Like a spark, Qiao Huaping's "recruitment" set off a hurricane in Bishui Village.
A lot of people came, ranging from half a hundred old people to teenagers and teenagers. They all came in a swarm to look for Qiao Huaping. It seemed that there must be twenty or thirty people at least.
As for the people in Bishui Village nearby...
Some were hesitating and sizing up to see if Qiao Huaping could really fulfill her words.
Others were whispering to each other, saying that Ms. Qiao was a black-hearted person, and she was in such trouble with her mother-in-law, so why did she expect her to share a piece of meat with others?
What's more, he turned to look for Qiao Yanrui as soon as his eyes rolled. What, if the people from Bishui Village hadn't attracted the wolves, how could the people from Liujin Village have hunted so many wolves? They were fooled in this hunt. When it comes to dividing the bait and meat, it's best to share some of the wolf meat with them... Let Qiao Yanrui negotiate with Chief Lu of Liujin Village to get some wolf meat back.
One person said: "Brother Qiao, look at the remaining people in our village. They are exhausted and exhausted every day. Many of them are sick. If this continues, more people will die."
Another person also advised: "That's right, brother Qiao, we are actually from Liujin Village. We have signed documents with them and agreed to rely on them. We are also the ones doing the exploring and keeping vigil. Come up with the big one - if it weren’t for the people from our village acting as bait to contain the wolves this time, how could they have killed so many wolves! We should share some of them!"
Qiao Yanrui was a little moved by what he said, and he went to find Village Chief Lu.
Qiao Yanrui explained the purpose of his visit and then said: "Old Lu, anyway, the weather is hot now, so this wolf meat can't be stored for a long time. It's not easy for us people in Bishui Village. It's hard work without credit, right? Take a look?"
When Village Chief Lu heard Qiao Yanrui's intention, he thought to himself, no wonder Mrs. Qiao came over just now and told her that it was okay to share, but each family could only share one bowl, and no more could be given away.
If they want more, let them work for it themselves.
We must not condone their laziness in thinking to get something for nothing.
Village Chief Lu straightened his expression and said: "A total of twenty-one wild wolves were killed this time, and there was indeed a lot of meat... However, there were quite a few people in our village who helped kill the wolves, and they were out of town. If there are those who are injured despite the effort, we must first share the wolf meat with those who contributed the effort. I think you can understand it, Brother Qiao, right?"
Qiao Yanrui heard that the words were not right, and said alertly: "No, Lao Lu, what do you mean?"
Village Chief Lu chuckled: "I mean, you can share it, but I estimate that each family can only share one bowl, including soup and meat."
"One bowl?! And it comes with soup?!" Qiao Yanrui almost jumped up, "This is enough for who?!"
Village Chief Lu was unmoved: "You don't think it's too much? You don't need it."
Qiao Yanrui gritted his teeth and softened his tone; "No, Lao Lu, listen to me. Look, we people from Bishui Village are following you on the road. We have been in jail for so long, so our physical strength is not very good. I can’t keep up with the team...it’s rare to have some meat to replenish my body, you see..."
Village Chief Lu patted Qiao Yanrui on the shoulder: "Brother Qiao, don't say that I don't care about the people in your village. Right now, Mrs. Qiao is leading people to clean up the wolf meat and wolf skin. It's a big job. Qiao The lady said, if there are people in your village who are willing to earn some meat, you can go to her place to help... Although I am a little dirty and tired, anyone who comes to work will get an extra bowl of wolf meat!"
Qiao Yanrui opened his mouth.
He had heard people shouting about this before, but he really didn't take it to heart. Firstly, he really felt that Qiao Huaping must not be so kind. Secondly, he also felt that after traveling for so long, he should not
I'm tired and hot, and the wolf blood smells very fishy, so it's very troublesome to deal with it...
When Village Chief Lu saw Qiao Yanrui's appearance, he couldn't help but sneered coldly.
However, he felt that he had already said everything that needed to be said, and there was nothing more to argue with Qiao Yanrui.
Village Chief Lu curled his lips: "Okay, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
He didn't give Qiao Yanrui another chance to hold him back, and walked quickly and decisively.
Qiao Yanrui was so angry that he stared at the back of Village Chief Lu.
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There are many trees in this mountain, and the chirping of cicadas is as loud as someone cutting wood next to your ears, which adds a lot of irritability to the sultry weather.
Qiao Huaping led people by the stream, handling the carcasses of wild wolves. The wolf skin was difficult to peel off, and the wolf blood smelled stinky. It was not an easy job, and it was such a hot day - even so, the men and women who worked,
No one complained about laziness, they all worked enthusiastically and energetically.
Qiao Huaping recruited ten strong men from Bishui Village. They took off their clothes, exposed their lean upper bodies, and there they bled and skinned the wolves.
Qiao Huaping also recruited about a dozen thinner Bishui villagers, men, women and children. Some were responsible for collecting firewood, some were responsible for starting the stove and lighting the fire, and boiling the pots of hot water - this was not an easy job.
, many people were sweating profusely.
But no one complained about being tired.
Everyone was so happy. They all remembered that Mrs. Qiao had promised that when the work was done, everyone would receive a full bowl of wolf meat.
Qiao Huaping was on the side, helping a man who was very strong but not very good at skinning with a knife, teaching him how to use a knife and how to bleed the body of a wild wolf, and he was not idle either.
Some people from Bishui Village watched from a distance, hesitated for a moment, and felt that it was still a bit unreliable. It would be better to take advantage of the rest time to dig more wild vegetables and pick some berries.
Some people from Bishui Village, looking at their fellow villagers working hard, gathered together and whispered.
"They are just stupid. Maybe that guy surnamed Qiao will serve them a bowl of soup."
"That's right! It's such a hot day, and when the wolf blood is smeared on the body... tsk, it makes me squirm just thinking about it."
"Besides, if we can share a bowl of wolf meat, will this good thing come to our village? I think that guy surnamed Qiao is a thief!"
Some villagers from Liujin Village were passing by together. When they heard this, they immediately retorted angrily: "Do you think the people in our village don't want to help? It was Mrs. Qiao who said that your village is more difficult. It's not easy to get a chance, so I will try my best to help you."
!...I never thought that Mrs. Qiao’s good intentions would be wasted by you, such ungrateful villains!”
The people in Bishui Village were caught gossiping, and their faces were dull. In the end, they were scolded by the other party as a wolf-hearted villain, and they couldn't save their face.
One of them shouted: "Why are you talking so nice? I don't believe it. The person named Qiao can really give more meat to the helpers like she said!"
Several people nearby also echoed: "That's right."
"Bah!" The villager from Liujin Village spat directly at the opponent's feet, "If you don't believe me, just wait!"