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The first fight left a deep impression on Doudou.

She hugged Huo Yishen’s neck tightly. “Brother, when Doudou grows up, I’ll protect you too.” 

“Okay.” 

“Doudou will also protect sister, and also Coke.” 

“Okay.” 

Next was selling fish, and Huo Yishen personally taught her by example. 

Jiang Ning listened in silence for a long time. Huo Yishen way of thinking was straightforward and rough, but the world had already collapsed. Following the old ‘Five Disciplines, Four Graces and Three Loves’ might have harmed Doudou instead. 

“Well, what your brother teaches isn’t wrong either.” 

Jiang Ning was a little curious. “Doudou, have you ever been hungry or beaten?” 

Doudou lowered her head and she nervously clutch her clothes. 

“It’s okay, if you don’t want to talk about it, you don’t have to.” 

“When brother didn’t come home, Doudou was very hungry, and big cousin at Granduncle’s house bullied me, and Granduncle’s wife scolded me…” 

“Do you want to experience it again?” 

“No!” Dou Dou shook her head desperately, her voice trembling with tears. “Doudou doesn’t want to.” 

“Then remember that feeling. If anyone dares to treat you like that in the future, fight back. Don’t be afraid, they can’t beat you!” 

“But, Granduncle’s wife said the police will take me away.” 

“As long as you don’t start trouble, the police won’t take you away.” 

Jiang Ning comforted the little one, “Today, when you fought, the police didn’t come to take you away, did they?” 

Hearing that the police won’t arrest her, Doudou finally felt relieved. “I’ll listen to my brother and sister from now on, and not let others bully me.” 

Coke grinned nearby, “Woof!” 

“Don’t be afraid, just do it right.” 

Jiang Ning grabbed its ear, “Stop encouraging Doudou to fight.” 

However, Doudou had already been influenced and clenched her little fists like she was on fire, “Sister, fighting is too easy. From now on, whoever dares to bully me, I’ll fight back!” 

She used to think she was pathetic, training so hard every day but couldn’t even handle her brother with one hand. 

Who knew that today, when she fought with someone else, she realized it wasn’t that she was pathetic, but that her brother was too powerful. 

The boy who stole candy couldn’t even beat her with one hand, hmph! 

Jiang Ning was a bit distressed by these two, so she had to change the subject. “Doudou, what did you exchange for the fish today?” 

Doudou immediately replied, “We exchanged tools, and also study books, a dress, and a headband.” 

The pink rabbit shaped fluffy headband was worn on Doudou’s head and she looks especially cute. 

But she felt a little guilty, “Sister, did brother’s fish make a loss?” 

Brother Zhang Chao and Brother Lu Yu both said they only exchanged some useless things. 

“It’s okay, as long as you think it’s worth it.” 

Everyone has different needs, and besides, Huo Yishen isn’t lacking in supplies. 

The items exchanged in 1803 were much more practical—two bags of salt, dried vegetables, sanitary pads, and lighters. 

Zheng Weili also handed her a pack of sanitary pads. “Even in the apocalypse, we still have to bleed every month, it’s really troublesome.” 

There’s plenty in her space, so Jiang Ning didn’t take them. “I stocked up a lot during the previous online shopping festival, and then I found some more supplies later. You keep these for yourself.” 

This stuff was truly in short supply, and Zheng Weili doesn’t want to be pretentious. “Lu Yu and Zhang Chao are a bit addicted, they think of going again tomorrow. Do you want to join?” 

“No, I’ll stay home for a few days. You can go out and have fun tomorrow.” No need to take the kids out again. 

Zheng Weili, who was bored, chuckled, “Then I won’t be polite.” 

Being lazy for a moment is also enjoyable. 

She slept until after ten o’clock and continued teaching Doudou math and Chinese, assigned her homework, and then Jiang Ning sat on the sofa and continued her DIY projects. 

Finally she finished making the dog’s first thermal clothes, Jiang Ning waved at it. “Coke, come here.” 

She’s worried that it might get dirty easily, so she specifically chose black. 

The extreme cold was severe, so Jiang Ning made a one-piece thermal suit for the dog and she leaving its tail poking out. 

She cut a hole at the bottom to facilitate its bathroom breaks. 

Oops, seems like she missed a hole. 

Not wanting to use diapers for her dog, she had to cut another hole. 

With its black mastiff face covered in a black thermal suit, it looked like it had just been pulled out of a coal mine. 

Doudou spoke her mind, “It’s so ugly.” 

Only after speaking did she realize her mistake. She quickly covered her mouth, blinking her innocent eyes at Jiang Ning. ‘Sister, I didn’t mean it.’ 

Feeling its pride hurt, the dog gnawed at the clothes; Poop scooper, get rid of this junk, it’s ruining my majestic appearance. 

Jiang Ning hugged it and comforted, “No, my Coke is the most handsome dog in the world.” 

Doudou, who said the wrong thing, tried to make up for it, “Coke isn’t ugly, he’s even more handsome than my brother. Sister’s clothes are so beautiful.” 

Even more handsome than the training instructor? 

The black dog’s eyes rolled, turning its head to look at Jiang Ning, “Woof!” 

You’re truly not deceiving this dog? 

Jiang Ning rubbed its head, “I’m not lying to you, my dog is the most handsome one on this street.” 

Only then did Coke become happy, burying its head into her arms: If I’m this handsome, make another one! 

This time, she didn’t make it black, but chose a dark green fabric. 

While making the clothes, she observed the dog’s reaction. 

Unfortunately, the dog had thick fur and couldn’t feel the change in temperature for now, so it didn’t have any special reaction to wearing it. 

After finishing the second piece of clothing, Jiang Ning used the leftover materials to make clothes for Xiao Bai and Da hui, the patched up appearance even uglier. 

Anyways, It’s not a beauty contest, they can just wear it and survive. 

At noon, Huo Yishen came to pick up Doudou. 

Jiang Ning stopped him and took out a nail gun from her bag, handing it over. “I almost forgot to return this to you.” 

“It’s for you.” 

Jiang Ning was dumbfounded. This was a life saving tool. Was he really so generous? 

“I modified it myself, and I still have another one.” 

Jiang Ning only had 200 bullets, one less with each shot, and wouldn’t use them unless absolutely necessary. She didn’t expect him to just give it to her. 

But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. “What do you want in exchange? As long as I have it, it’s yours.” 

Grain, alcohol, meat, cigarettes, medicine, whatever he chooses. 

“You’ve taught Doudou very well; she’s already recognized quite a few characters.” 

Exchanging teaching was only natural, especially since Coke’s progress was even greater. Its rapid growth and muscular physique gave her a sense of security. 

Jiang Ning reminded him to think again, as there wouldn’t be another opportunity after leaving this place. 

“Doudou wants to eat dumplings, but I don’t know how to make them.” 

Ah, just that? Jiang Ning was stunned. 

“Well, Sister, I want to eat dumplings.” 

Doudou looked up and her big watery eyes were full of longing. 

Nothing beats dumplings. He even gave her the nail gun, so today she would impart to him the secret of making dumplings. 

Unfortunately, making dough and rolling it out was a big job, and she couldn’t bring out the dumpling wrappers she had stocked up on. 

However, Huo Yishen may not be skilled in cooking, but he was a good worker. 

So, dumplings it is. 

Moving to 1801, Jiang Ning rolled up her sleeves and asked, “Can your car refrigerator still be used? You can freeze some more, and when Doudou wants to eat, you can just take them out and cook them.” 

“It can.” 

Thinking of stocking up herself, Jiang Ning deliberately took a ten kilogram bag of flour and mixed it with water to knead the dough for Huo Yishen. 

Kneading the dough was a strenuous activity, but it was no trouble for him.