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[Wang Liying looks up at her host, Luck +200!]
The villagers handed over everything they had brought.
They are all mountain products.
Dried mushrooms, dried wood ear fungus, walnuts, chestnuts, jujubes...
These were picked from the mountains in the autumn and then dried.
Dried mountain fruits can be steeped in water to make a drink.
There's also a jar of honey.
This is pure wild mountain bee honey.
In an era when sweets were scarce, this was a rare treat.
They also sent sweet potatoes, taro, cabbage, and radishes.
There are so many things, they've almost filled the yard.
"That's enough."
The villagers all grinned and looked at him with smiles.
"They're all from our own farm, so don't be picky. When you leave, I'll have Old Man Liu take them to the city for you."
"I planted a few kilograms of cotton in my field this year, and I've already had it carded. Take it back and make a few quilts for your family."
Cotton is a rare commodity, and it can be sold for money.
He can't take it for free.
Now that he has hunting skills, he won't have to worry about not having meat to eat in the future.
He wanted to use this wolf meat to exchange for something more important.
"I only want the pelts of these wolves; the rest of the meat is for the villagers to keep and improve their lives in the winter."
Upon hearing He Hongyang's generous and forthright manner...
Liu Dahan said excitedly, "Brother He is such a kind person, we can't let Liu Family Village down. Let's each contribute some cotton and a few feet of cloth, and make Brother He's bedding today, so he won't have to spend money to find someone to make it when he goes back to the city."
The cotton was grown by their own family, and the cloth was woven by their own family.
There are plenty of people available to make quilts.
The women here, even eight or nine-year-old children, can do needlework.
He Hongyang not only helped them eliminate such a huge hidden danger, but also left them so much meat.
All the villagers were eager to use all their skills.
Wang Liying never expected that He Hongyang would accumulate such a good reputation in such a short time.
Hearing everyone's praise, she was beaming with pride.
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She had never made a quilt before.
She also busied herself learning needlework.
That way, she can make quilts herself when needed at home.
But so many wolves and so much meat cannot be contained by a few quilts.
“Brother He, is there anything else we can do to help you? Although our village is in a remote mountain village, there are quite a few capable people here.”
"Yes, if you didn't make some requests, we wouldn't want so much meat from you."
"You are a great benefactor to our village. You not only solved our wolf problem, but also left us so much meat. If there is anything we can help with, just let us know."
He Hongyang does indeed have something that requires manpower.
If he and Wang Liying were to be together in the future, one house simply wouldn't be enough.
He will definitely buy another house.
Since you've bought a house, you'll need to renovate it.
Are there any bricklayers in your village?
As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately raised their hand: "I can, my family has been bricklayers for three generations."
"Is there anyone who knows carpentry?"
"I can. All five of my brothers know how to be carpenters."
"In a few days I will hire a few bricklayers and carpenters, and you can go to the city to help me for a few days."
They'd be willing to work for a month or two, let alone just a few days.
Several people nodded quickly.
"When you need us, just send someone to call us. There's no work to be done in the fields right now, so we'll be there whenever you call."
"No matter how many people you need, just say the word. Even if it's just laying the foundation and building a house, we have no problem with that."
"We'll bring whatever timber you need from home. We'll provide everything you need, from building a house to providing tables, chairs, and benches."
It involves supplies, manpower, timber, and personal favors.
He traded wolf meat for so many things, and he still made a profit!
Old Liu, on the other hand, was somewhat worried.
While there are skilled carpenters and bricklayers in their village, they don't know how to skin animals.
The village can only raise a limited number of cattle and sheep each year.
The oxen are used for plowing the fields, and the sheep are sold at the end of the year to buy New Year's goods.
They usually eat sweet potatoes, taro, and flatbread.
I rarely eat meat.
They haven't slaughtered cattle or sheep for many years, so there's simply no one who knows how to skin them.
Not to mention wolf skin.
They had never done this job before.
To peel off the entire skin completely requires not only patience but also considerable skill.
A wolf pelt will fetch a higher price if it is processed well, and a lower price if it is not processed well.
Therefore, this skill is of utmost importance!
12. Cook Ding dissects an ox and skins a wolf.
"How about we go ask in another village?"
If left unused for too long, the wolf pelt will become infected with bacteria, and it won't feel as good to the touch.
Asking for help from other villages costs money and wastes time.
Everyone was whispering among themselves, worried for He Hongyang.
The reason they came is because of this wolf pelt.
Despite their arduous efforts to bring the wolf back, they were unable to resolve the issue of the wolf pelt.
It would be such a disservice to him to let him go empty-handed.
Everyone is trying to find a solution for him.
See if any of your relatives know this skill.
After asking around, I finally found someone.
He lives in a village fifty miles away.
Within a radius of a hundred miles, only those furs that pass through his hands can fetch a good price.
The same piece of leather.
The price can differ by several times depending on the skill level of the craftsman.
It is said that it costs him five dollars to skin a wolf.
"If it costs this much for handmade items, how much can a wolf pelt sell for?"
"The good ones can sell for tens of dollars. They make a living with their skills. We just don't have those skills."
"He can sell it for several tens of dollars, but if you do it yourself, you'll probably only get ten dollars. Which one do you think is more profitable?"
"It's just skinning. Even if you've never eaten pork, you've never seen a pig run. This is five yuan. How many vegetables would you have to sell to earn that much?"
While everyone was discussing it...
He Hongyang had already carefully examined the wolves.
My mind was filled with the techniques of Butcher Ding dissecting an ox.
He felt that he didn't need anyone else; he could handle it all himself!
"Uncle Liu, please clear out an empty room for me and help me carry these wolves inside."
They didn't know what He Hongyang was up to.
After all the wolves were carried inside.
Uncle Liu asked, "Are you going to call someone? I'll have someone borrow a carriage right away; that will be faster."
"No need, I'll do it myself!"
Not only was Old Liu shocked, but everyone else was also shocked.
If He Hongyang's hunting skills are superb, it's because he's highly skilled.
But skinning is a job that not everyone can do.
The slightest mistake could ruin the entire piece of leather.
Moreover, it's unimaginable that he could complete the fur of seven wolves all by himself.
I didn't see him using any impressive tools, so how could he possibly have completed it?
Old Liu advised him, "I know you're a skilled hunter, but this requires patience and skill. Let's spend some money to hire someone."
"Yes, five yuan a piece is expensive, but if everyone pools their money, we can get one."
“Brother He has helped us so much, we villagers can’t just stand by and do nothing.”
“I’m related to that guy, so I’ll try to negotiate the price. With so many wolves, he’ll definitely give me a discount.”
He Hongyang understood everyone's good intentions.
He waved his hand and said, "No need, I can't be distracted by this, I have to get back to work."
He then closed the door to the room.
Seeing that he was determined to do it his own way, everyone looked at Wang Liying.
"Is your man really capable? He looks so young, he doesn't seem to have much experience."
"If it doesn't work, don't force yourself. Why don't you go in and try to persuade him?"
"A wolf pelt costs so much. Even if we pay five dollars, we'll still have some left over. Don't do anything rash."
Wang Liying understood what these people meant.
She had been worried for a moment, but then she saw the determination in He Hongyang's eyes.
She instantly felt that he could definitely do it.
He is her man.
Even if no one believes in him, she will still believe in him and support him.
Even if a single piece of leather sells for tens of dollars, or even more, she wouldn't dampen his enthusiasm.
She had complete faith in him!