"Humph, you have more people than us, but you only have two more hares. We not only caught two pheasants, but we also found so many pheasant eggs."
After hearing what Shi Kai said, Xiao Yuhao retorted unconvincedly.
"We also picked so many wild vegetables." Shi Kai was also unwilling to admit defeat.
"We also... Anyway, we didn't lose!"
Xiao Yuhao got stuck in the middle of his words. He couldn't explain why because he knew that all the wild vegetables were put into the black box by his sister.
"Uncle Shi, you guys have gained a lot this morning!" Xiao Ling'er interrupted, looking envious.
She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she felt that Shi Lin was surprised for a moment when he saw Gu Mufeng beside her.
"I was just about to tell you that the reason this mountain hasn't dried up is probably because there's a small river running down from the top of the mountain to halfway up the mountain.
The river is now half dry, and although there is not much spring water flowing, there should be plenty of water under the soil."
Shi Lin noticed Xiao Ling'er's gaze and immediately hid all his outward emotions and told her what he had just discovered on the top of the mountain.
After hearing Shi Lin's words, Xiao Ling'er nodded in understanding.
I thought to myself, "No wonder the trees and weeds on this mountain are almost all still standing. This is the reason."
"We plan to stay here for a few more days. The mountains are rich in resources. There are not only many wild vegetables, but also many wild animals." Shi Lin told them their plan.
Xiao Ling'er was delighted. They hit it off perfectly. She had been planning the same thing.
For her, the ultimate goal of traveling is to find a place with food and water to live.
There happens to be food and water in this mountain... Yes, Xiao Ling'er slapped his head and thought, why not just settle down here?
This idea popped up in Xiao Ling'er's mind.
She excitedly told Shi Lin about her idea, but was rejected on the spot by Shi Lin, no, he poured a bucket of cold water on her.
"No, this place is too far from the township. If you want to settle here, you must first register your household registration at the county government office and obtain residency rights.
Putting aside the question of which county government this mountain falls under, I suspect the county government is already deserted.”
Alas... Xiao Ling'er's head drooped. She had taken it for granted.
Finally, Xiao Ling'er, Shi Lin and others agreed to stay here for a few days and continue their journey after picking all the food in the mountains.
Of course, other refugees are free to stay or go. If someone is in a hurry, they can leave first.
"We filled sixty-four bags of water last night. Fourteen people are queuing this morning, and eighteen refugees really don't seem to have enough money to pay. You...?"
Shi Lin didn't finish his words. Xiao Ling'er understood what he meant. It was impossible for them to really not let these 18 refugees fetch water.
Her original intention was to fill all the refugees' water bags, but she was afraid that they would be ungrateful, so she asked for 10 copper coins for each bag of water.
"Uncle Shi, let's put it this way. Refugees who can't afford copper coins can exchange other things, such as wild vegetables. It doesn't need to be much, just one or two will be enough."
Xiao Ling'er thought of a compromise.
"Yes, this method is feasible." Lu Xingzhi agreed.
Then he asked tentatively, "But, Sister Ling, do we still need copper coins to use water from now on?"
Xiao Ling'er's eyes flashed slightly. What did he mean?
Think she's a fool?
Even if she is a person who values money more than anything else, it is impossible for her to continue accepting money unless she wants to die.
"Uncle Lu, what are you talking about? This water source is naturally produced by nature and is owned by everyone. I have no right to collect money from it."
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