Chapter 215: Fierce Locusts

Chapter 215: Fierce Locusts

"Because their bodies secrete toxins, the color has turned yellow and black."

Song Que looked at the locust in Qin Xiaoyao's hand.

Then, recalling it, he realized that was indeed the case.

Qin Xiaoyao smiled and continued, "Of course, although these locusts are toxic, it doesn't mean that eating them will definitely cause trouble."

"However, for safety, it's best not to touch them."

Song Que nodded.

Indeed, in his previous life, he and Ye'er had eaten this out of necessity.

Now, there really was no need to touch them.

Besides, in his memory, they didn't taste good either.

Seeing that Song Que was no longer curious about the locusts, Qin Xiaoyao scooted over next to him.

"Darling—" she cooed.

Song Que felt a jolt run through his body, making him break out in goosebumps.

He quickly moved away, putting some distance between himself and Qin Xiaoyao.

"What is it?" he asked with a hint of caution.

"Hehe, I think maybe there might be other injuries on my body." The person blinked her big eyes, staring straight at Song Que.

"Perhaps, Darling could take a look?"

Without waiting for Song Que's response, she began to undress.

Song Que’s face turned bright red.

Then, he blew out the oil lamp.

Truly—she was becoming more and more outrageous!

Yet, he liked it...

It was as if the "locust rain" outside made the atmosphere inside even warmer and more passionate.

Qin Xiaoyao let Song Que rest his head on her arm, smiling contentedly.

"Darling, are you hungry?"

"The last batch of pancakes we made is still in our room. If you're hungry, I'll fetch them." She said affectionately to Song Que.

"Mmm." Song Que responded lazily.

He turned over, freeing Qin Xiaoyao's arm.

Qin Xiaoyao then lifted the thin blanket, got dressed, and went to get up.

Watching her familiar movements, Song Que couldn’t help but frown.

Unfortunately, his wife's constitution was the opposite of his.

Otherwise—

Qin Xiaoyao, unaware of this, lit the oil lamp and went to fetch the pancakes and spicy sauce.

She then lit another oil lamp in the outer room and placed the pancakes and spicy sauce on the small table.

After setting everything up, she called out to Song Que.

Then Song Que came out fully dressed.

As he approached, Qin Xiaoyao noticed that her husband's handsome face still had a flush of redness.

This made her feel a bit dazed again.

It took a glare from Song Que to make her put away her "lecherous" gaze.

They sat down and started eating.

Since they hadn't eaten lunch and had just exercised, both were quite hungry.

The pancakes tasted even more delicious.

"This swarm of locusts has been going on for nearly an hour. I wonder how long it will last?" Qin Xiaoyao muttered.

Fortunately, her husband had reminded her earlier, so she had prepared some dry pancakes.

She had distributed some to each room; her mother-in-law and others should not be hungry.

However, after several days, the pancakes in each room might be running low.

Once the locusts settle down, she would have to go to the kitchen to prepare more.

Otherwise, if there's another locust swarm and it lasts longer, being confined indoors would mean going hungry.

"If it's short, it might be half an hour. If it's long, it could be two or three hours," Song Que replied.

Each place is different. In Xiashui Village, during the times he experienced, the duration varied.

"Such a long time?" Qin Xiaoyao was somewhat surprised.

Song Que nodded.

"Just stay here with peace of mind. They will eventually settle down."

"Oh." Qin Xiaoyao responded and stopped thinking about going out.

Well, she was actually a bit worried about her few thatch sheds.

Or rather, the bean sprouts inside those sheds.

This locust disaster would definitely last more than just one day.

The bean sprouts she had planted would surely not be sold now.

Her family couldn't finish them all, so it would be a waste.

Additionally, the straw on the sheds might also be in danger.

Although locusts prefer green plants,

the locusts during a disaster are extremely hungry. If they swarm onto dry straw, they wouldn't spare it either.

Sigh, I hope those locusts won't devour my thatch sheds.

An hour ago, at the Qin household.

When the locusts arrived, the Qin family was having dinner in the main room.

With the doors closed in time, there were no issues.

Moreover, thanks to the cloth Qin Xiaoyao sent yesterday,

the three men of the Qin family worked together to seal the windows and doors, preventing almost any locusts from entering the house.

With the only remaining pig already slaughtered and processed, the Qin family managed the locust disaster without much trouble.

After securing the room where the food was stored, Qin Dazhuang brought Qin Dahu and Qin Erhu back to the main room.

In the main room, Qin Dashao and Qin Ersao were both present.

One, heavily pregnant and anxious; the other, holding Xiaohu and soothing the crying child.

Seeing the three men return, both women felt relieved.

Qin Ersao quickly fetched water for the men to drink.

"Have you settled everything? What's happening outside?" she asked her husband.

She had never seen such a scene before—so many locusts, behaving like they were mad.

Qin Erhu picked up his bowl and drank all the water in one go.

"Everything is settled. Father said this is a locust disaster," he said.

Qin Dahu and Qin Dazhuang also drank water, feeling more comfortable.

"Fortunately, we slaughtered the pig. Otherwise, dealing with such a disaster would have been difficult," Qin Dazhuang said.

"And Xiaohu too."

"Thanks to you for bringing him back in time."

Luckily, it happened during lunchtime. Otherwise, if someone had been walking on the road and couldn't find shelter, accidents could easily happen.

Especially for the eldest daughter-in-law carrying a child. The consequences would be even worse.

Thinking about it, Qin Dazhuang looked at the child in Qin Dashao's arms.

"After this wave of locusts passes, eldest daughter-in-law, take some money and food, and stay at the Liu family for a while."

"Wait until the locust disaster is over before bringing Xiaohu back," he said.

The baby needs milk several times a day.

No one knows when the locusts might come again. It's best for the eldest daughter-in-law to take Xiaohu to the Liu family.

"This—" Qin Dashao hesitated.

"Listen to Father!" Qin Dahu interjected.

"The locust disaster may not end in just one day."

"Given the current situation outside, even a grown man would be at risk if he stayed out too long, let alone a woman."

"Take plenty of money, food, and luggage. I'll escort you two there."

"I'll talk to the Liu family."

"Give them more money and help out as much as possible, and they will agree," Qin Dahu said.

Qin Dashao finally nodded.