"It's such a wonderful coincidence that we've run into each other on two missions," Gu An'an thought to herself.
"No, I'm going home to visit my family."
Gu An'an was surprised, "Visiting relatives?"
I've been here for a month or so, but I've never heard of any family in the village whose son is serving in the army.
It's not that she's particularly close to the villagers, but rather that military personnel hold a high status these days, and if someone has a son who's in the army, especially an officer, they'll inevitably reveal some information about him.
"Yes, my maternal grandmother's house is here."
After saying this, Xiao Yuheng waited for Gu An'an to ask him who his maternal grandmother was, but Gu An'an did not react at all, which made Xiao Yuheng's heart, which had been burned by fire, cool down slightly.
"Aren't you going to ask me who my maternal grandmother is?"
One by one, the people of Xiaowang Village flashed through Gu An'an's mind, until the figures of the village chief and his wife appeared in her mind, and she suddenly had an incredible idea.
"Is the village chief your uncle?"
Xiao Yuheng's smile, which had just faded, returned, and he eagerly said, "Yes."
Gu An'an: ...Could it be that the village chief's family's kindness towards me was all because of Deputy Commander Xiao? But why? They've only met twice; they're practically just acquaintances.
Fortunately, Gu An'an only thought these words in her heart, otherwise Xiao Yuheng would have been heartbroken again.
Silence fell behind him again. Xiao Yuheng felt uneasy. He knew that he had been a bit rash when he made that phone call last time, which had alerted his family to his intentions.
He had just returned and hadn't asked in detail, but he knew that his family must have done something for him. Could it be that his uncle had done something to make Gu Zhiqing resentful?
"Did your uncle do something that's bothering you?"
He knew how good his uncle's family was to him, and he knew that he had feelings for Gu An'an. He was afraid that they would try to win her favor, but he didn't know if he had crossed the line.
"No, the village chief's family are all good people and have taken good care of me."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuheng finally felt relieved. "Yes, my uncle and aunt are both doing well."
Seeing Xiao Yuheng smiling happily, Gu An'an sensed something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she could only forcefully change the subject, "What were you trying to say just now?"
"Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you're adjusting well to life in Xiaowang Village."
What's there to be unaccustomed to? She survived for so long in the apocalypse, so this is nothing.
"Of course, it's much better than being at home."
Gu An'an was telling the truth. Compared to the original owner's life, her current life was nothing short of paradise.
But as Xiao Yuheng heard this, he couldn't help but recall Gu An'an's appearance when they first met. He gripped the vines even tighter, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged slightly.
"The past is the past. You have to look forward. Things will definitely be better in the future."
Such comfort was rather weak. Xiao Yuheng then mentioned the news he had heard: "Zhang Changsheng and Wang Meihua have been sent down to a farm in the Northwest for reform through labor. Life there is very difficult."
Knowing that the enemy was not doing well made Gu An'an happy.
"Serves you right!"
Actually, she wanted to say that sending them to the countryside was too lenient. The original owner's life was lost, and the deaths of the original owner's mother and grandfather were also suspicious. People like Zhang Changsheng deserve to be torn to pieces.
"Yes, he deserved it."
Hearing her laugh, Xiao Yuheng felt much better. He just wanted the road to go on as slowly as possible so that the two of them could have more time alone together.
But reality is often disappointing. He was just about to find another topic to talk about with Gu An'an to deepen their understanding and bring them closer when Zhou Yue and the other two arrived.
"An'an".
"Gu Zhiqing, where are you?"
Hearing the call, Gu An'an quickly responded, "I'm here."
"Ahead, right ahead."
Zhou Yue sprinted towards them, and when she saw Gu An'an standing safely in front of her, tears suddenly streamed down her face.
"An'an, I'm so glad you're alright."
His body was protected, but his gaze seeped through the fabric.
Gu An'an: "...It's nothing, what could possibly happen to me?"
“We just saw Xie Yuan. He said you were attacked by a wild boar and are about to die. How can I not be worried?”
Hearing Xie Yuan curse Gu An'an, Xiao Yuheng's face darkened considerably.
On the contrary, Gu An'an was completely unaffected by these words, "I'm going to die? I think he's the one who'll die young."
"Yes! He was the one who died young."
Thinking about how she had been entangled with such a man for so many years, Zhou Yue wanted to use the most venomous words in the world to describe Xie Yuan, and even that wasn't enough for her.
"Alright! Hurry up and go back."
Although they had reached the edge of the forest, the smell of blood emanating from the two wild boars posed a danger to them.
The five of them rushed back without stopping, and before they even entered the village, they found the village chief who had come out to search for them.
"uncle."
Looking at his tall and imposing nephew, the village chief felt a mix of emotions. "It's good that you're back."
"Wild boar, it's a wild boar."
Just then, a boy's clear voice rang out, and everyone's attention was drawn to the wild boar.
"Hey! Did you kids kill such a big wild boar?"
"Mom, Mom, is there meat to eat?"
"Xiao Xiao is such a good kid. He just got back and he's already cooking wild boar meat for us."
Xiao Yuheng was about to say that he hadn't hunted the wild boar alone when Gu An'an, sensing his intention, tugged at his sleeve. When he looked over, he saw Gu An'an shaking her head at him.
Getting enough work points is enough; she really doesn't want too many people to know her trump card, so she can better play dumb and outsmart others.
The villagers who were watching were overjoyed. Now everything on the mountain belongs to the collective. They can eat small things like pheasants and rabbits without a problem, since the resources here are good and it's not difficult to get these things.
But it's different with big wild animals like wild boars. Nobody knows you can handle them yourself, but if outsiders do find out, the wild boars have to be shared with the villagers, and of course, those who put in the effort get a bigger share.
The village chief, of course, understood this principle and immediately ordered people to boil water, slaughter the pig, and divide the meat.
"Oh, oh, oh~ There's meat to eat!"
The happy child ran up to Xiao Yuheng and said, "Uncle Xiao, Grandma said you are a very good soldier. Why don't you take me with you to join the army?"
"Me too, me too."
The fact that so many children are raising their hands to join the army shows just how sought-after soldiers are these days.
Although it was late, the villagers prepared in an orderly manner. The electrified torches illuminated the area, and the courtyard in front of the village committee was bustling with activity.
Just then, someone shouted, "The village chief is in trouble!"
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