Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

To further enhance the team's survival capabilities, Ye Wan decided to teach everyone basic gathering skills. She realized that being able to identify food and herbs is crucial for survival outside the valley. This not only reduces the team's reliance on hunting and farming but also equips everyone with the ability to survive independently in unexpected situations.

On a sunny morning, Ye Wan led her team to the outskirts of the valley. She smiled and said, "Today, we'll learn some basic foraging skills. Identifying the plants around us will not only help us find more food, but also help us prevent and treat minor illnesses. Everyone must observe carefully and learn to distinguish which plants are safe and which are poisonous."

Her words piqued everyone's curiosity, and many members gathered enthusiastically, ready to learn more. Ye Wan started with the basics, introducing several common wild vegetables and herbs, and explaining their characteristics and uses in detail.

Pointing to a wild grass, she explained, "This is Artemisia. It has a fresh scent and slender leaves, and usually grows in humid places. Its leaves can be boiled into a soup to relieve cold symptoms, or crushed and applied to insect bites to relieve itching and swelling."

Everyone gathered around the wild wormwood and examined it carefully. Several elderly villagers said excitedly, "I've seen this kind of grass before, but I never knew it could be used to treat illnesses! It's truly useful!"

Then, she pointed to a plant with small red berries and reminded everyone seriously, "This is called 'Datura'. Although the berries look bright and beautiful, they are poisonous. If eaten by mistake, they can cause poisoning, dizziness, nausea, and even life-threatening conditions. So when we collect them, don't be fooled by their appearance; be careful to identify them."

Everyone took her warning seriously. She even brought a few blades of grass so everyone could carefully feel and observe the shape, color, smell, and texture of the leaves, allowing them to gradually learn to judge the safety of plants based on these details.

During the collection process, Ye Wan also taught everyone how to use a simple method to initially test the safety of plants. She demonstrated, "If you encounter an unfamiliar plant, you can first crush the leaves and gently rub them on the back of your hand. If there is no redness or stinging reaction, you can proceed with further trial use, but remember to only use a small amount."

This simple testing method was an eye-opener for everyone, and they all expressed their immense benefit. One young man excitedly said, "This method is incredibly practical! I used to be afraid to touch unfamiliar plants, but now at least I know how to test them out."

Ye Wan encouraged everyone to learn through observation. She led them through the bushes surrounding the valley, introducing more plants in detail, such as edible wild chives, mint for headache relief, and pteris viridis, used for wound dressing. Under her guidance, everyone gradually mastered the basics of plant identification and learned the key points of safe collection.

In addition to edible plants, Ye Wan also taught everyone how to identify and collect medicinal plants. She led everyone to a long, slender herb called purslane, explaining, "Purslane has thick, sour leaves and is a great anti-inflammatory. For scrapes or minor infections, crush it and apply it to the wound to help disinfect and relieve pain."

Everyone was very interested in this practical herb and came forward to observe it. Some even picked a small piece and held it in their palm to examine it carefully. One woman said with emotion, "This herb is really convenient and practical. I didn't expect there are so many useful plants around us."

Over the next few days, Ye Wan led the team in separate gatherings, allowing them to consolidate their knowledge through fieldwork. She encouraged everyone to independently search for usable plants, observe the environment, and choose ecologically friendly methods. Under her guidance, everyone gradually gained confidence, and many learned how to find food and medicinal herbs in nature, significantly increasing their independence.

Ye Wan also emphasized teamwork, arranging young and middle-aged individuals to work alongside the elderly or infirm during the collection process. The young individuals were responsible for observing and identifying the plants, while the older individuals, drawing on their experience, helped select and process the collected plants. She told everyone, "In the wild, collaboration is crucial. One person can't handle everything, so caring for each other allows for safer and more efficient collection."

This arrangement allowed everyone to gradually build a tacit understanding of mutual assistance during the collection process, and the young and old also built deeper friendships through mutual support and collaboration. Everyone experienced the warmth and strength of the team in learning together.

Through a period of learning and practice, everyone in the team gradually mastered basic foraging skills. Not only were they able to independently forage for food and medicinal herbs, they also learned how to safely handle and store these resources. During one foraging trip, a young member successfully identified a newly discovered wild vegetable. He excitedly showed it to everyone, earning praise and encouragement from the team.

Seeing everyone's growth, Ye Wan was filled with joy. She knew that these skills would not only make everyone more self-sufficient in their current lives, but also provide them with more survival security in the uncertain environment of the future.

Around the campfire one evening, everyone discussed the day's gatherings, many expressing pride. A young man, once burdened by low self-esteem due to his frail health, remarked, "After learning these gathering skills, I feel I can truly contribute to the team. Thank you, Miss Wan, for your guidance. You've given me back my confidence."

Ye Wan responded with a smile, "Each of your efforts are an important part of the team. Survival skills cannot be fully mastered overnight, but as long as we learn and improve together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome."

Her words filled everyone present with confidence and courage. They admired her wisdom and patience, and many began to proactively learn more skills so they could better contribute to the team in the future.

By teaching gathering skills, Ye Wan not only improved her team members' survival abilities but also strengthened their confidence and independence. Everyone's trust and admiration for her grew deeper. Her leadership not only provided practical assistance but also enabled everyone to grow spiritually. The team's cohesion grew stronger, and everyone became stronger under her guidance.

In this small valley, Ye Wan's guidance and wisdom have helped the team members gradually mature. They no longer rely solely on her arrangements, but have begun to possess the ability and confidence to survive independently. Everyone firmly believes that under her leadership, no matter what difficulties they encounter in the future, they can unite as one.