Chapter 130: Going into the mountains to cut bamboo and prepare for the New Year
"Cousin, you are lying!"
Wen Xi pursed his lips, glared at Zhou Peirong with feigned dissatisfaction, and then turned to look at Li Yulian beside him.
"Sister-in-law, if my cousin doesn't tell me, then you can tell me!"
"Don't even think about lying to me with your cousin!"
"Last night, I heard you talking in the room! As for the content of your words..."
"Eat your food!"
Before Wenxi could finish speaking, Zhou Peirong suddenly took action and blocked Wenxi's mouth with a bun.
With brothers and sisters Li Yulian and Wenxi by their side, Jin Yueru, a close friend, and the support of Hua Shusheng, a capable subordinate.
Zhou Peirong's life was quite nourishing.
Time just flew by in a harmonious atmosphere.
In the blink of an eye, the New Year is already approaching.
It has been almost a year since Zhou Peirong traveled to this world.
Although Zhou Peirong has adapted to life in this world, he is almost ready to fully integrate into it.
But as the New Year approaches, Zhou Peirong still cannot help but miss his relatives in another world.
Fortunately, with the company of brothers and sisters Li Yulian and Wenxi, Zhou Peirong's homesickness was relieved to a certain extent.
The New Year in this world is far less lively than that of Blue Star China.
First of all, the population density of this world is too small, and it cannot be lively at all.
Secondly, the materials in this world are too monotonous and scarce, and many things have not been invented yet.
For example, people in this world have not even imagined things like fireworks and firecrackers to enhance the atmosphere.
Without these things, Zhou Peirong said, this cannot be called New Year at all.
Seeing that the New Year was getting closer and closer, but there was no New Year's atmosphere in the entire Xifeng Town, Zhou Peirong finally couldn't sit still.
After thinking about it, Zhou Peirong immediately decided that he would go into the mountains to find some materials to see if he could get the firecrackers out.
"It would be great if we could really get gunpowder out!"
With this idea in mind, Zhou Peirong took several of his men into the mountains to find Zhou Ping and others.
Zhou Peirong has been to the mountain many times.
Zhou Peirong already had enough understanding of the situation in the mountains.
Zhou Peirong still knows where the bamboo is.
After meeting Zhou Ping, Zhou Peirong immediately led his people to the bamboo forest to cut down bamboo.
What surprised Zhou Peirong was that the panda he originally raised in the silkworm breeding base actually followed Zhou Ping all the time.
This time they went to cut bamboo, and the little guy came with them.
The little guy didn't run around, but hung tightly at the back of the team from beginning to end.
Even if the team speeds up and throws the little guy away, the little guy can catch up quickly.
This situation made Zhou Peirong very happy.
Being able to meet such a cute little guy in a different world is a comfort to the homesick Zhou Peirong.
"Abao!"
Zhou Peirong called the panda to his side and hung a bamboo basket on the little guy.
Inside the bamboo basket are dried fruits, candied fruits and some pastries that the little one likes to eat.
The little guy was very happy to get this bamboo basket.
It pestered Zhou Peirong and barked for a while, then found a place by itself to hide and enjoy the food.
"Erlang, why do we need to chop bamboo?"
A middle-aged hunter frowned and asked Zhou Peirong in a low voice.
"Of course it's for the Chinese New Year!"
Zhou Peirong was so excited that he told the folks around him how to make firecrackers, as well as the origins and allusions of firecrackers.
"It turns out that there are so many specialties and allusions to celebrating the New Year! It seems that we spent all the previous New Years in vain."
After listening to the story, Zhou Ping was the first to speak with emotion.
"Yes, yes! If you want to know how to live, you have to be Erlang! This year's New Year, how about you, Erlang, host it!"
Other villagers also nodded in agreement, which made Zhou Peirong a little embarrassed.
However, Zhou Peirong had no intention of rejecting the suggestions from the villagers.
The world's atmosphere during the New Year is not good, so Zhou Peirong can use his own efforts to brighten the atmosphere.
As long as the New Year atmosphere is up, the homesickness in his heart will be diluted a lot.
With this thought in mind, Zhou Peirong became more energetic in his work.
Soon, Zhou Peirong and his fellow villagers cut down enough bamboo.
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhou Peirong immediately greeted the villagers and prepared to return home.
After working hard for a long time, the folks are all tired.
Upon hearing Zhou Peirong's greeting, the villagers immediately packed up today's harvest and embarked on their way home chatting and laughing.
But after walking a certain distance, Zhou Peirong and the Lakers noticed something was wrong.
There seems to be something missing in my own team.
He stopped the team, counted the number of people, and found that no one was left behind. This made Zhou Peirong quietly heave a sigh of relief.
But soon, Zhou Peirong's mood became tense again.
At this time, Zhou Ping on the side suddenly reminded in a low voice: "It's Ah Bao, Ah Bao didn't follow! Erlang, do you think Ah Bao is unwilling to go back with us, but chooses to return to the mountains?"
Hearing what Zhou Ping said, everyone present became nervous.
Zhou Peirong's face darkened, and his heart clenched for no reason.
Although strictly speaking, Po is not his pet, but an out-and-out wild panda.
But after all, A Bao had been hanging out with them for so long, and they had already developed feelings for him.
If he lost Abao in such a confused way, Zhou Peirong would still feel very uncomfortable.
"How about we go back later and look for Po everywhere?"
Zhou Peirong turned to Zhou Ping and asked in a low voice.
"OK!"
Zhou Ping thought for a moment, then nodded and agreed to Zhou Peirong's proposal.
Soon, a group of people spontaneously formed a group and started looking for Po in several directions.
Zhou Peirong also took several villagers and carefully searched the deep mountains, calling continuously all the way.
"Po, Po, can you hear me?"
"Abao, where are you?"
Everyone called and searched all the way, and soon entered the deep mountains.
Suddenly, a hunter stopped, tilted his head and listened carefully, then hurriedly greeted Zhou Peirong: "Erlang, come here quickly, there is a sound here, it seems to be A Bao calling!"
"Really? Let me listen!"
After hearing this, Zhou Peirong hurried forward and followed the villager's guidance and looked over.
And at the end of his sight was a dense patch of bamboo.