They found the first trap and saw that the dead branches and leaves covering the pit were still just as they had left them. The few vegetable leaves were also untouched, just a little dried out.
Zhang Huai said, "There's nothing here. Strange. Last time, every trap caught a rabbit. How come they're all empty this time?" He glanced at Juhua. Qingmu had specifically brought her along for fun this time. If they didn't catch anything, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?
Qingmu smiled at Juhua. "Looks like your luck isn't so good today. The first one's empty. Come on, let's go check the next one."
Before they left, Zhang Huai bent down and sprinkled some fresh grass on top.
Juhua said, "It's okay if we don't catch anything. We just came out to have fun, right? Maybe the rabbits have gotten more careful, what with you guys digging traps everywhere. Big Mouth Zhao caught and ate a bunch of rabbits at the end of last year. Doesn't the village chief have any rules about hunting game?"
