"Haha, our Yiyi has always been smart. However, I am also very surprised that her vision is so good." Yun the Butcher said in a low voice.
"Master, what do you think of the stove we built today?" Zhang asked, pointing at the stove.
"I think today's stove is built very well. The three big stones are of the right size, and the stove built with it is strong and durable." Yun the butcher took a look at the stove and said puzzledly.
"Let me tell you, today's stove was not built by me. It was built by Yiyi with stones, and she brought the stones back by herself. I watched her build it. What do you think? Are you surprised?" Zhang said proudly.
"If you hadn't told me, I really wouldn't have guessed it. I thought it was you who built the stove." Yun the butcher said in surprise.
"I was busy packing, and Yiyi took the initiative to help me pack. To be honest, ever since our Yiyi fell on her head, I think her little brain has become more useful, and she is more caring and considerate of the family." Zhang said happily.
"Yes, our Yiyi suffered a lot last time when she broke her head. But you're right, Yiyi has changed a lot recently. Alas, the world is really bad these days. If it weren't for the drought and famine, we would still be living in Yunjia Village. If we lived according to our family's life, Yiyi would definitely still be that wild girl who only cared about eating and running around every day."
"Now, we are fleeing from famine. I think Yiyi is doing well now. Although with greater abilities comes greater responsibilities. However, seeing that the child is smart and has the ability to protect herself, I am still very happy." Yun the Butcher said solemnly.
"Yes, I also think Yiyi is doing well now. However, Yiyi is also very opinionated now, so you still need to restrain her more often. But don't lose all your principles just because Yiyi acts coquettishly towards you." Zhang said to Yun the butcher with a look of disappointment.
Yun the Butcher smiled awkwardly.
"Wife, please stop making fun of me. If you have the ability, when our daughter acts coquettishly towards you, you must resist her and stick to your principles." Butcher Yun deliberately squinted his eyes and whispered to Zhang.
"Hmph, don't worry, I am definitely more principled than you. Just wait and see if you don't believe me." Zhang glanced at Yun the Butcher who was still staring at her. She smiled awkwardly and was too embarrassed to continue.
"Wife, let me tell you, we are both the same. You shouldn't laugh at me when I'm taking the same step as the last. We both can't stand our daughter's coquettishness." Yun the Butcher said complacently.
"Then let's have one of us play the good guy and the other the bad guy from now on. We have to discipline our daughter more." Zhang said helplessly.
"Okay, wife. From now on, you play the bad guy and I'll play the bad guy. Our daughter is still a little afraid of you. As long as you get angry, she will be a little scared."
"Okay, that's a deal. By the way, have you told the village chief about going into the mountains to find water? What arrangements has the village chief made?" Zhang asked.
"I told the village chief, and he said he would tell the villagers that anyone willing to go into the mountains to find water should come find me in an hour and a half. Then, the village chief told me to come back and rest."
"I wonder if there are many people willing to go into the mountains to find water this time?" Zhang asked worriedly.
"Don't worry, wife. I think there will be quite a few people willing to go to the mountains to find water. It's been several days since we last replenished our water supply, and everyone is running low on water. If we can find water in the mountains, it will be a good thing for everyone."
"Besides, even if we don't find water, we will pick up some firewood and it won't be a wasted trip." Butcher Yun comforted Zhang in a low voice.
"Master, you're right. I've got a few empty baskets at home. I'm thinking of putting some hay in them, filling them with firewood, and placing them on top of the donkey cart, securing it with ropes. That way, we can load the cart without delay, and when we rest next time, we can cook without having to collect firewood."
"If the village chief gives us a long rest time, we can replenish the firewood we used. If the village chief gives us a short rest time, we can take advantage of it. What do you think of my idea, head of the family?"
"Wife, I think your idea is very good. However, the basket is a bit small. If you want to put firewood in it, you still have to use an axe to chop it into pieces before you can put it in." Yun the butcher said after thinking for a while.
"Boss, just chop it and put it in. You can use it directly when you need it." Zhang said simply.
"Okay, let's do as my wife says. If we find water in the mountains, we will definitely send someone back to get buckets. Then let the eldest son take the second and third sons. They can carry more water, and I will carry firewood home."
"If I can't find water, I'll just carry firewood back." Butcher Yun instructed Zhang.
"Okay, I'll remember that, boss. You should go and have a rest. You've been busy for such a long time." Zhang said with concern.
"I'm going to bed now, wife, you should rest for a while too. We have a long afternoon, so I'll have some time to help you with the housework."
"Okay, I'll feed the chickens, tie it up and go to sleep. You go to sleep first." Zhang urged Yun the butcher to rest.
"Okay, I'm going to rest now." Yun the Butcher stood up, walked to the mat, took off his shoes, and lay down to sleep. After lying down for a while, Yun the Butcher began to snore. It seemed that he was really tired.
After Zhang had watered the hen, she tied its beak with a rope and put it back in the basket. She placed the basket next to the donkey cart and covered it with an empty basket.
Then, Zhang went to check on the donkey. It had already eaten half of the basket of hay Zhang had prepared for it. Zhang filled a basin with water and fed it to the donkey. After the donkey finished the water, Zhang scooped two bowls of moldy cornmeal into the basin and fed it to the donkey.
It wasn't that Zhang was being intentionally generous; the little donkey had been under a lot of work lately. If it was only fed hay and water, it wouldn't last long. Most of the family's supplies, including food and winter quilts, were now stored on the donkey cart.
If the donkey went on strike, pushing all these things on the cart would be a real hassle. Besides, the family already had two carts, and any additional two, or even just one, would have to be pushed by a child. Although Yun Lao Da looked tall and strong, he was still a child. On the way, Zhang and he took turns pushing the cart. If Yun Lao Da pushed it all by himself, who knew how exhausted he would be.
Thinking of this, Zhang no longer felt bad about the two bowls of cornmeal. As long as the little donkey was well fed and could continue pulling the donkey cart, it would lighten the burden on the family. Zhang reasoned with herself.
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