While drying off the mud, I checked the condition of the stream.
I haven't seen such a clean stream in many years; it's even cleaner than the stream in my village when I was a child.
Later, as the stream grew, it seemed to grow old along with it.
Gradually, it became less clean. What started as just kitchen waste, along with discarded beverage bottles, plastic bags, and even fish and shrimp, slowly disappeared.
Later, at some point, the stream water became murky, sometimes even multicolored, and emitted a pungent odor; the flow also gradually decreased.
Later, when the slogan of protecting the environment by keeping green mountains and clear waters was raised, the stream in my hometown was able to retain a glimmer of life.
However, this didn't last long, as global temperatures rose and droughts occurred occasionally.
The last time I went back, the wide stream of my childhood had become a small ditch overgrown with weeds.
The terrain slopes, and although the stream is rapid, it is crystal clear, with many pebbles at the bottom sculpted smooth and translucent by the water flow.
He led his daughter to squat down, held her hand to feel the shape of the stream, and described this rare and beautiful scenery.
The drone would sometimes zoom in to give close-up shots of the stream, and sometimes fly away to let viewers in the live stream experience the heartwarming moments between the father and daughter.
Pleasant Goat: "Auntie is back after all. Auntie can't let you go, sob sob sob~".
"I haven't seen such a clean stream in a long time. Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility."
"The dad is so thoughtful and gentle, it's so heartwarming. How can I subtly let my old man who only picks his nose see this?"
The father of the Construction Bank: "He gave my good-for-nothing son who only knows how to destroy the house a big bag, because he really wanted a daughter."
The wicked stepmother said: "The person upstairs is naive. That woman is immoral. She just smashed the LCD screen in the living room with a stick. Even the dog is hiding from her. She's getting beaten up right now."
The father of China Construction Bank: "Let's form a milk-stealing group. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday are mine, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are yours, and we'll split the rest on Sunday."
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As the drone approached, he glanced at the live stream without making a sound. The situation was optimistic; the intense cursing that had been building had subsided considerably.
Most of the comments were playful banter and praise for the milk group.
Seeing others' praise and concern for the milk group, her eyes softened even more.
The water flow was too rapid to see any aquatic life. He drank a few sips of water, and Naituan also drank some. The flowing water looked clean, so he wasn't worried about any major problems. Naituan's constitution wasn't bad, and she wouldn't have a stomachache. Besides, he himself had grown up in such a wild environment.
That's what they say, but the main problem is that they don't have the means to boil water for the milk ball.
Although he found a water source, he did not intend to set up camp there. After the mud on himself and the milk ball dried, he planned to walk downstream along the stream.
Downstream, the terrain becomes flat, and the stream will naturally slow down. If there is a suitable open space, we plan to build a shelter there.
As we walked down the stream, in places where the path was easier to walk, we would put Naituan down and lead her by the hand.
Tell her about the scenery along the way, the insects on the grass and trees, the birds flying in the sky, and the shapes of the clouds. Some of them are real and some are fake, but every time, Naituan reacts with great excitement.
They have a strong yearning for the senses of the outside world, and if the desire is strong enough, they will transform their fear into a beautiful expectation on the operating table.
After walking for about an hour, we saw a flat area in the distance below. Not far from the stream, there was a large tree with lush leaves that would provide excellent shelter from the rain.
The stream beside it no longer rushes forward like a suicide squad; instead, the stream above flows slowly down into the small dam, and then gently flows down through the dam.
What first caught his eye was not the dam, but two banana trees, one large and one small, nestled together not far from it.
Although these two banana trees didn't bear much fruit, they were still a treasure to him.
The leaves of the banana tree are broad and large, which can be used as a mat to sleep on, or placed on top of a shelter for excellent rain protection.
Most importantly, we have food for today. The banana core is edible and very juicy.
Li Sheng cut off a banana leaf and placed it under the tree, letting Naituan sit down. He then took an axe and went to the side of the banana tree.
He wanted to interact with the viewers in the live stream to better retain them.
As if the drone was on Li Sheng's mind, it immediately turned its camera around, a move that angered many of Li Sheng's fans.
"Ahhh! What happened? Where's Milkball? We want to see Milkball."
"Slovenly man, get out! Give us back our milk powder!"
"Exactly, exactly. You sometimes crave to look at stinky men, but our little angel is the one who's truly ours. Don't you have any self-awareness?"
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Despite being disliked by the audience, Li Sheng remained unmoved and instead displayed a professional smile as he stood next to the banana tree and introduced the product.
"...Besides the wonderful uses of banana leaves, banana cores can also be eaten. Banana cores are very juicy, which can quench thirst and relieve pain, as well as lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements. However, caution should be exercised when eating them. People with a cold constitution may experience diarrhea if they eat them, especially if they are eaten raw. If possible, they can be used in soups or stir-fries, which are both good choices."
The viewers in the live stream were drawn to his explanation, but the comments were still negative.
"You can eat banana cores? I've never heard of that. That stinky man wouldn't be feeding them to the little one, would he?"
"The core of a banana is edible, but we feed it to pigs where I'm from."
"Host, take a sip, and you'll have diarrhea for three days. I'll send you toilet paper by helicopter."
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Li Sheng ignored these comments.
He stopped speaking and started working diligently.
I don't know if eating it raw will cause diarrhea, but milk balls will definitely cause diarrhea, so it has to be cooked.
The shelter is being built now, but it definitely won't be finished today. Wild animals might come out tonight, so we need to light a fire to ensure safety to some extent.
All living things have a natural sense of awe towards fire, and with the axe in their hands, ensuring the safety of the two people is not a problem.
But the problem now is how to make a living.
It wasn't as simple as finding firewood and lighting it with a lighter and a match; we had to use the most primitive method: rubbing sticks together to make fire.
The idea of starting a fire by friction was a point of interest, and he then shared his thoughts.
"In order to process food and ensure safety, I plan to use the most primitive method of fire-making by friction to start a fire. If you are looking forward to it, please follow and stay tuned to witness the miracle."
The live stream chat was still filled with unanimous laughter.
"Is the streamer serious? He's trying to fight with a stick by hand. Before the wood catches fire, his hand will burn first."
"The person upstairs is taking this seriously. Maybe they'll find a lighter, matches, or flint by chance later. It's the same old trick."
"Drill wood to make fire? By the time Naituan turns eighteen, she might not even have a hot meal."
"Down with Sao Nan! Give me back my Healer Group! Sao Nan, get out! Get out! Get out!"
Amidst the unanimous curses, Li began the project of starting a fire by rubbing sticks together.
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