Feeling much better, Zhu Fanfan smiled at the captain and said, "I won't bother you any longer, Captain. I've remembered what you said about taking good care of people. If you can't do that, I guarantee you'll get the same treatment as them. Until we meet again."

The law is gradually being improved, and might makes right. Her move should be enough to deter people for a while. At worst, she can come back for a stroll when she has nothing else to do. She took the treasures from the mountain and is willing to give them back, provided they don't take her for a fool.

Dai Xinghuo had almost recovered and stopped the person, saying anxiously, "Zhu Fanfan, we agreed to do something big together, why did you leave? Is Grandpa's request too unreasonable? You can just cooperate with me, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Although the brigade leader was an elder, no one could stop him from making money. His father was the commune director, and if necessary, using his father's name would be more secure than using the brigade leader's name.

Zhu Fanfan still smiled and said, "I dare not cooperate with your brigade. I would have to buy grain for you and be extremely grateful to you. I am currently living on pocket money from my family and do not have that ability. You should cooperate with someone else! Maybe that person is willing to pay for grain and give it to you, and maybe they will even give you money and ration coupons."

She thought of cooperating with Dai Xinghuo because she saw his upright eyes, Uncle Liu's honest and simple nature, and the team leader's non-old-fashioned attitude. It was a win-win situation for everyone. It wasn't because she was working hard, giving money and tickets to support a group of people. To be honest, apart from her grandfather, no one else held that weight in her heart. She was familiar with Grandpa Zhang and the others, but not really. They didn't have a relationship with her that made her compromise to this extent.

Dai Xinghuo became anxious: "Grandpa's words don't count. We're not beggars; we won't accept charity. If Grandpa won't cooperate with you, I will. I'll find a few willing people to work with me. You can't just abandon me."

Finally, someone willing to lend them a hand appeared, but why is Grandpa just dragging them down? Is it easy for him to find someone to cooperate with?

Zhu Fanfan called out, "Wolf King, lead the way, let's go."

The wolf king appeared in front of Zhu Fanfan and was about to lead the way. Dai Xinghuo was about to cry in distress, but the captain quickly stopped him: "Fanfan, I was just joking. Let's sit down and talk things over. I'm just not very bright, so please don't be angry if I said something I shouldn't have. I won't make you work for nothing. We can discuss anything."

The people lying on the ground also got up halfway and helped to stop Zhu Fanfan. The young man in the lead said, "You defeated us, so we will do whatever you say. If you have anything to do, just tell me and I will do it for you. Don't worry about the captain."

The young people behind them chimed in, "You're so great, I'll listen to you too."

The captain was furious. A bunch of brats, they dared to disrespect him in front of outsiders. Once they left, he'd teach them a lesson. He always outsmarted them, never confronted them head-on.

The battalion commander stated, "I was just joking. How could we let you provide money and supplies while we reap the benefits? The pheasants are already killed. We can talk over chicken soup. You won't suffer any losses. I guarantee it with my integrity."

Zhu Fanfan immediately expressed distrust: "You have this?"

The captain replied directly, "I'm just shameless, not devoid of integrity."

Zhu Fanfan: ...How is she supposed to explain this?

Everyone: ...Although, the captain isn't always the most concerned about his image, always putting on airs of being an official, but they just ignore him.

Captain: ...A bunch of brats. How could he not know that these kids don't take him seriously? He's just indulging in his official duties. Is there any need to be so eager to expose him?

Zhu Fanfan looked at Dai Xinghuo, who explained respectfully, "We admire the strong here. You defeated us, so our submission to you is genuine. We will do whatever you want."

They live in a remote mountain village, where there aren't many rules and regulations. They don't want to engage in the backstabbing and infighting that other people do, so if something happens, they just fight it out. Whoever wins gets to do what they want, and if someone disagrees, they fight it out again. Another reason they don't want to move away is that they don't want to be constrained. Although they don't have much food, they don't go hungry, and they have no desire for the outside world.

Zhu Fanfan said, "Do you dare to swear? Friendly reminder: if you swear in front of me, even if God doesn't care, I'll kill you. Anyone who dares to play tricks in front of me has already gone to report to the King of Hell."

Dai Xinghuo took the lead in stating his position: "I, Dai Xinghuo, swear to the heavens that I will never play any tricks when cooperating with Zhu Fanfan. If I break this promise, may I be struck by lightning."

Although the people behind them didn't know what was going on, one after another they swore: "I, Dai Shan, swear to heaven that I will never play any tricks when cooperating with Zhu Fanfan. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning."

“I, Dai Wen, swear to God that I will never play any tricks when cooperating with Zhu Fanfan. If I break this promise, may I be struck by lightning.”

“I, Dai Feng, swear to God that I will never play any tricks when cooperating with Zhu Fanfan. If I break this oath, may I be struck by lightning.”

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"..."

Zhu Fanfan: ...Do you even know what the collaboration entails before swearing such a solemn oath? Aren't you afraid it will come true?

Dai Xinghuo: ...Why are so many of you joining in? Do you even know what kind of collaboration we're supposed to have?

Captain: ...We're doomed. Once you make a vow, you have to keep it, or you'll really be struck by lightning. The new generation of youth in their village is on a pirate ship and can't get off. These young people have been protected too well and haven't seen the dangers of the world yet.

After everyone standing had sworn an oath, the rest who hadn't were dragged up to swear an oath. Those who didn't swear were threatened. Neither the captain nor Zhu Fanfan could stop them. After everyone had sworn an oath, the captain felt utterly hopeless.

Zhu Fanfan said, "Since everyone is so loyal, I'll go up the mountain and catch a few pheasants for you. You guys prepare for disaster, and we'll celebrate with chicken soup. Wolf King, let's go!"

Without waiting for a response, he ran off with the wolf king. The others tried to give chase, but the captain ran ahead and yelled, "Stop right there!"

In that brief moment of hesitation, Zhu Fanfan had vanished without a trace. The captain immediately reprimanded, "You guys can't even catch a pheasant normally, what help are you going? Stand right there! You think you're so capable today? You don't even listen to me anymore. Did Zhu Fanfan tell you to go die? You'd all like to find a rope and hang yourselves right here and now?"

Someone immediately retorted, "She defeated us, so according to the rules we have to listen to her."

The captain was so angry that he unleashed a torrent of abuse on the group, scolding each of them mercilessly. He said, "Rules, rules! Rules are for your own family, not for a stranger. Do you even know this person? You just throw your life away like that? Are you out there with your brains at home?"