Day by day in the infinite game

Chapter 225 225. Travel in the Desert ([-])

The next day, the players got up early and planned to visit the remaining aborigines in the ancient city.

No one knows the history of this ancient city better than them. Even after the environment deteriorated and water resources were scarce, they still refused to leave their hometown and stuck to their homeland. Their love for this land is somewhat touching.

Walking along the ruins along the way, you can see the smoke rising from the roof in the distance, which is where the smoke of smoke gathers.

It is said that a house that is unoccupied all year round will soon become abandoned and dilapidated, while a house that is warm and airy will have a longer service life.

The houses that appear in front of the players are just ordinary houses made of soil and wooden structures, but they look solid and reliable, enough to protect them from wind and rain.

"Hey, brother." Zhang Yulin greeted the man who just opened the curtain and walked out.

The man was wearing a hand-stitched sheepskin jacket, exuding a rugged atmosphere, and a gray fur hat with some age on his head. A pair of simple eyes on his bright and rosy face looked at them in surprise.

"Who are you?" Another figure leaned out from behind the wind-shielding curtain. It was a woman who looked very kind and gentle.

After hearing the players' intentions, the two looked at each other and greeted the players into the house.

"I'm Li Mu, you can just call me Lao Li. This is my wife, you can call her Aunt Lan." The man took off his hat after entering the house and dusted off the snowflakes that had just fallen on his body.

The players found a place to put down the various gifts they were carrying and visited them. This etiquette was standard.

On the other hand, Lao Li and the other two embarrassedly blocked it for a long time, and finally lost to the enthusiasm of the players.

"Lao Li, I think we should accept it first. You pick two sheep tonight and we'll treat them to a mutton rice meal." Aunt Lan suggested helplessly.

"Okay, it's up to you." Lao Li stopped worrying about the wide variety of gifts in that place and sat happily by the stove, snoring and drinking porridge while chatting with the players.

The players had all eaten when they arrived, otherwise they would be able to eat up the aboriginal food reserves with just one bite.

Lao Li quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks.

"You guys chat with your Aunt Lan first, and I'll go pick up the water first." He got up and went to the kitchen, picked up two wooden buckets, and strode out.

When the male players saw this, they followed up very consciously. Some of them were smart enough to ask Aunt Lan if she had any other empty buckets so that she could bring back more water on this trip.

"Hey, just leave it alone. Just let Uncle Li do it by yourself. In this cold weather, just sit and warm yourself by the fire. Don't go out." Aunt Lan quickly stopped her.

There is no reason to let the guests who come to your door do the work.

But she obviously underestimated the players' eyesight. After walking around the kitchen, some players ran out carrying the empty basins and buckets they found and followed the team fetching water.

"Aunt Lan, is the water we use well water?" Yang Qing asked curiously.

"Yes, it's well water. The rest of us basically live on that well water."

"Life was better in the past than it is now. When I was a child, this place was still full of green trees and there was a river flowing through it. I didn't have to go far to graze sheep every day. There were fat grasslands everywhere near the city gate." Aunt Lan sighed.

"At that time, the city had a large population and was very lively. There was a big market every week, and it was very convenient for everyone to exchange daily necessities. Now I expect you, Uncle Li, to go to the town every month to buy and sell mutton and handicrafts in exchange for money. Order home."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of Uncle Li and the others coming back from outside also came in.

They stepped through the door carrying buckets and basins filled with water.

"Oh, put it down quickly, put it down quickly." Aunt Lan took a look and hurriedly stepped forward to take the water from the players.

"Aunt Lan, the well water here is very sweet." Lao Tian ducked and quickly walked into the kitchen to put down the bucket, then turned around and comforted: "Don't worry, Aunt Lan, we still have the strength."

As he spoke, he twisted around and raised his arms to show off his biceps.

Aunt Lan burst into laughter.

"It's starting to snow again outside. Let's feed the sheep some hay today. You may not be able to find pasture if you go out in this weather." Uncle Li frowned and patted the snowflakes on his body, with a sad look on his face.

It's just the beginning of winter, and although a lot of hay has been stocked in advance, there are still ewes with cubs in the flock, and they and the lambs that will be born soon need more nutrition to survive this winter.

Tang Qinqin noticed the expression on Uncle Li's face that he couldn't hide, but he couldn't ask.

But Zuo is just about all kinds of trivial matters in ordinary life. After eliminating other options, only the dozens of sheep in the sheepfold are left.

If you are worried about the sheep's winter rations, this is not a problem. Their future pastures can be "rescued."

……

Uncle Li didn't want his sadness to infect other people, so he quickly chatted with the players with a smile. At noon, everyone had a lively pot meal together, and the players held each other in their backpacks. A wide variety of meat and vegetable dishes are available.

"It's been a long time since I've eaten like this. I've enjoyed your meal today thanks to you." Uncle Li raised his head and drank the wine in his glass with a satisfied look on his face.

"No, I haven't eaten so many fresh ingredients in years." Aunt Lan nodded.

"Do any of you dare to follow me to catch sheep this afternoon? Brother Li will treat you to mutton rice tonight!" Lao Li was already slightly drunk at this time.

They all say that drinking can relieve sorrow, but after drinking so much food and wine, the sorrow remains.

That’s all, let’s take a nap first and then talk about it when we wake up.

The players who had greeted Aunt Lan and were about to leave heard the dull snoring before they even left the yard.

Tang Qinqin mentioned his previous speculation to his friends, and many players said they had the same idea.

"Since Uncle Li didn't say anything, let's not mention it yet. Anyway, we are not in a hurry to leave. Let's pay more attention. If Uncle Li needs it, we will help him connect with the grassland." Shen Jinsong said.

The players returned to their temporary base.

At this time, there was a chubby snowman as tall as a person on each side of the door, wearing a hat and scarf, standing in the snow with each other with smiles on their faces.

……

In the afternoon, the players were invited to Uncle Li's house again. A few brave ones followed Uncle Li to catch sheep, and many others who liked watching the fun also joined in.

The rest of the people gathered around Aunt Lan, watching her calloused but extremely flexible hands as she knitted the splendens in her hands skillfully and quickly.

"This is a craft I learned in my hometown when I was a girl. It is a major feature of our local area." Aunt Lan is easy-going and friendly. While busy with the work at hand, she introduces it to the girls around her. Objects that are beginning to take shape.

"This splendens has many uses. It can be used as feed for cattle and sheep, and can also be used to weave straw curtains, straw ropes, etc. It is tough and smooth, and is a very good weaving material."

Tang Qinqin looked at Aunt Lan's flying fingers and felt a little itchy again.

Nearly two years have passed since she knitted her own coir raincoat, straw hat and straw sandals, and she doesn’t know if the skills she finally developed are still there or if they have deteriorated.

"Aunt Lan, can I try?"

Still unable to hold back, she finally spoke.

"Go ahead and try it boldly, don't be afraid," Aunt Lan said with a soft smile, "Any of you who are interested can come over and try it. It's good for young people to be more hands-on."

(End of this chapter)