Tu'an and the others thought the cave in the muddy ground was fine; they had always lived like this and didn't care that it got dirty on rainy days.
On the contrary, they felt that making mats was a bit time-consuming and laborious, since the Eagle Clan Chief had assigned them the task.
Mu Youran smiled and said, "How can that be? If the environment is bad, it won't be good for your health. Besides, if this place is cleaner, everyone will be in a better mood."
"If you go down there and everyone gets covered in mud, and you get covered in it, are you happy?"
That's true. Whenever it rains, they try their best not to leave the cave, and they certainly won't visit other people's homes.
That's exactly to avoid this kind of thing happening, but now they have to work, so naturally they have to work even on rainy days.
If you're sitting on the ground, busy as a bee, and someone next to you gets you covered in mud, you're bound to feel bad.
Someone spoke up directly: "But we don't know how to make that kind of mat."
Tu An nodded: "We only know some baskets and bamboo baskets, winnowing baskets and the like. We don't know anything about mats, let alone have ever heard of them."
"ah?"
Mu Youran was very surprised. This mat was much simpler than a bamboo basket or carrying basket, yet they didn't know how to use it!
"You don't know how?"
"That's much simpler than a bamboo basket."
Tuan and the others shook their heads; they had never heard of it before, much less seen it.
Mu Youran smiled and said, "It's alright, I know a little bit, but I don't know how to finish things. I'll handle the middle part, and you guys can help with the finishing touches."
"This thing can not only be laid on the ground to keep out dust and mud, but it can also be laid on the bed. Especially in summer, it's much cooler than animal hides!"
"More importantly, it's clean and easy to clean and maintain!"
Upon hearing that this thing had so many benefits, Tu An and the others became very interested.
They now sleep on haystacks or piles of dry leaves.
However, such places are most prone to insects, and their bites are particularly uncomfortable.
If we had mats to separate them, it would be so much more comfortable.
Although it's cold in winter, at least it's comfortable in summer.
"Alright, Madam Chief, whatever you say, we'll do." - Tu'an Daomen.
Mu Youran picked up a bamboo strip that had been prepared beforehand. It was a bit wide and would be a good material for making baskets and bamboo hampers.
However, the mat is a bit too rough for sitting on a bed, but it's perfect for laying on the floor.
"Watch closely."
He then picked up a few sticks and spread them out on the ground, weaving them in and out. Soon, a flat area was created.
Mu Youran picked up the bone knife they were using and forcefully hammered the gaps between the bamboo strips to tighten them.
"That's how it is, but when it comes to the final finishing touches, it'll be up to you to come."
Looking at the beautiful and smooth mat, Tu'an was very excited and couldn't help but speak.
"I'll give it a try!"
I'd like to try it too.
Mu Youran's leisurely life was something that these experienced weavers could learn at a glance.
Three people, one on each side, quickly wove a large area; the larger the area, the more people joined in.
More than a dozen people joined in, and in no time they had made a lot of them.
Tu'an looked back and saw that the space behind her was empty, with a clean mat, which she liked very much.
"If this were all covered up, I wouldn't want to go home to sleep."
"Absolutely! This ground is so beautiful, I'd love to live here too!"
As everyone chattered amongst themselves, Mu Youran helped them move their things and make room.
The cave was large, but it had the advantage of having many people, and soon it was time to wrap things up.
Mu Youran curiously went over to take a look, and saw that Tu An and the others skillfully wrapped the bamboo strips tightly and inserted them into the gaps next to them.
I couldn't help but exclaim, "It has to be you guys!"
"I can't believe they have such good skills."
When this was mentioned, Tu'an and the others smiled a little embarrassedly.
"No, this skill isn't worth much."
"Yes, the rat people used to tell us that this stuff doesn't make money, otherwise we wouldn't be living like this."
Mu Youran burst out laughing.
"How could that be? Do you know how much a basket costs outside?"
"How many?"
Everyone looked at Mu Youran with curiosity. The nearest trading market was a month's journey away, and they generally wouldn't go there unless absolutely necessary.
Even if they were to go, it would only be to exchange for animal hides and meat; they never thought that the basket could be exchanged for money.
Mu Youran held up three fingers: "Normally, one seashell is enough for three baskets, but the price goes up every winter, and then it becomes one seashell for one basket."
When Tu'an heard the price, his eyes widened in shock!
"It's worth that much?"
Someone exclaimed in surprise, "Doesn't that mean that normally two baskets could be exchanged for a single animal hide?"
"My God, I never imagined this thing was so valuable!"
Mu Youran smiled and said, "That's right. Chief Yingyao's tribe and Chief Luobai's tribe both need a lot of baskets and bamboo crates every year."
"If we do well, we can afford to eat not only three pounds of meat a day, but even thirty pounds a day."
"hey-hey!"
Everyone laughed at Mu Youran's words.
They never dreamed that each person could eat thirty pounds of meat a day.
Even now, a leading male hunter can't get more than 30 pounds of meat a day.
If that day ever comes, they'll be laughing in their sleep.
Suddenly, a commotion arose outside.
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