The two of them continued walking along the narrow path in the fields. Soon enough, Auntie Tan spotted a plump cauliflower snake, a slower-moving species that was ideal for beginners to practice catching.
Auntie Tan came to a halt and swiftly repeated the snake-catching steps to Ye Ling. She then patted Ye Ling's shoulder and encouraged her. "Go on, I'll be right behind you."
Ye Ling looked towards the snake not far away, her legs feeling somewhat weak. Slowly, she approached the snake while taking deep breaths and exhales. She recalled Auntie Tan's snake-catching movements in her mind.
"I can do this!" Ye Ling thought.
Ye Ling gritted her teeth and stared at the snake without moving her eyes. She raised her pitchfork and quickly stabbed it into the snake's body.
Ye Ling's arms went numb from the intense struggle of the cauliflower snake.
Auntie Tan's voice came from behind. "Catch it!"
