The bamboo forest is in the direction closer to the village, it's a vast expanse, the largest bamboo forest near Fu'an Village. There are others, but they are farther away and not as abundant.
Jiang Hu carried a machete, a hoe, and a water bottle, occasionally checking on this one, and instructing that one, busy as could be.
"Watch your step, it rained last night, the path is very slippery."
Jiang Hu walked at the back, holding onto Xiao Mi, while in front, Liu Ze held Xiao Xue. Jiang Hu extended another hand to guard, fearing they might slip and fall accidentally.
They were wearing straw sandals, a thick and sturdy kind, relatively non-slip, but now covered with a thick layer of mud.
But the straw sandals were easy to clean; a few swishes in the river and they'd be clean.
"Watch out." Liu Ze grasped tightly onto Xiao Xue, who almost slipped, and Jiang Hu also supported her shoulder from behind.
"The ground is so slippery with so many leaves and branches; it's hard to walk."
