Chapter 20 Where did we get the knife?
The fire starter was also one of the supplies that Sang Yongjing received yesterday. Sang Yu didn't have to drill wood to make fire, nor did he have to keep the fire every day.
As the firewood was lit, Sang Yu cooked breakfast for this morning. He had to eat a full meal before entering the forest.
She planned to explore the neighborhood as much as possible today, fearing she wouldn't be able to return for a while.
Since we are going to settle down here, it is urgent to find out whether there are any ferocious beasts or dangers in the nearby woods.
In addition to finding alternatives to the staple food and collecting items on the road, it would take time, so it is estimated that this meal would be all they would eat today.
Sang Xingjia was a little surprised to see that she put in less water than yesterday: "Little sister, why did you only put in so little water today?"
"I cooked porridge last night and rice today." Sang Yu replied while adding firewood.
Although she is a food blogger, she is generally not willing to do this kind of work that requires no technical skills.
But since no one in the family knows how to cook, if she doesn't do it, she's really afraid that they will explode the only kitchen utensils they have.
As he cooked, Sang Xingjia's eyes almost lit up. Last night's thick porridge was so delicious, wouldn't today's meal be even more delicious?
The result was beyond his expectation. Although both were cooked with grains, the rice tasted much worse than the porridge.
This is mainly because the porridge is cooked for a long time, so even if you eat it with the shell, it doesn’t taste like anything foreign.
Today, if we only eat rice, who can think it is particularly delicious? Who can resist wanting it to be paired with some dishes? It would be even better if there was some meat.
Everyone was gloomy after eating a bowl of rice. Sang Yongjing endured it for a long time but couldn't help but persuade: "Yu'er, let's cook porridge next time."
This rice is really hard to swallow. After chewing it and swallowing it, I always feel like there is something stuck in my throat, and I can't help but want to drink water.
"The porridge tastes better, but it won't fill you up."
If possible, Sang Yu would also like to drink porridge, but it would consume a lot of physical energy, so drinking porridge is not an option.
"By the way, Yu'er, you said last night that you were going to the nearby woods today. Shall we go together?"
Sang Yongjing felt that there was strength in numbers, and he wanted to take everyone with him except his elderly mother.
Sang Yu shook her head and said, "No, Dad, Big Brother and I will go together."
She had already felt Xie Qiujin's physical strength yesterday. She had good endurance, but she was worthy of being a girl raised in a secluded courtyard. If she was too weak, she would only be a hindrance if she went together.
She herself was very weak, but if she didn't go, could she expect Sang Yongjing and Sang Xingjia, father and son, to identify what was edible in the forest?
It was a blessing from God that they could walk out of the forest safely. After all, the most dangerous things in the jungle were never the beasts, but the inconspicuous plants and animals.
"Sister, I want to go too." Sang Xinghao tugged at her sleeve. He also wanted to contribute to the family.
"Hao'er, stay at home with your mother and grandmother. You are a man and should protect the women in your family." Sang Yu was very good at dealing with him. She could make him smile with just a few words.
After eating and resting for a while, Sang Yu led the two of them to go up the mountain.
Before leaving, she reminded Xie Qiujin that if they encountered other refugees, he should take his grandmother and younger brother to hide in the mountains. Life was the most important thing and everything else could be given up.
Although this place is hidden, since she can find it, there is no guarantee that other refugees can also find it.
By then, the young and beautiful Xie Qiujin would probably be targeted by them.
Understanding what she meant, Xie Qiujin nodded seriously: "I will. Yu'er, Jia'er, be careful on the road."
When going up the mountain yesterday, Sang Yu was focused on finding water sources. He didn't look too carefully on the way, but he also took a rough look at the surrounding environment and knew what plants were there.
The mountains here are a continuous stretch, one next to the other with no end in sight. She plans to go to the mountain next to it today.
Sang Yu walked in front, using a wooden stick to explore the way while teaching some simple wilderness survival knowledge to the two people behind him.
For example, do not expose your skin casually, wear tight shoes and socks, and avoid bites from insects such as leeches on your limbs.
For example, how to distinguish east, south, west and north. Usually, the side with lush branches and leaves is the south, and the side with sparse branches and leaves is the north.
If you can't see the tree crown clearly, you can also look at the surface of the trunk. The trunk facing south is smooth, while the trunk facing north is relatively rough.
In fact, they can also judge based on the relative position of the sun and the shadow, but Sang Yu was afraid that they would bite off more than they could chew, so she planned to teach them slowly.
She not only talked about it verbally, but also stopped from time to time to demonstrate it to them using examples around her. The two listened with great interest and did not even feel tired from climbing the mountain.
On the way, Sang Yu was also observing the surrounding environment. This mountain was similar to the one she climbed yesterday. Both were mainly ornamental plants, and there were no edible plants.
After walking a little further, Sang Yu's eyes lit up. There was actually a large bamboo forest in this forest.
Unfortunately, it is not the season for bamboo shoots to grow. Even the winter bamboo shoots, which are the closest to the season, have not started to grow yet.
However, the bamboo in front of us is also a good thing in itself. The herb grows fast and is a good choice for making furniture and fences.
If I had known there was a bamboo forest here, I wouldn't have used thick branches to build the wall yesterday. I should have just come here and cut some bamboo to build the fence. It would have been lighter and easier.
Unlike Sang Yu, whose mind is full of how to use these bamboos.
Sang Yongjing and his son Sang Xingjia were filled with emotion as they watched the bamboo forest in front of them sway gently in the breeze, with branches and leaves rustling against each other.
Sang Yongjing could not help but recite: "Bamboo grows in the open wilderness, its tips soaring a hundred feet into the clouds."
Hearing this was Mr. Liu Xiaoxian's "Ode to Bamboo," Sang Xingjia quickly followed up: "No one appreciates your noble integrity, and I only cling to my chastity in vain."
The father and son looked at each other, and saw a bit of loneliness in each other's eyes. They had studied the books of sages for many years but were frustrated. Aren't they just like this bamboo hidden in the deep forest?
Sensing the dull atmosphere between them, Sang Yu coughed twice and said, "Ahem, what do you think about chopping down these bamboos and making them into beds?"
Not long after eating, they started to feel sad about the passing of time. In her opinion, they were all just bored because they had eaten too much. Think about the reality.
Her question instantly brought the two back to reality. Sang Yongjing agreed with her idea very much: "When I was in the Sang Mansion, there was a bamboo rocking chair at home. I think it can be made into a bed."
"Then remember it for now. When we come back, we'll cut some bamboo and take it back."
Sang Yu continued walking forward. Although bamboo was good, it could not fill his stomach.
Sang Xingjia memorized her words carefully, ready to remind them when he returned. But he soon realized something was wrong: "Little sister, where did we get the knife?"
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