I was originally planning to treat Secretary Li and the others well today and maybe even get the brigade recognized as an advanced unit, but then this happened.
Li Tiejun knew he could forget about being recognized as an advanced worker this year; he was lucky if he didn't get a public reprimand.
Shaking his head, Li Tiejun sighed and went home.
The news of Li Hongwei and Duan Nianzhen spread, and everyone in the fields was talking about it. The educated youth all looked rather unhappy.
After all, both women involved in this matter were sent-down youth. The male sent-down youth was alright, but the female sent-down youth's future days would probably be difficult.
Jiang Xile felt a little guilty because things had gotten a bit out of hand, but only a little, as she had already inquired about it beforehand.
If this matter isn't blown out of proportion and is handled by the brigade leader, the final result will inevitably be that a big problem is minimized and a small problem is resolved.
If it weren't for Li Tiejun's indulgence, Li Hongwei would never have become so audacious. This incident serves as a lesson for them.
As for the educated youth settlement, she can simply help them out occasionally. Even if it's just to improve their lives, that would be a form of compensation.
Without hesitation, Jiang Xile went for a walk on the mountain after work at noon and then brought back a rabbit.
"Xile, you're back! I was just saying we're on duty today, did you forget?"
"I didn't forget. I just took a stroll at the foot of the mountain since it was still early. I didn't expect to have such an unexpected find. Let's have this rabbit as an extra treat!"
"Really? You're willing to do that?"
"It's just a rabbit, what's there to be sad about? Everyone was quite upset about what happened with Duan Nianzhen and Zhai Qiaoyun today, so this wild rabbit can at least offer some comfort!"
"Oh, you're such a kind person. I'll find someone to clean this up; I don't know how to do this thing!"
"Let's put that aside for now and do something else. When the men get back, let them handle it!"
"Okay, I'll go pick the vegetables first, you wash some potatoes!"
"good!"
Not long after, a commotion came from the courtyard outside. Upon hearing it, Ren Qi immediately put down the kitchen knife in her hand, picked up the rabbit, and went outside.
"You're all back! Jiang Xile just brought this rabbit back. Who knows how to handle it? Our educated youth Jiang said this rabbit will be an extra meal for everyone!"
"It's true! Jiang Zhiqing agreed!"
"This is what Jiang Zhiqing said herself. She's washing potatoes in the kitchen. If you don't believe me, go ask her yourselves!"
"Believe it, believe it, why wouldn't you believe it? Sister Renqi never lies!"
Several male educated youths gathered around, their eyes gleaming as they stared at the rabbit in Ren Qi's hand.
"Alright, everyone stop staring. Who's going to clean this up? We need to skin Jiang Zhiqing properly, don't ruin it!"
"I can do it, I know how to do this!"
Guo Dongxu took over the task of cleaning the rabbit and weighed it in his hand.
"This rabbit must weigh six or seven pounds. Jiang Zhiqing is really willing to spend it!"
"You talk so much, don't you want to eat meat anymore?!"
"No way! I thank Jiang Zhiqing for her generosity on behalf of everyone. Ren Qi, you go back to the kitchen first. I'll pack it up and bring it to you!"
"Okay, then hurry up and get to work, we're waiting to cook. Oh, and Zhang Hao, tell everyone we're having rabbit for lunch, so it'll be a bit slow, don't rush me!"
"Don't worry, Sister Qi, I'll make sure you get notified. I guarantee no one will bother you!"
"That's more like it!"
Ren Qi walked back to the kitchen with a happy smile, met Jiang Xile's gaze, and made a gesture indicating that she was done.
"The foreman went to prepare the rabbits. I told him to skin them for you and keep the skin. Everyone's so happy to know there'll be meat to eat!"
"As long as you're happy, it's all good. I just happened to run into one. Rabbits in the mountains are very clever; you can't always run into one!"
"Yeah, I've been in the countryside for so long, and this is only the second time I've eaten rabbit. Last time I had to pay Zhang the hunter to get it!"
"Hunter Zhang?"
"Yes, he's our brigade's forest ranger, but he doesn't stay in the village much, so we rarely run into him."
"When was the last time you changed it?"
"That was some time ago, I think it was the autumn of the year before last."
"It's been that long!"
"Yes, we were craving meat in the winter and thought of going to Hunter Zhang to trade for some, but he got sick and couldn't go into the mountains, so we gave up."
"And then what happened? You never went back!"
"No, then spring came and we started planting. We've been busy ever since, and no one's really keen on having a feast, so the hunting deal has been put on hold."
"Oh, I did run into him on the mountain last time. But this hunter's attire was a bit exaggerated. Did you guys get a good look at what he looked like?"
Ren Qi thought for a moment, then shook her head.
“Zhang the hunter lives alone and goes up the mountain all day long. The villagers may have seen him, but I have never seen him clearly.”
"Right? What impressed me most was his full beard; he looked like a wild man!"
"Hehe, alright, let's not talk about him anymore. Just wash the potatoes and cut them into big chunks. Today we're going to stew wild rabbit with potatoes and cabbage, it'll definitely be delicious!"
"Then I'll leave it to Sister Qi. I don't have your skills, so don't waste such good stuff!"
"This is no problem, leave it to me, don't worry! You don't need to worry about anything else, just make sure the fire is burning properly!"
"Mission accomplished!"
No sooner had the two finished speaking than Guo Dongxu walked in carrying a blood-soaked rabbit.
"Renqi, Xile, the rabbit is ready!"
Ren Qi stepped forward, took the rabbit, and examined it.
"Great job, Lao Guo!"
"It's alright!"
Looking at the rabbit skin he was carrying, Guo Dongxu hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Xile, what are you planning to do with this rabbit skin? If you don't mind, I can tan it for you. Otherwise, it's hot now and it's hard to store it!"
"Brother Guo, you have such skills! Then I won't be polite. Next time I catch a rabbit, I'll treat you to meat!"
"Don't mention it, we should all thank you. If it weren't for you, we might have had to wait a long time to eat stewed meat!"
"Hey, I just happened to run into them, I was just lucky!"
"Luck is also a part of ability; some people want to have it but can't!"
"Hehe... I'll accept Brother Guo's praise. I hope I'll have the same good luck next time."
"Of course, you'll definitely have it, good luck always!"
"Brother Guo really knows how to talk!"
"Hehe, alright, I won't disturb your cooking anymore, I need to go wash up too!"
"Okay, then you go ahead, I'll call you when the food is ready!"
"Okay!"
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