Chen Changyuan lowered his voice:
"Village chief, my mother went to the grain station to exchange grain today and suffered a little injustice. You know Wang Cuifen, she's a bit of a gossip. Her words are like knives, piercing the heart. My mother is old and couldn't stand this. Look, she came back crying."
When the village chief heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
Wang Cuifen was his distant cousin. She relied on this relationship to act arrogantly in the village and often caused him trouble.
"What's going on? What did Wang Cuifen do again?"
The village chief asked in a bad tone.
Chen Changyuan narrated the whole incident with exaggeration, emphasizing how Wang Cuifen humiliated Fang Suxia, how she bullied others by taking advantage of her power, and how she implied that Fang Suxia was deliberately taking advantage of her.
"This damn bitch is getting more and more outrageous!"
After hearing this, the village chief was so angry that he slapped his thigh and cursed.
"Changyuan, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter! I want to see if she still has the nerve to stay in the village!"
Chen Changyuan pretended to be grateful and said:
"Thank you so much, Village Chief! My mother is timid and can't stand this kind of anger. I hope the Village Chief can talk to her in a good way."
The village chief's eyes rolled, thinking that this was a good opportunity to win over Chen Changyuan.
This guy is now very popular in the village. Who wouldn't want to curry favor with him?
"Long term,"
The village chief put on a genial smile and said, "How about we use the highest ratio of white flour to whole grains in your home? If you need anything in the future, just come to me and I will do my best to help."
Chen Changyuan pretended to refuse:
"How can this be so embarrassing? Everyone has the same proportion..."
"Oh, don't be so polite!"
The village chief waved his hand and said, "I can still make the decision on this small matter. You have made so many contributions to the village, what is this little benefit worth?"
Only then did Chen Changyuan agree "reluctantly".
He turned to leave, but was grabbed by the village chief.
"For the long term, don't rush to leave."
The village chief rubbed his hands, a flattering smile on his face, "There's one more thing I'd like to ask you for help with."
Chen Changyuan sneered in his heart, knowing that this old fox had no good intentions.
"Village chief, you say."
The village chief lowered his voice and said mysteriously:
"We've received a mission from above, requiring our village to hunt 1,000 kilograms of meat within a month. As you know, game is hard to find these days. You're the best hunter in the whole village, you see..."
Chen Changyuan pretended to be surprised:
"One thousand pounds? That's not a small amount!"
The village chief quickly added:
"I know this won't be easy, so I've already stated that whoever can complete this task will be made the village's hunting captain! Besides that, they'll also receive an extra 20 kilograms of food every month!"
Chen Changyuan was moved when he heard this.
Hunting captain? That's a lucrative job!
Not only can he hunt with a clear conscience, but he can also get more food every month. This is a huge temptation for him.
"Village Chief, this hunting captain..."
The village chief said quickly:
"Changyuan, I know you're capable. You're the perfect candidate for the position of hunting captain! Don't worry, as long as you agree, I'll report to my superiors immediately!"
Chen Changyuan pretended to hesitate:
"But, this thousand pounds of meat..."
The village chief patted his chest and assured:
"Don't worry, I will organize the villagers to help you! If the whole village works together, we will definitely complete the task!"
When Chen Changyuan returned home, the fake smile on his face disappeared instantly, replaced by a sneer.
When I pushed open the fence door, I saw Fang Suxia sitting in the yard, picking wild vegetables with a sad face.
"Mom, I'm back." Chen Changyuan shouted.
Fang Suxia raised her head and saw her son coming back. She quickly put down the wild vegetables in her hand and asked with concern:
"How is it? What did the village chief say?"
Chen Changyuan told Fang Suxia what had happened. Of course, he concealed the village chief's true intention and only said that he had made contributions to the village, so the village chief gave him more benefits.
When Fang Suxia heard this, she immediately smiled and the wrinkles on her face relaxed a lot.
"I told you, my son is so capable, the village chief will definitely not treat you unfairly! Now that's good, we can have more food."
But before she could even get over her happiness, Fang Suxia started to worry again:
"But, this hunting captain... these mountains are so dangerous, what if..."
"Mom, don't worry, I know what's going on."
Chen Changyuan comforted.
"Even if I wasn't the hunting captain, I would still go hunting in the mountains. It's a good opportunity for me to exercise and contribute to the village, killing two birds with one stone."
Fang Suxia knew her son's temper. Once he made a decision, nothing could change it.
She sighed and said:
"Okay, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. But you must be careful. Safety comes first."
"I know, Mom." Chen Changyuan agreed with a smile.
Fang Suxia still felt a little regretful that she didn't get the fine grain.
She went into the kitchen, boiled a few eggs, and took out the dried meat made from the game that Chen Changyuan had brought back from hunting a few days ago and wrapped it carefully.
"Take it with you tomorrow and eat it when you get hungry on the way."
"Thank you, Mom." Chen Changyuan felt warm in his heart.
The next day, Chen Changyuan got up early and put eggs and dried meat into his backpack.
Before leaving, Fang Suxia said:
"Mom, Li Ming will bring some puppies over today. Remember to feed them some meat."
Fang Suxia smiled and replied:
"Don't worry, I know."
When Chen Changyuan reached the entrance of the village, he saw from a distance that Lao Yuantou was squatting under a big locust tree, puffing on his pipe. The smoke was so thick that it looked like an old tree stump that had become a spirit.
But today's "old tree stump" is a little different.
In the past, the old man would wear coarse clothes and hold a pipe in his hand.
Today, for the first time ever, he wore a leather vest, with protective gear on his arms and legs, and was holding a huge animal trap in his hand. The iron thing flashed coldly in the sun, and it was creepy to look at.
Chen Changyuan knew clearly in his mind that this old guy was most likely going after the tiger.
"Hey, Uncle Yuan, what's going on today? You're fully armed, and if you don't know me, you'd think you were going to war!"
Chen Changyuan walked up to Lao Yuantou and couldn't help but teasing him.
Old Yuan glanced at him sideways and snorted unhappily.
"I'm supposed to go tiger hunting with you, kid! If I get scratched by that beast, my old bones won't be able to withstand the torture."
Chen Changyuan chuckled, but in his heart he admired the old man's caution.
There are ferocious beasts lurking in the depths of Qingshanling, so it is best to be careful.
The two walked side by side towards Qingshanling. As soon as they reached the foot of the mountain, Lao Yuantou grabbed Chen Changyuan and said, "Boy, don't rush in."
Chen Changyuan was stunned. "What's wrong?"
The old man took out a roll of red cloth from his pocket and tied it to the tree while saying:
"The terrain of Qingshanling is complex, and it's easy to get lost. The last time you and those young men went in, you were lucky to get out. To conquer such a large mountain, you must at least have some backup plans."
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