Chapter 97 The Party in Cangyue Village
He Ming stood up in a hurry, and such obvious movement immediately alarmed Ye Zilan. She hurriedly followed He Ming's movement and put down her hand holding her chin. She asked He Ming with concern: "You are getting up, how are you? Have your injuries been better?"
What's going on with this tone of elders caring for younger generations? He Ming didn't know why he felt a little sad.
"Ah, thank you, it's totally fine. I was too full in the morning and just happened to be beaten to the stomach by that woman." He replied.
Hearing this, Ye Zilan seemed to feel relieved and said, "Do you have any plans now? I think your brain is very useful, and there will definitely be useful ideas and solutions."
"Why, first find out which trees are more, then determine the direction of the ocean currents, find out the weather rules, and find a way to go back." He Ming told her the result of his careful thinking.
"It's true. Although the ocean does not have real rules, we can't really stay in this ghost place all the time." Ye Zilan said: "But then again, the people here are actually very friendly. If we get along well, they can also help a lot."
He Ming's face turned green with a swish: "It's good that you think so, I can't get along with them at all!"
Ye Zilan nodded: "Indeed, prejudice cannot be changed easily, and you are not the kind of person who can change the environment. By the way, I am a hunter in the village now, so you have to work hard to help me get some prey and hand over it."
He Ming said: "This is simple, this island is surprisingly large, but their range of activities is quite small. Some of them are caught by animals, so they are afraid that they can't finish it."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Let's get along with these people first. Maybe I can ask them to help with making rafts. Their strength is much more reliable than ours."
"Okay!" He Ming was full of energy as long as he had the chance to leave this island, and was ready to open the door and go out.
Watching He Ming leave, the back of his back climbed on Ye Zilan's face with a blank expression. He kept dissipating for a long time and murmured: "You are just leaving so anxiously, is it really that good over there?"
There was nothing wrong that day, He Ming easily ran to a place with few people and tied a few slip knots. Then he started wandering around the island: he had to find a place with more trees with thickness and suitable for rafting, so that he could easily build rafts on the spot, and enjoy the island scenery.
The early spring of Cangyue Island is really endless. The blue sea and blue sky, the white sand is like snow, and the new green is like a painting. There are insects and birds singing along with the sound of wind and waves, which is really refreshing and energetic.
While enjoying and exploring, he marked a few points with a little more trees. He collected some wild vegetables and returned to that place with his prey. After Ye Zilan's efforts, he has now become much more comfortable at his small home.
As soon as I got home, I saw Ye Zilan having already set up their supper on the table, which were the prey and wild vegetables left yesterday. Ye Zilan looked very in good mood. The food was obviously just done for a while and was still emitting a little heat.
Obviously, Ye Zilan had already estimated that He Ming would return home, and it should be when it was getting dark. So as soon as he entered the door, he saw the dinner he had just prepared, and Ye Zilan, who was sitting at the table, wearing a loose robe and light makeup.
"Um!" He Ming said happily: "It seems that it's really time for me to come back. Ye Zilan, you are getting better and better."
Ye Zilan smiled slightly and said, "Let's have supper first. There seems to be something interesting today. How are you getting today?"
He Ming sat at the table and picked up a rabbit leg and said:
"I found some larger hoof prints in the Slipperknot, but they were not entangled. They must be a big animal. I have to go and see if I can catch it tomorrow. In addition, the big trees on the island are generally very sparse. I marked several positions, and I still have to cut down the trees and spend a lot of effort to drag them together to make a raft."
Ye Zilan said: "That's good. When the conditions are ripe, we will have the opportunity to go back. By the way, today Ima said that there is a big holiday party in the village at night, and we were invited to attend. You can go and have fun together. It's not a bad thing to get familiar with everyone."
He Ming said: "I can go too? But they are so strong that if they have a good relationship, it will not be a problem to move those trees to make rafts. But they really don't mind men participating too?"
Ye Zilan said: "It is a moonless night, and it will not cause harm to men, so there will be such a grand festival every early spring. If we are absent from such a big thing, it will be difficult to integrate into their world in the future."
He Ming answered readily: "That's right, let's go and have a look then. There is definitely no harm in relaxing."
Just as He Ming and his friends were having a happy dinner, the square in the center of the village was already very lively.
From the afternoon, the women in the village stopped working and set up very tall and fancy stages in the square. The elevated roofs in the sky were tied with colorful ribbons, and many conspicuous places were decorated with flowers. Many expensive resin lamps were hung around the stage.
They set up seats for each individual in the square, and the front row was prepared for the children. The adults basically took their seats in the order of height and shortness, while Ima and several other high-level guards were arranged in the last row, which were specially made taller chairs.
Although women are still dressed so simply, even the least particular people wear some extra decorations, some shiny metal ornaments and armor that they don't usually use are their favorite decorations.
The steps behind the stage lead to a room, which should be the powder room and the lounge.
Various desserts were placed everywhere in the square, which was completely different from the pancakes sent to Ye Zilan at that time. Each one had a unique taste but was extremely delicious, and was for those present to eat freely. In order to arrange these foods, the little girls worked hard for two days.
The villagers' enthusiasm for this grand event was far beyond Ye Zilan and the others' imagination, so when the two of them arrived, the square was already crowded and bustling, and the villagers were venting their happiness with all their hearts.
He Ming carefully glanced around. There were no men in the people talking or making noise in the seat. He had been in Cangyue Village for a few days and had never seen a man other than himself, so he was a little curious.
It is said that men will also appear at the grand event tonight. Even if they doubt it will ruin their views, He Ming still wants to know what these men who never go out are like.
As soon as the two of them walked into the square, Ima saw Ye Zilan. She waved her hand and shouted: "Ye Zilan, Ye Zilan! Come here, sit next to me!"
In fact, the customs of this small village are really very hospitable. According to common sense, guests from afar should sit in the noblest position, but these two people mistakenly thought that Ima had been conquered by Ye Zilan's strength (actually a magic effect).
Ye Zilan did not make any politeness, so she took He Ming directly to the high seat beside Ima and sat down.
Ima said happily: "Look, our annual Biyuan Gala is lively! There are delicious snacks everywhere here, and there are many programs later! You will definitely have the best time!"
Every night in Beech City is more lively than here, and the food here is hard to swallow! He Mingxin muttered that these people who have never seen the world still have no good feelings for Ima.
Ye Zilan said: "It's indeed a very special day. Can I feel your happiness. Can you explain this festival to me?"
Ima said: "Don't be so anxious! Dear, there is still time to make trouble tonight!"
At this time, a girl of eight or nine years old came to them with a large plate of white pastries: "Captain Ima, are you going to come with some steamed flower cakes? This is what I steamed!"
Ima nodded at her with a smile, and then said to Ye Zilan: "You can taste it too. This is delicious. Usually we have to eat solid food to have strength. This is a rare delicacy."
He Ming didn't believe that these children could make delicious food as chefs, but Ima's enthusiastic attitude was really hard to resist. He and Ye Zilan both took a small piece of it and put it in their mouths.
It feels weak and elastic when you hold it in your hand, and it feels like a faint wild flower scent. It melts in your mouth, has a sweet taste, and leaves a floral fragrance. Compared with the pancakes I gave them last time, it is a world of difference, which makes Ye Zilan and He Ming unable to remember what words should be used to praise this steamed flower cake.
Seeing that one person took a piece and was very satisfied with it when eating, the little girl left happily and went to find others to taste it. Soon, other girls came over and invited them to taste the food they made. It was obvious that the faster the meal, the more happy it would be.
These pastries and delicacies are different. Whether they are melted in the mouth or chewy, they all have their own characteristics. They are either mixed with crispy nuts, added with the fragrance of flowers, or wrapped with dried meat. They are full of fresh and delicious food, which makes Ye Zilan and He Ming regret eating too much for dinner.
As the night darkens, the stars become clearer on the moonless night, and the party finally gets to the point.
As the stage was lit, the lights illuminated the entire stage as bright as daylight, and several women went on stage to start performing.
This is a drama about protecting the village and fighting invading beasts and monsters. The fierce female warriors defeated the fierce beasts and the demons with long horns. Their actions and makeup were vivid and wonderful.
Chapter completed!