Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 236. Divide it

"Pig slaughtering, pig slaughtering."

Children are the easiest to be happy, watching the two big wild boars jumping joyfully. But the caution they’ve developed over these days made them remember to deliberately keep their cheerful voices down even when excited.

When the two wild boars were carried into the Big Cave, Hua Chengtian, who got the news, also came over. Seeing his son and the children circling around the wild boars unscathed, he smiled contentedly, saying, "Good."

"While they’re still warm, hurry and slaughter the pigs," Hua Chengtian said happily, "Let’s divide them up like before, anyone can bring things to trade."

"Hey, village chief," everyone laughed cheerfully.

The rest of the tasks didn’t require Hua Chengtian’s instructions; everyone spontaneously got moving, those with basins grabbing them, those with ash setting it down.

The four members of the Wang family led by the butcher were the main ones handling the knives. The wild boar hides, coated with mud and resin, were thick and tough, eliminating the need to boil water. Holding the butcher knife, they sharpened it on the whetstone and began skinning straightaway.

This was considered a laborious task, manageable inside the cave but impossible outside.

Soon, the two big wild boars, except for their heads, four hooves, and tails, were skinned clean.

The bodies were divided into several portions, placed in large basins, enticing the appetites of everyone around.

Apart from half a wild boar, a wild boar head, and four hooves for the village chief’s family to take away, the rest were cut into strips by Wang the butcher for easy trading.

A few foolish roe deer were left behind; their skins could be traded too. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Although roe deer meat is tasty, people preferred the oilier wild boar meat. Still, many families traded some, mainly because meat was scarce, and even if they didn’t eat it during New Year, they could cure it into bacon or smoked meat to last a long time.

Of course, the oilier option would be domesticated pigs, but it’s a pity there’s only the thought of them. When going to the mountains, even those families with pigs slaughtered them for preserved bacon or smoked meat for storage convenience.

Looking at the meat slices in the basins, the women excitedly ran back to fetch items for trade, mostly coarse grains and refined grains. Of course, silver could be used, just at the village’s previous pig slaughtering price.

Most people chose to buy with silver, as there was nowhere to spend it in the mountains, while food could truly fill their bellies.

However, some obsessed with saving money traded fine grains from their homes.

Hua Chengtian watched with a chuckle, enjoying the lively scene, as if returning to that bygone Hua Village.

Everyone exchanged for what they wanted joyfully, Hua Yunao and his brothers, along with the others, carried the remaining wild boars and foolish roe deer back to their caves.

Hua Chengtian also watched happily. Since he was already in the Big Cave, after trading wild boar meat, he wondered if anyone had been slacking off lately.

Jin’er didn’t go back either; rarely in the Big Cave, she was dragged away as soon as she entered by her sisters like Daya and Xiaomao into the small tent surrounded by oilcloth that Daya had set up. This was her and her sister’s room.

Inside the small tent circled seven or eight girls similar in age, all smiling joyfully.

Being stuck in the cave for all these days, the typically dark-skinned girls had brightened considerably in the fire’s glow, their skin becoming more delicate, making Jin’er itch to touch and feel the texture.

Indeed, she did reach out, gently pinching the cheek of Wang Xiaoxiao, who was closest to her, leaving Wang Xiaoxiao dumbfounded.

"Oops, my bad, just thought Xiaoxiao seemed prettier, especially with this face, so white and tender, couldn’t resist," Jin’er awkwardly retracted her hand in front of Xiaoxiao’s sparkling eyes.

Then she saw Wang Xiaoxiao happy, excitedly looking at her, "Really, Jin’er, have I really gotten a lot whiter?"

Being white was Wang Xiaoxiao’s greatest desire, never hoping to be as fair as Jin’er, but at least not as dark and boyish.

Yet getting fair seemed impossible unless they could stay indoors like Jin’er, who was naturally fair, inheriting from her aunt.

"Yes, yes," Jin’er nodded, "Not just Xiaoxiao, Daya, Xiaomao, and everyone else have gotten whiter and prettier."

Girls never dislike being praised for their looks, suddenly making the sisters all happy.

Meeting daily, they hardly noticed, but hearing Jin’er say it and comparing with her, the contrast wasn’t as stark as before, making them indulge in vanity.

There was no one else around, no one to mock them.

"Come on! Jin’er is prettier," a girl said shyly.

"Exactly, we’d be content with half your beauty." Being praised by Jin’er, everyone felt pleased and said bashfully.

"Why compare me? You’re all beautiful, each with unique features. For example, Daya is much fairer and prettier now, like a delicate maiden. I couldn’t help but glance several times. Huahua’s eyes are most beautiful, big almond-shaped ones I envy, and Xiaomao’s hair, so black and thick, is envy-inducing..."

Saying this, Jin’er met Xiaoxiao’s bright eyes, seemingly asking, "What about me? What about me?"

Jin’er almost couldn’t help but laugh, holding her mouth serious, "Also Xiaoxiao, though slightly darker-skinned, has a straight nose and such heroic brows, you’re a delicate beauty too. And Ying Jie... These are all things I envy, while I lack elegance, with too narrow eyes, aside from better complexion, honestly not much else. Maybe it’s true that fairness hides flaws, looks better thanks to fair skin."

Jin’er noticed village girls, except particularly favored ones like her, were a bit insecure. These sisters were truly kind, if a few words could boost their confidence, Jin’er felt it worth saying more.

After her encouragement, Daya, Xiaomao, and seven or eight other girls widened their eyes, then looked at each other, realizing Jin’er was right, they weren’t as bad as they thought.

"Daya does look quite pretty"

"Huahua’s eyes are really beautiful, big and round, and very black."

"Really, never thought about it, a closer look shows Xiaoxiao is truly a little beauty."

"Always admired Xiaomao’s hair, unlike my dry yellow locks..."

"Envious of your height, unlike my small stature," Xiaomao smiled at Ying Zi.

The conversation shifted, entering a mutual praise mode, leaving Jin’er watching with relish.

They might not realize it, but Jin’er saw clearly, within a few words, smiles grew on faces, eyes sparkled brighter, even chests unconsciously straightened.

As the conversation grew, laughter erupted, the bell-like laughter reaching outside, drawing smiles from passing adults.

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