Chapter 002: I See You as a Spy

"What are you looking at?" Liu Dezhuzhu asked curiously

This matter is quite simple. One can walk east from the village for approximately one day's journey, crossing several mountain ridges. There is a factory in the mountains, a large factory with several thousand workers, where outdoor movies are screened from time to time. Liu Dezhuzhu watched movies there.

At present, Gu Siwei only knows that he is in the sixth group of Shimo Village, which is located in Quanshan Township, Guiling County, Guishan City, Jiang'an Province.

This statement left Gu Siwei momentarily stunned, and for a moment, he did not know how to respond to this young adult who was a few years his junior

It is precisely for this reason that the turbulent winds outside have not affected the village, which is also one of the reasons why Gu Siwei chose to settle in this village

He took a large coarse porcelain bowl and a pair of chopsticks, and Gu Siwei stood in line honestly

Why is this the case

For a moment, I was at a loss for words and could only say no. I then continued to watch as some people in the yard poured out a mouthful or two of thin porridge from their bowls, directly onto the ground to feed the dogs

This statement left Gu Siwei somewhat speechless

Without saying anything else, the dough from the steamed buns irritates the throat, and after a bowl of porridge, my throat feels somewhat uncomfortable

However, upon listening to Liu Dezhuz's explanation, he realized that these two phrases were not insults at all. Instead, cats and dogs were of great importance to the people in this village. If families remained intact, no one would eat their own cats, and unless they were in dire straits, no one would resort to eating their guard dogs

If Gu Siwei considers himself as a spy, then this issue will naturally become clear. Liu Dezhuz, who is preparing to catch spies, is currently gathering evidence.

Why not feed the dogs? These dogs occasionally bring things back from outside; sometimes it is a rabbit, other times it is a field mouse, and occasionally there might even be one or two goats www.hetushu.com.com ...

Yes, waiting in line for a meal

Waiting in line to eat

Liu Dezhuzhu was very curious about Gu Siwei. At this moment, he was convinced that the Gu Siwei before him was a spy from the National Underworld Archives, but his grandfather said otherwise, so he felt it was inappropriate to report it.

Gu Siwei did not want to suffer every day by going out hunting, only to fatten and comfort the people in the village while exhausting himself like a dog

Human nature

The porridge contains dried sweet potato (sweet potato refers to what is commonly known as red yam; it is harvested, cut into pieces about 3 to 4 millimeters thick, and then sun-dried to become dried sweet potato)

In the past, Gu Siwei quite enjoyed eating coarse grains, and during his time, coarse grains were also considered precious. However, after experiencing true coarse grains here, Gu Siwei no longer wished to have a second serving.

Is it very difficult? Gu Siwei displayed a sense of confidence and composure.

The coarse porcelain bowl in hand has a sense of age, and its main characteristic can be summed up in one word: coarse

At this point, Gu Siwei truly has no words; he is genuinely impressed by this young man's imagination

Although it is the same village, the closest of these six groups requires half a day's journey, while the farthest takes almost more than ten hours. Each hamlet is surrounded by mountains, and the roads are rugged and winding, though not to the extent of being as difficult as the roads of Shu.

In the kitchen, there is a large pot and a small pot, both of which are currently cooking cornmeal porridge. The porridge is relatively thick; while it is not quite thick enough to stand a chopstick upright, it does exhibit a certain degree of stickiness.

Gu Siwei could not have known that the young boy beside him harbored such schemes, but even if he did, he would not have taken it to heart, for he was no longer the helpless, flat-headed boy he once was; the mysterious space was his backbone.

"Brother Gu, are you a spy?" Liu Dezhuzhu asked curiously

Hunting is not an easy task. If it were truly easy, there would still be old hunters in the village. Why does the entire village live in such hardship?

There are some villages outside the mountains where people may not even have the opportunity to drink thick cornmeal porridge. They can only survive the winter with porridge that barely reflects a human shadow, paired with dried yam. This represents the dietary norm for ordinary farmers in the era of melon and vegetable cultivation. Want to eat white rice and white flour? It happens only a few times a year. For a true farmer's table to feature white rice and white flour, it would take at least ten to twenty years.

Liu Dezhuzhu did not think twice and immediately said, "I think you are like this; spies must be different from us"

Of course, Gu Siwei's thoughts were not so simple. As an adult who had navigated life for over thirty years, he deeply understood that sometimes, even when something is clearly a good deed and you have acted with a clear conscience, it may not lead to a favorable outcome

Scattering the family kills the cat, while the severed household feeds the dog

It is evident that this thing will not be seen in the future for a reason—it's too rough

With people nearly out of food, why feed the dogs? This leaves Gu Siwei, who has come from decades in the future, perplexed.

The small courtyard is quite orderly, featuring a front room and a main hall. To the east is the kitchen, and to the west is the livestock shed. However, the main hall and the front room, including the livestock shed, have now all become a dining hall, filled with tables and chairs that originally belonged to various families.

Where did Liu Dezhuzhu watch the movie

"No wonder no one eats dogs," Gu Siwei said

At this time, even eating in the village requires queuing. The entire community shares a communal meal and works together, as this period coincides with the height of the people's commune movement.

Gu Siwei wishes to stay, and the best way to demonstrate his value is naturally to resolve the village's food issue. As long as this problem can be solved, even if Gu Siwei wants to leave, it is likely that the village will not agree.

The factory is not merely a factory, but rather a small town, equipped with comprehensive living facilities. Not only does it have a cinema, but it also includes bathhouses, libraries, shops, and even a cotton spinning mill.

Upon hearing about hunting, Liu Dezhuzhu's eyes instantly widened

Once again, a question was asked, clearly indicating more suspicion than trust

I never wanted to become the enemy of the entire village one day, yet it turned out that the villagers believed it was my refusal to work and hunt that caused them to go hungry.

I originally thought he was a foolish boy, but who would have known that his imagination was exceptionally vivid, making it impossible to perceive any foolishness at this moment

"Hunting, do you still hunt?"

Can you hunt

"Do you think I am a spy?" Gu Siwei asked with a smile as he came back to his senses

Sipping the porridge while observing the people around.

Gu Siwei said: "I am wondering why your village still feeds dogs"

Liu Dezhuzhi looks down on Gu Siwei a bit

Once you become someone else's support, when you no longer wish to be relied upon, the kindness you once showed to that person will be matched by the depth of their resentment towards you

Gu Siwei was taken aback and thought to himself: This criticism is rather harsh.

Indeed, in such a poor village, there are still dogs, though not many—only seven or eight. This phenomenon still strikes Gu Siwei as somewhat incredible

At this moment, Gu Siwei harbored a doubt, as he noticed that while people were struggling to find enough food to eat, some individuals still shared a portion of the porridge from their bowls with the dogs in the courtyard

In the past, Gu Siwei had no knowledge of hunting at all; he did not even know how to hunt. However, things are different now. Gu Siwei is aided by a mysterious space, and his understanding of this space has become quite proficient. He already has a clear strategy for dealing with prey.

"Eat dog? We certainly do not eat dog here. As the old saying goes: 'When the family is scattered, they kill cats; when in dire straits, they eat dogs.' If it comes to that, who would go and kill a cat or dog for meat?" Liu Dezhuzhu felt a bit anxious upon hearing this

It is not like what Gu Siwei imagined, eating stray cats or killing dogs; that would be considered an insult

Rising rice, the book of Hetu. En, the enmity of Doumi.

Having taken a bowl of porridge, Gu Siwei brought it outside and casually squatted down in a random spot

Gu Siwei wondered why this kid was so troublesome. Asking himself eight times a day what he was thinking, what I think has nothing to do with you at all

Just as Gu Siwei was pondering, he caught a glimpse of a shadow sitting down beside him. Turning his head to look, he saw Liu Fulin's grandson, Liu Dezhu.

This item paired with cornmeal porridge is simply unbeatable; as for whether it is delicious or not, that is all nonsense

One might even say that the living conditions in the village are now even harsher than before. What is the reason for this

I was thinking about where to go hunting after dinner, Gu Siwei casually remarked

"Lurking, once you receive the order from Old Jiang, you will jump out and carry out sabotage," Liu Dezhu said earnestly.

In the village, there is a dining hall; rather than calling it a dining hall, it is more like a small courtyard. It is unclear whose courtyard it was, but since it was unoccupied, it has been repurposed as the village dining hall

Have all the old hunters stopped hunting?

It is clearly not the case

Most importantly, raising these animals does not require much effort from the villagers; whether it is cats or dogs, they can find food on their own and do not need to be fed by people, nor is there any need for cat food or dog food

This does not imply that such matters only exist in modern times; rather, it indicates that these issues are universally present across all societies, both historical and contemporary, regardless of cultural context.

At this point, Gu Siwei finally understood that these dogs were hunting dogs, semi-feral hunting dogs that would venture into the wild to find food on their own, occasionally bringing back some game to reward their owners

In order to gather evidence, one must first understand the thoughts of the agents. At this moment, Liu Dezhuzhu wishes to comprehend Gu Siwei's thoughts. As for where he learned these tactics, it is naturally from movies.

After some thought, Gu Siwei smiled and said, "I am not a spy; someone like me could never be a spy. Besides, what would a spy be doing in your village?"

In fact, Liu Dezhuz also had his own plans. Although he believed that Gu Siwei was a spy, he felt that he needed to catch something concrete before reporting it. At present, without any evidence to tarnish someone's reputation, Liu Dezhuz found it somewhat difficult to proceed.

The white glaze is not truly white, but rather has a grayish hue; the blue material is neither bright nor vibrant, appearing dull. The surface of the glaze is pockmarked and filled with sand holes.

Gu Siwei is very astute, and it is this astuteness that has enabled a young man from a small town to purchase his own house by the age of thirty. This ability has been cultivated through enduring hardships and overcoming injuries

However, having this meal at this moment is already quite good, especially since this is a mountain village where access is extremely inconvenient, and the land is scarce. There are no various taxes to pay (the land here produces very few grains in a year; if taxes were imposed, all the villagers would leave, as the annual harvest would not even be enough to cover the taxes, and they would have to subsidize it. Who would want to farm? What else would they wait for?)

However, the path is truly difficult to traverse, as many places can only accommodate one person and one large beast at a time. On either side lies an abyss, causing one's heart to tremble at the sight.

Liu Dezhuzhu found nothing strange about this matter, so he recounted to Gu Siwei, as if listing rare delicacies, the reasons why the village still raises dogs.

He is not the hunting dog of the village, but is solely responsible for hunting

Take a look

Cats and dogs are considered very important by the villagers. Their ordinary uses include guarding the home and catching mice. Since the village is located in the mountains, it is quite common for snakes and other creatures to enter homes. People may sometimes overlook this, but cats and dogs are very sensitive to their surroundings. When they detect such threats, they can alert their owners, thereby preventing harm from these dangerous creatures

Hunting is permissible, and demonstrating its inherent value is also acceptable; however, providing enough food for people, even to the point of ensuring they are free from worries about clothing and food, is not feasible, at least not at this moment

At this moment, Gu Siwei is unaware of this

"Brother Gu, what are you thinking about?" Liu Dezhuz asked