With the completion of the autumn harvest, the busy time is also over.
Next comes some follow-up work, such as drying food, counting storage, etc.
Of course, these jobs don't require many people, so most of the members of Dabazi Village are idle.
However, although the production team is idle, the members are not idle.
Taking advantage of the time, some villagers prepared firewood for the coming winter, while others went to the mountains to look for wild vegetables, dry goods, etc.
They came into groups, carrying bamboo baskets and axes, and happily headed towards the mountains and forests.
The strong men selected those thick and straight trees and skillfully wielded their axes. With the sound of "dong dong dong" felling, sections of suitable firewood fell down.
They piled the chopped firewood aside, waiting for further transportation.
The women searched carefully for dry branches in the woods. These branches were light and easy to pick up and were good materials for making fires and cooking.
The children were not idle either. Under the guidance of adults, they collected fallen twigs and pine cones. Their little figures were busy in the woods. After a while, their small bamboo baskets were full.
When the firewood was almost collected, everyone worked together to bundle the firewood, carry it on their backs or carry it, and return to the village along the winding mountain road.
After returning home, the villagers neatly piled firewood in the corner of the yard or in the woodshed. Looking at the piles of firewood that could withstand the cold winter, they felt filled with peace of mind and satisfaction.
Some families will also saw part of the firewood into small pieces for daily use and are fully prepared for the upcoming cold season.
At the same time, another group of villagers set their sights on wild vegetables and dry goods in the mountains and forests.
They carried bamboo baskets and strolled along the mountain trails, their eyes like keen detectors, not missing any place where wild vegetables might grow.
Fresh bracken, fragrant bitter herbs, plump mushrooms, etc. were put into the basket one after another.
The experienced old people will also lead everyone to find the precious wild vegetables hidden deep in the grass or under the big trees. While picking, they will teach the young people the skills and experience of identifying wild vegetables.
In the process of picking wild vegetables, the villagers did not forget to pay attention to the ingredients that can be used to make dry goods. Fungi such as fungus and shiitake mushrooms are carefully picked, strung with ropes, and hung to dry in a well-ventilated area.
Wild fruits are also collected, some are eaten fresh to enjoy the gifts of nature, and the other part are made into dried fruits for later enjoyment.
They know that these wild vegetables and dry goods can not only add rich color and taste to the winter table, but also provide additional nutritional supplements when supplies are relatively scarce.
In addition to preparing firewood and picking wild vegetables and dry goods, some villagers also took advantage of their leisure time to start family side businesses.
The ingenious women took out their needles and threads and began to knit sweaters, scarves, insoles and other handicrafts.
They use colorful wool to weave exquisite patterns, and every stitch and thread contains their love for life and care for their families.
These handicrafts can not only meet their own needs, but can also be sold in the market in exchange for some pocket money to subsidize the family.
Some villagers with breeding experience have begun to plan to expand the scale of breeding or try new breeding projects.
They repaired chicken coops, duck coops, rabbit cages and other breeding facilities, purchased feed, and selected high-quality seedlings.
Some plan to raise more hens to increase egg production; others want to try raising a few rabbits, expecting them to thrive and bring extra income to the family.
The villagers are actively planning to add a stable source of income to the family economy through family side jobs.
During this period of relative leisure, mutual aid and social activities between neighbors are also more frequent. Today this family helps that family repair their house, and tomorrow that family helps this family pickle pickles.
Everyone works together to complete tasks that are difficult for one person to complete, which enhances the relationship between each other.
In leisure afternoons or evenings, villagers will gather in the village square or in the yard of a certain home to share interesting stories about their lives, the joy of the autumn harvest, and their vision for the future.
The old people tell stories about the past, while the young people listen and learn from them the wisdom and experience of life.
Children were laughing, playing and chasing each other, adding endless joy to the village.
This strong neighborly friendship and harmonious social atmosphere make Dabazi Village full of warmth and vitality.
While everyone was busy, Zhou Ziwen was not idle either.
After the autumn harvest, the grain will be handed over soon. Once the grain is handed over, the production team will divide the grain and money.
Once the food is divided, they can go home to visit relatives.
It's been several months since Xiao Xuanxuan was born, and he hasn't seen his grandparents yet. He has to go back to see them this year.
Especially the return of Father Chen, which is also a great joy, and they have to go and visit.
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Taking advantage of this free time, Zhou Ziwen began to prepare things for home, especially meat and local products.
In this era, life in the city was not easy. Materials were scarce and the supply of all kinds of food was tight.
Therefore, Zhou Ziwen pays special attention when preparing meat.
For the next period of time, he would go hunting in the mountains with Tayun, Xiaodian, and three eagles every day.
With capable men such as Tayun and Xiaobudian, Zhou Ziwen would come back with a full load every time he went up the mountain.
Within a few days, he had collected enough meat.
Among these meats are hares, pheasants, hedgehogs, pangolins, roe deer, etc.
Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying were very happy to see Zhou Ziwen preparing so much meat.
Chen Qiaoyi gently stroked Xiao Xuanxuan's head, her eyes filled with happiness, and said:
"Brother Ziwen, you are really amazing. This much meat is enough for our family to eat for a long time. We can also take it back to our elders to try it."
Chen Shiying also nodded repeatedly, with a joyful smile on her face: "Yes, we can have a prosperous New Year this year. Not only can we eat this meat on the way home, but it can also improve the food for our family. ”
Zhou Ziwen said with a smile: "This is all thanks to Tayun and Xiaobidian. With their help, hunting is much easier."
"Besides, it's a rare trip home for us, so of course we have to bring more good things back. Especially Father Chen and Mother Chen, they will definitely be very happy."
Hearing Zhou Ziwen mention their parents, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying's eyes flashed with emotion.
Chen Qiaoyi stepped forward, held Zhou Ziwen's hand and said, "Ziwen, you are always so considerate. Dad has just come back, and we must let him feel our joy and longing for him."
Chen Shiying also said: "If you take this meat back, your parents will definitely be very happy. They will definitely praise you for your ability." (End of Chapter)