Yun the butcher couldn't sit still, so he went to fetch water with his empty bucket.

Zhang sat at the door, over a small fire, drying everyone's wet clothes from the morning.

The cotton-padded jackets and trousers of the few people who went out were all wet, but some were very wet, while others were not.

Yun Yiyi saw that Zhang was having a hard time baking.

She found a few strong wooden sticks and smashed two of them into the ground with her machete.

She tied the third wooden stick horizontally to the two vertical wooden sticks.

Finally, she put on a few wet cotton jackets and trousers.

"Mom, how about this? Isn't it easier?"

Zhang was delighted. "Yiyi, you set up this rack very well. It saves me a lot of trouble."

"Mom, put all the things that are almost done on the stick. If you think it's not enough, I'll build you a rack."

Zhang shook her head. "Yiyi, one rack is enough. There's no rush to wear these clothes. Let's slowly dry them today."

"Okay, Mom, I'm going to play then."

"Go ahead, good boy."

After Zhang finished drying the clothes, she started to dry the shoes. However, before she could finish drying the wet shoes, the old man Wu and his wife from next door came to visit.

Butcher Yun had almost finished carrying all the water, so he started chatting with Old Man Wu.

After chatting for a while, they felt that the children were too noisy, so they went to the village chief to sit by the fire and chat.

"Sister-in-law, I came here to see if you have used those rabbit skins of yours?"

"Sister-in-law, I haven't started yet. I've been busy for most of the day and I just had dinner."

"After eating and washing the dishes, I have been here drying these wet clothes and shoes."

After Zhang finished speaking, she couldn't help but smile.

"It's okay. Bring the rabbit skin here and I'll cut it together. We can finish it quickly."

"Sister-in-law, you really helped me a lot."

After Zhang finished speaking, she took out the scissors and a few rabbit skins from her home.

Then she took over the few pairs of cotton shoes that no one in the family was wearing.

After the two people measured the size, they began to cut the rabbit skin.

Both of them have been making clothes for many years and they are very skillful.

In less than half an hour, the rabbit skin was cut and used to pad the Yun family's cotton shoes.

"Sister-in-law, don't say it, just thinking about putting rabbit skin inside cotton shoes makes you feel warm. I really have to thank you for giving me these rabbit skins, sister-in-law."

"There's no need for our two families to be so polite. Didn't we also eat the mutton your family sent us?"

"Sister-in-law, I have to trouble you with one more thing. I want to make gloves for the children with fur. However, I don't know how to sew them so that they are strong."

"Sister-in-law, this is easy. Just cut the fur into the shape of a glove and sew it with pins."

"Yes, I forgot. You may not want the thicker pins. They are better for sewing fur."

"Wait a moment. I'll go home and get my pins and the thread I usually use. I'll come back and sew with you."

"Sister-in-law, that's great. To be honest, I've never made gloves with fur before, and I really don't have the right needle and thread."

"Sister-in-law, why don't you bring your two daughters-in-law here as well. Bring your furs too, and we can make gloves for the children together."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Even though I can't sew, I used to make gloves for the children with cloth and cotton."

"So, I can cut gloves very quickly. You give me the size and the fur, and I'll cut them in no time."

"Okay, I'll go back and call for help."

Old Man Wu’s wife quickly went home and brought her two daughters-in-law over.

Zhang worked with them to make a pair of gloves for each child from the two families.

With more people, we can chat and everyone can work faster.

It was not until dark that Old Man Wu's wife took her two daughters-in-law back home to cook.

"Here, try them all on. These are the gloves I made for you today. They may be a little big, so be careful when you put them on."

After Zhang finished speaking, she distributed the gloves to Yun Yiyi and the others.

Yun Yiyi happily took the gloves and put them on her hands.

Zhang considered that rabbit skin was a bit hard, so she added a layer of cloth inside the gloves.

Yun Yiyi put her hands into the gloves and she felt particularly warm.

"Mom, the gloves are so warm."

"Mom, I like the gloves you made."

"Mom, you have such skillful hands."

"Aunt, I like the gloves you made."

Zhang was very happy to hear what the children said. "Okay, as long as you like it. Next, you should take good care of your gloves. Don't lose them."

"If you lose your gloves, I won't be able to make new ones for you. We don't have any furs left."

"Got it, mother."

"Mother, I will take good care of my gloves."

"Mom, where are the sheepskins from the sheep we slaughtered today?" Yun Yiyi suddenly remembered and asked.

Because she was sure that she did not see Yun the Butcher bring back the sheepskin.

"Oh, the sheepskin was taken back by the Wu family next door. They will help us deal with the sheepskin."

"Mom, after the sheepskin is processed, you can make a sheepskin coat for Dad. Or you can make two sheepskin vests for yourself and my dad."

"Haha, let's talk about it after we finish processing the sheepskin. There's no rush. Besides, the new cotton-padded clothes our family made this year are thick, so your father and I won't be cold."

"What are you women talking about?" Butcher Yun suddenly lifted the curtain and walked into the room.

"Your kids are saying that once the sheepskin is processed, they want us to make clothes for them."

"Really? Our children are so filial. It seems that my love for them is not in vain."

Butcher Yun stamped his feet and sat in front of the stove to warm himself by the fire.

"Dad, we are filial to you and mom." Brother Yun said seriously.

Zhang chuckled, "Boss, your father was joking with you guys."

After hearing this, Brother Yun scratched his head embarrassedly.

Yun Yiyi approached Yun the Butcher and asked, "Dad, where did you and Grandpa Wu go to play this afternoon?"

"We went to the village chief's house and roasted a fire for the whole afternoon. By the way, the village chief said that the snow on the road was too thick, and it was still snowing, so he discussed with the elders and decided not to set out tomorrow."

Yun Yiyi jumped up suddenly, "Dad, are you serious? That's great, I can play for another day tomorrow."

"Really? I'm not lying to you. When I came back just now, I deliberately stepped on the snow in the yard. The snow was already up to my calves."

"This is the road we take to go back and forth. The snow on the official road is probably deeper. If we drive, we can only drive a little slower."

"Those in the village who push carts can't walk anymore. No matter how far they walk, their cotton pants and shoes will definitely get soaked."

"No one is very wealthy. If we travel like that, it won't be long before someone catches a cold."

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