However, the villagers in this area were leading relatively comfortable lives. No families were without a home or lacked food. Consequently, the idea of getting involved in the military recruitment was met with reluctance.
Unexpectedly, Qi himself proposed to join the army, catching his family off guard. It happened right after they had enjoyed a delightful dinner prepared by Qiao Xuan.
Everyone was taken aback, thinking they must have misheard him.
Qi reiterated his proposal, and Ms. Fang immediately snapped at him, "You foolish child!" She raised her hand as if to slap him, but the others intervened swiftly, preventing any harm.
"Qi, don't be reckless. You can't speak of such matters so casually!"
"Yes, we have more than enough food and clothing at home. Joining the army is extremely dangerous! Stay here with us!"
"Going into battle as a soldier is terrifying! It's much safer to remain at home!"
