Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

As the journey grew longer, Ye Wan realized that her own arrangements were no longer enough to ensure the team's survival and efficiency. She needed to motivate everyone and establish a collaborative mechanism to ensure everyone's participation in the team's survival. This would not only reduce everyone's burden but also significantly improve resource utilization.

The solution she proposed was to combine the young, middle-aged, elderly and children in the team into mutual aid groups, assigning each group a specific task, so as to reduce everyone's individual pressure and enhance the team's cohesion through unity.

When everyone stopped to rest, Ye Wan gathered everyone together, cleared her throat, and offered her idea: "We've come this far thanks to everyone's unity and hard work. However, we still have a long way to go. Why not split the team into several small groups, each responsible for a specific task? This will make the work more efficient and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, supporting each other while reducing their own stress."

Her proposal immediately piqued everyone's interest, and they nodded in agreement. Ye Wan continued, "For example, we could assign one group to find water sources, another to gather edible vegetables and fruits, and yet another to help the elderly and the infirm carry supplies and organize the camp. Each group would include both young and strong individuals and experienced elders, allowing them to help each other and complement each other's strengths."

The people in the team listened to her arrangements and showed their approval. A middle-aged man nodded and said, "Miss Wan is right. It's much better for everyone to do their part than to act blindly. This way, we can free up our hands to do more things."

Another elderly man also praised: "Miss Wan is really thoughtful. With these group divisions, we can not only save energy, but also make our lives more organized."

Under Ye Wan's organization, mutual aid groups were quickly established. She carefully arranged the composition of each group based on their physical strength and expertise. Young and middle-aged members primarily handled physical labor, such as finding water and carrying supplies, while the older members used their experience to teach the younger ones how to identify wild vegetables and basic self-help tips. Children and the weaker elderly formed support groups, assisting with campsite maintenance and caring for the sick.

After the teams were assigned, Ye Wan assigned each group a task. She assigned several experienced elders to the foraging group, who led the team in their search for safe wild vegetables and fruits. The young and middle-aged members formed the water source group, taking turns daily in finding water sources around the team. She also assigned some patient and meticulous individuals to the camp maintenance team, responsible for setting up tents and tidying up the resting area to ensure everyone had a comfortable night's rest.

Each group had clear responsibilities, which helped streamline the team's operations. The division of labor and collaboration significantly reduced stress for everyone. Whenever a group completed a task and returned, everyone shared their findings, significantly boosting the team's morale and cohesion.

Over the next few days, the collaborative efforts of the various groups significantly improved the team's efficiency. The water-recovery team brought back sufficient water daily, while the foraging team continuously collected fresh wild vegetables and fruits, fulfilling everyone's food needs. The camp maintenance team set up camp at night, ensuring everyone could rest in a relatively safe and clean environment. Throughout this process, everyone cooperated and learned from each other, gradually becoming accustomed to this collaborative approach.

One evening, the foraging team brought back some fresh wild vegetables, and everyone gathered together to share their haul. A young man happily remarked, "Miss Wan's arrangement is fantastic! Each of us only needs to focus on our own tasks, which is not only much easier but also much more efficient."

Another elder nodded in praise, "Yes, Miss Wan is not only wise, but also incredibly thoughtful. She knows how to help each of us leverage our strengths and help each other. She's truly a rare leader."

Everyone is full of admiration and gratitude for Ye Wan's arrangements. Many people feel that she is not only a guide, but also a core figure who can provide everyone with a sense of security and direction.

Ye Wan observed the various groups' operations with a sense of relief. This collaborative mechanism not only improved team efficiency but also allowed everyone to experience the power of unity in times of adversity. She knew that this model would foster mutual trust and become a true team through mutual assistance.

At night, she quietly recorded each team's progress and made minor adjustments to the division of labor, ensuring that everyone could fulfill their responsibilities within their physical strength and abilities. Her meticulousness and care earned her increasing trust in the team, leading to a deeper reliance on her decisions and a willingness to cooperate with her arrangements.

One night, an elderly man approached Ye Wan and said affectionately, "Miss Wan, we are all sincerely grateful to you. You not only led us to water and food, but also brought us together on this difficult journey. With you, we have hope."

Ye Wan smiled and nodded, saying gently, "This is all thanks to everyone. As long as we work together, we can overcome all difficulties. Hope lies ahead."

Her gentleness and determination touched everyone present, and they expressed respect and gratitude towards her. Every decision and every arrangement Ye Wan made was recognized by everyone. She had become the backbone of the entire team, a spiritual pillar they trusted and relied on.

Throughout the rest of the journey, the team's coordination grew stronger, and everyone felt confident in their mission. The water-finding team brought back abundant water with each trip, the foraging team constantly found new food supplies, and the support team kept the campsite immaculately organized. Ye Wan's leadership imbued the entire team with new vitality, filling them not only with hope but also with a firm belief in the future.