Yu Qingshu wiped the sweat from his forehead and took a breath.
He said happily, "No problem, Qing'er! Just tell us what you need us to do."
If there is anything we do wrong, please let us know.
Besides, your elder brother used to be a blacksmith, so I think it might be better to let him do it.
I will be responsible for driving the car in the front, and let him sit in the back and tinker with this.
By the way, Qing'er, the sun is getting hotter day by day.
I always feel like there's something missing from our cart, but I just can't think of it right now!"
After Yu Qingshu finished speaking, he scratched his itchy head.
He felt that he hadn't washed his hair for a long time because he had been traveling recently, and he didn't know if he would get lice.
After Yu Qingshu's reminder, Yu Qingqing looked back at the cart, then at the thicker wooden sticks on the ground, and immediately had an idea.
She laughed and patted Yu Qingshu on the shoulder, then said: "Dad, you are really too smart, how long have you reminded me!
Look at those thick wooden sticks on the ground. Let’s pick up a few and fix them around the cart.
Then use slightly lighter sticks in front and place a few of them crosswise.
Then spread layers of hay on it and tie it up to secure it.
Now we have a ready-made awning, right? Oh, I remember I have some coarse cloth, I'll take it out later.
We can put some cloth on the inside to prevent the hay from falling off. Wouldn't this make it more stable?"
When Yu Qingshu heard what Yu Qingqing said, his eyes brightened. This way they wouldn't have to worry about getting too much sun!
When the others heard this, they also showed joy on their faces. After everything was prepared, they no longer had so many worries and could speed up their journey!
Soon everyone started to act, some cutting branches, some looking for hay, some cutting cloth, etc. after everything was prepared.
We started by fixing four wooden sticks around the cart, about two meters high.
Then tie four wooden sticks on the top and tie a piece of blue linen together. Soon a simple tent is ready.
Finally, a thick layer of hay was laid on top, and after it was fixed, the sun was basically blocked out.
After seeing that everything was ready, Yu Qingqing picked up a burnt stick nearby.
Then he drew a circle on the flat surface of the chopped wood and pointed it out to Yu Qinghai.
Yu Qinghai understood what was going on at a glance. He patted his chest and said confidently:
"Third sister, don't worry! What you said is not difficult, it just takes a little effort.
Big Brother will definitely follow your request and get it done for you as soon as possible!"
Yu Qingqing said softly and gently: "Brother, there is no rush for this, it's just a bit laborious.
If you encounter anything unclear, you can ask me directly!"
Yu Qinghai raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Okay, Third Sister! If there's anything I don't understand, I'll definitely come to you, don't worry!"
After Yu Qinghai finished speaking, he took the wooden stake aside and began to study it.
At this time, the awnings on the cart had been completed, and everyone was delighted when they saw it.
Although the weather is hot and the temperature is high, you can still take precautions by spending less time in the sun to avoid getting heatstroke.
Yu Qingshu untied the horse's rope from the tree, and the others sat on the rear panel cart.
The upper panel of the car was covered with soft carpet, and Yu Qingqing felt particularly comfortable sitting on it.
Yu Qinghai sat at the back holding a big knife to ensure safety at the back.
Yu Qingqing: "Dad, we can start walking now. We are all seated."
Yu Qingqing shouted loudly towards the front, and Yu Qingshu in front heard it and started driving the carriage.
"Gee! Gee! Gee!" Yu Qingshu vigorously waved the rope tied to the horse in his hand. The horse sensed it and started running forward with its hooves.
Although the road that Yu Qingqing and her companions were walking on didn't look very big, it was more than enough for a horse-drawn cart to pass through.
It was already three quarters past noon, and today was the fifteenth day since Yu Qingqing and her friends had been fleeing famine. Time must have passed very quickly.
When the cart was moving, the warm wind blowing on my face also brought a hint of coolness, which felt much better than being directly exposed to the sun.
Fortunately, when Yu Qingshu and the others came here yesterday, they also marked the road.
Now they just need to return along the same route.
I walked here before, but now I take a cart back, which really saves me half the time.
As we got closer to the official road, more and more people appeared on the road.
When the people next to them saw Yu Qingqing and the others sitting in the car, envy and jealousy appeared in their eyes.
Although they were all fleeing famine, others could ride in cars and did not have to walk under the scorching sun, so they suffered less.
But they can only watch and complain about their miserable lives and the unfairness of fate.
There were also those who were so exhausted from holding their children that they shamelessly begged Yu Qingqing and the others:
"Miss, could you please take my mother and me with you? We are almost exhausted from walking, but I am fine.
But my child is dying, and we haven't eaten for three days. Can you please give us some more food?"
There was a big turn at this time, so Yu Qingshu slowed down the cart.
Those people could naturally run to Yu Qingqing and the others, crying and shouting for this and that.
Yu Qinghai, who was sitting next to him, was not in a hurry when he saw that he was being ignored.
He pretended to be extremely ferocious, baring his teeth and saying fiercely:
"Stay away from us, we have nothing to eat. We just happened to find this cart, and we are also relying on others for help!
Be careful, my sword has no eyes, stay away from us!"
Yu Qinghai thought he looked fierce enough and could scare the woman, but the result was dismal.
Not only did it not have any effect, but it made the woman even more aggressive.
The woman looked to be in her early thirties. She burst into tears and it made me feel sorry for her.
While crying, she slowly approached Yu Qingqing and the others and said, "I have no choice. All the men in my family died while I was fleeing from the famine.
Leaving us, an orphan and a widow, to depend on each other!
My child is dying. It’s because he is too hungry.
She is about to starve to death. Please help me save her. I will definitely work like a slave to repay you in the future!"
While crying, the woman glanced at Yu Qingqing several times out of the corner of her eye. It seemed unintentional, but she was observing their expressions.
The woman thought she had hidden it well, but she didn't know that Yu Qingqing had already seen through her flaw.
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