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Chapter 81 Late Spring: Spring Clothes Are Ready

Chapter 81

"It's finally over—" Talulah didn't even know how she got back surrounded by a bunch of bratty kids. They had so many questions, and they were so tricky that it took almost ten times the effort she would have on the battlefield to deal with them.

Fortunately, I only teach basic courses. Whenever we encounter a problem, we think about whether it falls under the categories of chemistry, physics, or biomedicine, and then we tell them to ask Kal'tsit and Yelena.

Of course, Talulah believed that these curious children were not truly driven by a thirst for knowledge.

They won't go, because Kal'tsit will say, "I'm afraid you won't remember it well," and then give them twice the amount of homework, requiring it to be handed in early the next morning.

Yelena is a bit better. If the problem is something that hasn't been covered before, that's fine. But if it's a point that has already been covered, she will not only assign homework, but also have the Yeti Warrior personally deliver the child's workbook and exercise book to the parents.

"Talulah, you're back! Come and see, I bought this fabric especially for you..."

Alina held up the rather heavy object in her hand, and Talulah's back tensed up immediately, until she saw that the "fabric" was carbon fiber fabric produced by Xia Lin.

The lack of dyes and textile machines meant that the products were all solid colors and lacked patterns, which was a slight relief.

The traditional floral dresses worn by women in the Ursus countryside are truly, truly ugly. Even Talulah would find them unattractive. The flat, colorful fabric hanging down from the back looks like a door panel covered in cloth.

"However, it feels very rough..."

"Actually, it's not rough at all. It just looks like that. In reality, it's very smooth, just like silk."

Xia Lin certainly has the complete set of textile technology, but he lost the blueprints and now has to experiment with making textile machines by hand. This is obviously not part of his training curriculum, so he can only settle for producing the most basic fiber cloth and leave the rest to the skillful locals.

Kal'tsit, however, indicated that she did have textile, dyeing, and jacquard equipment for manufacturing Rhodes Island uniforms, but transporting them across the blockade would be difficult.

Moreover, those are small-scale machines, which are not very efficient in production, and because they cannot be mass-produced on an assembly line, the costs actually increase.

Therefore, Xia Lin could only produce a foot-operated sewing machine with little technical content, intending to distribute it to the Reunion Movement or rural cooperatives for sale. The working women in Ursus should welcome such a thing.

In fact, even the ordinary communities in nearby Schutzburg welcomed them, though they initially lingered in the vicinity with trepidation.

After all, the Yeti posed too great a threat to them, and the hanged nobleman made it difficult to activate the key to open the city. Rather than abandoning the mobility module and relocating on foot, they might as well risk living around a large group of infected people.

Over time, it was discovered that these infected individuals had their own production base, and apart from the occasional person coming to trade some light industrial products and daily necessities, they rarely went out.

Some of the rioters who were driven away were persuaded to return to the front lines to continue their resistance, some were eliminated, and others who were not deeply involved simply threw away their weapons and became members of the nearby infected settlement.

Although the farm doesn't really accept them and there's no ready-made land to cultivate, they still manage to make a lot of progress in their settlement's production, since tools and seeds are relatively easy to obtain, and they can find work in the workshop district or get some help from the infected workers on the farm.

The farm provides seeds mainly of radishes and cold-resistant, fast-growing rye. The yield is not high, but the growth is rapid, which allows them to quickly accumulate a batch of food for sustenance before planting crops such as potatoes and wheatgrass, thus enabling them to barely take root in the wasteland.

Moreover, the oral anti-Orestone medication, which increased farm yields, also spread widely among those infected, and some even turned to professional transporters.

Using their Originium Arts, they crossed blockades and cordons to deliver medical supplies, including anti-Oriol disease drugs, to the front lines. Some smugglers with noble backgrounds, and even noble officers, personally handled these drugs, which continued to flow south.

At one point, it reached the Death Scar black market in Kazdel, where the price had soared to 1 large box of pure Originium or 3 Red Gold for a pack of 6 pieces, yet it was still in short supply. For the Sarkaz, who were susceptible to Oripathy, this stuff could effectively prevent them from getting sick, and even nobles and royalty would pay for it.

However, its side effects have led many medical institutions to advise against using this drug lightly.

Once withdrawal symptoms occur, it can very easily develop into acute exacerbation of Oripathy, and long-term medication can also cause significant damage to the gastrointestinal and digestive systems—but for those infected who don't know if they will live to see tomorrow, this warning is not very effective.

"So I designed a very pretty little dress for you, Talulah..."

“That’s not suitable for work, let’s forget about it.” Alina’s sewing skills are very good, but that’s not what Talulah was talking about. Rather, she just felt a sense of insecurity.

"But Talulah, you're a teacher now, right? Dressing like this will scare the children, and don't you like pretty clothes?"

"Uh..." To be honest, she preferred weapons to pretty clothes.

However, out of basic courtesy and decorum of high society, she still had a few pretty dresses, such as the gothic-style dress that Black Snake later dressed her up in.

However, she was really bad at dressing up. In the wasteland, without the help of maids, it was already a huge improvement for her to be able to take care of her silver hair. She really couldn't expect to do more.

"That won't do! A girl should act like a girl!" Alina forcefully grabbed Talulah and measured her waist. "Hmm, your waist is still so thin."

"It's very itchy, don't touch it!"

"Hmm, this is the only part that resembles a girl's... but we still can't neglect nutrition—"

"Wait a minute, I..."

"Ah—" Yelena looked at the strange atmosphere in the room and felt like she could smell oranges. "Excuse me, Talulah, come to the farm to find me after you're done."

"Right now!" Talulah broke free from Alina and rushed out the door with a suspicious blush on her face.

"Well, Xia Lin asked us to organize some activities for the children, something like a spring outing. I've never heard of it. Since you were born into nobility, you should know how to organize one, right?"

"A spring outing? Here? Isn't that too extravagant?" Talulah thought for a moment. "Normally, there's hunting, and visiting museums and art galleries. Of course, there are also picnics, fishing, hiking, and so on. Even a noble elementary school can only organize that if they have a lot of leeway, since leaving the city to go to the wilderness is dangerous and requires guards, logistics, and all kinds of support."

"It's nothing. The kids here are quite resilient, so there's no need to worry about safety. Hmm, now that you mention it, I think I know how to organize it."

Hunting is a good option right now, as springtime brings an increase in wild animals. The Yeti Squad will be returning to their roots of hunting and herding wild animals, and it wouldn't hurt for the children to practice their wilderness survival and hunting skills.

Although there is no museum, there are many workshops. Organizing visits to these workshops can inspire their interest in machinery and industry.

Of course, you can also visit the workshop and see the jar of fingers soaking in the anti-corrosion solution to let them know the dangers of the machines.

Picnics and fishing shouldn't be a problem, it's just that Xia Lin might not be willing to open the fishpond to them, as that's one of their animal protein sources for the next six months. However, if it's just a group of kids fishing temporarily, it shouldn't be a problem.

"Speaking of which, has Mr. Xia ever been on a spring outing?"

"Yes, they visit in spring and autumn. However, I've thought about the projects he mentioned, and they're not very feasible."

It's difficult to visit the Rim of the Sun space station or to tour a warship in an open state during a Navy open day.

Even the activities that are considered second-best are very difficult to organize. After all, the productivity of the interstellar era is a completely different matter, which means that people's consumption and entertainment habits will become extremely luxurious compared to Terra.

"Speaking of museums, Talulah, do you know what museums are for?"

"It's probably about displaying handicrafts, historical artifacts, machinery, and other strange and unusual things, and introducing them to everyone. After all, many people have never seen foreign scenery and things in their entire lives."

"Oh, Lao Xia said he's planning to build a simple museum on the other side of Gongfang Street. I think I know what he means." It's probably about putting the machines that are intended to be promoted and popularized inside.

After all, compared to a group of unruly kids entering a real workshop and disrupting everyone's normal work, a museum is obviously a better choice.

Unsurprisingly, Skadi rejected the workshop tour plan. She disliked a group of non-combat and logistical personnel wandering around the workshop, disrupting work and causing accidents. She wasn't the type to enjoy watching people get into trouble.

In the end, the only option that passed was to organize a picnic for the kids, since Frostnova herself rejected the hunting suggestion. Taking a group of children hunting wouldn't yield any results, since the prey isn't a sand sculpture. Therefore, a picnic and outdoor cooking trip was the only choice.

"It's settled then. We'll depart in three days. Don't expect anyone else to lead the team. Several substitute instructors are going to the front lines. The situation with the Patriots is a bit dire. Aunt Skadi needs to rush to finish making weapons and also needs to inspect the old site of the Sealing Nest to make sure there are no survivors..."

"Dr. Kal'tsit has to contact other people, and she's very busy, so it's just the two of us leading the team."

Is it safe?

"Are you a piece of trash? You can't even keep an eye on a bunch of kids, and you still want to join the resistance? Go home and farm."

"Who says I can't! I'm just asking if the two of us can keep an eye on so many unruly kids?"

"That is a problem." It would be troublesome if two of them got lost or ran around and got injured.

"Then let's not go to any dangerous places. Let's find a spot nearby. Also, Talulah, I'll teach you a trick: if you find a naughty kid who's being unruly but you don't want to hit him, then tell his father."

If that's not enough, attach his homework; although most of them can't read, they can still recognize numbers..."

In this way, these little bears will be sent to space by their parents to become astronauts, and when they will be brought down will depend on how much the difference between the number on their homework and 60 is.

Three days later, Talulah appeared at the farm gate on time, but was met with a bewildered look, including Yelena's confused gaze.

"who are you?"

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Or is this dress weird?" Talulah asked shyly, tugging at her skirt, feeling so embarrassed she was about to explode.

"Well, to be honest, the clothes aren't strange, but they look a little strange on you, though... they do suit you quite well."

Alina made her a standard Gothic dress, with layers of black skirt piling up around her thighs, like a blooming black rose, and tight stockings that outlined her strong and lithe legs.

Long-term training in swordsmanship and footwork has given her legs a powerful feel, making them appear more voluptuous and fuller than Froststar's slender and graceful legs.

The dress cinched at the waist, highlighting Talulah's slender waist and her much fuller bust compared to Frostnova, while the black half-finger gloves that reached her elbows added to her elegant aristocratic air.

Her slightly wavy silver hair was well-groomed and adorned with a fabric rose hair clip.

Although the entire garment has no patterns, it is almost entirely black with a few bright red accents.

However, Alina cleverly used hand-cut lace to embellish various details, making the dragon girl look elegant and mature like a noble lady—it's just too different from her usual tomboyish style.

The difference was like Mulan changing her dress; it was the kind of difference that made people realize, "We've been together for twelve years, but no one knew the girl was a woman."

"Alina seems to know a lot."

"So, is there really no problem?" Talulah felt that the dress was a bit too light and airy, and that her shoulders and half of her chest were exposed, with delicate lace outlining her feminine curves. Although her dragon blood made her unafraid of the cold, she still felt a little strange.

"Teacher Talulah is so beautiful!"

"Thank you—" Talulah said shyly. The only flaw was that she had no decorations around her neck. On the contrary, Frostnova wore a thin necklace with a chip sealed in an artificial diamond crystal at the end, which reflected a faint blue light. This was her Covenant temporary ID card.

Since she was a girl, Xia Lin specially had the encapsulated piece of diamond crafted into a lotus bud, perfectly matching Shuangxing's pure and elegant temperament, like an ice lotus.

"But you're right, this outfit really isn't suitable for working or running around outside. Alina probably thought you were going to some kind of dance or social event, right? Didn't you tell her?"

"No, she's obsessed with the sewing machine now and won't listen to anything. Grandma says she's taken everything in the house and traded it for raw materials."

“That’s great. I also think that everyone’s aesthetic sense is not very good. And the weather will be warming up soon. The clothes she makes might be very popular in the cooperative.” Yelena felt that now was indeed a good time to pursue beauty.

"However, you should still have her design some nice, easy-to-work clothes. After all, apart from some older girls who might buy them for their weddings, these kinds of overly complicated clothes probably won't sell much."

"Yes, I'll talk to her about it when I get back."

"Well, speaking of which, Talulah, you're actually quite cute—"

Yelena carefully observed Talulah's appearance. They had similar personalities and neither liked these light, flowing dresses. However, Talulah was better at dressing up and always seemed a bit dangerous.

After all, Talulah looked several years older than her actual age with this outfit, resembling a nineteen-year-old girl in the prime of her youth. "No way, I have to ask Old Xia to get me a few sets when I get back—"

Without competition from peers, Yelena couldn't feel any sense of crisis or desire to compare herself to others. Kal'tsit was too old, and Skadi had become a bit unkempt after spending so much time in the workshop.

Moreover, she looks dull and doesn't seem to know how to dress up. As for the others, they are either too young, too old, or their looks are not threatening at all.

But Talulah is different. She's not exactly young, but she's not old either. Dressed like this, she really has a certain charm. Yelena doesn't want to one day call someone who's only two years older than her, especially a silly one, her mother.

"Alright, let's go! Our destination is the water intake point upstream of the stream!" That's where Xia Lin installed the water purification pump. It's protected by watchtowers and machine guns, making it a perfect place for children's spring outings.

Moreover, the trees and shrubs are not too dense, and there are no terraces, so it doesn't give people the feeling of playing around on the edge of a field.

Chapter 82 Eight Hundred Princes Meet Unexpectedly