Chapter 618: Poor Child

Editor: Henyee Translations

If Big Sis said that something was delicious, it would definitely be especially delicious.

Gu Yunke thought of the fried chicken wings, the soft cake, and the sweet and fragrant double-skinned milk. She could not wait.

Although Madam Yang did not say anything, she could not help but speed up.

Qi Ting was speechless. What was going on with this family? Eating a worm was like eating a delicacy. He couldn’t bear to look at them. He simply couldn’t bear to look at them.

He shook his head. Out of sight, out of mind. He strode forward and led the way.

But as they walked, they slowed down. After a while, while Gu Dajiang and Gu Yundong were talking, he quietly walked to Gu Yunke’s side.

The little girl was in Madam Yang’s arms and felt a little strange when she saw him retreat to her side.

Qi Ting asked her softly, “Are you really going to eat that thing?”

“Big Sis said it’s delicious.”

“But those are insects. How can insects be eaten? Isn’t it disgusting?” Qi Ting felt extremely disgusted just thinking about it.

The little girl frowned and was very dissatisfied. “It is edible. When I was fleeing for life, I ate everything, including soil. You’re picky.”

Qi Ting was very indignant at her accusation. Even if he wasn’t picky about food, he wouldn’t eat soil, right?

Eh? Wait…

He looked at Gu Yunke. “Did you escape here?” He really did not know about this. Qin Wenzheng’s letter had not mentioned it.

Gu Yunke nodded. “When I fled, I was so scared. I had nothing to eat or drink.”

Qi Ting immediately stopped talking. Although he had not personally experienced that disaster, he had heard a lot. Last year, when he walked on the streets, he could see many emaciated refugees in ragged clothes. The desire in their eyes could scare him.

Thinking about how this chubby little girl in front of him was only four years old, she probably couldn’t even walk steadily last year. No wonder she wasn’t picky about anything now. As long as it was edible, it didn’t matter if it was insects or grass. It could be seen that she had suffered a lot.

Qi Ting touched her little head with sympathy. The little girl blinked. What was going on?

Qi Ting sighed and suddenly turned around to run.

Gu Yunke was speechless. Did she say anything just now?

Gu Dajiang and Gu Yundong turned around when they heard the commotion behind them. They were confused.

However, forget it. Even without Qi Ting, they could still find a way out.

The family of four quickly walked out of the academy’s door and stood in front of the two stone walls engraved with people’s names. Gu Dajiang felt completely different now.

From now on, he would be a student of this academy. When he saw these names, he felt honored.

Xue Rong led the carriage over. Gu Yundong was about to walk forward when he heard a wheezing sound behind him.

The few of them turned around and saw that Qi Ting, who had suddenly left, had returned.

He seemed to be running too fast. At this moment, his head was covered in sweat, and the student robe on his body was crooked. He looked a little disheveled.

Qi Ting seemed to be carrying something in his arms. He ran forward and immediately stuffed it into Gu Yunke’s arms.

The little girl looked down. Eh??

Qi Ting coughed lightly. “Alright, this is for you. This is canned food. There’s only one restaurant in our prefectural city where you can buy it. The taste elsewhere is not authentic. It’s very rare. Take it back and eat it slowly.”

He wanted to say that she shouldn’t eat the cicadas, but after thinking about it, he decided not to.

Gu Yunke looked at the canned food in her arms and then looked up at him.