"Little sister, the midnight snack you've been waiting for is ready! Come and eat!"
Her cousin's voice startled her awake. She immediately shook off the distracting thoughts in her mind. He was just a nine-year-old kid, and the tool he used was tiny. Why was she worrying like a mother?
It's better to ignore it for now and deal with it when you're older.
After thinking it through, Shen Xingmian felt much lighter and headed straight for the pot of snails. She loved it so much; it was numbing and spicy, the perfect companion for watching TV dramas.
However, snails contain their offspring, and when you suck them out, you might suck the offspring out with them, which can be a bit tough and doesn't taste good.
Once everything is cleaned like this, I feel much more at ease eating it.
The snow outside has stopped, but the wind has started to blow, and it's quite strong. The howling sound is a bit eerie in the quiet night.
The tent was constantly swaying in the wind, making her feel a little unsafe. If it weren't for the shortage of gasoline, she would have even considered sleeping in the RV with the heater on.
Fortunately, the fire was burning brightly, and her family was all around her. The sounds of them eating and chatting made her feel much more at ease.
There is probably a fear of the wilderness in human genes, which may be a remnant of fighting wild animals in ancient times.
She looked around and saw that everyone seemed relatively calm, wondering if she was the only one feeling this way.
If she really couldn't fall asleep for a while, she planned to practice her superpowers and sleep when she got tired. Anyway, judging from the current situation, she probably wouldn't be able to set off tomorrow.
After finishing the meal, Shen Xingmian put the remaining snails from the snail shells back into the water in her space, intending to continue raising them until they were big enough to be served.
After finishing, she clapped her hands in satisfaction and secretly praised herself in her heart, thinking that she was truly a master of sustainable development!
She had thought the wind outside would keep her awake, but she soon fell asleep to the sound of the crackling fire in the stove.
Not only was I covered with a thick quilt, but a down jacket was also placed on top of me. The heavy feeling made it difficult to move, but it also brought a very solid sense of security.
Shen Xingmian nestled in this small corner of the world and drifted peacefully into sleep.
She woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and heard the long, even breathing sounds from the bed next to her. She quietly got up and added some coal to the stove. When she returned to bed, she felt that it was getting cold.
We still need heating.
Shen Xingmian curled up into a ball and quickly fell asleep again, still thinking to herself that she could only get a good night's sleep with someone who didn't snore.
When Shen Xingmian woke up the next day, the sun was shining brightly outside. When she got dressed and went out to look, the world was covered in the color of snow, so white it was dazzling.
She ran to the road some distance away and stepped on it, finding that the snow wasn't very thick, just up to her ankles, since it hadn't been snowing for very long.
In addition, the wind was strong, and many of them were blown away.
It's only early winter, and the temperature can still occasionally rise above freezing when the sun comes out during the day, giving the snow a chance to melt a little.
If they hurry on their journey, they should be able to reach the North.
When the time comes, I'll buy a big house, build a heated kang (traditional Chinese bed), and then I'll sleep comfortably at night, hehe.
After confirming the road conditions, Shen Xingmian hurried back to wash up. Before going to bed, she placed a large iron basin filled with water on the stove for washing up in the morning.
It's almost boiling now. Just add some cold water, and it'll be enough for the whole family.
I had hot porridge, steamed buns, and side dishes for breakfast. After a light meal, I was ready to leave.
"I've checked, the snow on the road isn't too thick. If we drive carefully, we should be fine," Shen Yunqi said.
"Yes, it requires extra concentration, and it will be very tiring for the driver. But it doesn't have to be too strenuous. If it really rolls over, I'll just pull the car back up and put it out again when we get to a flat area, as long as it doesn't roll off the cliff."
"By the way, Uncle, we won't encounter any cliffs on our journey, will we?"
Fearing that her words might come true, Shen Xingmian quickly sought out someone familiar with the area to confirm the situation.
"No, no, at most there are drainage ditches along the roadside, neither wide nor deep, so it's unlikely to overturn. There's no need to worry too much."
Shen Yunqi quickly assured them, afraid of frightening the children.
"In that case, there won't be any problems. Everyone can take turns resting. If you get tired, switch people. Don't push yourself too hard."
After discussing the plan, everyone focused on eating and quickly packed up, ready to set off again.
"This is much better than I expected. I thought that if the snow had been as heavy as it was yesterday, the snow would have reached my knees today, and it would have been very difficult to walk on."
As they walked from the campsite onto the road, Shen Zhiheng said to his beloved child with relief.
"Yes, thankfully it didn't snow for too long. I'm just worried that it might start snowing again at any time. We still need to speed things up."
I do have another vehicle that's perfect for driving in the snow, but it's too small compared to a campervan. Not only can you not get up and move around, there's no toilet, you can't even get up; you can only sit.
Shen Xingmian looked regretful.
"Hey, sugarcane can't be sweet at both ends. It's good enough if it's sweet at one end. Isn't this much faster than driving a horse-drawn carriage?"
"Haha, yes, Grandpa is absolutely right!"
Shen Xingmian discovered that everyone in her family, whether old or young, had an indomitable and vibrant spirit towards life.
This feeling becomes especially pronounced when she can't help but think the worst of things.
That's great!
The group climbed into the RV, started it, turned on the heater, and waited until the RV was warm before taking off their outermost down jackets.
Shen Xingmian brought out a lot of modern clothes for everyone because she felt that the change in clothing made a lot of sense and was indeed more convenient for movement.
Ancient attire was beautiful, but it was not suitable for fighting, especially women's clothing, which was quite restrictive, with layer upon layer of clothing. Without help, it would take a long time to get dressed properly.
However, they can only wear these for now; once they reach the North, they'll have to put them away.
Regarding these "strange clothes", Shen Yunting couldn't help but praise them, saying, "The material is quite sturdy and looks very durable."
She wears out clothes very quickly, as is common among martial artists, whose joints are prone to wear and tear. But judging from the material of these clothes, it seems there's not much to worry about.
"Yes, they are very durable. Mother can take some fabric and make some knee and elbow pads to wear over the clothes, which will provide good protection."
Shen Xingmian thought for a moment and then offered her suggestion.
"Hiss, won't that look ugly?" Shen Yunting couldn't quite imagine it.
"Then it depends on the craftsman's skill. If it's at Mother's level, it might not look very good. Hahaha, oh Mother, have mercy, don't hit me, don't hit me, boohoo."
Shen Xingmian paid the price for her loose tongue.
She covered her head and pretended to cry for a long time before she finally awakened her mother's maternal love, and her mother held her and comforted her for a while.
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