Li Hongchun looked like a pauper, and indeed, several of the villagers who had been eyeing her bundle averted their gaze.
Among them were a few old ladies who showed disdainful expressions.
Someone suggested, "Comrade, you're all covered in mud. Why don't you come to my house to wash up and change into some clean clothes before you leave?"
"No... no need, I... I'm hungry, I haven't eaten in two days, I... I should just go."
"Don't leave, sister, I happen to have a few cooked sweet potatoes at home. Come with me, and I'll give you some for the road."
"No need, I... I can't take your sweet potatoes without reason, it's fine, I'll just drink some water from the ditch, and on the way, I can pick some wild fruits and vegetables to fill my stomach."
The more strangers wanted her to go to their house, the less Li Hongchun dared to go.
She broke free from the villagers' blockade and ran towards the outside of the village.
