I'm involved in poverty alleviation in a primitive tribe.

Over the next few days, Jiang Ning and her family worked together to turn the unused animal hides into animal skin garments.

The tribe consumed a lot of meat every day, so they accumulated a lot of animal hides.

Jiang Ning and her family cut the animal hides into shapes suitable for clothing, and then made warm animal hide garments.

It took a lot of time, but the final result was well worth it.

These animal skin garments were not only warm and comfortable, but also protected them from frostbite in cold weather.

Moreover, hunting teams are very prone to damaging animal hide clothing when hunting. Since they have nothing to do in the winter, they can make several more animal hide clothing to store and wear when they are damaged.

That day, Jiang Ning was busy by the fire, using the firelight. It was getting colder outside, but the cave was warm and comfortable, so she moved her work there.

Just then, she suddenly heard Wu's shout coming from outside.

"Ah Ning! It's snowing! Come out and see!"

Hearing the sound, Jiang Ning put down the animal hide in his hand and slowly walked out of the cave. A gust of cold wind rushed towards him, mixed with fine snowflakes, and Jiang Ning felt a chill.

The opposite mountain was covered with a thick layer of snow, a vast expanse of white, as if the earth had donned a pure white coat. Snowflakes were still falling from the sky, like countless little elves dancing.

Jiang Ning felt a freshness and tranquility she had never experienced before.

This desolate world seemed to have undergone a mysterious transformation, becoming a brand new world full of miracles and freshness.

Snowflakes drifted down lightly, covering the earth and draping the mountains, forests, and grasslands in a white coat.

The landscape, which was originally barren due to autumn, was given a new lease on life by the arrival of snow, as if nature's painting had been redrawn.

Jiang Ning and Wu stood outside the cave, captivated by the magical sight, their hearts deeply moved. The snow had transformed this desolate world into something so pure and serene, evoking a sense of wonder and profound emotion they had never experienced before.

They were so engrossed in the beautiful snowy scenery that they seemed to forget the passage of time. Snowflakes fell on them, bringing a refreshing coolness.

"Ah Ning, look! The snow is falling even harder!" Wu shouted excitedly.

"I don't know how long this snow will last," Jiang Ning said.

All that could be seen was a vast expanse of white, with snowflakes falling in a flurry, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

This is the first snow of the year, and also the winter solstice, which is their tribe's annual tradition.

Qingpan and Puye smiled at them, then lowered their heads and continued doing their own things.

After enjoying the snow scene for a while, the two returned to the cave to continue their work.

Once the clothes were almost finished, Jiang Ning looked at the animal hides scattered on the ground and suddenly had an idea: she could use them to make a pair of shoes. These were leftover scraps from making clothes, and would have been thrown away otherwise. These animal hides were actually quite good materials; why not put them to good use?

The people in the tribe don't wear shoes; it's unclear whether this is because the Sirius tribe doesn't have them, or because the world hasn't developed yet.

Jiang Ning also tried weaving straw sandals, but because she didn't know the specific steps, the sandals she made were either a mess or not sturdy enough to wear.

Primitive people not only had big appetites and great strength, but their physique was also different from Jiang Ning's previous life. So it wasn't a big deal for them not to wear shoes; their daily labor had worn thick calluses onto the soles of their feet.

What pleased Jiang Ning the most was that the women here did not have menstrual problems.

The system explained to her that in the beginning, the smell of blood would attract wild animals, and in order to survive and reproduce, they evolved a way to avoid menstrual bleeding.

This surprised and pleased her, because the way this world evolved was so unique and adapted to its environment.

Without hesitation, Jiang Ning began searching for shoe-making techniques on the system. She discovered that the most important part of shoe-making was the sole, but she didn't have any materials like rubber to make the sole.

Even if she wanted to make a layered sole, she could use taro starch to harden the fabric, but she had neither fabric nor needle and thread.

Jiang Ning was somewhat discouraged, but she didn't give up. Materials and tools were extremely limited in this world; she needed to devise a simple and practical method to make shoes.

She thought for a while and suddenly came up with a solution.

She cut the animal hides into the shape of shoe soles, and then selected two stiffer hides, from which she didn't know what kind of wild animals they were, and which had no hair.

Several animal hides were glued together using the juice of elephant ear leaves, and a furry hide was glued on top to increase its warmth, thus creating a fleece-lined insole. Intricate patterns were then carved into the sole to enhance its slip resistance.

Then she glued the upper onto the outside, making it like an ankle boot. While others weren't afraid of the cold in winter, she was. She specifically chose a soft animal hide, placing the furry side on the inside of the shoe.

Although Jiang Ning tried her best to make the shoes more comfortable, because it was her first time making shoes and she lacked experience, the shoes were made a little too big.

Although the shoes are warm, they don't feel quite right on my feet.

In addition, she hadn't worn real shoes for sixteen years, and now she felt very uncomfortable stepping on the ground in the shoes she had made herself.

She felt a sense of emptiness under her feet, and the feeling of being top-heavy made her feel uncomfortable.

I tried to take a few steps, and my feet didn't even feel like my own.

Her parents, however, took a keen interest in her shoes.

"Ah Ning, is this for protecting your feet?" her father asked curiously.

“Yes,” Aning replied.

“This is perfect for hunting teams. Although we are not afraid of pain, we are bound to step on poisonous insects when jumping in the mountains and forests.” Mother pointed out the important use of the shoes.

"Should Mother give it a try?"

Pu Ye happily took the shoes, carefully put them on, and then took a few steps.

At first, she felt a little uncomfortable because it was the first time she had ever worn shoes. Walking on them felt like walking on clouds, light and airy, as her feet were already used to the feeling of being bare.

However, Pu Ye quickly adapted to the novel shoes, finding them soft and comfortable underfoot.

"These shoes are really good," Pu Ye said with satisfaction. "They're very comfortable to wear, and they should be much more convenient when hunting. They not only protect your feet from poisonous insect bites, but they also reduce the risk of foot injuries, especially when running through the mountains and forests."

Qingpan nodded in agreement; protective measures are crucial during hunting. These shoes are undoubtedly a good choice, both comfortable and practical.

"Mother, I want to try too!" Wu said eagerly as she stepped forward.

Pu Ye smiled, took off her shoes, and handed them to Wu. Wu eagerly put them on and took a few steps. He quickly got used to them.

"Wow, these shoes are so comfortable!" Wu exclaimed.

“These shoes are really nice,” the mother said. “We can make more as spares, just in case.”

“These are the leftover animal hides from making clothes,” Jiang Ning replied with a smile.

So they got busy, and now they've formed an assembly line.

Jiang Ning was responsible for drawing the shape of the shoes, Pu Ye was responsible for cutting the animal hides into the corresponding shapes, and Qing Pan was responsible for assembling them together.

However, Wu was rather clumsy and not up to the task. He often tore the animal hides or made his shoes crooked and messy.

He could only help watch the fire, occasionally turning the stone pot on top of the fire. The stone pot contained a milky white bone broth, and when eating, some slices of meat or pickled mustard greens would be added to the pot, which could be considered a kind of "hot pot" in the primitive era.

Ultimately, through everyone's joint efforts, they successfully produced a batch of practical and durable shoes.

Qingpan happily put on his new shoes and went outside. He planned to wear them to show his people.

The snow outside had accumulated into a thick layer on the ground, and the cold wind howled across his face, making him feel a biting chill.

He trudged through the snow, his shoes crunching underfoot. He felt his steps were more steady, no longer slipping as easily as before. The shoes not only protected his feet but were also very warm.

In the past, the people of the tribe did not wear shoes; at most, they would wrap their feet in animal skins to keep warm in winter. However, this not only made the animal skins easy to come undone, but also made their feet slippery on the snow.

In winter, the snow on the ground often freezes solid, which is a huge challenge for the tribesmen who are barefoot or only wrapped in animal skins.

They often slip and fall while walking on the snow, and sometimes they even get injured.

Soon Qingpan led a group of warriors back to the cave. As fellow warriors, they all knew the benefits of the shoes.