At this point, everyone forgot about the fruit trees and started catching the snakes inside the small pits.
To bring food back to the wild boars in the trench, they even specially wove densely packed double-layered baskets.
"Don't catch them all. Leave some so they can continue to reproduce here. Besides, the rats around here need them to maintain the ecological balance," Si Cheng said, pointing to the rat hairs on the edge of the pit.
The group, who had already filled two baskets and were about to fill the third, stopped when they heard this.
They searched the area, but found nothing except some dried wood ear mushrooms.
"Let's go, it's about time. Let's not linger here any longer." Si Cheng glanced at the time on his hand and began to call everyone to prepare to head back.
The watch on his wrist was one of the several large boxes that Yunqi had previously stored away. This time, he attracted the attention of the villagers by wearing a brand new watch, and many people began to ask him if he had any extra watches that they wanted to exchange with him for one.
However, he didn't want to exchange these watches in the village. He carried a large box to his second grandfather's place and said that it would be used as a reward for people who would contribute to the village in the future. As for the other boxes, he would take them outside to exchange later.
Because of the widened moat and the barbed wire along the sides, people in the village now have to lower the suspension bridge to get back to the village.
Upon arriving there, Yuntao pried open a stone by the roadside, picked up the whistle inside, and blew it a few times towards the village. Everyone then waited quietly for the villagers to arrive.
Generally, the area behind the mountain is kept watch by a few families living nearby. They will come over whenever there is a whistle.
Not long after, Mr. Hou and Gao Daniu, along with several other elderly people who usually stayed at home, arrived.
The suspension bridge was built with bamboo, so it wasn't very heavy, and it was just a matter of untying the ropes and lowering it down, which wasn't difficult for the elderly people.
"Acheng, someone from the village just came looking for Daxiong. It should be one of your comrades who came looking for you last time." As soon as they crossed the bamboo bridge, Hou's father said to Sicheng. He had heard Monkey mention it at home last time, and although he hadn't seen them in person, judging from the timing, it should be them. Since Daxiong was staying in the village today, they came to inform him to come over.
After thanking him, Si Cheng left the rest to Yun Xun and the others to handle, and then started walking towards the village entrance.
"Dad, I'll go take a look too." The monkey handed the things on its back to its companion and quickly followed.
"It seems that there are new villagers joining our village." Many people have heard about the news that the Wu family is moving to the village these days. Although everyone is curious, they still work together to finish the remaining tasks.
Before they even reached the village entrance, they saw Big Bear leading the entire Wu family into the village.
Angkor waved to the two of them from afar, "I was just talking to Big Bear about you two. Didn't you say you went to the back mountain?"
"We just got back. When we heard Father Hou say that someone was coming, we guessed it was you guys." Si Cheng and Monkey nodded and greeted the large group of people behind them.
Wu Ge introduced them to both sides, and Si Cheng and his companions greeted the elders of the Wu family one by one.
The Wu family members are typical Northerners, all tall and imposing, even the women are not short.
"Come on, let me take you to settle down first." Si Cheng stepped forward to take the luggage from Grandpa Wu and the others, and led them towards the prefabricated houses over the square. There are always a few empty prefabricated houses in the village for future use.
Ever since the Wu family entered the village, they have been curious about Pinghe Village. They were amazed that such a beautiful village could be rebuilt under such circumstances.
People who were initially conflicted are now half at ease.
The old man in the square was still sitting there watching a group of children play. When he saw Si Cheng leading a group of people towards them, even the children stopped quietly and watched them silently.
Only Junjun and Lele rushed towards Sicheng, stopping in front of him when they saw their father carrying a lot of things. "Dad."
They looked at the uncle and aunt who had given them the exquisite dagger last time, and greeted them politely again.
"Sweethearts! Go play with Grandpa and the others for a bit. Dad will come play with you when he's done with his work." Si Cheng wanted to reach out and pat their heads, but then realized his hands were full of things, so this was the only way he could comfort them.
Junjun and Lele glanced at the strangers behind them before obediently retreating to their grandfather's side.
Wu Ge glanced at his sons and nephews beside him. How long had it been since he had seen them play so joyfully like the children of Pinghe Village? Just now, he had seen longing in the eyes of his youngest nephew, but he still stood obediently beside his mother. The more obedient he was, the more heartbreaking it was.
Second Grandfather and the others stood up and looked at the Wu family members who were about to join Pinghe Village. Second Grandfather spoke on behalf of everyone, "Hello, you must have had a long journey. Let Acheng and the others take you to rest first. We'll meet again in the future."
Looking at the large family, all travel-worn and weary, and considering the time it took for the younger members of the Wu family to return, it's clear they had been traveling for days.
Wu Xiaobai did not agree to their suggestion, but stepped forward and said, "From now on, we will have to trouble you all to take care of our family. My surname is Wu, and I am the head of this family."
After finishing his speech, Grandpa Wu introduced all his descendants beside him.
Second Grandfather and the others gave brief self-introductions. Looking at the twenty-odd people, including more than a dozen young adults, they were all envious of the Wu family's large family. They knew that such a large family was rare these days.
After everyone had finished greeting each other, Si Cheng, carrying his things, led them toward the prefabricated houses.
"You might have to make do with these temporary houses for a while. We'll help you set up your new place and move in later." Si Cheng led them to a few temporary houses, opened one at random, and put their things inside.
"This is already very good. It's much more spacious than living in a tent." After living in tents for so long, everyone was very happy to see such a square house.
“Acheng,” Yun Zhiming and Daxiong’s father walked over together, beckoning them to come over.
"Should we arrange for them to go home for a simple meal first?" Yun Zhiming asked his son-in-law.
"Let me ask Brother Wu and the others." Si Cheng turned to look at the Wu family members who were busy packing their things.
He pulled Angkor aside and said, "Let's go home for a quick meal first."
"No need, there are so many people at home, it's not appropriate to come and bother them. We'll have a proper get-together after we've settled in. Please thank Uncle and the others for us." Brother Wu thought about how much the Yun family had already spent on their last visit, and now that there were over twenty people in the family, he couldn't bring himself to visit again.
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