The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Brother Zhang left first with the Mongolian child and the herdsman woman.

The woman originally wanted Wang Chunyan, the young girl from Shanghai, to leave first.

But Wang Chunyan was very brave and said she would stay to be the translator so that her mother could go back first.

This is a sensible and brave little girl.

Yang Dalin mounted his horse, but dared not ride fast, and could only walk slowly.

This horse has a very gentle temperament, but Yang Dalin dared to ride it.

I chatted with that girl for quite a while.

I only found out that she was thirteen years old and had been here for more than two years. It seems that the herdsmen have taken good care of her in the past two years.

I'm much healthier now.

They even had the audacity to confront more than a dozen wolves with just three people.

The wolf pack surrounded them first, waiting until nightfall to attack them.

Yang Dalin also took a look at their blue.

It is also called "Ma Bang".

This was specially prepared by the Mongolians for hunting wolves.

Chunyan and the others have straight hairpins, while some have curved ends.

The front was encased in metal, and the back had a rope loop that could be worn on the hand to prevent being bitten by wolves and thrown off.

This thing is very sturdy. If you hit a wolf on the head or in the waist, you can probably take it down in one hit.

If you add spikes to the metal part at the front, it will look like a mace.

Hitting the wolf would probably cause even more damage.

If the other prairie wolves knew about Yang Dalin's suggestion, they would definitely curse him filthily.

You two-legged creatures have guns now, and dogs too. You have metal-covered wooden sticks for hunting wolves, and you're going to attach spikes to them too.

That's truly shameless.

Yang Dalin looked at the three Mongolian dogs walking around the flock of sheep beside him.

Among them were two Mongolian mastiffs, mainly brown and black, and a white Tatar dog.

All three dogs had minor injuries, but nothing serious.

On the way, Yang Dalin gave Wang Chunyan a suggestion: "Chunyan, I have a suggestion for you."

Listen to whether this makes sense.

When you get your dogs, take a look and decide whether to use cowhide or some other sturdy leather to make three collars for them.

Put them around your necks.

If you have the skill, you can nail some thick nails in the opposite direction.

This way, their chances of survival will be much greater if they encounter wolves again.

It's difficult for a wolf to bite a dog's neck.

Anyway, you have no shortage of all kinds of furs.

What do you think?

Upon hearing this, the young girl Wang Chunyan's eyes lit up: "That's right, how come I didn't remember?"

Thank you, Brother Lin. I'll give it a try when I get back.

This way, our dogs will no longer be afraid of being bitten on the neck by wolves.

The Mongolian boy Urgen, who was riding a horse beside them, asked his sworn sister Wang Chunyan what Yang Dalin had said.

When Wang Chunyan relayed Yang Dalin's suggestion, Wurigen was quite pleased and chattered on for a while.

Wang Chunyan translated: "Brother Dalin, my brother Wurigen asked me to thank you on his behalf. He said he'll treat you to beef and mutton when we get back, and also to mare's milk wine."

Yang Dalin waved his hand: "You're welcome. Tell your brother not to be so polite. I'm just repeating what others have said."

Wang Chunyan asked, "What does 'picking up scraps from others' work' mean?"

Well, this little girl was only eleven years old when she came, and she hadn't learned this word yet.

Yang Dalin also learned about protecting hunting dogs from videos and novels about hunting wild boars in later generations.

Isn't that just copying what others have said?

Yang Dalin then told her, "You can also use sturdy cowhide to sew a few vest-like things to protect the dog's belly."

Whether it's a collar or a vest for the dog, pay attention to the tightness. It's best to make it adjustable. If it's too tight, they will be uncomfortable; if it's too loose, it may affect their movement.

Normally, you don't need to put them on, but you should put them on when you go out to graze or before going to bed at night to prevent wolves from stealing sheep.

This method can be shared with other villagers on the grasslands.

This will also reduce the loss of some of the herders' good friends, the grassland dogs.

Wang Chunyan said happily, "Thank you, Brother Dalin. I will. I will make sure your method spreads quickly throughout the grassland."

How about I name this collar "Dalin's Protective Collar"?

And the one protecting the dog's belly is called Da Lin Vest?

Yang Dalin repeatedly refused: "Sister, I don't need it. I don't want that empty title. You can keep it."

You can call it "Duoduoqiqige".

Wang Chunyan's Mongolian name is Duoduoqiqige.

In her previous life, Yang Dalin had met a Mongolian news anchor who loved to drink, and her name was only one character different from hers.

She's a tough woman; she can drink more than many people from Shandong province.

With their backs to the setting sun, Yang Dalin and his two siblings slowly drove the sheep back to their yurt.

Yang Dalin also asked about many precautions for horseback riding.

However, it was already late, so Yang Dalin only dared to ride his horse slowly.

I dare not speed up at all.

When he has more time later, Yang Dalin plans to study it properly.

Wang Chunyan also asked a lot of questions about shooting on behalf of her brother.

The sun had already set when Yang Dalin noticed other lone wolves appearing in the distance.

Yang Dalin just needs to fire a shot from a distance to scare them away.

Before they get close, there's nowhere to shoot, and the smell of blood might attract even more wild animals.

And so, Yang Dalin and his group walked slowly for nearly two hours before finally reaching the vicinity of Urgen's yurt.

Captain Wang has already sent a vehicle to accompany a herdsman to pick them up.

Back near the yurt, we helped Urgen herd the sheep into the makeshift sheepfold.

This sheepfold is drafty on all sides, and there's nothing sturdy to enclose the sheep, no wonder they need to keep several dogs.

There weren't any good materials, and Yang Dalin didn't have any good suggestions either.

Besides, herders are nomadic and don't have fixed pastures, so they can't build sturdy sheep pens.

After Yang Dalin finished helping, several herdsmen wanted to present him with a hada (a ceremonial scarf).

This is a sign of respect.

Yang Dalin knew some Mongolian customs, so he bent down and let him hang it around his neck.

Outside the yurt, a large bonfire was burning. When Yang Dalin and his group returned, the herdsmen had already stewed a sheep and roasted a whole lamb to entertain them.

Since Yang Dalin and his group were numerous, they certainly wouldn't just freeload.

Yang Dalin contributed a piece of wolf meat.

My colleagues also brought their own liquor, cigarettes, and some pickled vegetables to the table.

The herders were incredibly hospitable, and the mutton was absolutely delicious.

When Yang Dalin was about to leave, he insisted on buying a few pieces of mutton to take back with him.

At dinner, Yang Dalin also took out more than a dozen pears.

Fruit is a good thing on the grassland.

The herders ate the food and happily thanked Yang Dalin.

A herdsman learned that Yang Dalin had killed many wolves and praised him as the Batel of the Han Chinese.

Batel means wolf-fighting hero.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone enjoyed a lively bonfire party.

Little girl Wang Chunyan and her brother Urgen even danced a Mongolian dance.

It seems this orphan from Shanghai is living quite well here.

Not only has she recovered her health, but she has also become much more cheerful.

We really need to thank these herders for their selfless dedication.

They raised more than 3,000 orphans under such harsh conditions.

They are all very healthy and strong.

That's really good.

Everyone stayed up and chatted until after 9 p.m. before finally going to their tents to rest.

Yang Dalin didn't drink much mare's milk wine at night, mainly because he wasn't used to the taste.

In addition, everyone has to take turns working the night shift.

Yang Dalin was scheduled to rest well during the first half of the night, and he would need to get up and help during the second half.

After all, he can be a great help.