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The family resides in Ten Li Pu, a rather simple village. The kind-hearted villagers saw their plight and, after discussions among the village chief and the elders, agreed to let them stay.
However, without a house, the villagers are quite frugal. While it was easy to take them in, it was impossible for them to provide for them, so they had to rely on themselves. They found a dilapidated cave to live in at the foot of the mountain on the eastern side of the village.
This is where Liu Qingxi currently resides, with the entire family living together in cramped quarters.
Since they settled in Ten Li Pu, the village chief generously allocated a small piece of barren land next to the cave for them. Even though it was barren land, it was a significant kindness. At this moment, the elders at home were clearing away weeds.
What about food? They relied on foraging in the mountains for sustenance. Fortunately, it was autumn, so there were some Wild Fruits available to barely make ends meet.
Well, the little boy had already described things in great detail. He thought that was enough, but with Liu Qingxi's soul now inhabiting this body, this information was far from sufficient for her.
Fortunately, the little boy was quite innocent. In no time at all, Liu Qingxi learned about the composition of this family. The family name is Liu, and her original name is also Liu Qingxi, which sounds identical to her own name, so she need not worry about acceptance issues.
The eldest members of the family are Liu Qingxi's grandfather Yan and grandmother Qin Family. Both have gentle personalities and can be described as somewhat timid.
There are five sons in total, named directly by their birth order—this is a common naming method in this era as it is simple and easy to remember, especially since most are illiterate farmers.
In order of age: Liu Eldest has a wife with the surname Wang; they have two sons and one daughter. Liu Er married into the Jiang Clan, also having two sons and one daughter; then come Yan and Qin Family's two daughters: Liu Daniu and Liu Er Niu.
Next is Third Son Liu Laosan, who is the father of this body. He married into the Yun Clan, having one son and one daughter: Liu Qingxi and the current little boy, Liu Qingyan.
Liu Laosi married into the Zhang Family, having one son and one daughter; while Liu Laowu married into the Zhao Family, having only one daughter.
At this point, Liu Qingxi had a general understanding of her family's members. As for other questions, she would need to delve deeper.
There was no choice; since she was here, she had to accept this reality. Even if she didn’t want to accept it, there was no way back (from now on referred to as Liu Qingxi).
Covered with straw that smelled musty and sour in front of her nose, Liu Qingxi wondered how everyone managed to survive in such conditions. In her modern life, even under poor circumstances, she had never lived in such a place.
As a child, she lived with her grandmother in a dilapidated house made of mud bricks and azure bricks. However, her grandmother loved cleanliness; their home was always tidy unlike here where everything was uneven and one could accidentally bump into sharp stones at the edge of the cave.
"Hey? Sister, don’t get up! Grandpa said you need to stay in bed to get better. I didn’t dare call you; have you slept well?"
The little boy's clear eyes looked at Liu Qingxi, leaving her unsure of how to respond. The timid child feared that his closest person would leave him and kept waiting for her.
But the little boy did not know that his sister had already left and could no longer protect him or care for him! A lump formed in her throat, and tears streamed down her face!
"Don't worry, sister is sleeping well now; everything is fine!" Liu Qingxi understood the little boy's feelings very well, just like when her grandmother was on her deathbed. She felt as if the sky had fallen, with no purpose in life.
Even though her grandmother was unwell, there was always a family member by her side, giving her strength to do anything. However, seeing her grandmother's frail state made her feel utterly broken at times.
It's okay; from now on, she would be his family, his real sister, taking the place of the original girl and living well to take care of her brother and family.
"That's great, sister! I thought you wouldn't wake up; I was scared!"
"It's okay, Xiao Yan; sister will be fine!" She patted the little boy's head, sighing inwardly.
It was easier said than done. In such an era and environment, after studying architecture for so many years in a half-work, half-study program, it felt completely useless here.
"Great! I'm going to tell Grandpa and Grandma!" He said excitedly before running out.
Liu Qingxi wanted to follow him but as soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy and nearly fell. She touched her aching head and guessed it was due to excessive blood loss and malnutrition.
After a while, she finally adjusted herself, leaning against the cave wall as she slowly walked outside.
The sunlight outside was bright and cheerful, contrasting sharply with the darkness of the cave. In the distance, a small village was scattered with a few dilapidated houses. The roads in the village were full of potholes, overgrown with weeds.
She noticed a few hunched figures struggling to move forward. Liu Qingxi suddenly felt uncertain; if the villagers lived so hard, what about those who had fled here?
There was no land, no food, no blankets; their pots and pans were all broken and worn out.
She truly did not know how they had managed to come this far or how they would live next.
Just as she was lost in thought, Liu Qingyan rushed back with two people. Upon closer inspection, they were two frail elderly people with vacant eyes, nothing but skin and bones.
Liu Qingxi could clearly sense that when they saw her, the elders' eyes flickered with a hint of surprise.
"Girl, you’re awake?" The elder said happily.
From their reaction, Liu Qingxi could confirm that these were indeed the original's grandparents, Yan and Qin Family.
The elderly could not manage Liu Qingxi's dazed expression, tightly holding her hand.
Thinking of the Third Son who lost his life on the road, the old lady felt immense guilt. It was their inability to notice that their son was already very weak, allowing the eldest and second sons to take away their food.
This led to such consequences. Now, for the Third Son's remaining One Son and One Daughter, they had a special bond—mixed with love for their descendants and guilt—which made them hesitant to face their frail grandchildren.
"Grandpa, Grandma, look! Sister is better now, really better!" Liu Qingyan exclaimed excitedly, repeatedly announcing this good news.
"Yes, yes! Grandpa saw it, saw it!" Yan's weathered face broke into a smile, filled with joy and relief.
"Is there anywhere else that feels uncomfortable?" the Qin Family asked with concern.
"Grandpa, Grandma, there's nothing wrong! You can rest assured!" Regardless of the emotions of the two elderly people in front of her, Liu Qingxi felt their care.
Their rough hands gradually overlapped with those of modern grandmothers. They were just ordinary grandparents caring for their granddaughter. At this moment, Liu Qingxi regarded them as family.
In her modern life, she lacked warmth except for her grandmother. In this life, suddenly having several relatives made her previously confused heart feel instantly at peace.
She thought of herself as a construction engineer in modern times, without any background and relying solely on her efforts. She had learned diligently and secured a foothold in a big city.
Here, in this impoverished environment, there were even more opportunities. At this moment, Liu Qingxi was ready to strive for success.
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