As the pig lay dying, it let out a terrible scream and struggled desperately, but none of this disturbed Yu Yuehui.
Her eyes were resolute, and the knife in her hand was firmly stuck in the pig's throat, like an unyielding mountain. No matter how much the pig struggled, the knife did not budge.
Time seemed to stand still. After a long while, the pig, which had been struggling violently, gradually stopped squealing, slowly closed its eyes, and finally stopped moving its four hooves, collapsing heavily to the ground.
Yu Yuehua and the others breathed a long sigh of relief; this little thing was really strong!
It took so many of them to barely hold it down.
Luckily, their sister is strong; one kick and the pig's head was immobilized!
After catching my breath and stretching my body, I began the capture and slaughter of the second pig!
A moment later, the pitiful squeals of pigs rang out again!
Throughout the entire day, the whole village of Xiliu was enveloped in the mournful squeals of pigs.
The sound echoed in every corner of the village, as if playing a unique and slightly tragic "pig-slaughtering symphony".
Such pitiful cries continued for three whole days. During these three days, Xie Yan followed closely behind Yu Yuehui like a happy little tail, eating and drinking wherever he went.
As for Gu Bin, no one knows which of his cronies he's been sponging off at with a free meal.
Hey, I have to say, the taste of this pig-slaughtering feast is absolutely amazing!
It was absolutely delicious, completely changing Xie Yan's perception of the culinary skills of the women in Xiliu Village.
On the first day, he still reluctantly went to freeload a meal.
After getting a free meal, Xie Yan fell in love with it.
In the afternoon, Yu Yuehui didn't need to say anything; she happily followed along.
After three days of free meals, Xie Yan discovered that everyone in Xiliu Village was surprisingly talented. The aunties who were usually bad at cooking were all actually quite skilled!
Looking back now, there really was a reason why the food we all cooked was so hard to swallow!
In retrospect, it was simply because there was no food.
Poverty is like a merciless shackle, firmly restricting everyone's culinary skills.
Because of poverty, many people are reluctant to add even a little salt, so how can their food be delicious?
But this pig-slaughtering feast was completely different!
After all, it was to entertain the neighbors and villagers who came to help, so every household was extra generous with the ingredients, and the delicious food they carefully prepared instantly won over the taste buds at the thank-you banquet.
After slaughtering the pig, the New Year drew ever closer, and soon it was time to go to the New Year's market.
This annual market is arguably the grandest trading event of the year in the Big Stone Commune.
Each village seemed to be showcasing its own treasures, bringing their unique items to set up stalls at designated locations.
What pleased Xie Yan the most was that transactions here didn't require any tickets or certificates; all you needed was money.
Xie Yan was thrilled when he heard this; it was simply paradise for someone like him who had no tickets!
The market started on the 27th and lasted for three whole days, until the 29th.
Yu Yuehui and Xie Yan couldn't wait to dive into the market from the very first day. Xie Yan, in particular, was so excited last night that he didn't sleep well!
Even though she's an adult, Xie Yan acted like a child waiting for a spring outing when they went to the market, so excited that she couldn't sleep at night.
He got up early in the morning, tidied himself up, and then rode his bicycle to the commune.
Upon arriving at the commune, they parked their bicycles where the oxcarts were parked, locked them, and then headed towards the market.
Upon arrival, Xie Yan was stunned. The market was bustling with people, filled with shouts of vendors and the sounds of bargaining.
Some areas are also very crowded!
Xie Yan was stunned!
He had never seen such a lively and bustling market in his life. His eyes were full of novelty and excitement. Taking advantage of the crowd, he grabbed Yu Yuehui's hand and rushed inside!
The market was filled with a dazzling array of goods, covering everything from clothing and food to housing and transportation, like a giant treasure trove.
Xie Yan and his companion weaved through the crowd and, unexpectedly, spotted many people from their own village.
A crowd had gathered in front of Aunt Wu's stall. The shoes she made were very beautiful, and her stall was filled with all kinds of finished products.
I must say, Aunt Wu's cooking skills are truly superb!
The shoes she sells are noticeably different from those made by the villagers.
It has to be said that some money should be left for others to earn!
Unlike the villagers' shoes with their various colored soles, she used pure white cloth to stretch the soles of her shoes. Although the cloth might not have been brand new, it had been washed by Aunt Wu until it was as white as snow, without a single stain.
The uppers of the shoes were probably made from new cloth sourced from the commune. The men's shoes featured classic black uppers with white soles, simple yet elegant. The women's shoes, though few in number, came in a wide variety of colors, including a rare pink that stood out.
Whether it's men's or women's shoes, every pair is made to an extremely high standard and neatly arranged on the stall. The stitches on the uppers are fine and even, and the edges of the soles are trimmed neatly. Just looking at them makes one feel comfortable.
Looking at the people at the shoe stall, most of them have jobs.
These people, who consider themselves to be of high status, certainly wouldn't wear the same shoes as ordinary people. These shoes perfectly meet their requirements.
It won't be too expensive, and it will make you look good when you wear it.
Moreover, the summers here are extremely hot, and without a pair of cloth shoes, life would be unbearable.
No matter how beautiful or high-end other shoes are, they will make people feel stuffy and unbearable in the summer.
Cloth shoes are not only breathable and lightweight, but also affordable. Most importantly, they won't make your feet smell.
Otherwise, in the sweltering summer, once you take off your shoes, the smell is enough to make mosquitoes two miles away dizzy.
Anyway, Xie Yan experienced that tangy and refreshing taste!
Xie Yan looked at the cloth shoes on Aunt Wu's stall and felt a strong urge to buy a pair, since he didn't have any cloth shoes at all!
Before he could speak, Yu Yue noticed Xie Yan's unusual behavior, reached out and gently pulled him, a smile playing on her lips, and asked softly, "You want cloth shoes?"
Xie Yan nodded matter-of-factly, his eyes filled with joy. He lowered his voice and said, "Cloth shoes are so nice, I just happen to not have any!"
"Buying a pair will also boost Aunt Wu's sales."
Yu Yuehui frowned slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and asked in confusion, "Don't you have several pairs of leather shoes?"
It should be noted that, in addition to Xie Yan's original pair of leather shoes, Yu Yuehui later bought him another pair and even made a special pair. Needless to say, he also had a pair of sneakers.
Therefore, in Yu Yuehui's opinion, she didn't understand why Xie Yan had leather shoes but still wore cloth shoes!
For rural people, being able to wear leather shoes is a source of great pride; many people would love to wear them but don't have the means.
They would all be very proud to own a pair of leather shoes!
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