Now after watching Ning Ningxi demonstrate, Li Yan finally understood.
He muffledly immersed himself in the knitted straw sandals.
He first took out a straw rope and tied it around his waist to fix it. Since he didn't have any special tools, he could only put the two ends on his two feet.
In this way, the three heads are fixed, and the movement of twisting the straw rope in the hand becomes faster and faster.
It was quite unfamiliar at first, but now I am really getting more and more proficient as I work.
Everyone else stopped and watched Li Yan work.
"Brother Xian, you do have some ingenuity."
Xue Xian sighed, "With this skill, I can sell straw sandals even if I don't have to do heavy work."
This time I could find work wherever I went.
Whether it's chopping firewood and farming as a guard or knitting straw sandals, Li Yan can obviously get started.
Shen Jun also praised, "He is talented and smart."
An Wan also followed, "Indeed, your kid is really awesome."
Jing Jingxi nodded seriously and said in an old voice, "Yes, big brother, you really study the most seriously."
Li Yan's face turned red with shame after being praised by each of them, and he stretched out his hand to scratch his head shyly.
"It's nothing great, I just learned it before."
A few people were knitting straw sandals while having fun, and it felt like having fun while having fun.
They made it lively, and someone nearby noticed the movement here and came over curiously.
"Are you knitting straw sandals?"
"yes."
Shen Jun answered quickly.
"Can I ask you for some of this hay? We also want to make some."
The shoes on these people's feet were not suitable for long-distance treks, and several of them did not wear any shoes on their feet.
The soles of my bare feet were black, and the skin that had been chapped many times gradually formed a thick layer of calluses.
They don't have much money on weekdays, and they often have to do all kinds of heavy work. They don't like wearing shoes as a waste, and they are more comfortable going barefoot.
This group of people just came here to join in the fun.
"You can weave straw sandals if you want," Shen Jun said, "but the remaining straw is probably not enough."
The straw she exchanged this time was only enough for a few of them. If others wanted it, there wouldn't be that much.
"Then can we exchange it with you for other things?"
There are also people who don’t know how to knit straw sandals, and they are wondering if they can use something small to change them.
Li Yan and An Wan were a little excited. It would be good if they could exchange their straw sandals for some food.
Even if you can definitely only change one or two mouthfuls at a time, if you add up, if more people change, it will be different.
But this straw was brought back by Shen Jun. They didn't say anything and looked at Shen Jun.
"You decide for yourself."
Shen Jun said to Li Yan, "I haven't even made a pair yet. If you want to change, just change with them."
This is indeed a one-time source of income.
Even if you are not skilled in making it, it will take almost an hour to make a pair of straw sandals, so there is nothing you can do in exchange for it.
But if you are skilled at it, you can indeed make some money.
As soon as Shen Jun said this, the others immediately looked at Li Yan.
Li Yan hesitated for a moment, "Why don't you all follow me and learn how to weave straw sandals? Otherwise I can't do it alone. You don't have to give me anything, or you can just give me a few bites to eat together."
"Ok, Ok."
Those who couldn't weave straw sandals immediately agreed. There were quite a few of them, and everyone could have a meal together if they had something to eat.
But now there is a more important question.
They have no straw.
"When we set out tomorrow and find something we can knit on the road, let's learn it together."
Li Yan said calmly, while others were a little anxious. After all, it was indeed difficult to walk without suitable shoes.
But there is nothing we can do if we don’t have the raw materials, we can only wait until we find them.
"I have straw sandals here."
Suddenly a loud voice from the crowd shouted.
This is a middle-aged man with a family, and there are indeed a lot of ready-made straw sandals tied to the luggage next to him.
The middle-aged man shook the straw sandals in his hand and said, "I can sell them to you, but if you give me a price, I will sell them if you are satisfied!"
"I'll buy it. I'll give you half a big corn."
"I'll give you a stick of corn."
The speakers were a few people who were well-fed and well-fed. They did not lack the corn, but they did lack a pair of shoes that were durable enough and soft enough.
Let them learn to weave straw sandals, forget it, they would rather pay a small price.
Especially after walking for a day, my feet are really sore.
In addition to this middle-aged man, another woman also stood up and said that her family also had a few extra pairs of straw sandals that were made in the past.
Originally I brought it with me just to be prepared, but now that I can change food, of course I should change it first!
Seeing the crowd being attracted, Ning Jingxi, who had been frightened just now, felt a little lost again.
"I still want to teach them."
Ning Jingxi became a master for a while, and she was obviously a little addicted. She watched these "students" leave with reluctance.
"Jingxi?"
Ning Chongchen was attracted by the noise from the crowd gathered here to take a look at the situation, but he didn't expect to see his daughter here.
"Daddy!"
Ning Ningxi happily rushed to Ning Zhongchen, "I'll come over to play with my sister and aunt."
"It's so late, don't delay others' rest." Ning Chongchen said, and then followed Shen Jun and others to apologize, "I'm sorry, my Jingxi is nagging a few people."
"It's okay." An Wan looked at Jing Ningxi gently and said, "He is a very well-behaved and cute child."
It always reminded her of Jun'er being so smart and soft when she was a child.
Ning Chongchen came to understand the situation. When he saw that nothing happened, he was going to take Ning Ningxi back to their resting place.
"Daddy, carry me on your back!"
Ning Jingxi said shamelessly, "My feet hurt and I can't walk."
"You kid, why don't you have any rules?" Ning Chongchen seemed to be teaching him a few words with a straight face.
But Ning Ningxi was not afraid at all and smiled. It was obvious that Ning Chongchen loved her very much.
"Sister, brother, can I learn from you?"
The voice was very soft, as if he was a little scared, but he mustered up the courage to ask.
Shen Jun and the others followed the sound and saw a thin girl, a little bigger than Jing Jingxi. Her cheeks were sunken and her hair was a little yellow.
Seeing Shen Jun and the others looking at him, they took a timid step back, but quickly licked their broken lips again, "I, I can give you money."
She opened her palm, and there were several copper coins lying in it.
In the past, it was more than enough to replace a pair of straw sandals, but now, it is indeed a bit difficult.
The main reason is that I can't buy anything to eat with a few copper coins.
Shen Jun didn't say anything, and the little girl was a little scared. She felt that her request was a bit too much. People had said they would give food in exchange, but now she only gave out three or four copper coins.
