Chapter 48 Chestnut Tree
The once insurmountable mountains are right before our eyes. Yangjia Village is backed by mountains and forests on its extreme north side. The older generation said that there are big beasts in the mountains.
It is said that someone disappeared here before, so the young people in the village were ordered not to come here.
But now it’s almost time to eat, and Yang Liansheng can’t care about so many things.
He had come here by accident when he was a child, and his eyes darkened when he thought of the past.
Qin Qing's feet rustled the fallen leaves as he looked at the obviously different forest in front of him. It was completely different from the appearance of the village. There were thorns everywhere, and some arrogant trees reached the top. The treetops spread out for a few feet, blocking a large area of light and shadow.
The unfamiliar environment made Qin Qing and his sister feel a little hesitant.
"Where is this, Brother Liansheng?"
Yang Lian walked forward familiarly, and was stunned when she heard the words.
"Yezishan, no one comes here at all. You two follow me and just search around here. It won't get in the way."
Shitou finally put his heart at ease. The forest before him was obviously rich in resources, and even he was tempted, but safety came first.
Since Yang Liansheng had spoken, he naturally took the lead, and the other two followed closely behind.
After walking a few dozen steps, Qin Qing kicked something covered with burrs. She looked closely and found that it was a round chestnut ball.
Qin Qing looked around excitedly, and sure enough, she found a tall chestnut tree not far away. At this moment, she excitedly said incoherently, "This... this... can be eaten?"
Shitou came over to take a look at the furry thing and said with disgust, "What is it?"
Yang Liansheng took the thorny ball from Qin Qing's hand, exerted a little force with both hands, and opened it, revealing several petals of fruit inside.
He picked one up and handed it to Stone.
"Hairy chestnuts, try it!" He added, "It's edible."
Shi Tou took it doubtfully and bit open the shell with his teeth. The flesh inside was a bit like raw sweet potato, with a slightly sandy texture.
Shitou's eyes gradually brightened up, and he excitedly circled around the dark gray tree. Soon he had picked up a full handful.
He put all the treasures into his basket, looked at the unattainable fruits above his head and began to worry, with a clear glint of desire in his eyes.
Even Qin Qing looked at Yang Liansheng with longing and pitiful expression.
The boy smiled helplessly.
"Don't look at me, I can't climb trees either." This old tree is twenty meters high, and it is impossible for ordinary people to climb it.
The disappointment on both of them was visibly evident.
"But you don't necessarily have to climb a tree."
Under the surprised gazes of the two, the young man kicked the tree trunk hard, causing the branches to shake and a lot of fruits to fall.
Yang Liansheng smiled and urged, "Those that fall are ripe fruits, pick them up quickly."
The brother and sister sprang into action immediately.
It was the time when chestnuts were ripe. Qin Qing and the others filled their baskets so full that some were still left on the ground.
Shitou showed a look of regret, regretting that he didn't bring a big backpack with him.
His worries were completely written on his face.
"It's not easy coming here. You can't take too much. And if someone sees you, you won't be able to explain."
Qin Qing's face was full of doubts.
"Since there is food in the mountains, why doesn't anyone from the village come to pick it up?" And it can't be seen by others, which is strange.
The young man's expression was unusually serious, and he warned, "Don't tell anyone about your visit here."
But Qin Qing is a person who never gives up and gets to the bottom of things.
This made Yang Liansheng have no choice but to explain patiently.
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