It was obvious that, compared to his usual calm and collected demeanor, his anger was much sharper, and he was letting his anger run rampant with almost no restraint.

"If we calculate it that way, then if a murderer kills someone, wouldn't the person who sold the knife also bear some responsibility?"

If you choke on your food, should you blame the person who grew it?

"If you cut your hands or legs with your sickles while working, are you going to blame it on someone sharpening the sickles too much?"

Liu Weimin felt a lump in his throat and couldn't exhale. After hearing what was said, he also felt that it made a lot of sense.

Ah, no, ptooey!

No, no, you can't think like that.

For a moment, Liu Weimin remained silent.

Even putting that aside, everyone has their own sense of closeness and distance in their hearts.

If this had happened to a villager, the villagers certainly wouldn't have been so easily convinced. They would have found a reason to refute it no matter what. It's just that the one who got into trouble now is a newly arrived educated youth.

Oh, I've only been here a few days, and I'm not very popular in the village or at the educated youth compound.

However, people at that time were simple and honest. They would lend a helping hand even to strangers they met on the road, let alone the educated youth in their own village. They were always a little closer to them than strangers, weren't they?

"It's really not their fault. Everyone makes meat, and the fact that they can get it is their own skill. Who made them jealous?"

"Why are people from the city so greedy?"

"Hey, is it just greed? Everyone wants to eat good things, so why not earn them yourself? What's the point of eyeing other people's food?"

"No, what they said is also true. The things on this mountain belong to the collective, so it's wrong for him to eat them himself."

Any dissenting opinions were quickly and directly countered by the villagers.

"Okay, then when your eldest son digs a trap again, or catches a pheasant or something, remember to send it to the village office. Don't let your family eat it all by themselves."

The village has an unwritten rule that large prey like wild boars must be handed over, while smaller game like pheasants and rabbits are kept by whoever hunts them.

That's what they say, but the animals on the mountain aren't so easy to hunt. Otherwise, how could the villagers live such a hard life if they were guarding the mountain?

That's right. Militiamen like Lao Han, who have some skills, might occasionally catch a pheasant, which is enough to improve their family's life. Most families, however, might not get to eat one or two pheasants a year, and no one would make a big deal out of it.

Otherwise, why did that pillar go into the mountains for a bite to eat and never come back?

The outer area is relatively safe, but the chances of hunting are almost zero.

If you want to eat meat, you have to go deep into the mountains. But the risks in the mountains are everywhere. No one has the courage to go in unless they are really desperate.

Even back when they came to this place, no one dared to go into the mountains. They were simply too scared. With a huge, living pillar blocking their way, they really didn't have the guts.

As the saying goes, "Don't advise others to be kind if you haven't experienced their suffering." Seeing someone suffer and truly feeling their pain are two different things.

You're quick to judge others, pointing out what's right and wrong. But if you were in their shoes, you'd be unhappy, wouldn't you?

"Then how can they be the same?"

"How is it different? Do you own this mountain? Only you can come here, but others can't?"

"It's okay for your family to eat meat, but it's wrong for others to eat meat?"

Some people complained, but overall, most people's values ​​are still quite sound.

When Jian Dan and Tan Yajun came out, the entrance was already quite lively. Liu Weimin walked in front of the crowd, his face scrunched up again. Why can't they ever have a moment's peace? Can't they just stay home quietly if they're not working?

The faces of the old Hans and the others following behind were also dark; these educated youths were really troublesome.

Several other educated youths followed, including Lin Dongfang, Ling Weidong, Qian Cheng, Yuan Ye, Gu Jianjun, and Li Guang. Lin Jianshe, being an educated youth himself, could not simply ignore the situation, even if he disapproved.

Besides, the villagers can't just stand by and watch something like this happen.

"Xiao Jian, you're back!"

I simply greeted them and stood quietly at the door, not hindering their progress.

Li Guang, who was standing next to Lin Dongfang, sidled up to her. Tan Yajun immediately felt that the two of them were making contact and exchanging messages.

"What happened?"

"That Lin Jianshe saw Ling Ge and the others eating meat and got envious. He never said anything to them, but when he was being mocked by the female educated youth during the meal, he got angry and said that he also wanted to catch pheasants and hunt wild boars. He picked up his wood-chopping knife and left."

As it turned out, the villagers who were digging for wild vegetables all rushed back, saying they heard wolves howling. The village chief got anxious, and after taking stock and asking around, well, Lin Jianshe hadn't returned last night.

Jian Dan couldn't help but glance at Tan Yajun. Had the wild boar evolved into a wolf?

Tan Yajun's mouth dropped open in surprise. She had just casually mentioned encountering a wild boar and having to run for her life. How did she suddenly jump to the next level?

If they encountered wolves, would they even have a chance of survival?

Both girls became serious, and there was a hint of tension in their eyes.

Are you sure it's a wolf?

Seeing that the person was about to leave and had disappeared from sight, Li Guang became anxious and waved his hand casually.

"Everyone says it's the howl of a wolf, but who knows? Nobody's seen it."

After saying that, he jogged after him.

Simple frowned as she watched the figure recede into the distance. Tan Yajun couldn't help but nudge her.

"Do you think it could be a wolf?"

Simply and slowly shake your head.

"I don't know, but it's not out of the question. After all, it's near a mountain. I just don't know how this fool managed to provoke the wolves?"

"...Will the wolves come down from the mountain?"

He stared intently in the direction of the mountain, his expression very serious.

Nobody dares to say.

Sister Yajun, you should go back quickly. Lin Dongfang went up the mountain with her. Go find Sister Zhuzhu. Try to stay together and don't separate. Go to the educated youth compound or find a place where people gather. That way you can look out for each other.

I reckon the village should have some organization and arrangements in place, so don't get separated from others.

Tan Yajun nodded subconsciously, and the next second she grabbed her arm.

"What are you trying to do? That's not something you can control. Those are wolves, and there are so many men around. This isn't something a little girl like you can handle."

Simple felt a warmth in her heart and gently patted the hand that was covering hers.

"Don't worry, I know. I'm just going to take a look; I won't act impulsively."

"Just in case there's a chance—you forgot, I still have sleeping pills on me!"

Tan Yajun was worried and didn't want to let go, her face pleading.

"Will you come with me to find Mingzhu?"

"Okay, Sister Yajun, I promise, I'll just take a look."

If they really do come down the mountain, the whole village will suffer. It would be best to stop them on the mountain.

"You," Tan Yajun held onto her tightly, meeting her resolute gaze, and knew she couldn't dissuade her.

"Then you, you absolutely must be careful, absolutely,"

Then he leaned close to Jian Dan's ear, gripping her shoulders tightly with both hands.

"In case, in case, if there is any danger, take care of yourself first."