Yun the butcher couldn't sit still, so he went to fetch water with an empty bucket.

Zhang sat at the door, over a small fire, drying everyone's wet clothes from the morning.

The few people who went out had their cotton-padded jackets and trousers soaked, though some were very wet, others not so much.

Yun Yiyi saw that Zhang was having too much trouble baking.

She found a few strong wooden sticks and smashed two of them into the ground with her machete.

She tied the third wooden stick horizontally to the two vertical wooden sticks.

Finally, she put on some wet cotton jackets and trousers.

"Mom, how about this? It's easier, right?"

Zhang's face was filled with joy. "Yiyi, you have set up this platform very well. It saves me a lot of trouble."

"Mom, put all the things that are almost cooked on the stick. If you think it's not enough, I will build you a rack."

Zhang shook her head. "Yiyi, one rack is enough. There's no rush to wear these clothes. Let them dry slowly today."

"Okay, Mom, I'm going to play then."

"Go ahead, good boy."

After Zhang finished drying the clothes, she started to dry the shoes. However, before she could finish drying the wet shoes, Old Man Wu and his wife from next door came to visit.

Butcher Yun had almost finished picking up all the water, so he started chatting with Old Man Wu.

After chatting for a while, they felt that the children were too noisy, so they went to the village chief to sit by the fire and chat.

"Sister-in-law, I came here to see if you have used those rabbit skins of yours?"

"Sister-in-law, I haven't started yet. I've been busy for most of the day and just had dinner."

"After eating and washing the dishes, I've been here drying these wet clothes and shoes."

After Zhang finished speaking, she couldn't help but smile.

"It's okay. Bring the rabbit skin over here and I'll cut it with you. We'll be done in no time."

"Sister-in-law, you really helped me a lot."

After Zhang finished speaking, she took out the scissors and a few rabbit skins from her home.

Then she brought over the few pairs of cotton shoes that no one in the family was wearing.

After the two people measured the size, they began to cut the rabbit skin.

Both of them have been making clothes for many years and they are very skillful with their hands.

In less than half an hour, the rabbit skin was cut and used to pad the Yun family's cotton shoes.

"Sister-in-law, don't say anything. Just thinking about putting rabbit fur inside cotton shoes makes you feel warm. I really have to thank you for these rabbit furs you gave me, sister-in-law."

"There's no need for us two families to be so polite. Didn't we also eat the mutton your family sent us?"

"Sister-in-law, I have one more thing to trouble you with. I want to make fur gloves for the children. However, I don't know how to sew them so that they are strong."

"Sister-in-law, this is easy. Just cut the fur into the shape of a glove and sew it in place with pins."

"Yes, I forgot. You might not want the thicker pins. They're better for sewing fur."

"Wait a moment. I'll go home and get my pins and some regular thread. I'll come back and sew with you."

"Sister-in-law, that's great. To be honest, I've never made gloves with fur before, and I really don't have the right needle and thread."

"Sister-in-law, why don't you bring your two daughters-in-law here too. Bring your furs too, and we can make gloves for the children together."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Even though I can't sew, I used to make gloves for the children with cloth and cotton."

"So, I can cut gloves very quickly. Just give me the measurements and the fur, and I'll have them cut in no time."

"Okay, then I'll go back and call for help."

Old Man Wu’s wife quickly went home and brought her two daughters-in-law over.

Zhang worked with them to make a pair of gloves for each child from the two families.

With so many people, we can chat and everyone works faster.

It was not until dark that Old Man Wu's wife took her two daughters-in-law back home to cook.

"Here, try them on. These are the gloves I made for you today. They might be a little big, so be careful when you put them on."

After Zhang finished speaking, she distributed the gloves to Yun Yiyi and the others.

Yun Yiyi happily took the gloves and put them on her hands.

Zhang considered that rabbit fur was a bit hard, so she added a layer of cloth inside the gloves.

Yun Yiyi put her hands into the gloves and she felt particularly warm.

"Mom, the gloves are so warm."

"Mom, I like the gloves you made."

"Mom, you have such skillful hands."

"Aunt, I really like the gloves you made."

Zhang was delighted to hear the children's words. "Okay, as long as you like them. Next, you should take good care of your gloves. Don't lose them."

"If you lose your gloves, I won't be able to make new ones for you. We don't have any furs left."

"I understand, mother."

"Mother, I will take good care of my gloves."

"Mom, where are the sheepskins from the sheep we slaughtered today?" Yun Yiyi suddenly remembered and asked.

Because she was sure that she didn't see Yun the Butcher bring back the sheepskin.

"Oh, the sheepskin was taken back by the Wu family next door. They will help us deal with it."

"Mom, after the sheepskin is processed, you can make a sheepskin coat for Dad. Or you can make two sheepskin vests for yourself and my dad."

"Haha, let's deal with the sheepskin first, there's no rush. Besides, the new cotton-padded jackets we made this year are thick, so your father and I won't be cold."

"What are you women talking about?" Butcher Yun suddenly lifted the curtain and walked into the room.

"Your kids are saying that once the sheepskin is processed, they want us to make clothes for them."

"Really? Our children are so filial. It seems that my love for them is not in vain."

Butcher Yun stamped his feet and sat in front of the stove to warm himself by the fire.

"Dad, we are filial to you and mom." Brother Yun said seriously.

Zhang chuckled, "Boss, your father was just joking with you guys."

After hearing this, Brother Yun scratched his head embarrassedly.

Yun Yiyi approached Yun the Butcher and asked, "Dad, where did you and Grandpa Wu go this afternoon?"

"We went to the village chief's house and spent the whole afternoon warming ourselves by the fire. By the way, the village chief said the snow on the road was too thick, and it kept falling, so he discussed it with the elders and decided not to set out tomorrow."

Yun Yiyi jumped up suddenly, "Dad, are you serious? That's great, I can play all day tomorrow."

"Really? I wasn't lying to you. When I came back just now, I deliberately stepped on the snow in the yard. The snow was already up to my calves."

"This is the road we all walk back and forth. The snow on the official road is probably even deeper. If we drive, at most we'll go a little slower."

"Those in the village who push carts can't walk anymore. No matter how far they walk, their cotton pants and shoes will definitely be soaked through."

"No one's family is very wealthy. If we keep traveling like that, it won't be long before someone catches a cold."