The seemingly flat wasteland is covered with weeds, mixed with rye and rice, which look more like wild ones.
Looking at the meat sticks, fish, etc. hanging under the eaves, Lin Yan understood that the main food in Mang Village also came from hunting.
Perhaps those big black dogs are not only used to guard homes and homes, but are also good at hunting.
After going around in a circle, Lin Yan felt confident.
People in Mang Village habitually store food to prepare for the cold season that comes when they don’t know when.
She didn't directly say that the cold season was coming in more than twenty days.
First, settle down your own people and rest for two days. They also need to stock up on supplies for the cold season. Once they see their methods, the people in Mang Village will naturally rush into action.
These days, as long as the villagers can be fed, they will definitely be respected.
Wen Xue was cleaning up the debris in the yard. When she saw the two of them coming in, she asked softly: "How is it?"
"A small, run-down village with no food cannot survive the cold season."
After looking around, I would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. It was really dilapidated and poor, and time was tight. We had to prepare supplies for the cold season within ten days.
Wen Xue didn't have much reaction, everything was as expected, "It's good to have a place to stay. The house can be tidied up tomorrow. Let's build a shed in the yard tonight. Fortunately, when we enter the village I brought a few prey with me so I can have a feast later. Compared to the wild, it’s at least a little safer here.”
Lin Yan nodded in agreement, "You are right. We are very lucky to find a place to stay before the cold season arrives. We must learn to be content."
After a full meal, everyone gathered together. Lin Yan said directly: "Today is September 5th, and the cold season is approaching. Mang Village is our best choice to spend the cold season. Time is tight, and materials are scarce during the cold season. , everyone should work together to cut firewood, hunt, and repair houses."
Lanxing smiled and said: "I have been wandering around in the wasteland for almost half a year. It would be nice to stop and recuperate for a while."
"That makes sense." Lin Yan smiled and looked around. He saw that everyone's faces were somewhat tired and weathered. Compared to the energetic state when they left, they had completely changed their appearance at this moment. appearance.
In fact, it was not that she was without tangles and hesitations in her heart. She had fought several life-and-death battles, experienced killings and bloody baptisms, just because of her decision-making.
These people may not understand what they are taking risks for. But they believed in her and had no regrets.
But as for her, can she deserve this trust and life-and-death support?
When she narrowly escaped for her life several times, she also asked herself and felt hesitant. Especially in the dead of night, such thoughts will continue to invade.
Lan Yue had a keen mind and didn't say anything. She just stayed by her side silently, but the pressure on Lin Yan was always there.
Seeing that Lin Yan was in a daze, Lan Yue answered naturally, "We have decided to spend the cold season in Mang Village. Let's have a good rest tonight. From tomorrow on, we will all act according to our plans."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Wen Xue said: "Since we want to stay in the village, should we establish good relations with the people in the village and remind them that the cold season is coming?"
There are thousands of people in Mang Village. As outsiders, they must do something if they want to integrate. Wen Xue's concerns are right.
After thinking for a few seconds, Lan Yue nodded, "You're right."
After looking around, his eyes wandered between Lan Xing, Lu Yu and Gao Qiang.
Lan Xing asked directly: "What's the matter? Just tell me."
"Out of the three of you, choose two to deal with the villagers. You must handle the relationship well."
The reason why Lan Yue hesitates is that there are too few of them, each one has a heavy responsibility, and only two of them can be left to handle interpersonal relationships at most.
Each of the three of them are people who easily win the favor of others and know how to deal with people.
Blue Star has a free and easy temperament and can talk to anyone. Lu Yu has a delicate mind and is good at observing words and emotions. Strong and silly, he has strong external advantages.
Lan Xing rolled his eyes and said, "Let the two of them stay while I hunt and chop wood." There were ferocious beasts everywhere outside, and stronger force was needed.
Compared to himself, Lu Yu and Gao Qiang are weaker, so it would be best if they were left behind.
Lu Yu and Gao Qiang didn't object. No matter what the arrangements were, they would obey.
Lan Yue's eyes flashed and she nodded in agreement. "In addition to dealing with the villagers, you also need to repair the houses. It is best to ask the villagers to help us in exchange for food."
This is also a good way to integrate into the village, and it is easier to win favor with practical benefits.
Lin Yan came back to his senses and agreed, "That's right. You two stay and repair the house, while the rest go hunting and cutting firewood. With our ability, exchanging prey for the villagers' labor is not a problem."
Thinking of the wasteland around the village he saw today, Lin Yan said: "Look at the rye and rice they planted. It's difficult to get a good harvest. You can also start by planting."
Lan Yue said, "Farming is not appropriate. The people in Mang Village have their reasons for farming this way."
Lin Yan rolled his eyes and understood, "Yes, if everything is cultivated intensively and planted into rye and rice, it will attract countless birds, and it is easier to attract vicious beasts."
"Yes." Lanxing nodded, "Mang Village seems to have a lot of people, but its combat power is very weak. It is too difficult to protect the safety of the village. They just want to avoid the vicious beasts, so they have to choose to endure hunger."
In front of the ferocious beast, his life was vulnerable. Mangcun had to weigh the pros and cons and mixed rye and rice among the weeds to confuse his vision, so as to gain a little harvest.
After arranging what to do next, they finally had a good night's sleep after running around for several days.
Early the next morning, everyone got busy and went about their own business.
Lin Yan and Lan Yue led the team to hunt. They couldn't go out during the long cold season, so they had to prepare enough food.
Hunting and picking wild fruits and vegetables have become their main tasks.
Wen Xue took three people to chop wood near the village. In addition to food consumption, the demand for firewood is greatest during the cold season.
Yesterday, we made plans to build an earthen kang in the wooden house and run the stove flue around the house to maximize the use of all heat energy.
The thatched house is dilapidated and has limited protection against wind and cold, so it must be modified as much as possible.
When people from Mang Village rushed over to watch the excitement, only Gao Qiang and Lu Yu were there. Their first task was to solve the communication barriers with the villagers.
As for how to solve it, it depends on their ability.
Being able to stand out from the many people in the army, the two of them are inconspicuous in the team. Compared with ordinary people, they are people with outstanding abilities in all aspects.
Language learning ability is an essential skill for going out.
Gao Qiang quickly won the recognition of the villagers with his honest appearance and good cooking skills.
Lu Yu was not bad either. The two of them cooperated tacitly, and it only took them most of a day to successfully break into the village and communicate easily.
When Lin Yan and the others came back with their prey in the evening, they had already mingled with the villagers.
(End of chapter)
