Not only Lin Wen, but also the villagers of Xiahe Village who were following Lin Wen, all their eyes were attracted to Lin Shuang standing high up.

They didn't know why Lin Shuang was here, but no matter who they were, they could understand what Lin Shuang meant.

Cut down trees for food?

Is there such a good thing?

Moreover, one tree can be exchanged for one pound of dried meat?

Is this ratio a bit too exaggerated?

You know, if a middle-aged man has the tools at hand, he can chop down at least two or three trees in a day. Doesn’t that mean that one person can feed a family of three just by cutting down trees?

How can this be!

If it were that easy, where would people starve to death on this bare land?

Just thinking like this, most people had a look of disbelief on their faces, but no matter who it was, they were unwilling to leave just after hearing Lin Shuang's words.

After all, this is a hope for them.

Whether it’s true or not, it’s always right to ask, right?

So, under the leadership of Lin Wen, everyone cautiously walked towards Lin Shuang's position.

During this period, several players have explored the terrain near the research institute. They have marked the places with deep pits and building debris. Lin Shuang directed them to follow the marked locations, but no one fell in.

There is danger in the pit.

When he got closer, Lin Wen couldn't wait to ask:

"Xiao Shuang, what's going on? Why are you here? Is this the territory of those bandits?"

The reason why he asked this question was of course because he saw the ice walls behind Lin Shuang that were beginning to take shape.

This is definitely not something that a little girl like her can build.

In the past few days, the villagers in Xiahe Village have heard more or less rumors about the bandits in Wanku Forest. In their hearts, they are a group of dangerous people who are bloodthirsty and willing to take their own lives.

Therefore, when they knew that they would be forced to enter the Wanku Forest to "hunt", many people envisioned the outcome of being caught by bandits.

Maybe it will be used as food, maybe it will be used as a plaything, maybe it will be used as hunting bait

No matter which ending it is, it will not be better than being eaten by wild beasts in the mountains.

But when Lin Shuang appeared here, everything seemed to change again.

If she, a young girl, is fine, how can these old wall lamps be in danger?

Sure enough, after hearing Lin Wen's question, Lin Shuang showed a smile on his face, and then replied:

"Uncle Wen, it's a long story. But they are not bandits, they are refugees who fled here."

"These people used to be businessmen. They are very good at doing business and are very trustworthy. You can rest assured."

"Taking a step back, what do you have to worry about? How many people can come back alive after entering Ten Thousand Cave Forest?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Wen and the villagers behind him fell silent.

yes.

For Xiahe Village, this group of people are already dead.

——

In other words, even in their own hearts, they are actually dead.

In that case, what else is there to lose?

Thinking of this, Lin Wen's heart skipped a beat and he was already making plans.

So, he continued to ask:

"Are they really collecting wood? Are they going to build a house?"

"I can't control this. I'm just a messenger."

"But it's possible to build houses and make fuel."

"The ice wave is coming. Wood is very useful. If you want to survive, you can trade wood for food."

As she spoke, Lin Shuang turned sideways and let out the things behind her.

The moment his eyes crossed Lin Shuang's, Lin Wen's eyes immediately widened.

So much meat!

There are 6 meat drying racks, all fully hung!

At a rough glance, the meat hanging on it is at least seven to eight hundred kilograms, which is enough to feed ten people for two months.

This is without considering other foods.

Sure enough, these gangs of desperate bandits - no, these gangs of desperate refugees are definitely good at hunting at least!

Seeing Lin Wen's excited expression, Lin Shuang struck while the railroad was hot:

"If you really want to help them work, you can come to me now to get dried meat. Each person can pay a pound in advance. When the tree is cut down, it will be deducted from, uh, your 'salary'."

Lin Shuang's words were a bit unskilled. After all, Chen Jiu taught her word by word, and there were some new words in it.

“Get jerky for free??”

This time, not only Lin Wen, but everyone couldn't help shouting.

Having lived on the Red Earth for more than forty years, have any of them ever seen such a thing?

What is meat?

That is the hope of living!

When it comes to supporting friends and relatives, sometimes people in Xiahe Village will give others some buckwheat and bitter rice.

Can meat be dried?

It is absolutely impossible to give it away.

Because, in cold weather, even just one or two taels of meat and grease can determine a person's life or death!

"Is this true?"

Lin Wen asked eagerly.

Before entering the Ten Thousand Cave Forest, he really wanted to follow in the footsteps of his wife and children, but when the hope of living was in front of him, who would be willing to die easily?

Lin Shuang did not answer, but just picked up the meat cleaver from the side, neatly cut off a small piece from the meat drying rack behind him, weighed it on the mechanical scale in front of him, and handed it directly to Lin Wen's hand.

“Whether it’s true or not, you’ll know after one bite.”

Lin Wen took the dried meat and took a bite subconsciously. With this bite, he almost shed tears.

There is actually salt in this jerky!

Moreover, it seems that the person who made the jerky is not skilled enough. There is too much salt, and it is even a bit bitter.

It's such a luxury.

The others looked at his expression and couldn't wait to rush forward and asked:

"How's it going, Brother Wen? Is it real meat?"

Lin Wen did not answer, but nodded at them, then raised his hand and said to Lin Shuang:

"I did it!"

Lin Shuang nodded with satisfaction and took out an ax from behind.

Looking at the ax blade with a cold light, Lin Wen couldn't help but praise: What a weapon!

He didn't know how many years he had seen such a carefully polished axe. In Xiahe Village, most of the tools were made of black iron. Not only were they ugly in appearance, but they were also awkward to use.

As for the ax in Lin Shuang's hand, it was obvious at first glance that it was a sharp weapon.

Is this also free?

However, before he had time to ask this thought, he heard Lin Shuang say:

"Anyone who wants to chop down a tree can come to rent an axe from me. It is also paid in advance, one pound of dried meat per day."

"In addition, I need to explain to you the rules for exchanging trees for dried meat. Not all trees can be exchanged for dried meat."

Lin Shuang spoke eloquently, and the villagers below also listened attentively.

In just a few minutes, everyone understood the rules.

These refugees do collect wood, but they only collect wood that is more than two feet tall.

If you cut only one foot, you need two trees to exchange for one pound of dried meat, and vice versa, the conversion is the same.

Tools can be rented, but there are only ten axes, so this is a so-called first-come, first-served basis.

If you don't get it, you'll have to find a way on your own.

However, this is not a big problem.
To be continued...