Exile at the start? Milkball filming, hoarding billions of resources

Nobody knows when this drought will end.

During Su Shaoqing's reign, Guanyang was like a peaceful land, where the people lived in peace and happiness.

Only after Su Shaoqing left office did the people of Guanyang realize his value.

Seeing that the surrounding towns had reached the point of cannibalism, they couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

An invisible anxiety spread throughout Guanyang.

Some elderly people, in order to save food so that their children could live a few more days, have left home.

The people searched frantically for the elderly, but they seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.

Shen Zhaoning saw a gaunt man shed tears.

"I went to the yamen to report it to the authorities, but they didn't care at all."

"They said it was the old man's own choice, and the government had no right to interfere."

The man sobbed uncontrollably, his sobs comical.

"If Lord Su were here, he would definitely help us."

"Let's go find the Inspector General! Now that he's taken over Lord Su's position, he should stand up for us!"

The crowd echoed their agreement and left in a grand procession.

Shen Zhaoning walked out of the door, watching their backs as she fell into deep thought.

"Is Guanyang really that big? Where can those people go?"

Shen Yu's face was very grim.

"Nine out of ten of these elderly people committed suicide."

"I have read about this in ancient books. This phenomenon occurs during famine years."

"In order for their children and grandchildren to survive, the elderly either had to exchange food with each other to become food for others, or they had to go into the deep mountains and starve to death."

For thousands of years, this phenomenon has always occurred during years of disaster.

It goes on and on, endlessly.

Shen Zhaoning rushed back into the house and pulled Xiaoman up.

"Come with me into the mountains to find someone."

Xiaoman stretched lazily and continued to lie down.

"I'm not going, I want to sleep..."

It's so hot, it feels like you're being baked alive.

Only a fool would go out and suffer.

Without saying a word, Shen Zhaoning ran outside and returned a while later carrying ice cream.

Xiaoman stared wide-eyed at the colorful packaging in Shen Zhaoning's hand.

"What's this delicious food?"

Shen Zhaoning opened the packaging, took a big bite, and then showed an expression of enjoyment before handing an ice cream to Shen Yu.

Shen Yu took a bite without hesitation.

"I can't believe there's such a delicious thing in the world."

Shen Zhaoning said it was delicious, but Xiaoman didn't really care.

As soon as Shen Yu said it was delicious, Xiaoman started swallowing her saliva like crazy.

"I want some too! I want some too!"

Shen Zhaoning gave him a somewhat wicked smile.

"Okay, then I'll give you one."

Xiaoman had never eaten anything so delicious before. One bite was cool, sweet, and had a rich milky flavor.

He was captured almost immediately.

He ate his ice cream with a look of pure enjoyment on his face.

"How can there be such delicious food in this world?"

"It's absolutely delicious!"

He squinted and ate in big bites, finishing the ice cream in no time.

He stared longingly at Shen Zhaoning's empty palm.

"Is there anything else?"

Shen Zhaoning put on a troubled expression.

Well...

She sighed.

"That's not available right now, but... if you can do me a favor, I can let you eat your fill."

Hesitating for even half a quarter of an hour is disrespectful to the food.

Xiaoman spoke without hesitation.

"Sure, just tell me what you need me to do."

Shen Zhaoning handed Xiaoman the outer garment of a missing old man.

"Help me find this person."

Xiaoman held the old man's smelly undershirt with a hint of anger.

"Shen Zhaoning! You treat me like a dog!"

Seeing that Xiaoman was unhappy, Shen Zhaoning immediately took the T-shirt back.

"If you don't want to, then forget it. I'll go ask Wangcai from next door for help."

"It's much cheaper than you; it only needs one bone to help find someone!"

Xiaoman crossed her arms, turned around, and snorted coldly with her back to Shen Zhaoning.

"If it's so good, why don't you go find it?"

"Ultimately, it's because it's not as capable as me!"

Seeing that Xiaoman remained unmoved, Shen Zhaoning slowly added a sentence.

"I'll add another cake for you, that's really the most I can give you!"

She tugged at Xiaoman's sleeve, acting coquettishly and sweetly.

"Please, Brother Xiaoman, please help me, please help me."

"Many elderly people in Guanyang have left home and their fates are unknown. Only you can help us find them."

Shen Zhaoning looked at him hopefully.

"Brother Xiaoman, I know you are the kindest and smartest, you would never leave someone to die."

Although Xiaoman usually seems indifferent to everything except food, he actually quite likes being praised.

Flattery will get you everywhere.

However, he still wanted to try and see if he could get more benefits.

Xiaoman had her back to Shen Zhaoning, her tone somber.

"No way! I won't do it!"

"You're clearly treating me like a dog, going to great lengths to humiliate me!"

Shen Zhaoning glanced helplessly at Shen Yu, her eyebrows and eyes gradually drooping.

Isn't Xiaoman's brother's favorite food?

Why am I not tempted at all today?

Shen Zhaoning was truly at her wit's end.

Shen Yu felt heartbroken seeing her younger sister looking so troubled.

Others may not know what's going on with Xiaoman, but he certainly does!

This kid is clearly trying to raise the price on the spot.

He shed his gentle exterior and gave a cold smile.

"Since he doesn't want to help, why should we force him? I'll help you find someone, and you treat me to fried chicken!"

"I'm not as greedy as this kid. One fried chicken and a cup of milk tea are enough for me."

Shen Zhaoning didn't know that her brother was deliberately trying to teach Xiaoman a lesson. She thought her brother was telling the truth and agreed with a smile.

"Okay, thank you, brother."

"I knew my brother was the best."

Shen Zhaoning took Shen Yu's hand and skipped and hopped out.

Xiaoman was waiting for the siblings to coax her again, but after waiting for a long time, she found that there was no sound.

He turned around and realized that the brother and sister had already walked far away.

He jumped off the bed in a hurry.

"Don't go! Wait for me! I promise, I promise, okay?!"

Xiaoman no longer felt humiliated and snatched the outer garment from Shen Zhaoning's hand.

"It's just finding someone, that's a piece of cake."

Xiaoman's abilities are truly remarkable. He sniffed and searched, gradually leading Shen Zhaoning and Shen Yu to the foot of the mountain.

Shen Yu frowned and pulled her younger brother and sister back.

"There are all sorts of wild animals in these mountains. It's too dangerous for us kids to go in recklessly. Let's go find some adults for help!"

Xiaoman nodded reluctantly.

"You should have said so earlier! You only spoke up when we were already at the foot of the mountain."

As the group was about to turn back home, they saw a huge wild boar standing behind them.

Xiaoman opened her mouth wide, and glistening saliva dripped down her cheeks.

"It's so big, it looks delicious."

Shen Yu's legs were already weak, but she still pretended to be calm and grabbed her younger siblings.

"What are you standing there for? Run!"