Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

Chu Mengmeng took a deep breath, lowered her voice, and said firmly: "Behind those trees is the forest we escaped from! We can use the terrain to get behind the bandits and attack them from both sides!"

The members of the Self-Defense Forces looked at each other in bewilderment. The thin man asked hesitantly, "But... we are not familiar with that forest. What if we get lost?"

"Don't worry," Chu Mengmeng smiled confidently, "Ling'er is very familiar with that forest, let her lead the way for us!"

When Ling'er heard her mother mention her, she nodded vigorously and said in a baby voice, "Ling'er knows the way. Ling'er leads the way!"

Xiao Yichen looked at his wife and daughter, his eyes full of trust and love. He held Ling'er in front of him and said softly, "Ling'er, take the uncles with you. Dad will wait for you to come back here."

Ling'er nodded obediently, then pointed in the direction of the woods and said crisply: "Uncles, follow me!"

In this way, under Ling'er's leadership, the Self-Defense Force members bypassed the bandits' sight and successfully reached their rear.

"Charge!" With a roar from the thin man, the Self-Defense Force members rushed out of the woods and launched a fierce attack on the bandits.

The bandits originally thought they had victory, but they did not expect the enemy to suddenly appear in the rear, and their formation was immediately thrown into chaos.

The bandits, attacked from both sides, were quickly defeated and fled in panic, leaving behind a field of corpses.

"We won!" The Self-Defense Force members cheered and their morale was boosted.

Looking at the scene in front of them, Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen smiled at each other, their eyes filled with relief and hope.

A few days later, Xiao Yichen brought several members of the Self-Defense Forces and the gifts they carefully prepared to the stronghold of the local forces.

"We came here this time hoping to live in peace with you..." Xiao Yichen said as he handed over the gift.

The other party took the gift but did not open it immediately. Instead, he looked at Xiao Yichen and others with a scrutinizing gaze and did not speak for a long time.

Ling'er hid behind her parents, curiously poked her head out and looked at the strange uncles in front of her. These uncles looked tall and mighty, with serious expressions on their faces, which made Ling'er a little scared.

An older uncle noticed Ling'er's dodging. He squatted down, smiled kindly, took out a candy from his pocket and handed it to Ling'er, "Little girl, what's your name?"

Ling'er looked at her parents and when they nodded, she timidly took the candy and said in a baby voice, "Thank you, uncle. My name is Ling'er."

"Ling'er, what a nice name," the uncle said with a smile, "Do you want to play with us? We have a lot of children here."

Ling'er's eyes lit up. She looked at her parents, then at the uncle, and finally nodded. Then she turned her head and looked behind her, and called sweetly to the air: "Xiaohuo, come and play too!"

I saw a ball of red light flash past Ling'er's back, and the next second, a furry little animal appeared at Ling'er's feet, rubbing her trouser leg affectionately.

"Wow! What kind of animal is this? So cute!" The children gathered around and looked at Xiaohuo curiously.

Ling Er introduced generously: "This is my friend, Xiao Huo, he is so powerful!"

In this way, Ling'er's cuteness and kindness, as well as the magical little fire, quickly brought them closer to the local children. The children's innocent smiles also diluted the tense atmosphere of the negotiations between the adults and added a friendly atmosphere to the meeting.

The atmosphere in the room eased a lot, and Xiao Yichen took the opportunity to speak: "We came here with no ill intentions this time, we just hope to coexist peacefully with you. We have been here for a while and have experienced many difficulties, but we have overcome them and have deeply fallen in love with this land."

Chu Mengmeng went on to say: "We have seen your strength and unity, and we have also felt your kindness and enthusiasm. We sincerely hope to be able to integrate here, build our home with you, and develop together."

She paused and looked at the other person sincerely, "We have no ill intentions. We just want to find a place where we can survive."

There was silence in the room for a moment, and the older uncle slowly said, "We will seriously consider your words. But..." He looked at Xiao Yichen, his eyes became sharp, "You also have to show enough sincerity."

Xiao Yichen smiled slightly. He knew that the real negotiation had just begun. He took out a metal box from his arms, gently placed it on the table, and said, "This is..."

Xiao Yichen took out a metal box from his arms, gently placed it on the table, and said: "This is some technical information on energy conversion that we collected in the previous environment. I believe that solving the energy problem is also a top priority for everyone."

A data chip lay quietly in the metal box, flickering under the dim light, as if foreshadowing hope. The Self-Defense Force members looked at each other, their eyes full of surprise and curiosity.

"As you can see," Xiao Yichen pointed at Chu Mengmeng and Ling'er behind him, "we are just an ordinary family who longs for a stable home. Some of the technologies we have mastered may be able to help you. Let us work together to build a better future."

A young member of the Self-Defense Force couldn't help but ask: "But... why did you give us such an important thing?"

Chu Mengmeng walked forward, gently stroked Ling'er's hair, and said softly: "Because we want to be a part of you, and want Ling'er to grow up in an environment full of friendship and hope."

Her eyes were sincere and firm, her tone was filled with a hint of pleading, and even more of an undisguised desire. The atmosphere in the room became more harmonious, and the originally tense confrontation seemed to disappear with Chu Mengmeng's words.

The older uncle picked up the metal box and looked at it carefully, his eyes full of scrutiny and thought. He knew that this gift was of extraordinary significance, it represented the sincerity of Xiao Yichen's family, and also represented a new possibility.

"We will seriously consider your proposal," he said solemnly, "but it is not easy to integrate here. You must abide by our rules, respect our culture, and..."

He paused, his eyes swept across Xiao Yichen's family of three, and finally stopped at Ling'er's innocent face, "You have to prove to us that you really want to be a part of this place."

Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng looked at each other, and both saw determination and confidence in each other's eyes. They knew that integrating into this new environment meant more effort and patience, but for Ling'er and for the future of their family, it was all worth it.

"We are willing," Xiao Yichen answered without hesitation, his tone firm and powerful, "We will prove everything with our actions."

Outside the window, the setting sun dyed the sky golden, as if foreshadowing a hopeful future...

Chapter 340 Harmonious Coexistence

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, night fell, and the stars were shining. The members of the Self-Defense Force left Xiao Yichen's shop in deep thought, took the data chip back for research, and also took away the expectations of Xiao Yichen's family.

In the following days, Xiao Yichen's family of three was not idle. They actively participated in the construction of the town, proving their sincerity with their own hands and sweat.

With his superb cooking skills and enthusiastic service, Xiao Yichen has made his shop a thriving business. Every day, townspeople come to patronize his shop, taste the delicious food he makes, and feel the warmth and kindness of his family.

Chu Mengmeng uses her free time to teach the children in the town how to read and write, and tells them about the outside world. The children also like this gentle and amiable "Teacher Chu", and often gather around her, chirping and asking questions. Ling'er is like a happy little bird, shuttling among the children, and her crisp laughter echoes over the town.

As the days passed, the sincerity and efforts of Xiao Yichen's family gradually melted the ice in the hearts of the townspeople. They found that this family was not the invaders they imagined, but a group of ordinary people who longed for peace and friendship.

A month later, the Self-Defense Forces came to the store again. This time, their faces were no longer wary and suspicious, but were replaced by smiles and sincerity.

"Mr. Xiao, Ms. Chu," the older uncle said, "We have studied the data chip you provided, and the technology inside is of great help to us. We have decided to accept you and make you one of us."

Hearing this, Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng looked at each other excitedly, their eyes full of joy and gratitude. They knew how much effort they had put in and how many tests they had gone through for this moment.

"Thank you, thank you!" Chu Mengmeng said excitedly, with tears welling up in her eyes.

"This is what you deserve," the uncle said with a smile, "You have proved your sincerity with your actions. We welcome you to join us."

Since then, Xiao Yichen and his family of three have officially integrated into this new environment. They work together with the townspeople, live together, resist external dangers together, and build their home together.

Xiao Yichen used the technology in the data chip to help the town solve energy problems and improve living conditions. He also passed on his agricultural knowledge to the townspeople to help them increase food production.

Chu Mengmeng continued to teach and educate people, and cultivated batches of excellent children for the town. She also organized women to learn weaving, embroidery and other crafts, enriching their lives and bringing new sources of income to the town.

Ling'er grew up healthily and happily in an environment full of love and warmth, becoming the pistachio of the town. Her laughter also became the most beautiful melody in the town.

The story of Xiao Yichen's family has become a good story in the new environment. It tells people that even in difficult situations, we must persist in hope, unite and help each other, and tolerate differences. As long as everyone gives a little love, the world will become a beautiful world.