Chapter 143 You're the best at climbing trees, Yellow Monkey!
"Quick, climb the tree!"
Song Zhan let out a low growl, shoved the stunned Huang Ya aside, and swiftly raised his hunting rifle and took aim.
Huang Ya scrambled towards the nearest pine tree, using both hands and feet to climb upwards.
"Bang!"
A crisp gunshot rang out in the forest, and the bullet pierced the male wild boar's shoulder with pinpoint accuracy.
But the beast only staggered slightly and let out an even more ferocious howl.
Their speed didn't decrease but increased, their crimson eyes fixed intently on Song Zhan beneath the tree.
"Battalion Commander Song, be careful!"
Huang Ya lay on the tree branch, his heart pounding in his chest.
Song Zhan remained calm and composed, and once again cocked the gun.
With a slight adjustment of the muzzle, the second shot was fired without hesitation.
The shot hit the boar squarely in the forehead.
Its massive body lurched forward a few more steps due to inertia before crashing to the ground, its limbs twitching a few times before ceasing to move.
Before the two could catch their breath, another, even screeching scream rang out in their ears.
The female wild boar went completely mad after witnessing her mate's death.
Instead of chasing Song Zhan, it lowered its head and frantically crashed into the pine tree where Huang Ya was!
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
The tree trunk, as thick as a bowl, was violently shaken by the impact, and leaves fell in a rustling sound.
Huang Ya was so frightened that he clung desperately to the tree branch.
"Huang Ya, hold me tight!"
Song Zhan shouted, trying to attract the attention of the female wild boar.
But the protective sow ignored him completely, focusing only on frantically crashing into the tree.
To make matters worse, a dozen or so half-grown wild boars also gathered around, grunting and squealing.
With their still-grown fangs, they gnawed at the tree trunk bit by bit.
Although the attack was not fatal, it made the situation more chaotic and critical.
The tree trunk was groaning under the weight, and cracks were spreading.
Song Zhan's eyes sharpened, and he quickly moved to a better angle.
He risked firing a shot; the bullet grazed the sow's ear, leaving a bloody trail.
The gunshot enraged it. It turned its massive body around, spewing thick white smoke, and charged at Song Zhanmeng once more.
This was the opportunity that Song Zhan had been waiting for.
He steadied his breathing and pulled the trigger when the sow was halfway down her charge!
"Bang!" The third shot rang out.
The female wild boar collapsed to the ground, struggling a few times before dying just five or six meters from Song Zhan.
With their parents dead, the group of wild boar pups were thrown into chaos.
Not daring to fight the two, they scurried away into the dense forest, howling, and soon disappeared from sight.
The forest fell silent instantly, leaving only the heavy stench of blood and the sound of heavy breathing.
Huang Ya almost collapsed and slid down from the tree.
His face was deathly pale, and his legs were still trembling.
"Damn it... I almost... I almost died here..."
Song Zhan went over to check and confirmed that both wild boars were dead before he breathed a sigh of relief.
He patted Huang Ya on the shoulder: "It's alright. You're pretty good at climbing trees, kid."
Huang Ya forced a smile, still shaken: "How could I not be good at saving my life?"
Song Zhan pointed to a tree not far away: "See those little fruits on there?"
"Um."
"Go pick some."
"Me?"
Huang Ya pointed to himself; he was still in shock.
Song Zhan not only didn't comfort him, but also ordered him to do chores, not giving him any time to rest.
Abuse, this is pure abuse.
He wanted to go back and tell Song Juan.
Song Zhan nodded: "That's right, you're the best at climbing trees, Yellow Monkey!"
"Yellow...monkey!"
Huang Ya has never been called such an unpleasant nickname since he was a child.
They used to be called yellow ducks at most, but now they've become monkeys.
From water to air, from amphibians to mammals.
Who can he tell about the bitterness in his heart?
Song Zhan: "Your sister-in-law wants to eat wild fruits."
Huang Yagang was still cursing Song Zhan in his heart when he heard that Shen Wanjun wanted to eat wild fruit, so he immediately stood up.
They quickly climbed up the tree and picked quite a few.
There aren't many wild fruits to eat in the mountains this season, only wild kiwis and wild persimmons.
The two of them stopped after picking a basketful.
Huang Ya asked, "Can we go back now?"
Song Zhan shook his head, and Huang Ya was surprised: "You...you don't want to spend the night here?"
Song Zhan pointed to an unnamed wildflower not far away and said, "Your sister-in-law likes flowers."
He realized that if he said he liked it, Huang Ya definitely wouldn't help him pick it.
But if Shen Wanjun likes something, Huang Ya is very enthusiastic.
He used to dislike how Huang Ya treated Shen Wanjun, always feeling that Huang Ya would steal his wife away.
Now, Huang Ya has confessed his feelings to Song Juan.
With the potential threat eliminated, Song Zhan simply treated Huang Ya as an easy tool to be used.
Even the dogs won't pick the wildflowers.
Huang Ya had already spoken, after hearing that Shen Wanjun liked wildflowers.
His attitude immediately changed 180 degrees: "Even dogs won't pick it, but I will, hehe."
"I love picking wildflowers the most."
Pick some more for Song Juan to take back; she'll definitely like them.
Girls all like these colorful things.
There were two baskets in total, one filled with wild fruits and the other with wildflowers.
The two rested for a while and regained some strength.
Looking at the spoils on the ground, Song Zhan said, "These two wild boars weigh about 400 jin (200 catties) together. Let's each carry one back."
Huang Ya looked at the wild boar's enormous body and swallowed hard.
Unable to utter the words of refusal, he could only hold his head high and declare defiantly, "Carry it! We must carry it back!"
Song Zhan carried the wild fruit on his back and hoisted the larger and heavier boar onto his shoulders.
He turned to Huang Ya and said, "Let's go."
Huang Ya looked at the sow and the basket on the ground, "This... how do we get there?"
"Carry it on your back and walk with it."
Song Zhan looked at Huang Ya: "You can't even carry this much stuff, can you?"
"Who do you think you are?"
Huang Ya stubbornly reached out and grabbed the sow, trying to carry her on his shoulder.
After trying for a long time without success, they simply dragged the sow away.
The mountain road was rugged, and Huang Ya hadn't walked more than a few steps before he plopped down on the ground.
"Take a break."
His mouth was dry, so he reached out and grabbed a kiwi to eat.
Song Zhan scolded, "Hey, this is what you gave your sister-in-law to eat."
"Let me try it for my sister-in-law and see if it tastes good."
He ate one, and then shamelessly took two or three more.
"Hehe, you can't taste the flavor in one."
Looking at his small frame, Song Zhan sighed and said, "How will you protect my sister like this in the future?"
After swallowing the fruit, Huang Ya shook his hands, which were covered in juice.
"Use your hands to protect yourself. Not everyone is as good as you, but I'm just as good."
Huang Ya tried to justify himself, saying, "When those troublemakers were stealing honeycomb briquettes before, I kicked several of them flying."
He and Song Juan worked together very well back then.
Huang Ya is a chatterbox; once she starts talking, she can't stop.
Song Zhan made a shushing gesture without saying a word.
"What's wrong? You still won't admit I'm better, huh?"
Huang Ya ignored him and kept talking to himself.
Suddenly, Song Zhan made a move, pulling out a snake as thick as a wrist from behind him.
In winter, snakes move slowly. After its head got stuck, it twisted its body and wrapped itself around Song Zhan's arm.
"ah……"
Huang Ya screamed, her hair standing on end.
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