This sense of ritual excited the now-liberated students, and soon several small squads were preparing to buy meat, fish, and pick fruits. They had plenty of time and could enjoy it together with no rush.
"We have to buy the pork early! I heard someone already slaughtering a pig when I just entered the village. Hurry! The pig's trotters will be sold out if we are late!"
One student, who came from a rural family, was familiar with these things and quickly gathered a few students to join in the fun.
The city children, intrigued, followed in droves, leaving only a few girls who were afraid of blood to stay and help Wen Xi.
With many hands, the kitchen was quickly arranged.
"Wen Xi, I just saw a lot of excitement in the village outside. Many people have come back by car. Has it always been like this here?"
"Seems today it's because of a family offering sacrifices, so there's a lot of people and excitement."
--------------------------
