After being criticized, these people who built snow huts became angry and retorted rudely on the spot.
"Why build a snow nest? I think Zhao is just trying to make trouble for us because he can't bear to see us have an easy life. Doesn't he know that this kind of weather is very cold? Why does he let us touch the snow?"
"I don't think he's a good guy. You guys are being manipulated by him and are busy as dogs. But what are they doing?"
"I just watched them wandering around there leisurely. Haha... who do they think we are? Do you think it's fun to play like this?"
"Let's be honest today, none of us will build this snow nest. Whoever wants to build it can do it."
"If anyone dares to ask me to work again, don't blame me for being rude to him!"
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Amid the shouting of these people, the atmosphere at the scene was very tense for a time, as if it would explode at any moment.
Zhao Wei pushed aside the second group of people and said to those who were shouting and yelling, "If that's the case, none of you are allowed to enter the snow cave we have built. Is there any objection to this?"
"Oh, bah! Who cares? Only a fool would live in that ice hole."
"Okay! Remember what you just said, and don't go back on your word. Now, get out of my way and don't block us from making a snow nest."
Before taking action, Zhao Wei took a look at the second group of people.
"What about you? Do you think I'm making things difficult for you, just like them?"
The second group of people saw that Zhao Wei was actually going to take Erlaizi and several of his disciples to do it themselves, and it was obvious that this snow nest had to be built.
Except for a very few stubborn ones, most people are still willing to support Zhao Wei.
And without exception, these people were the ones who had reaped the benefits from following Zhao Wei in hunting last time.
They chose to trust, so Zhao Wei was naturally happy to work with them.
No matter what you do, it's fun to deal with smart people.
So, those who were unwilling to move continued to make a fire, and then cut the leopard meat that they had not eaten enough at noon, preparing to enjoy this rare meat.
At some point in the sky, a fierce north wind started blowing, causing the flames in the fire to sway. Everyone felt that their cotton-padded jackets were just decorations, and some of them could not withstand the biting cold.
Some smart ones secretly took out a bottle of wine, took a sip, and then carefully put it back under their armpits, with no intention of sharing it with others.
But more often than not, one can only grit their teeth and hold on.
Building a snow nest is a very hard task. After all, the snow is very loose and it will collapse easily if you are not careful. Therefore, you need to pile up the snow into a wall and make it into the shape of a yurt.
It took them more than half an hour to finally make two snow holes that were just big enough to accommodate the twenty or so people there.
The key is to be able to make a fire in front of the entrance to the snow cave.
If it is an ice-carved igloo, the fire can be lit inside the house, just like the Inuit architectural structure.
However, even with such a simple setup, it is enough to keep out the cold. After all, no matter how strong the wind blows, it cannot take away the heat from the body.
As for the remaining ten or so people, if they are willing to be popsicles outside, then it’s up to them.
It’s hard to persuade those damned ghosts with kind words. They have signed the agreement anyway. If a few of them really froze to death, it was their own fault.
It’s not Zhao Wei’s fault that he is cruel, it’s just that these people said too much. If he forced them to work, they would rebel, tsk tsk…
In such weather, the dog is naturally the warmest leather sofa. Zhao Wei leaned leisurely on the dog. As time passed, through the firelight, he could see the group of people outside, and he gradually couldn't laugh anymore.
A dozen people gathered in a circle, huddled together tightly, making it impossible to get through, and they managed to stabilize the flame of the campfire.
Everyone was very close to the fire, and although the front was warm, the back was icy cold.
So they could only alternate between the front and back sides of the fire, which was extremely painful.
On the other hand, the people in the snow cave felt warm after eating and gradually fell asleep.
Most of them sit together in groups of three, five, four or five, so it's quite easy to get through it.
At this time, the people outside seemed to be a little frozen, and someone made a suggestion in a low voice.
"How about... let's make a snow nest too. I see they are snoring and sleeping soundly."
The others no longer insisted on being stubborn and took over the conversation with some regret.
"Ahem...yes, you can see it too. We are in this state...there is no way we can fall asleep. It's such a sin."
"Alas... I shouldn't have argued so quickly. That Zhao guy is quite capable. We only did some hard work along the way. Now we are arguing with him over such a small matter. It's really..."
"Alright, alright. I watched them do it just now. It's pretty simple. We can just work hard for a while. It's still early anyway."
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So, everyone started to work furtively, and deliberately chose a place far away from Zhao Wei and the others, for fear of being laughed at by them.
However, it seems a little late for them to do this now, because God did not give them time. When the strong wind blew, they should have expected that a blizzard would follow.
By the time they were working in the heavy snow, the fire had gone out.
However, when they were almost frozen to death and finally built the snow nest, they found that the location of their place was not very good. The terrain was too protruding. Unlike the place chosen by Zhao Wei, which was concave and covered by branches, rotten leaves and rocks, very little snow fell into the fire. Even if there was some snow, it would not have much impact due to the big fire.
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