Chapter 4 (Catching Bugs)
In the darkness, the only sounds were the wind and various insects, which was a bit scary.
But this was not Yu Yao's first time here, and she had long since overcome her fear. When she reached a position where she could no longer see the village, she took out the kerosene lamp she had just put into the space and lit it. Her surroundings were instantly illuminated.
The little bit of fear that was left had disappeared. Yu Yao calmed himself down and, holding a torch, he went deeper into the mountain along the same path he had taken during the day.
She had walked this road many times, and she could probably find her destination even in the dark. The difference was that she always carried all kinds of things in her hands when she went up the mountain, but now she felt relaxed.
She was very fast and reached her destination in about an hour.
Yu Yao pushed aside the thorn bushes blocking the entrance to the cave, and then relit the kerosene lamp. When the light came on, he could see that this was a small cave. The entrance to the cave was very small, and at most could accommodate two small people passing by, but there was another world inside the cave.
Yu Yao put away everything she thought she could use, such as hoes, kitchen knives, homemade crossbows, sacks, backpacks, oil paper, etc., into her own space, and the place suddenly became clean and tidy.
This place is temporarily useless, but Yu Yao still decided to keep it in case it is useful in the future.
So she restored the place as usual, patiently. She first covered the entrance of the cave with dead branches, and then covered the outside with a thick layer of thorns. The thorns looked like they had grown from the cliff next to them, and there was nothing unusual about them.
After everything was done, Yu Yao cleaned up the footprints on the ground.
However, at this moment, her ears moved and she suddenly heard the roar of an animal in the distance, and soon a rustling sound came closer and closer.
Yu Yao's alarm went off immediately. She turned around and saw a few wild boars running towards her like crazy in the woods in the distance.
What was going on? A pig was delivered from a thousand miles away? As she thought, she had come to the mountain to see if she had caught any prey in the trap she had dug, but she had never expected to run into this.
The things in her cave were originally prepared for these guys. There were traps, and she still had the strength. She had made arrangements long ago, but she had never thought of taking action at night. But now she really had no choice.
But in a flash, she had already picked up the kitchen knife. Although she was very strong, she did not dare to underestimate the enemy and stood where she was, ready to strike.
Yu Yao had rehearsed the pig-killing scene hundreds of times in her mind, but she still felt a little regretful when a few pigs rushed over. It was a pity that she was alone and could not take them all home.
While he was daydreaming, the wild boars were approaching. The one in the front had the strongest momentum, and Yu Yao planned to dodge it to avoid any accident. The one in the middle was obviously smaller, so Yu Yao planned to focus directly on the fatter wild boar at the end.
Several wild boars were charging forward, obviously not coming specifically for her, as if they were frightened, so Yu Yao did not move. Sure enough, the wild boars ran past her quickly, and the smaller one lagged behind by seven or eight steps.
The little pig looked extremely skinny, which made Yu Yao very greedy. His hands moved faster than his feet. Yu Yao chopped the wild boar's neck with a knife, and then a roar was heard, which was particularly harsh in the silent night sky.
However, the wild boar had thick skin and tough flesh, and Yu Yao's knife was unable to knock it down directly. Moreover, Yu Yao's original target was very close, so she had to use all her strength to deal with the one behind her.
The first one ran away, but Yu Yao did not linger in the fight. Instead, she quickly dodged to the side and kicked the wild boar on the head. The wild boar probably did not take her, a skinny two-legged beast, seriously at all, and took the kick head-on. Then its whole body flew out with a thud as it squealed like a pig.
In the distance, Gu Qing, who was observing the situation, frowned, but he did not act rashly. Instead, he stared closely at the woods.
After a while, a wild boar that seemed to have gone mad jumped out of the woods. In less than a minute, the second pig also jumped out. Gu Qing's eyes widened when he saw this pig, because there was a long cut on the pig's neck with blood oozing from it. Because of the injury, it could not run as fast.
Is someone hunting wild boars here?
Before Gu Qing could wonder for too long, he saw a pretty girl running out of the forest. In stark contrast to her appearance, she was holding a kitchen knife in her hand. Her body was splattered with blood, which looked even darker against the backdrop of the night. But the girl showed no fear at all. She ran as fast as the injured wild boar. Then she chopped the wild boar with her knife, and the wild boar fell to the ground with a bang. The knife was deeply embedded in the wild boar's neck.
As if she was worried that the wild boar would wake up again, the little girl smashed the pig's head with her other fist and then there was no sound.
"Boss, we caught him over there."
Gu Qing looked at the little girl again and quickly turned and left.
Their capture mission this time was from south to north. The man they captured was very cunning. He had been lurking in the mountains with them for two or three days, and was finally caught today.
But he didn't expect to see such an incredible thing today.
He had seen that little girl the day before yesterday, picking mushrooms with a basket on her back. She looked like she knew nothing about the world. She was a villager, but he had never expected her to be so amazing.
Although her appearance here in the middle of the night was very suspicious, Gu Qing felt that if she was really an enemy, she would not make such a big fuss, unless she was covering up. In that case, that person was more important.
He walked out another ten steps, and a young-looking guy sighed and spoke in a way that was totally inconsistent with his temperament, "This son of a bitch, he can run too fast. If he hadn't run into a wild boar's den, I'm afraid we wouldn't have caught him."
They had been running for so many days that they had run out of bullets. They all had unshaven beards and smelled bad, and they were all full of resentment.
Gu Qing was silent for a moment, thinking of that nimble figure, and asked calmly, "Where's the wild boar?"
"Three of them ran away, and the rest have been killed. We are in for a treat tonight."
Gu Qing did not comment, but could not help but glance back.
Yu Yao was not unaware of the anomaly. The wild boar's cry came too suddenly. Normally, animals would not fight in groups. If wild boars were attacking other animals, they would not be so ferocious. It was very likely that there was someone involved.
Yu Yao felt a surge of fear at the thought of this possibility, but these were all her immature speculations. She tried her best to persuade herself not to scare herself, and even did not bother to clean up her clothes and put the wild boar away, and did not dare to light the fire again. She walked quickly down the mountain relying on her memory.
Fortunately, we didn't hear any strange noises along the way.
When Yu Yao passed by home, it was still dark and no one in the house had gotten up yet. She went around the house and headed for the river. After making sure that she was no longer dirty, she took out clean clothes from the space and put them on. She then hid the dirty clothes in the space to ensure that they would not be discovered.
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Wanyuan County is about a two-hour drive from the village, so when Yu Yao was woken up, her hair was not yet completely dry. It was still dark, so Jiang Limei couldn't see clearly.
I had clearly prepared eggs and money last night, and now I found two pairs of insoles from somewhere and asked Yu Yao to take them to the city to give to my eldest brother.
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely bring the things."
Worried that Jiang Limei might notice some cat stains, Yu Yao hurried out before dawn. She had already cleaned herself up, but her hair was still a little wet. Fortunately, it was summer, and by the time she got on the only bus to the county town, her hair was completely dry.
The bus was shaking, and Yu Yao began to have wild thoughts in his daze.
People of this era usually look for a partner with the intention of getting married, so if she really wants to get married, she has to be clear about her needs.
Good looks, integrity, and hard work are probably the three things that she values most, right? As for family conditions and family background, they seem to be the most important in this era.
After thinking for a while, Yu Yao bumped his head against the back of the seat in front of him, and the wooden backrest made a slightly dull thud.
How could she really give herself to someone after just a few meetings? Without feelings, everything would be in vain. But falling in love at first sight is not easy. She had lived for two lifetimes and had never fallen in love with any man at first sight.
With a slight sigh, Yu Yao raised her head, just in time to meet a pair of dark eyes.
The car circled on the winding dirt road, making a puffing sound from time to time, while inside the car, people sat together in twos and threes, and the sound of talking, laughing and making noises could be heard from time to time.
Yu Yao looked at the man in front of him.
The man had a shaved head, deep eyes and a high nose bridge.
Originally, Yu Yao was upset and confused by the chaos around her and her own situation in this stuffy, hot and cramped space, but at this moment she inexplicably became a little quiet.
If only someone could introduce her to such a person, Yu Yao fantasized silently, but her ears began to feel hot.
She silently averted her eyes and looked out the dusty car window. The rolling green hills covered by the dust looked like a freshly-made ink painting. She had never realized that the scenery here was so beautiful before.
Yu Yao quickly diverted her attention and did not notice that the man who had a stern expression just now had a slight smile on his face.
If she found out, she might really act impulsively.
It’s a pity that when they looked at each other just now, Yu Yao didn’t see any fluctuation in the other person’s eyes. In this era, not everyone looks at the face.
She wasn't really a love-crazy teenage girl. Although she would eat a few more bites of food just by looking at a handsome face, the partner she was looking for now had to be simple and honest.
The world in the book can be very dangerous.
Moreover, without an introducer, she would be accused of being a hooligan if she acted randomly, so she couldn't take the risk.
Gu Qing and the others turned around and put away their smiles.
He didn't take it too seriously, but seeing the girl twice in one day and thinking that she was acting rather... strangely, he didn't know why, but he felt relieved.
Soon, this little episode was squeezed out of existence by the stuffy smell in the summer bus.
When Yu Yao arrived in the city, he felt that his whole body was filled with a foul odor, which came from the stuffiness.
After thinking about it, it was just right to be covered in dust and dirt, as it would make it easier for her to do things.
Originally, she planned to come to the city to earn some money in the black market, but now that there were wild boars, she was even more determined to go.
Moreover, if she has space, she will definitely stock up on goods. Having goods in hand will keep her at ease.
According to her guess, this type of place should be in a crowded place where it is easy to hide or escape, such as near hospitals and train stations.
With a target in mind, Yu Yao began to look around pretending to be unfamiliar. She was dressed in gray and holding a net bag in her hand, which was filled with some unremarkable mountain products.
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