Ten bags of charcoal were placed on the ground, each bag weighing more than a hundred kilograms. Wen Xian and Sheng Lian'er couldn't move it all at once, so they could only move it in several times.
Wen Xian was weaker than Sheng Lian'er, so she had to go over with a backpack to carry the remaining supplies back. So, she simply carried an empty basket and carried a rattan basket of charcoal.
As for Dali Sheng Lian'er, in addition to carrying a bag of charcoal in a backpack, he also carried a rattan basket of charcoal in his hand, adding up to more than two hundred kilograms.
Of course, given her strength, if the charcoal were not bulky, she would have no problem carrying two more bags.
Wen Xian expressed that she envied Sheng Lian'er's strength, but not her ability to work hard.
She had never done any physical work in her previous life. If the original owner hadn't been good at martial arts and had a good foundation, she wouldn't have been able to lift a basket of charcoal.
The two of them left the cave with large bags and small bags, and easily moved their things to Zhu Qing and others.
Zhu Qing's eyelids twitched slightly, and he quickly took a few steps forward to respond.
Taking the charcoal in his hand, he was delighted and said, "Miss Wen, there is too much charcoal. It will be too hard for you two girls to move it. Do you need us to go together?"
They are very strong, but they are all girls, so it is not pleasant for them to sit back and watch.
What's more, he is very interested in things outside the cave. It is both a cave and a stove, which makes people want to explore.
"No need." Wen Xian was wary and said calmly while picking up the remaining supplies into the backpack, "There are only ten bags of charcoal in total. These two rattan baskets are given to you, not counting the cost."
Although there was a friendship for exchanging supplies, she would not reveal everything about her in just a few hours.
Zhu Qing came back to her senses and quickly saluted and thanked her: "Girl, you are so generous. When spring comes next year, if she hasn't left yet, I will definitely come and say thank you."
Two rattan baskets are equivalent to two hundred catties, so he has made a profit. At this moment, he didn't feel bad about the fox fur he gave away. He just felt that he had taken advantage of others, which was embarrassing.
However, seeing Wen Xian and Sheng Lian'er loading the things in the rattan basket, he hoped that they would carry it back directly with the rattan basket attached. If possible, give me another rattan basket of charcoal.
However, he couldn't say such words, he could only think about it in his heart.
As the old saying goes, you will always be happy when you are content with what you have, but you cannot do anything beyond your reach.
Wen Xian was waiting for his words. She raised her eyes and said, "In the spring of next year, Wen will be waiting here to wish Young Master Zhu a grand arrival. If Young Master Zhu is in vain, go to the cave and have a look, and I will leave a thank you gift for you."
The implicit meaning of her words was that she remembered them. As a thank you gift, I wish Qing Qing to come to the island once in the spring of next year.
Anyone like Zhu Qing or any of these smart people would be able to hear the hidden meaning in her words.
As expected, Zhu Qing is smart.
When he heard this, he immediately straightened his expression and solemnly promised: "Don't worry, Miss Wen, the first ship in spring will be here soon."
He didn't really think much about it, he just thought that Wen Xian was worried that his brother wouldn't be able to come, leaving a way out for himself.
When Wen Xian got the answer she wanted, she happily led Sheng Lian'er to speed up and took out the remaining charcoal, along with half a basket of chestnuts.
After sending several people onto the boat, Zhu Li, who had never spoken again before, confirmed again: "Young lady, are you really not going to follow us back to Sun Island?"
The weather at sea is unpredictable, and the situation on these islands is also extremely complicated.
Compared to Sun Island, Death Island is not big. But Death Island is extremely dangerous and not suitable for survival.
Judging from the fact that Wen Xian would give away charcoal and chestnuts, she felt that they would not be bad people, so she wanted to remind them again.
Wen Xian smiled and shook her head and said: "If we haven't left after the new year, we will definitely go to Sun Island to cause trouble for a while. When the time comes, please don't dislike it, Mr. Si."
This is why she asked Zhu Qing to promise to come there in the spring. If the situation changes then, she will move to Sun Island.
She refused simply, and Zhu Li and Zhu Qing could not persuade her any more. It's only been more than four months since Zuo Chun left, and they will see each other again in half a year at the latest.
The Sun Island group set sail, reluctantly said goodbye to Wen Xian, and headed back home with a boatload of charcoal.
Wen Xian stood at the beach for a quarter of an hour, watching their boat go away, and then she turned back to the cave with Sheng Lian'er.
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In the cave, Zheng Rou looked at Wen Xian and said puzzledly: "Madam, why don't we take this opportunity to go back to Sun Island with them?"
After all, there are people living on Sun Island. You can exchange supplies with the villagers there, so you don't have to worry about the next meal.
Before Wen Xian could say anything, Hu Keer answered for her: "If so many of us women wearing silk and satin appear together, everyone will be suspicious. If those people have bad intentions and leak the news, we will not be able to save our lives." .”
It would be wisest to just stay here and hope to wait until rescue.
Wen Xian nodded and said: "Yes, that's the truth. Just hold on, if there is no other way next spring, let's go to Sun Island."
Even with Zhu Si's connections, she wouldn't dare to joke with so many people's lives.
"Okay." Zheng Rou said a little frustrated, "Why do they have to wait until next spring before they go to sea again? They can't go to sea in winter?"
She couldn't understand and was curious.
"I know this." Sheng Lian'er raised her hand and said, "Because it will snow in the depth of winter and the sea will freeze, making it impossible for ships to sail."
Zheng Rou glared: "Will such a vast sea freeze? Are you trying to trick me?"
If the sea would freeze, she could not imagine how cold it would be in winter.
Sheng Lian'er raised her chin and said: "Master Zhu said that not all sea surfaces will freeze, but shallow seas, especially shoals, will freeze. Of course, if it is very cold, deep seas will also freeze. It's just that the sea surface will freeze. Ice, the sea water underneath is still flowing normally.”
Zheng Rou was speechless. Fortunately, the madam was very capable and came back with a lot of cotton-padded clothes.
Seeing that they had finished talking, Wen Xian sat next to the exchanged items and began to figure out how to distribute them.
It seems that they were lucky and met Zhu Si's ship. In addition, the Zhu family mostly has a small amount of assets. Although the cotton-padded clothes and quilts they prepared are not as good as those in the palace, they are still much better than ordinary people's homes.
These are made of fine cotton and cotton cloth, and the fabric is also embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, which looks pretty good.
She cleared her throat and said: "Including these two sets of cotton-padded clothes that need to be washed, there are a total of eight sets of cotton-padded clothes, a fox fur cloak and six quilts. The quilts are thick and wide, so the fourth child seizes the time to take apart one and make one. Three sets of cotton-padded clothes and cotton-padded shoes come out. This leaves eleven sets of cotton-padded clothes and cotton-padded shoes, one set for each person.
If there are still leftovers after making three sets of cotton-padded clothes, make a few sets of cotton-padded clothes for baby babies.
If there is nothing left, the fox fur is taken apart and made into clothes and blankets for the baby. "
Jiang Jingwan's due date is in February, which is less than five months. It's better to prepare in advance than to be rushed.
(End of chapter)
