Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 233 Inquire
We're leaving this afternoon. Will the snow melt in five or six days?

With a slight frown and a hint of worry in her heart, Su Ning didn't say anything, only saying, "I understand, Brother Jiang. I'll have Brother Zhang pick you up. Be careful on the road."

"Sister~"

"Awei?!"

"It's my sister, I miss you so much!"

Her slightly furrowed brows were instantly smoothed out by those words, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curve into a smile. "Sister misses our Little Copper Coin too. When you go out, listen to your older brother and sister, okay?"

"Sis, I'm a little man now, I can take good care of myself, don't worry. Oh, and I also prepared a gift, I'm sure you'll like it!"

"What should I do? My sister is going to be tossing and turning and unable to sleep from today onwards."

"Oh? Well, there's no need to have such high expectations..."

"Hahaha~"

……

Even after hanging up the phone, the warm smile in Su Ning's eyes didn't fade for a long time.

It didn't sound like a bad thing, but rather a happy one, so Su Qingshan, who was standing next to him, immediately put his worries aside.

Now, whenever I receive a call from someone looking for Suning, my heart races, fearing that something terrible has happened again.

"What happy news has made Ningning so happy?"

"Grandpa, my brother is coming over!"

"Oh? That's something to be happy about! It looks like Ningning's family is growing bigger and bigger this year for Chinese New Year!"

It's good to have a lively atmosphere; it's always better for the kid to be all alone during the New Year.

Su Qingshan was genuinely happy for her. The custom here is that people don't visit other people's homes on New Year's Eve, and they have to offer sacrifices to their ancestors before and after the reunion dinner to comfort their deceased relatives.

Even if he doesn't care about these things, given her personality, she probably wouldn't celebrate the New Year with his family.

"By the way, sir, it's my engagement banquet with Yanbei in ten days. Because of the special circumstances of the Yan family, we don't plan to hold a big event. So we'll just invite close relatives and friends to a private banquet with two tables."

Why don't you and your wife come over for a meal together? We'll have your uncle, aunt, brother, and sister with you..."

"She's engaged to Yanbei? Great news! That's wonderful!"

Upon first hearing this news, Su Qingshan couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh out loud. Although the man's identity was now questionable, he had always thought Yan Bei was a very promising young man.

Besides, after serving as the brigade leader for so many years, who can distinguish between these so-called good and bad people based solely on this title? Everyone has their own internal scale for judging themselves.

It's just... a bit unfair to their Ningning.

Such a joyous occasion cannot be celebrated properly, but special circumstances require special measures.

"Your grandma and I know, that's all. As for the other kids, Ningning, don't worry about them. If they all rush over there, it'll become a big deal."

"Thank you, sir. Although the food is not good, we can't skimp on the wedding candy so that the young man and his family can have their fill."

"Hahaha, those little brats must be jumping for joy!"

Knowing that her younger brother and his family were coming, she planned to hold the engagement banquet after they arrived.

However, the sudden blizzard that blocked the mountain caught everyone off guard.

Looking out the window at the snowflakes that were falling a little less than during the night, he asked, "Grandpa, how long will this snow last? If the mountain is closed, will people still be able to get in?"

"How long will it rain? There's no fixed answer, it depends on the weather. Judging from the current situation, it'll probably rain for several more days. As for whether people outside the mountain can get in..."

Fearing the smoke would bother her in the small room, Su Qingshan didn't light a cigarette, but just puffed on the cigarette holder a few times to satisfy his craving.

He only continued answering her questions after his nicotine craving subsided.

The surrounding counties are mostly small mountain towns, and villages like theirs, nestled in the mountains, make up the majority of the population.

Normally it's fine, but it gets troublesome if there's a flash flood or blizzard.

It's become the norm for the mountain to be closed due to a blizzard, all because of the two major tragedies that happened in the past.

After the blizzard, there was thick snow everywhere. The mountain roads were already rugged and dangerous, so it would be impossible to drive an oxcart without an accident.

Even if you rely solely on your own two legs, unless you are extremely familiar with the road conditions, it's easy to slip and fall.

Falling into a ditch is fine, at most you'll just get a little pain, but if you fall straight off a cliff, you'll be completely destroyed and never be found again!
Not to mention the adjacent cliff face, where thick snowfall results in large chunks of snow collapsing down, which are destroyed without needing to be buried or tamped.

"That's too dangerous!"

"Who can argue with that? Back when the village was still a village and hadn't been changed into production brigades."

A group of about twenty or thirty people from Tongluo Village went to the county town to buy New Year's goods. Ignoring the advice of the village elders, they insisted on going, claiming they knew the way well and there wouldn't be any problems. As a result, not one of them returned.

"All...gone?" "Gone, all gone."

"So Ningning, don't do anything reckless!"

So that's what they were waiting for her. Su Ning was both amused and exasperated. In her elders' eyes, she had always been obedient and well-behaved.

When did the old man's mind go astray?
Given the circumstances, she wouldn't joke about the lives of her younger brother and Brother Jiang.

"Ok?"

With a strong nasal tone, the last syllable of a word rose high, and Su Qingshan glanced at him sideways.

Having understood what he meant, Su Ning composed himself and immediately raised his hand, saying, "I promise I won't run away."

"Hmm, that's a good boy! He'll listen to you and always come to Grandpa first if he needs anything."

"Okay, okay, I promise I'll listen to you."

"Oh, right, sir, I almost forgot to ask, how are Wang the Cripple and the others?"

Mentioning this Wang the Cripple, Su Qingshan's old face couldn't help but fall. Just thinking about that damned bastard was enough to make him feel awful.

After finally arriving at the county hospital, the doctors there said that the priority should be given to treating the seriously injured, as there weren't enough staff to stay on duty.

He had no choice but to boast that he was the most seriously injured, while his wife had barely escaped death and was only halfway to the gates of hell, without taking it to heart at all.

This angered Granny Wang so much that even her usually listless self became unusually stern.

This woman with bound feet, who obeyed her father at home, her husband after marriage, and her son after her husband's death, and who had lived most of her life upholding traditional female virtues, actually stood up for her daughter-in-law!

"That crippled Wang's wife..."

"The doctor said you were rescued very well and in a timely manner. You are fine now after the surgery, but you still need to stay in the hospital for about half a month. I'm afraid you will have to spend the Chinese New Year in the hospital this year."

Knowing that his wife was alright and his leg had been reattached, Wang the Cripple started making a fuss again, insisting on coming back with everyone.

The hospital bills for just one night were quite high. Given his stingy nature, how could he possibly bear to use the work points his family had saved up for a year?

Su Qingshan didn't tolerate it. He directly put the bill on the bill at the payment counter, had it stamped with the official seal, and then led his men back in the dark.

"Just thinking about that awful thing makes me furious. It's a complete jerk!"

Seeing him smashing his pipe loudly, Su Ning was about to say a few words of advice when the phone rang urgently.

After glancing at her, Su Qingshan steadied his breathing and picked up the receiver. "Hello? This is Team One of the Red Flag Commune."

Upon hearing what the person on the other end of the line said, Su Qingshan quickly looked up at Su Ning across the table, said a few words of agreement, and then hung up the call.

"What's wrong, sir?"

There's something strange about that look in your eyes.

"Well, well, they said it's Tong Ding, a teacher from Yanbei, and they want him to return the call."

Old Master Tong?
Could it be...

Su Ning jumped up and ran outside, shouting, "Grandpa, I'll go get help right away!"

"Hey, Ningning, slow down, don't worry about falling!"

"Know it!"

Her eyes shone brightly, and a radiant smile appeared on her face as she tried to run back as fast as she could.

When he passed by his house, panting, he paused, gave up running towards the foot of the mountain, and ran straight to the gate of the courtyard, pushing open the half-closed gate.

"Ningning? Why are you back at this time?"

"Auntie!"

The two children, one big and one small, who were having a snowball fight in the yard, simultaneously put down their snowballs and turned around together at the sound of the gate.

"Brother, is Yanbei here?"

"Yanbei? That kid came over briefly this morning and then went out with Fu Jiaming, saying he was going to move the firewood from that day's pile back."

Patting the snow off his hands, Zhang Qi quickly stepped forward and picked up the little one who was playing excitedly. "Xiao Qiu, go find Grandma to warm yourself by the fire. Your uncle will play with you later."

"Okay!"

Seeing that the adults seemed to have something to do, Xiao Qiu didn't make a fuss even though she hadn't had enough fun, and nodded obediently.

After she scurried off to the kitchen, Zhang Qi strode up to her and asked, "Do you need to see him?"

"Hmm, how long were they gone?"

"About an hour or two, I reckon they'll be back soon."