Zhao Juhua glared at them hatefully, her eyes filled with jealousy and resentment. But when she thought of Qin Sanniang's bravery, she couldn't help but feel a chill of fear. Luckily, she hadn't provoked that tigress back then.
When she saw Gu Qingshan, a calculating glint appeared in her eyes.
As this was the first time a young woman had ever been married, Qin San Niang had eaten things that flew in the sky and swam in the water, but she had never eaten wolf meat before, so she was quite looking forward to it!
However, the wolf meat wasn't as delicious as she had imagined. It had a strong, gamey smell and was very tough. Even though Liu had been cooking it for over an hour, she still couldn't get it completely tender.
This is understandable; wolves are constantly migrating and running through the forest, so naturally they have strong muscles all over their bodies.
The others, however, didn't mind. What a joke! This is meat! A little dry? That's called chewy! Even if it smells a bit gamey, it's still much better than eating dirt and tree bark! Even the kids were gnawing on it with gusto, their mouths dripping with oil!
Not only did they get to eat meat, but they also had a hearty meal, and everyone felt full of energy. It was time to set off.
Having gone through the experience of hunting wolves together, the villagers of Lujia Village trusted Gu Qingshan, this scarred-faced man, even more.
Even Zhao Juhua had to admit that Gu Qingshan could lead them out of the forest. However, she had her own plans. Once outside, she was confident that with her looks, she could win over a few men and solve the food problem!
Thinking of this, he followed behind with a bright and cheerful expression.
Qin San Niang had no idea that Zhao Juhua was so confident that she dared to use her beauty to please men on the run. But that was like asking a tiger for its skin. Most of the men who were willing to be polite to her were unreliable!
Of course, these are all things to be discussed later.
Today's journey was even more rugged than yesterday's. The road down the mountain was full of pebbles. Even though Fatty drove very steadily, the car still kept bumping. The children huddled listlessly in Liu and Wu's arms.
Let alone the child, even Qin San Niang couldn't stand it at this moment; she felt like vomiting.
Even so, I was too embarrassed to ask to take a break, so I could only endure it.
Finally, noon arrived, and I could finally get out of the car for some fresh air. I quickly climbed out and leaned against a tree by the roadside to rest.
Gu Qingshan couldn't help but wonder, this Madam Qin was said to have superb martial arts skills, but sometimes she seemed frail and weak, which was really strange.
Zhao Juhua couldn't help but purse her lips. What kind of person is she! You're tired even though you have a mule cart to ride in?! She was the one who was tired; the road was full of pebbles, and they were hurting her feet.
She glanced at the men around her who had once been involved with her, and they were all wary of her, their shifty eyes as if they were afraid she would devour them. Well, what was so great about these cowards? She was just playing around with them.
Those bachelors weren't oblivious to the flirtatious glances Zhao Juhua was giving them; yes, in their eyes, it was a clear case of flirting. They weren't entirely unmoved either; after all, the woman's body was undeniably alluring. However, they were unlikely to be willing to forgo food for a moment of pleasure, especially with their parents still watching!
If they dared to squander the life-saving food, their fathers would probably break their legs, and their mothers would have to chase them for five miles with a rolling pin.
Thinking of that scene, he couldn't help but squeeze his legs together and steel himself to look away from Zhao Juhua.
It took a full quarter of an hour for Qin San Niang to finally feel the churning in her stomach subside.
Liu and Wu Chunhua had already started cooking.
Since her leg healed, Liu has become diligent again. Making her sit there waiting for food and drink would make her restless.
"Third Aunt, are you feeling better? I'll cook some millet porridge for lunch. Fatty and Da Wa also found some purslane and lamb's quarters. I'll make a cold salad with them to cleanse the palate."
Wu was efficient; she arranged everything perfectly in no time.
As for the staple food, it was decided by Liu. She would steam some yams, which the children all liked to eat, saying they were tastier than steamed cakes.
Old Mrs. Chen and her daughter-in-law Zhang came over and brought two bunches of wild vegetables. The two women were clearly hardworking, as they had dug up quite a lot in no time.
I saw plantain, purslane, and dandelion, which are all good. They're good for clearing heat and detoxifying in this weather.
"Sister-in-law, we are so grateful to you for leading us these past two days. Otherwise, we would never have been able to get out. I don't have anything special, but my daughter-in-law and I picked some wild vegetables. Please don't mind them."
Old Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Zhang were both simple and honest people. Seeing that there weren't many wild vegetables on their side, but there were quite a few people, they quickly grabbed two large handfuls to add some vegetables to their meal!
Normally, as the head of the village, she would certainly be able to offer the best things, but this time she decided against it! If someone saw her giving away cakes, who knows what the villagers would say? Some of them with ulterior motives might even try to steal the food, and no one can guarantee what will happen if they get too hungry!
Old Mrs. Chen has three sons, all of whom are married with children. She's not afraid of getting into trouble, but it's better to avoid trouble than to cause it. That's wisdom.
Liu was quite happy to befriend the village head and his wife. Although her family was now well-off, they were no longer part of the main group. She was glad to have someone to keep her company, especially if it was a good one. Strength in numbers is an age-old truth.
But there's another saying: "Many people, many troubles." Qin San Niang understood this, but she was unwilling to break Liu's rules. After all, one cannot live in isolation, and besides, she didn't think Liu was an old woman who could be easily manipulated.
"These are all so fresh, how could I complain? I'm worried about not having enough vegetables, these boys always eat a lot. Haha." Liu Shi picked up the wild vegetables with a big smile.
Look how eloquent this mother is.
"Yes, there are plenty of wild vegetables here. If we go out of the mountains, there probably won't be as many. We'll be resting later, right? My wife and I are planning to go to the surrounding area to pick more and store them, then dry them into dried vegetables. They'll be great for pickling or making pancakes!"
Old Mrs. Chen has been constantly digging for wild vegetables these past two days. In fact, it's not just her; everyone in the family who works hard is also constantly collecting wild vegetables. Although this forest is terrifying, it is precisely because of this that it is rarely visited by people, and there are still plenty of wild vegetables.
Liu slapped her thigh, realizing she had completely forgotten about it. "My sister is right, I have to go dig too!"
Third Sister Qin... that's because you've been busy preparing those meats these past few days!
After exchanging pleasantries, the group went back to cook. After the meal, the men rested, while the women joined the army of digging for wild vegetables.
Even Zhao Juhua, who was incredibly lazy, was digging with her daughter not far away! Although she was still lazy and her butt was wiggling, her daughter Zhao Di was working hard.
Wu Chunhua clicked her tongue in amazement. "You can even dig up vegetables like this?!"
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