Chapter 244
Chapter 244
life atmosphere.
“Maybe we can ask the elders in the village to see if there is a better way to solve our laundry problem.” Zhang Zifeng came up with an idea.
Xiao Yueyue nodded in agreement. “Good idea, they must know everything here.”
So they decided to go to the village elders for help. The elder is a kind old man, sitting in his small yard, basking in the sun. He received them warmly, and after listening to their questions, the elder smiled and said: “These are not problems, I will teach you some ancient methods.” The elder told them that people in the village do not have modern equipment
. Next, I have been using traditional methods to do laundry. They use a special plant called saponaria to make laundry soap. The elders took them to pick some soap locusts and then taught them how to make laundry soap.
Zhang Zifeng and Xiao Yueyue were studying excitedly. They felt that this was a good opportunity to understand the village culture. The elders also shared some stories and traditions about the village, making them feel closer to the place.
Over time, they gradually adapted to village life and no longer found laundry a problem. They discovered that this rural life was filled with rich experiences, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A month later, when their clothes were drying in the sun, Zhang Zifeng looked at Xiao Yueyue and smiled. “I think we made a wise choice, dear. Although life here is simple, it is full of warmth and friendship.”
Xiao Yueyue held her hand tightly and nodded in agreement. Alice smiled and nodded. "Of course, Jack. Friends should support each other. Tell me, what are you worried about? "
Jack took a deep breath, then began to tell his story. "You know, I’ve been under increasing pressure at work lately, and I always feel like I’m so busy that I can’t breathe. Also, I had some family problems, and the relationship between my wife and I became tense. I felt as if I was trapped in an inescapable quagmire with no way out. "
Alice listened quietly, nodding from time to time to indicate that she was listening. "Jack, I can understand how you feel, these questions do sound troubling. But trust me, you are not alone, we all have difficult times. "
Jack smiled softly, feeling Alice’s warmth and understanding. "Yes, I know. But sometimes I feel like I can’t handle all the stress. "
Alice continued to comfort him, "Jack, you don’t have to face this all alone. You can seek help and share your concerns with your family and friends. There are also professional psychologists who can provide support and advice. "
Jack nodded, feeling relieved. "You’re right, Alice. Maybe I should consider seeing a psychiatrist and find a better way of handling stress. "
As their conversation continued, Jack gradually felt that the burden in his heart was relieved a lot. Alice was not only a listener, but a loving friend, and her support made Jack feel extremely precious.
"Jack, remember, whenever you need someone to talk to or need help with, I’ll be here. We get through this together. " Alice emphasized again.
Jack sat on the sofa in the living room and looked up at the window in front of him. The curtains were blown by the breeze. There was a hint of worry on his face and a heavy heart. The moonlight outside the window shone on his face, reflecting his tired expression.
Alice sat next to him, gently strumming the strings of her guitar. Her music was full of warmth and comfort, like a breeze caressing his soul. She knew Jack needed someone to listen and someone to keep him company.
“If you’re willing to share, I’ll always be here to listen,” Alice said softly again, her eyes full of care.
Jack sighed, slowly raised his head, and paused for a moment in Alice’s eyes. He knew she was a true friend, someone he could trust.
"Alice," he began, his voice trembling slightly, “I’ve been feeling very confused and anxious lately. Life seems to have become so complicated and I don’t know how to face it. "
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Alice gently strummed the guitar strings, as if providing a quiet and warm background music for his words.
“Tell me, Jack,” she encouraged. “You can share it with me anytime, no matter what it is, I’ll listen.” "
Jack took a deep breath and tried to express his feelings. "You know, sometimes I feel like I’m overwhelmed by work and life. I felt alone, like no one could truly understand me. "
Alice nodded, indicating that she understood his feelings. She knew Jack was a hard worker, but also a deeply troubled man.
"I have had similar feelings," she responded honestly, "Life does sometimes make us feel lonely and helpless. But you know what? Sometimes, sharing our confusion and worries with friends can make things easier. "
Jack smiled slightly, feeling Alice’s support. "You’re right, Alice. I should communicate more with friends and share my feelings. "
Alice continued to play the guitar, and the music seemed to be her response to Jack. She knows that sometimes, music can express emotions that cannot be expressed in words.
"Is there anything else that’s bothering you? " she asked, her eyes still looking at him with concern.
Jack took another deep breath and continued to share his feelings. "I also worry about the future and whether I’m on the right path. I used to have a lot of dreams, but now I feel like I have lost my way. "
Alice’s music became warmer and soothing, as if it were a dose of medicine, relieving Jack’s anxiety. She understands that everyone loses their way in life, but the key is to find the courage to start again.
“Jack,” she said, “the future is unknown, but you are not facing it alone.” You have dreams and goals, and they are worth pursuing. Don’t be afraid of failure, because failure is the precursor to success. The important thing is to believe in yourself and stick to the path you think is right. "
Zhang Zifeng and Xiao Yueyue were chasing clear streams in the dense forest, looking for plants needed for detergents. They were armed with some empty bottles, ready to extract once they found the right plant.
Zhang Zifeng bent down and carefully observed a special plant by the stream. She said to Xiao Yueyue: “This plant looks very suitable for use as an ingredient in detergents. It has natural decontamination ability.”
Xiao Yueyue squatted down, groping for the leaves of the plant, and responded: “Yes, and It smells good too. We just need to collect some leaves and we can use them to make detergent.”
They started picking the plants and putting them into bottles they had prepared in advance. Zhang Zifeng continued: “Next, we need to find some wood to make mixers and containers.”
Xiao Yueyue said with a smile: “It seems that we are not only wilderness survival experts now, but also chemists and carpenters.”
Zhang Zifeng Adding mischievously: “And we might as well turn into chefs, because we need to mix these ingredients to make detergent.”
They continued through the forest in search of suitable wood. Eventually, they found a sturdy branch suitable for making a blender and a smooth stone as a container.
Xiao Yueyue broke off a branch and started trimming it to make a blender. As he was trimming, he said, “This reminds me of the craft classes I took when I was a kid. Who knew, these skills would also come in handy in survival in the wild.” Zhang Zifeng helped him connect branches to stones to form a simple but practical blender
. . “It looks good, we can start making detergent now,” she said proudly.
They returned to camp and began working with plants and other ingredients. Xiao Yueyue stirred the mixture and couldn’t help laughing: “This is the charm of survival in the wild, you never know what new skills you will learn.”
Zhang Zifeng nodded in agreement: “Yes, and this also makes us cherish natural resources more. Making your own de
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