodded obediently.”

“Their father died early, and their biological mother was vicious, only their older brother was truly good to them.”

“Chen Dongsheng said this, but in his heart he couldnt help but hope that the “thing” that had possessed Su Wan could stay a little longer.”

“Three years, just three years would be enough!”

“When he grew taller and stronger, he could work to support his younger siblings.”

“You guys eat quickly, and after youre done, go to the educated youth spot to see if there are any rotten vegetable leaves or anything, just pick up anything thats edible.”

“After explaining todays task, Chen Dongsheng picked up Xiaoxue and put her on his lap, feeding her porridge bite by bite, while listening to the sounds outside.”

“Su Wanwan had just climbed onto the roof.”

“Looking at the roof, which was almost flat with a very small slope, and the several broken tiles, her heart immediately sank.”

“The tiles could be replaced with new ones, but the shape of the roof couldnt be changed.”

“She put a little force on it with her foot, and heard a creaking sound, the entire roof seemed to be shaking.”

“What are you doing up there? The dust is falling into my sisters bowl!”

“Chen Dongsheng rushed out angrily, shouting up, Our roof isnt sturdy, it should have been repaired a long time ago, but you gambled and lost all the money in the family!”

“Su Wanwan stuck out her tongue and hurriedly climbed down: No, no, Im not that heavy.

But this roof is indeed not sturdy, if theres a Snowstorm tonight, our family might have to go see King Yama, so…”

“Before she could finish speaking, Chen Dongsheng interrupted her: Its been snowing for more than half a month, it should stop. Youre just talking nonsense, what do you want to do?”

“Su Wanwan looked innocent: No, what if there really is a Snowstorm, we have to prepare early.”

“How to prepare? Do you have money? Chen Dongsheng rolled his eyes, Only Wang Mazi in the village knows how to repair roofs, but you still owe him twenty catties of sweet potatoes!”

“Su Wanwan was worried: But, there really is a Snowstorm tonight.”

“She couldnt tell him about the system warning, she could only insist like this.”

“Chen Dongsheng frowned tightly: Impossible, Aunt Zhang said that this year is a warm winter, and it will be warm after this snow stops.”

“Shes not a weather forecast, how can she be so accurate?”

“Then do you have evidence to prove that there will definitely be a Snowstorm tonight?”

“Su Wanwan blinked, and an idea came to her: You also cant prove that there wont be a Snowstorm tonight, can you?”

“Chen Dongsheng saw that he couldnt argue with her, and became angry for a moment: Hmph, if theres no Snowstorm tonight, Ill do the work at home from now on, but you must take good care of Xiaoxue every day, dont flirt around, and dont go looking for that educated youth!”

“Su Wanwan looked at him in amazement: Chen Dongsheng, youre so amazing, you want to be the head of the household at only ten years old?”

“Chen Dongshengs jaw was tight, his small face was chapped and red, his hands were rough and didnt look like a childs at all.”

“A pair of eyes stared fiercely at Su Wanwan, clenching his fists in resentment: Otherwise, rely on you, and let my younger siblings starve to death? Dads pension… there was a full hundred yuan…”

“Thinking of the deceased Chen Dayong, Chen Dongsheng couldnt help but his eyes turned red, and he choked in a low voice: You have no conscience!

The money that Dad exchanged with his life… but you gambled it away in one day… I do all the work at home that I can do, I just hope you can be a little nicer to my younger siblings… but you… wuwu…”

“Chen Dongsheng couldnt say any more, squatted on the ground and sobbed uncontrollably, his shoulders shaking up and down.”

“Su Wanwans heart twitched fiercely, the original owners actions were simply appalling.”

“Okay.”

“Dont think that Ill forgive you just because you detoxified Xiaoxue… Chen Dongsheng raised his head in surprise, What did you say?”

“I said okay!” Su Wanwan squatted down to look at him at eye level, gently wiping his red eyes.

“The original owner had no heart, and didnt know how to cherish such good children.”

“She didnt plan to get married anyway, and now that she suddenly had four precious darlings, she would definitely raise them well.”

“But correspondingly, if there really is a Snowstorm tonight, you have to promise me one condition.”

“Chen Dongsheng immediately narrowed his eyes warily: What condition?”

“Put away the scissors under your pillow.” Su Wanwan touched his head, “Qiushi and Xiaoxue are young, they dont know how dangerous that thing is, what if you dont watch them one day… if something happens, can you bear the consequences?

Also, its my responsibility to support the family, I dont need you to carry it. Dont worry, Ill definitely think of a way.”

“After saying that, she stood up straight and walked out of the door.”

“Chen Dongsheng looked at Su Wanwans upright back, and felt that something was really different from the past.”

“Chen Xiaoxue climbed down from the stool, and walked to Chen Dongsheng with a plop plop, quietly holding his hand.”

“Chen Dongsheng picked her up, rubbing her soft face.”

“Do you think what she said this time will be true? What if shes lying to us again?”

“His eyes had both suspicion and a trace of imperceptible expectation.”

“Chen Xiaoxue didnt say anything, only silently stretched out her small hand and hugged his neck tightly.”

“Outside the window, the sky began to darken, and the clouds in the distance were quietly gathering.”