Transmigration: Fleeing the Famine? I Took My Younger Siblings into the Mountains

Lin Wanxing, a modern university graduate specializing in traditional Chinese pharmacology, awakens in the body of a sixteen-year-old village girl with the same name. She quickly realizes she has transmigrated into a farming novel as a cannon fodder supporting character. The original Lin Wanxing suffered under the tyranny of her grandmother, Old Madam Lin, and eldest aunt, Liu Cuihua, who favored their own son, Goudan. After their mother died from overwork and their father disappeared during a severe drought, the three siblings were treated as servants. The original protagonist was eventually sold by her grandmother to human traffickers in exchange for rice, leading to a tragic life in a brothel and the deaths of her younger siblings, Xiaoshi and Lin Yaya. Lin Wanxing resolves to change this fate.

Upon regaining consciousness, Lin Wanxing faces immediate abuse from Old Madam Lin, who accuses her of stealing rice. Lin Wanxing dodges the attack, surprising the elderly woman. Her younger siblings, Xiaoshi and Lin Yaya, timidly defend her, revealing their deep bond despite their harsh upbringing. Lin Wanxing learns that the village is preparing for a mass exodus due to the drought. Knowing that joining the refugee caravan will lead to her being sold and her siblings abandoned, she decides to escape into the deep mountains instead. Over the next three days, she secretly prepares for their departure. She hides food, gathers medicinal herbs from Granny Zhang, and scouts a cave in the mountains, ensuring it is safe and away from the refugees' path.

Lin Wanxing carefully steals supplies from her grandmother, including white flour and steamed buns, while maintaining a docile facade to avoid suspicion. She also discovers her aunt's plan to sell her during the journey. On the night before the caravan departs, she leads her siblings out of the house, taking only essential tools and food. They venture into the dark mountains, where they encounter a venomous snake. Using her knowledge and a makeshift torch, Lin Wanxing and Xiaoshi manage to kill the snake, securing their safety for the moment. They reach the cave, which requires significant cleaning and preparation. They seal a snake hole, build a wooden gate, and create a comfortable sleeping area.

The next day, the refugee caravan leaves Qinghe Village. Old Madam Lin discovers the theft of her supplies and the disappearance of the children. She claims Lin Wanxing stole her grain and ran away, drawing contempt from the villagers who know of her cruelty. The village chief sends searchers, but they find only footprints leading into the dangerous mountains and decide to continue south, leaving the children to their fate. Meanwhile, Lin Wanxing and her siblings begin their new life in the cave. They gather wild vegetables and strawberries, with Xiaoshi helping chop wood and Yaya collecting berries. Their bond strengthens as they work together for survival.

However, their situation remains precarious. After a day of hard work, they realize they have run out of water. Lin Wanxing feels a surge of panic as her siblings express their thirst. Despite the dangers of the mountains, including wild beasts and the risk of starvation, Lin Wanxing remains determined to protect her siblings. She relies on her pharmacology knowledge to treat injuries and find edible plants. The story follows their struggle to adapt to this harsh new environment, marking the beginning of their journey toward survival and independence, far removed from the abusive family that sought to destroy them.