PFC Chapter 1069 The Sudden Increase in Mosquitoes
Chapter 1069 The Sudden Increase in Mosquitoes
They also stated that for the next ten days, as long as the people on the mountain went to them to buy grain...
The camp will then send people to escort those who bought the grain back!
If a robbery occurs during this time, they will definitely do everything they can to help protect the victim!
These words rekindled the ambitions of many displaced people!
They haven't dared to go up to buy grain these past two days, precisely because they're afraid of being robbed on the way!
If someone can protect them and bring them back, then there's no need to worry about their safety.
As for whether someone will try to steal it after I buy it.
They had already figured out a way to deal with this problem.
Since the last flood, the water level has risen, causing a major change in the situation on the mountain.
That night, more than just that robbery occurred.
Many robberies also occurred among the smaller groups of refugees on the mountain.
Moreover, since the situation on the mountain changed, conflicts among the refugees have intensified.
For safety's sake, those of them who were below temporarily huddled together for warmth.
They agreed that if anyone came to rob their camp, the rest of them had to help.
If any household fails to help, they will be immediately evicted.
And this agreement did indeed prove very useful.
Since the last time a more powerful force came to rob us, and we were mostly killed, no one has dared to rob us directly anymore.
Moreover, their method seemed to be spreading among other vulnerable refugees, and more and more groups agreed to help each other.
Therefore, as long as the grain can be successfully purchased, there is no need to worry about it being looted for the time being.
Upon hearing this, many displaced people stepped forward to inquire about the situation.
After receiving a definite answer, I felt more at ease.
That afternoon, not long after they returned home, more people came to buy grain.
Bai Song was overjoyed to see that the method was effective.
Immediately, arrangements were made for someone to escort the person away.
Before the first group of grain buyers had even left, the second group arrived.
For safety reasons, Bai Song specifically increased the number of escorts.
After escorting three groups of grain buyers away, Bai Song temporarily suspended the next round of transactions.
There was no other way; the battles had been too frequent lately, and many of his men still had wounds that hadn't healed!
In addition, the continuous drizzle is also affecting the healing of the wound.
So even if we include Qian Chengzhi, Sun Laohai, and Shi Yingguang's people.
For the time being, these are the only escort personnel that Bai Song can mobilize.
The rest had to stay at the camp.
Now the refugees in the mountains know they have food, so protecting their base camp is of paramount importance!
Qian Chengzhi explained the situation to the people who came to buy grain, and they were able to understand.
Whether they go back a little earlier or a little later doesn't really affect them much.
But whether they can return safely is even more important.
The grain sales work resumed in an orderly manner.
For five or six days in a row, there were no further problems.
Just when Lu Qingqing and the others thought everything would continue smoothly, the number of mosquitoes on the mountain suddenly increased one day.
That day, Old Man Zhuang scratched the several large welts on his neck that had just been bitten, and complained:
"Qingqing, have you been bitten?"
Yesterday I clearly burned mugwort to repel mosquitoes, but they still kept getting into the tent! It's so annoying!
As they were talking, they saw a mosquito fly by, so they went over and swatted it dead with a powerful swat.
Lu Qingqing went over to take a look and saw that the one that had been swatted was the most common kind of mosquito.
"It's hot today, and there's been a lot of rain, so I reckon the mosquito eggs have hatched!"
Old Zhuang agreed, scratching the mosquito bite on his wrist, and walked outside.
"After I finish cooking, I'll burn more mugwort to fumigate the room."
These mosquito bites are so unpleasant!
Just then, Bai Song also came over looking annoyed.
Seeing that Lu Qingqing seemed completely unaffected, he asked curiously:
"Qingqing, didn't you get bitten by mosquitoes?"
I was bitten terribly by mosquitoes yesterday; my body is covered in bites!
"Everyone got bitten on my way here, how come you're alright?"
At this moment, Qin Lang came out of the tent and made up a lie without changing his expression.
"I guess it's because our blood is different. The mosquitoes smell the blood and don't like to drink it!"
It was rare for Bai Song to see Qin Lang make a witty remark, and the irritation on his face subsided somewhat.
He stepped forward to put his arm around Qin Lang's shoulder, but found that the height was not quite right, so he patted his back instead.
"Hey, if that's the case, then let my blood smell a little worse, I don't want to get bitten!"
By the way, Xiao Lang, what have you and Qing Qing eaten these past few days?
Did you eat something that mosquitoes don't like?
I'm telling you, you can't eat alone.
If you find anything delicious, you have to tell me!
Lu Qingqing glanced at Bai Song, who was convinced that they had eaten alone, and then looked at Qin Lang, who was looking over from the side.
When the two looked at each other, they both scratched their heads awkwardly.
They sleep in the space at night, and there are no mosquitoes in the space, so they definitely won't get bitten.
This has absolutely nothing to do with what we eat!
However, I definitely can't say that to Bai Song.
Lu Qingqing went back to the back of the tent, where the luggage was stored.
She rummaged around inside for a while and took out a large handful of the mugwort she had previously stored away.
"Boss Bai, this is the mugwort I prepared earlier."
Take it back and light it; it might help!
Bai Song took it, somewhat suspicious.
"Is it about this mugwort?"
Seeing that he had gotten a good deal but was still acting innocent, Old Man Zhuang stepped forward to snatch the mugwort.
"Don't give it to me, I just wanted to add more mugwort!"