Traveling through the famine, I stockpiled supplies like crazy

Chapter 202 Goodbye Uncle Zhang

When Uncle Zhang heard that it was Lu Chuan and Xu Han, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, he immediately came over from the backyard.

"I'm finally able to meet you two. How have you been doing lately? I was so worried about you." Uncle Zhang asked anxiously.

"Everything is fine with us. How is Uncle Zhang doing recently? Are you doing well?" Lu Chuan asked back.

"Okay, okay, I'm fine. I was just a little worried about you and couldn't contact you. I finally got you here today."

Yes, even though Lu Chuan and Uncle Zhang and Shopkeeper Li were quite familiar with each other, they had never been to Lu Chuan's house.

Lu Chuan always came to see them when he entered the county town. They only knew that Lu Chuan lived in the deep mountains, but they were not sure about the exact location and direction.

While talking, several people walked into the inner hall in the backyard.

After the four of them sat down, Lu Chuan finally took the time to introduce Uncle Zhang.

"This is Taoist Priest Xuanyi, who is currently living with us in the mountains."

Then he turned to Taoist Xuanyi and said, "This is Uncle Zhang, the owner of this medicine shop. Uncle Zhang and my father are old friends."

After the two greeted each other, they sat down and started chatting.

"There was a locust plague some time ago, and all the farmers living in the mountains were hit. We should have had some food this autumn, but the locust plague ate all the crops, leaving not even a single leaf or vegetable.

When I knew about the locust plague, I was worried about your safety! You live deep in the mountains, so the situation must be more serious than down there, but I couldn’t find you either, which made us very anxious. "Uncle Zhang said worriedly.

"Uncle Zhang, we are fine. Xiaohan discovered the locusts in advance, and we harvested everything we could before the locust plague came. There was basically no loss. Only some sweet potato leaves were not harvested in time, but fortunately the sweet potatoes underground are fine. Thank you for your concern, Uncle Zhang." Lu Chuan explained.

"I'm glad you're okay. The locust plague at that time was terrifying. The moment the locust plague came, it was a large black mass, so densely packed that it made people feel uncomfortable just looking at it." Uncle Zhang said as he recalled the scene at that time.

"Oh! Yes! We were in the mountains, and the locusts came in the afternoon. As soon as the locusts came, we hid in the room. The noise outside did not stop at night. Until the next morning, we opened the door and saw that there was no green outside. The whole valley was particularly desolate."

"So are you planning to move to the county town this time? I have an empty yard at home. It's not big, but it's definitely big enough for you to live in.

It is indeed unsafe for you to be alone in the mountains. No one will know if something happens." Uncle Zhang asked.

"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Zhang. We are now living with the Taoist priest, and there is a Grandpa Zhao waiting for us at home! We all have some skills, so our safety can be guaranteed in the mountains. The situation in the county town is not good right now, so let's live in the mountains first!" Lu Chuan declined.

"Okay, the situation in the county is not very good right now. Since the locust plague, the price of grain has increased many times. Even with the county magistrate's efforts to suppress the price of grain, there are still many people who cannot afford to eat. There is even less and less water in the county.

Although no wells have dried up yet, the water level has dropped significantly. The county magistrate has ordered every household to get water based on the number of people and not to waste water resources.

This is actually not as convenient as you guys in the deep mountains."

"The situation in the mountains is not good either. The small river in front of my house has completely dried up. Now there is only water in the waterfall behind the house, but the water flow has obviously become much smaller." Lu Chuan also frowned.

"Alas, life is hard no matter where you are these days. Even the living standards of the rich have dropped a lot. After all, there are some things that you can't buy even if you have money.

Do you have enough food? Every time I ask you, you say you have enough. You two can’t lie to Uncle Zhang! If you don’t have enough food, tell me. I can still give you some. "Uncle Zhang also sighed.

"That's enough, Uncle Zhang, don't worry! This time we came down the mountain mainly to buy some medicinal materials from you. Here is the list of medicines, please see if you can get some out." Lu Chuan handed the list to Uncle Zhang and changed the subject.

Uncle Zhang took the medicine list and looked at it, then said, "I can give you some of these medicines, but the quantity is not large. There has been a drought recently, and the medicinal materials are all gone. These are shipped back from other places, and the quantity is not large."

"Okay, you can give it to me as you see fit!" Lu Chuan said.

Then Uncle Zhang called the waiter and asked him to help prepare the medicine. Just as everyone was walking out, Uncle Zhang suddenly grabbed Lu Chuan's arm and asked in a low voice:

"What's going on with this Taoist priest? Did he force you to live together? Can this person be trusted?"

Lu Chuan was stunned when he heard this, and he knew that Uncle Zhang was worried that he and Xu Han might be threatened.

He quickly explained, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, the Taoist priest and Grandpa Zhao are not bad people. He saved us before, so we live together now."

Lu Chuan did not tell the truth to Uncle Zhang, but made up a lie.

These words were heard clearly by the Taoist priest who was walking in front with very good hearing. He looked back at Uncle Zhang and then said:

"Boss, we don't know what will happen in the future! Instead of staying here now, it's better to leave early while others don't take action.

I see that the shopkeeper is a man with connections, so it should not be difficult for him to find a place to settle down now, so that he won’t have to follow the people fleeing famine and be unable to escape.

That’s all I have to say. It’s your choice as to what you will do.”

Uncle Zhang was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Lu Chuan in disbelief, urgently wanting to get the answer he wanted from Lu Chuan.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan said, "The Taoist priest is right. Uncle Zhang, you can consider it."

"Will it really come to this? Is it really not going to rain?" Uncle Zhang asked in disbelief.

"The secret cannot be revealed. If I hadn't seen that you are so kind to Xiaochuan and the girl, and that you care so much about them and love them, I wouldn't have said this.

Also, I hope you don’t spread what I said today. If something goes wrong, it will be the responsibility you and I cannot bear.

If you dare to leak it, your life will be in danger." The Taoist priest threatened Uncle Zhang.

"Then Xiaochuan, come with us! I have a way. If we leave early, everything will be fine." Uncle Zhang said anxiously.

Lu Chuan felt warm inside when he heard Uncle Zhang say that. But he still refused.

"I'm sorry Uncle Zhang, for some reasons I can't go with you, but don't worry we are safe here.