eurekapd Chapter 209 Rushing
Chapter 209 Rushing
The team galloped all the way, marching day and night towards their goal. During the day, the sun shone on the earth, illuminating their path; at night, the stars twinkled in the sky, accompanying their tired figures.
When they encountered a rough, bumpy road, the team members worked together to lift Team Leader Yang and carefully walked through the difficult and dangerous obstacles. Once they reached a flatter area, Team Leader Yang would get back on the carriage and continue on their journey with everyone else.
To maximize their travel distance, the small group wouldn't stop until darkness fell. At noon, they could only nibble on some dry rations in the carriage. While simple, these rations provided the necessary energy to keep them going. Only in the evening and early morning could they enjoy a hot meal and warm soup.
Zhu Qingqing's meticulously prepared braised beef was a highly praised delicacy. The enticing, fragrant pieces of braised beef were delicious whether eaten plain or sandwiched between soft flatbreads. Not only was this dish delicious, it was also very filling, helping people stay energized during long journeys.
Because they were so focused on getting to their destination, they often missed the towns and villages along the way and had to camp out in the wilderness. However, after many such experiences, they had accumulated a wealth of experience in surviving in the wilderness and were able to deal with various situations calmly, without the panic of the first time.
When night fell, they quickly set up camp. Some set up tents, others gathered firewood, and still others began preparing dinner. Once everything was ready, everyone gathered around the campfire and enjoyed their meal. After dinner, a watchman remained to tend the fire and keep watch throughout the night, while the others climbed into their wagons and drifted off to sleep, looking forward to the next day's journey.
Because Team Leader Yang was injured, he slept alone in a carriage at night.
Mother Zhu, Zhu Qingqing, Zhu Yingying and Wu Di squeezed into another slightly crowded carriage.
However, most of the time, the kind and thoughtful Zhu Qingqing would quietly escort her mother, sister, and young daughter home first. She would choose to stay alone in the carriage. After all, after a long day of traveling, the elderly and young children could hardly bear the fatigue. It was most important for them to return to their warm home early and rest well.
At first, Zhu Qingqing even considered asking her father to go back with her, but her father firmly refused. "You two can just go! No one else usually goes near the women's carriages, so naturally, no one will notice your absence. But it's different for me. If something ever needs my help, and I'm nowhere to be found, how will you explain it to everyone?" Then, patting his chest, he confidently added, "Don't worry, my daughter. I'm in good health. This little hardship is nothing to me!" Hearing her father's firm words, Zhu Qingqing, although still a little worried, could only nod in agreement.
At that moment, Father Zhu and Yu Bo were quietly napping in the third carriage, while the others gathered around a roaring fire. Wang Xiangdong, without exception, joined the lively group. It's worth noting that, thanks to Yang Jiu's handmade deck of playing cards, crafted by Wu Di, everyone took turns enthusiastically playing a few exciting rounds of Landlord (Dou Dizhu), passing the long and tedious journey.