When Song Ziyi heard that he was going to climb Xiqin Mountain, he was extremely happy. He took out the slingshot his sister had made for him, polished it, and said with great enthusiasm, "Today I will shoot ten rabbits and bring them back."
The old man laughed out loud, "Do you think there are rabbits waiting in line in the mountains for you to hunt? I've been to the mountains so many times, and I've only seen a few rabbits."
Song Ziyi looked a little proud, "That's you. I don't need the rabbit to wait for me. I can find the rabbit hole myself and catch a bunch of rabbits for you to see."
It was Brother Mo Nan who taught him how to find the rabbit hole. Thinking of Brother Mo Nan, Song Ziyi asked, "Sister, why don't we ask Brother Mo Nan to join us?"
The old man continued, "Why call him? This guy has been very busy lately. He's going to be promoted to deputy regiment commander, so he has a lot to do."
Speaking of this, the old man couldn't help but sigh, "This kid is really hardworking. He rushes to take on every dangerous mission and has made many military achievements. Logically speaking, with his ability and those military achievements, he should have been promoted long ago. If it weren't for his grandfather's incident, he would have been promoted to the rank of regimental commander."
Song Yun shook her head and said nothing. There was nothing much to say.
The three of them were preparing things they would need in the Qinshan Mountains in Xixi, including backpacks, bamboo baskets, sacks, and hemp ropes. They didn't plan to come back at noon, so they also needed to bring some dry food.
At this time, a head popped up from the courtyard wall shared with He Hongjun's family next door, "Doctor Song, where are you going?" Sun Chahua lay on the wall and shouted at Song Yun who was working in this courtyard.
Song Yun turned around and saw that it was Sun Chahua. She gave her a smile and said, "We plan to go to the mountains to collect herbs."
When Sun Chahua heard this, her face lit up with joy, and she asked hurriedly, "Can you take me with you? I want to pick some wild vegetables and mushrooms in the mountains."
Song Yun saw that Sun Chahua's complexion looked better than when they first met her, but it was still pale and bloodless. She knew that it was impossible for her to recover so quickly in such a short time. If she went into the mountains with them, she would most likely collapse on the way.
The old man didn't let Song Yun be the villain. He spoke first, "Little comrade, you haven't recovered yet. It's not suitable for you to go to the mountains. You might faint on the way. We also need to carry a lot of things, which will be difficult to do."
Sun Chahua thought about it and realized that she still felt dizzy from time to time. It was really not suitable for her to go to the mountains. If she fainted on the way, it would cause trouble to others. She could only nod regretfully and said, "Is that so? I'll go with you guys when I feel better."
Song Yun smiled and said, "You should have a good rest at home. If we have a lot of wild vegetables, I'll bring you some in the evening."
Sun Chahua immediately smiled. "That's great! Thank you in advance." Previously, she'd lived from day to day, eating and drinking in the cafeteria. Now, she wanted to live a good life with the Red Army, so she had to be frugal. Every day, buying groceries was an expense, so it was great to have some free wild vegetables to eat. Moreover, the wild vegetables were especially fresh and tender at this time of year, making them a delicious dish whether stir-fried or served cold.
Song Yun said to Sun Chahua, "Comrade Chahua, if anyone comes looking for me, tell them I'm in the mountains collecting herbs and won't be back until tonight. Ask them to come back tonight or tomorrow."
Sun Chahua agreed.
Seeing that Sun Chahua had become cheerful and generous, and exuding vitality all over her body, Song Yun was happy for her.
The three of them left the family compound, took a bus to the suburbs, and walked for another forty minutes before arriving at the foot of Xiqin Mountain.
A young man who was picking wild vegetables at the foot of the mountain saw the three of them from afar, and suddenly turned around and ran away, not even caring about the wild vegetables in his basket that flew away.
In April, not only were weeds growing wildly in the mountains, but all sorts of herbs were also everywhere, along with fresh, tender wild vegetables and sour, yet ripe wild fruits. The eyes couldn't see enough, and the hands couldn't pick enough. The paths were marked with distinct tracks of footprints, evidence of people picking the fruits everywhere.
Although there are still many people left, they still want to go further in and reach places that ordinary people dare not go deep into, so that they can gain more.
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