Zhang and the old lady of the Wu family worked very efficiently. They quickly made a car curtain with fur.

"Sister-in-law, how about this? I'll sew these furs together. You can then lay down a curtain."

"Okay, that's a good idea. We can work faster if we split up."

So, the old lady of the Wu family and Zhang each did their own work.

After more than half an hour, Zhang had sewed the first piece of fur, and then put the old coarse cloth on it and the work was done.

This job was easy. Zhang first measured the size of the curtain, and then made a quilt cover out of old coarse cloth.

Finally, she stuffed the fur into the old cloth.

After she had sewed the edge of the quilt cover shut, she used the needle to sew two more lines on it so that the fur would be fixed to the old cloth and would not slide around.

"Sister-in-law, I have sewn a car curtain. Can you come and take a look?"

The old lady of the Wu family put down the fur in her hand, turned around and carefully touched the car curtain, which was thick and soft.

"This car curtain is so warm when it's sewn like this. I think it can be used as a blanket under my body."

Zhang laughed, "Sister-in-law, it's actually possible. But it's a bit troublesome. That's why I just made the bed. And when I made the bed, I put another quilt on top of the fur."

"That blanket is heavier, so the fur underneath won't move around. Also, I want to save some old coarse cloth."

When Mrs. Wu heard this, she understood what Zhang meant. "Yes, you are very thoughtful."

"Sister-in-law, the curtain at the back, if we both follow this, it will be done quickly."

"Well, I have already laid out the furs for three beds of curtains. This time, we will each sew one bed.

"Okay, sister-in-law. Let's do as you say."

Zhang and the old lady of the Wu family had not finished sewing the fur when the two daughters-in-law of the Wu family arrived.

With two more people joining the team, who often make clothes, everyone worked even faster.

While the village chief was finding a place for everyone to rest and eat, Zhang, the old lady of the Wu family, and the two daughters-in-law of the Wu family had already sewed the curtains for the six carriages.

The old lady of the Wu family went home happily with her two daughters-in-law and the three carriage curtains.

While Yun the butcher was setting up the stove, Zhang took out the newly made car curtains and replaced all the previous cloth curtains.

"Mom, once you change the curtains, there will be no more wind blowing into the carriage. It's warmer inside the carriage than before."

"It's good to be warm, otherwise why would mother go to the trouble of changing the car curtains?"

"Mom, you have such skillful hands and you are so capable."

As Brother Yun San spoke, he began to praise.

"Okay, you guys go play in the car. Mom will go see what your dad is going to cook."

"Mom is the best."

Zhang clapped her hands and got out of the car.

The sky was gloomy, but the fog had dispersed a little, and I could see farther than before.

However, the slight breeze blowing on people made them shiver with cold.

"Boss, what are you planning to cook for lunch?"

"Wife, I heated up the steamed buns you made earlier. I also heated up a plate of meat sauce. There is sweet potato porridge in the pot."

"It's too cold. You need something hot to drink."

"That's right, Boss. I didn't expect that you would prepare the meal while I was changing the car curtain."

"Wife, you're here just in time. You come and light the fire. I'm going to take the eldest and the second son to the nearby woods to pick up some more dry firewood."

"If it snows at night, it will be hard for us to find dry firewood later."

"Master, are you going to put a few more bundles of dry wood on top of our mule cart?"

Now the roof of the Yun family’s carriage is full of things.

There were more than ten bundles of hay on the top of the donkey cart, which were used to feed mules and donkeys.

The top of the mule cart at the back was full of bundles of firewood. Fortunately, when the Yun family bought a new car later, they replaced all the carriages.

The new carriage has a large space and a large roof. The firewood stored now is probably enough for the Yun family to use frugally for half a month.

"Wife, we need more hay as well as firewood. Our mules and donkeys need to eat grass even if it snows. If we only feed them grain, we can't afford it."

Zhang's face changed, "Boss, we have to plan for the food we eat now."

Butcher Yun hurriedly comforted Zhang, "Wife, I know, I understand. I am planning to store more hay and firewood before it snows."

"After the snow melts, we'll always be able to find dry firewood and grass. The village chief just came over and specifically told everyone to collect more firewood and prepare more hay at noon."

"For this, we can take a two-hour break at noon."

Zhang was surprised. "So that's what's going on. But the village chief is right. If it snows at night, we'll need firewood for cooking and heating."

"It's dark in the middle of the night, and there's really no place to find firewood."

"Okay, boss, you take the eldest brother and the others and go quickly. Try to bring back as much firewood and grass as possible."

"Not only can we put hay on the roof of the carriage. We can also put a thick layer of hay under the carriage where we sleep."

"This way, you can sleep warmly, and when there is no more grass, you can use some to feed mules and donkeys."

"Wife, you're right. Why didn't I think of that?"

"By the way, head of the family, when you go to collect firewood later, remember to tell the villagers when you meet them."

"I don't want to wait until night to lend the firewood and grass we worked so hard to collect to others. We all have hands and feet and can do it. We can't always think of taking advantage of others."

"Okay, wife. Don't be angry. I'll talk to the village chief and ask him to tell the villagers."

"This is best."

Butcher Yun took Brother Yun (eldest brother) and Brother Yun (second brother) to collect firewood. Yun Yiyi and Brother Yun (third brother) couldn't stay at home, so they went with them.

Xie Zirui was worried that someone would come looking for him, so he stayed at home to help Zhang light the fire and did not go with them.

Zhang was at home listening to the village chief shouting at the villagers, asking them to prepare more firewood and hay.

The village chief also said that if it snowed at night, no one at home with grass or firewood was allowed to lend it out. Anyone who was lazy would have to go collect firewood in the middle of the night.

There are indeed a few lazy people in the village. They don't have much dry firewood and grass at home. In addition, it may not snow at night, so they picked up the things they need for lunch today and were lying in the car to take a nap.

The village chief saw them and started scolding them. Finally, they all carried their baskets and went to collect firewood and cut grass.

They also knew the temper of the village chief. Since the village chief had forbidden people from borrowing books, they would definitely not be able to borrow books at night.

They didn't dare to speak in front of the village chief. When they reached the forest behind, they cursed as the cold wind blew.

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