After hearing her husband's explanation, Lu Jueyu finally understood the problem.
There were several factions in the government, and whoever controlled the food supply would gain the upper hand. No wonder they were even contacting black market middlemen.
Just after they finished their discussion, Dong Li returned with the empty bamboo baskets, and they had lunch together. After lunch, Li Chenmo and Dong Li closed their eyes and took a nap.
Lu Jueyu didn't return home after lunch. Instead, she took out a bowl of ice from her space by using the bamboo basket as cover. She placed the bowl near her husband and son and used a palm leaf fan to fan them slowly.
With the ice, the temperature around them was cooler, allowing father and son to enjoy a good nap.
Before the lunch break ended, she stored the remaining ice back in her space and gently pushed her husband's arm. "Husband, wake up. It's almost time."
Although Li Chenmo was sleeping soundly, he was a light sleeper. Feeling the gentle nudge from his wife, he opened his eyes and let out a soft murmur, "Mhmm."
Seeing him sweating, Lu Jueyu took out a warm, wet towel from her space and handed it to him. She helped him up and said, "Husband, wipe away your sweat."
Sitting up, Li Chenmo took the towel and wiped his face and body. Feeling refreshed, he looked at the sky and then woke his son, "Ah Li, wake up."
Dong Li woke up in a daze, sitting with his eyes half-closed. It was rare to see him looking like that, and Lu Jueyu couldn't help but rub his hair. She handed him a towel and let him wipe himself.
Not long after, the siren echoed across the area, and everyone woke up from their nap.
Before leaving, Lu Jueyu refilled their waterskins with her lake water and said, "Husband, remember to drink more water. I will head back first."
Li Chenmo nodded and reminded her, "Be careful on the road."
"Okay."
When she returned home, Lu Jueyu went into her space to take a bath and have a nap.
Five hours later, she came out and went to water the greenhouse. When she was done, she took out some medicinal herbs from her space and laid them out under the sun to dry.
While she was busy, Li Sang was having a conversation with his daughter at Doctor Xie's house.
Sitting on the balcony, Li Shu looked at her father and said, "Father, I can talk to Grandpa about Shitou's matter, but I don't know if Grandmother will agree."
Li Sang let out a sigh and replied, "Ah Shu, don't worry about your grandmother. Father will handle her."
After a moment of silence, Li Shu asked, "Father, are you going to remarry?"
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