SFS Chapter 380 Ambiguity
Chapter 380 Ambiguity
Xiong Zhi's eyes were filled with determination. This was an opportunity for the Giant Bear Clan. If they could seize this opportunity, the Giant Bear Clan would be able to gain a firm foothold in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts.
Lin Baiyan nodded. "In that case, select a few sub-beastmen you think are skilled. I'll give you thirty beastman slots. Establish the Weaving Bureau as soon as possible, and you'll be its director."
In his opinion, thirty slots were not too many, after all, weaving is a very time-consuming and laborious job. However, it is better to spread out the business little by little rather than trying to do too much at once.
Seeing that the High Priest valued him so highly, Xiong Zhi was extremely excited. He nodded vigorously, "High Priest, rest assured, I will do my utmost!"
Lin Baiyan smiled, opened the drawer of his desk, and handed him a booklet. "These are some simple weaving techniques. You can practice them with wool yarn first. Once you've mastered them, it'll be time to start working at the Weaving Bureau."
"I've also ordered the carpenters at the factory to start researching the tools for weaving, but I'm afraid there won't be much progress for now. For the time being, we can only make do with these weaving methods." These were the simple weaving methods he had racked his brains to come up with.
His grandmother also enjoys weaving as a hobby, but all they have at home is a spinning wheel for twisting cotton into thread; a loom is probably still a long way off.
Xiong Zhi hurriedly reached out and took the booklet, carefully placing it in her arms. "This is enough, thank you, High Priest!"
Lin Baiyan waved his hand, "Go select the members of the Weaving Bureau first. There will be a notice posted on the bulletin board in the central square tomorrow. I will have interested orcs come to you to sign up. You can then screen them."
Xiong Zhi nodded seriously, "No problem."
Over the next few days, Xiong Zhi spent the central square selecting skilled sub-beastmen.
He did not heed Lin Baiyan's advice to stuff all the sub-beastmen of his tribe into the weaving bureau, but instead carefully selected some.
Since Lin Baiyan entrusted this task to him, it shows that he still values the Giant Bear Clan to some extent. That's enough. He just wants the Giant Bear Clan to have a foothold.
However, most of the orcs in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts currently have stable jobs. Only a few with exceptionally skillful hands want to try their hand at weaving. The majority of the rest are sub-orcs of the Giant Bear Clan.
It was already dark outside. In the dim candlelight, Xiong Zhi was bent over the table, earnestly learning weaving techniques from the booklet.
Before him was a huge wooden frame with warp lines drawn on it. Weft threads were threaded through the warp lines with bone needles, and then pressed down with a suitable small comb.
Just then, the door to the room suddenly opened, and Xiong Zhan walked in, carrying fruit in one hand and a bamboo tube in the other. He put the things on the table and looked at the sub-beastman in front of him with some heartache. "Zhi, don't bother, have some water first."
Xiong Zhi ignored him and continued working, successfully transforming the fabric into an inseparable and tight-fitting material by following the warp and weft patterns.
He used wool yarn from the tribe. All the wool that could be sheared in the breeding area had been sheared, fluffed up, and sent to the warehouse. This would also be a major source of raw materials for the weaving company.
Compared to cotton, wool is actually fluffier, softer, and warmer. However, the amount of wool is limited, since a sheep only produces a small amount of wool. In comparison, cotton is more practical.
Xiong Zhi carefully examined the fabric's density and frowned slightly in dissatisfaction. "The weave is indeed good, but the wool yarn is a bit too coarse, and the holes are too large, which is not conducive to warmth."
Xiong Zhan listened to the orc muttering to himself, completely bewildered. He couldn't understand anything about latitude and longitude, but he knew that Xiong Zhi had been acting like a madman these past two days, busy selecting people for the Weaving Bureau while studying the booklet Lin Baiyan had given him.
He's probably too busy to talk to me right now!
Xiong Zhan glanced at the sub-orc with a hint of resentment. He had originally hoped to subtly bring up their relationship with Xiong Zhi after the training camp arrangements were finalized in the next couple of days.
It seems he'd better behave himself now!
"Sigh~" Xiong Zhan sighed softly.
Xiong Zhi seemed to have just come to her senses, looking up at Xiong Zhan with a blank expression, "When did you get here?"
He didn't hear anyone knocking on the door.
Hearing him say that, Xiong Zhan's resentment was almost tangible, and he said sourly, "Of course you don't know, right now your eyes and heart are only for the High Priest."
Xiong Zhi was both amused and exasperated. "What are you saying?"
Wasn't he doing all this for the sake of the Giant Bear Clan?
“The High Priest gave us this opportunity, so I must let the other orcs know that the High Priest did not make the wrong choice. Our Giant Bear Clan was already a step behind other clans…” Xiong Zhi said tirelessly.
Xiong Zhan was tired of hearing it. "Stop, stop, stop! I know..."
He continued, as if he had anticipated this, "Our Giant Bear Clan was already lagging behind other clans. If we don't hurry up and catch up, how can we truly settle down in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts?"
Xiong Zhan sighed heavily and said earnestly, "I know you're worried that the Giant Bear Clan won't be able to integrate well here, but the High Priest has his own plans. He can't just stand by and watch this happen."
"Brother, you're too impatient." Xiong Zhan unconsciously took a few steps forward.
Xiong Zhi looked at the tall, muscular male beastman in front of her, whose deep eyes were fixed on her.
He pursed his lips, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable. "I know, just don't get so close..."
It seems that ever since entering the City of Ten Thousand Beasts, Xiong Zhan has become a different person. He couldn't quite put his finger on it; he just felt something was off.
Not only did Xiong Zhan feel uncomfortable around him, but he also felt a little awkward in his presence. Xiong Zhan was now so engrossed in studying the affairs of the Weaving Bureau, partly because he wanted to find something to do for himself.
"Brother, what are you thinking about? Why is your face so red?" Xiong Zhan looked at Xiong Zhan, whose eyes were wandering, lips were tightly pursed, and fingers were unconsciously clutching his animal skin coat. He had some unrealistic guesses in his mind.
Does Xiong Zhi also have other feelings for him?
Once he started thinking about it, Xiong Zhan couldn't contain his excitement.
Upon closer reflection, it seems that ever since Xiong Zhi leaned on his shoulder and cried, there has been a subtle change in their relationship.
So that's why he's been using other things as an excuse to avoid me lately?
Thinking of this situation, Xiong Zhan unconsciously took a few steps forward and gently rubbed Xiong Zhi's face with his large, calloused hand.
He spoke softly, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on the orc's face, "It's a little hot..."
Caught off guard by his actions, Xiong Zhi panicked and tried to back away, but there was only the back of the chair behind him. He had nowhere to retreat and could only meet Xiong Zhan's gaze.