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Yan Kexing: [Anything new happening today?]

Shi Wen: [Let me think... Do those two fat-tailed sheep that were badly bitten by flies and insects count? You didn't smell it, those two fat-tailed sheep stank. When you lifted their tails, there were maggots swarming underneath. It made me lose my appetite for dinner tonight.]

Yan Kexing: [Is it that serious?]

Shi Wen: [Yes, it's that serious if the medicine isn't applied properly. The insects and flies in the mountains seem to be more prevalent than those on flat land.]

Shi Wen laughed again Shi Wen typed this, his hands flying across the keyboard. "[After we found worms on the fat-tailed sheep's rear ends, several herders got anxious and drove the sheep down for us to examine.]"

Shi Wen that fat-tailed sheep have particularly large butts. They're fine going uphill, but when they come down, they lose their balance in a rush and tumble down, leaving the fat-tailed sheep completely stunned.

Shi Wen: "[You've definitely never seen those fat-tailed sheep being dragged down the mountain by their heavy rear ends.]"

Yan Kexing: [Although I've never seen it, I can imagine it must be incredibly fun.]

Shi Wen: [Yes, we were all laughing so hard. The herders laughed along with us, and everyone was laughing so hard they almost cried.]

Shi Wen Yan Kexing said that the dried meat here was particularly delicious, probably because it was marinated with strong liquor and then dried in the strong winds and scorching sun on the mountaintop.

The dried meat here is fragrant but not tough, spicy but not overpowering; he even considered buying some from the herders.

Before he could even speak, he only glanced at the dried meat a couple more times, and the herders quickly understood what he meant. They grabbed the dried meat and stuffed it into his pocket, startling him so much that he didn't even finish the meat in his hand before running away.

He regretfully told Yan Kexing that he couldn't buy it anymore, but he could take the large piece of dried meat he had bitten into back for Yan Kexing to try; he would break off the part with the teeth marks.

Yan Kexing there.

The two chatted and laughed all day before drifting off to sleep.

They walked along mountain paths the whole way up the mountain. After the week-long medical mission was completed, they could go down the mountain from the other side, take a pre-booked car, and go straight back.

The car they ordered will also help bring the horses back.

The free clinic was a complete success, and everyone was in a less hurry when they went down the mountain.

Shi Wen also pays more attention to the things around him.

They could have gone down the mountain in one go, but everyone was too tired, so Shi Wen noon.

Shi Wen, "There's no need to rush. Let's eat something, rest a bit, and then continue our journey."

No one had any objections.

Tang Duohai sighed and said, "Going up the mountain is difficult, and going down is difficult too. When I came down, I was afraid my horse would lose its balance and roll down the mountain, just like the big-tailed sheep the other day."

Shi Wen, "Then let's walk slower and it's okay if the driver waits a little longer at the bottom of the mountain. I've already told them."

Ban Lei asked, "Would you like some yogurt? The bag of yogurt they gave us was delicious."

Shi Wen that he was really thirsty, he said, "Have some."

After finishing their yogurt, everyone leaned against the tree and rested.

Shi Wen closed his eyes and wanted to rest. After resting for a while, he felt he needed to use the restroom, so he stood up and walked deeper into the jungle.

Tang Duohai saw him stand up and asked, "Brother Shi, where are you going?"

Shi Wen would leave with the words, "Going to the toilet."

Now Tang Duohai was in a difficult position. As friends, they knew about Shi Wen and Yan Kexing's situation, but they didn't usually talk about it much.

Shi Wen knows that everyone else knows this, and they usually don't feel awkward around each other, but in this situation, there's bound to be a slightly strange feeling.

He didn't seem to care and simply waved his hand, walking deeper into the dense forest.

The forest they were in was a primeval forest. Linzi was so deep that there were no paths, and it was full of bushes and vines. After turning left and right a few times, he could no longer see or hear anyone.

The privacy here was good enough, Shi Wen didn't continue walking. Instead, he chose to relieve himself under a tree.

Just then, something fell from above and hit Shi Wen on the head with a thud.

The sound was quite loud, and it startled him for a moment.

He looked up and saw a tree that looked somewhat familiar.

He was quite familiar with the fruit that hit him on the head; when he was a child, his family often picked this fruit to make various kinds of food—it was an acorn.

This is actually an oak forest.

Now that I think about it, he's been away from home for many years and hasn't had much contact with his parents. He really hasn't eaten this kind of food in a long time.

Shi Wen walk a little further away, you'll see that there are oak trees everywhere around you.

These oak trees provide ample shade, with countless dried fruits hanging from their branches or fallen among the leaves.

Shi Wen walked a little further away and casually shoveled some acorns with his foot.

These acorns are dry, but most of them are still intact. They feel plump when you squeeze them, probably because they are protected by a thick shell, which is why they remain perfectly intact while drying.

Shi Wen pulled up the hem of her clothes to make a small bib, and then picked acorns and put them in the bib.

He hadn't picked a few when he suddenly heard a sound outside.

Tang Duohai shouted from outside, "Brother Shi, are you alright? Do you have diarrhea?"

Shi Wen a little embarrassed by his calling, Shi Wen didn't want to linger any longer, so she raised her voice and replied, "Almost done, just wait a little longer."

The people over there were still waiting. Shi Wen bent down and rummaged around for a few moments, trying to pick up all the acorns.

The acorns here have been stored for more than half a year. Some of them are no longer in good condition, and some have been bitten by insects, making them impossible to take back.

Shi Wen glanced around and suddenly spotted the path the squirrel had taken.