Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

To ensure a stable food supply for the team, Ye Wan decided to properly store the food she hunted and gathered. With the system's help, she learned several ancient and practical storage methods, such as pickling, air-drying, and utilizing natural environmental preservation techniques. She hoped to not only meet the team's short-term needs but also stockpile food for future emergencies.

One afternoon, Ye Wan gathered her team and brought some freshly caught game, including hares and pheasants. She patiently explained, "Food storage is crucial for our future survival. Resources in the valley are limited, so we must make good use of them and stockpile them to prepare for future challenges."

First, she demonstrated how to marinate meat. Ye Wan cut the cleaned meat into small pieces, sprinkled them evenly with salt, and placed them in a clean clay pot. She explained, "Marinating is the simplest and most effective way to preserve meat. Salt not only prevents spoilage but also removes excess moisture, extending its shelf life. Marinated meat can be dried in a cool, well-ventilated place or left for a while to firm up."

She then explained the air-drying method. She strung some cut meat onto tree branches and placed it in the sun, covering it with clean grass leaves to prevent flies and other insects from biting. She instructed everyone, "Dry it on a sunny day for several days until the meat is dry and hard. This way, the dried meat can be preserved longer. During the drying process, it's important to keep the meat clean and especially to prevent insect infestation."

In addition to storing meat, she also demonstrated how to preserve foraged wild fruits and root vegetables. She led the group in digging a shallow earthen pit in a drier corner of the valley, covering the bottom with hay. They placed the wild fruits and root vegetables in the pit, covered it with hay, and finally sealed the hole with rocks. She explained, "This is a simple 'cellar' storage method. The earthen pit maintains a certain humidity and low temperature, making it suitable for storing non-perishable food, especially root vegetables."

An elderly villager looked at her arrangements and couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Wan, you're so thoughtful! With these storage methods, we won't have to worry about food spoiling anymore."

Ye Wan smiled and said, "In this environment, it is very important to plan ahead. As long as we all work together, we can accumulate enough food to cope with the days ahead."

She also taught everyone how to check the condition of stored food to ensure it's not moldy or rotten. She reminded everyone, "Curred meats should be turned regularly, air-dried meats should be protected from moisture, and fruit in the ground should be checked every few days to ensure no rotten fruit is affecting the others."

To ensure everyone mastered these skills, she divided the team into several groups, each assigned to take turns inspecting and managing different storage methods. Each group had members take turns inspecting the pits, curing, and drying areas to ensure the food's quality was not compromised. She also labeled the food by storage date, helping everyone remember to check and ensure it was consumed at the optimal time.

Under her leadership, everyone completed their storage tasks in an orderly manner, and the entire storage area gradually became full. Looking at the neatly stored rows of meat, fruits, and roots, everyone felt a sense of peace and satisfaction. These food reserves were not just food, but also a guarantee for the future. Everyone deeply admired Ye Wan's wisdom and foresight.

Through this food reserve management experience, everyone on the team deeply realized the importance of reserves. Ye Wan's guidance and arrangements gradually fostered a sense of self-sufficiency in them. Instead of passively waiting and relying on others, everyone actively learned, participated in storage, and contributed to the team's future. People began to view Ye Wan not just as a leader, but as a teacher and mentor. Her wisdom and selflessness were inspiring.

A young girl couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Wan not only led us to find a way to survive, but also taught us how to plan for the future. We will definitely keep these methods in mind and work hard to protect these reserves."

Ye Wan smiled and said softly, "As long as we work together, we can survive in any environment. These methods are just means to help us overcome difficulties. What is more important is everyone's support and trust in each other."

In the days that followed, the team's storage area gradually filled up, and everyone's lives gradually returned to normal. Whenever they caught new game or gathered fruits and plants, they would store them according to Ye Wan's instructions, and the team's food reserves gradually stabilized. Looking at the overflowing storage areas, everyone felt confident about the future. Even in difficult circumstances, they were able to rely on each other and cope together.

Ye Wan, with her knowledge and wisdom, gradually led the team toward a stable life. Her every move instilled confidence in the team, boosting morale. Everyone believed that under her leadership, they would not only survive in this valley but also be better equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Ye Wan's selflessness and foresight not only earned everyone's trust but also taught them how to proactively plan and manage resources. Under her guidance, the entire team gradually became stronger and more independent. Her admiration for her grew daily, and her leadership instilled an unprecedented sense of security and confidence in the team.

In this small valley, Ye Wan led everyone to build a warm and resilient home. Everyone's vision for the future became increasingly firm, believing that as long as they leaned on each other, they would be able to overcome difficulties and embrace the beautiful life that belonged to them.