Mother must have been looking out for herself, otherwise, she wouldn't have entrusted herself with these words before passing away. Besides, due to some inexplicable allure in the city, others might be eager to go to the city, but in reality, I don't yearn for it that much. So, this request isn't too much for myself.

Moreover, I am content with my current life. As for the future, the young girl dares not think about it, because the young girl is well aware. If nothing unexpected happens, Granny will definitely depart before me. At that time, without a doubt, I will be left all alone. What should I do then?

Every time this crosses my mind, a wave of fear washes over me. Though I try not to dwell on it, it will surely become a reality in the future. The young girl doesn't wish for Granny to pass away. If possible, the young girl hopes this kind of life could persist, drawing water in the morning, exchanging food for Granny, and the young girl is confident in her physical strength, believing there won't be any issues.

But the young girl knows well that continuous things like these are simply impossible occurrences. Even if I can keep fetching water with my strength, how long can Granny hold on for?

The young girl is uncertain about this answer, and the thought of Granny possibly leaving at any moment, leaving myself alone, fills the young girl with fear, a fear that makes it hard to continue pondering.

Forget it, thinking further is of no use. Anyway, let's work diligently today.

As if trying to shake off the worries, the young girl vigorously shakes her head, and then, with renewed spirit, continues her work.

Hmm...

Today water needs to be delivered to three families, two of which are to the east, with one bucket each, while the remaining two buckets are for the family to the west.

Due to the different locations of the recipients, situations like this often occur in opposite directions.

Estimating that the two families to the east are closer, the young girl decides to deliver to those two families first.

So, upon reaching the crossroads.

The young girl turns east.

But before that.

"You scoundrel, return my things now."

"You're the scoundrel, those things originally belonged to me, how shameless can you be, claiming them as yours."

Witnessing two men quarreling on the roadside.

It seems they are fighting over something.

Hence, the young girl scans, quickly spotting one of the men holding a gold coin.

Presumably, they are quarreling over that object, which the young girl has never seen before, so she doesn't know its value. However, she can tell that it must be valuable, though all that is irrelevant to her.

Though unsure of the owner, she can't just leave it unattended. Bearing this in mind, the young girl drops her burden and approaches.

"Stop arguing, even though I don't know who owns that thing, your behavior is dangerous and could affect other passersby."

Trying to mediate with kind words, but...

"Hah… Get lost, you brat."

"Yeah, blabbering on here, go as far away from us as possible."

These remarks are met with curses from the two men.

Though somewhat unexpected, the young girl doesn't comply and instead warns loudly.

"This won't do, your behavior affects others."

The two men get angrier upon hearing this.

"D*mn it, this brat has provoked us when I had already given a peaceful reminder. But this little kid seems eager to meddle in our affairs, have you had enough of life?"

"F*ck, so many troubles today. Where did this little nuisance come from, daring to interfere in our business, are you sick of living?"

As they curse, the two men move closer to the young girl, cracking their knuckles.