Chapter 003: Aspiring to Rise Through Hunting

By the time you arrive there, the deer will have already been several miles away. Even if you were to die in the old forest, you might not necessarily catch a glimpse of the deer while you are still breathing

In his fifties, Guo Xiangping is a person who enjoys pondering matters; he immediately sensed that this young man named Gu Siwei was not so simple.

Guo Xiangping was taken aback at first, but ultimately couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Spies? What kind of spies would we need in a place like this? Besides, how could anyone look like this and still be a spy? They would stand out so much once they went out, how could they possibly be a spy"

Comrade Gu!

Do you think Comrade Gu will face any danger on this trip?

Comrade Gu, it is not that our village is stingy, but rather that we do not have all these items. We truly do not have knives and such. If you want to borrow something, would a bayonet work for you instead..." Yang Chuanwu said

Gu Siwei did not avoid the people around him and briefly mentioned his preparations for entering the mountains. Naturally, Gu Siwei needed to bring some items, such as knives and salt.

Putting his own bowl and chopsticks in a designated place, Gu Siwei found Liu Fulin

At this time, firearms are not prohibited in the country. Not only are firearms not banned, but due to the external environment, neither the United States nor the Soviet Union can be considered good entities. Domestically, one could say that the entire population is armed, with trained militia numbering in the hundreds of millions, truly a vast ocean of people's war

Moreover, these villagers have hardly left the village throughout their lives; where could they have contracted the disease from?

However, Liu Dezhu, who is somewhat dull-witted, still believes in his heart that Gu Siwei is a spy. The more others do not believe him, the more certain Liu Dezhu becomes. It must be said that this kid Liu Dezhu is not very bright and is somewhat stubborn.

For Gu Siwei, the prey is simple, but he lacks tools such as a disemboweling knife and salt, so he has no choice but to borrow them from Liu Fulin

Gu Siwei is also a bit confused

Zhuangzi also trained before, and the gun is equipped with bullets. Every year, a certain number of bullets are allocated, but now everything is in disarray. In places like Zhuangzi, there are no bullets left, so most of the time, they practice bayonet fighting. The idea of shooting a gun just to hear a sound is impossible.

As Gu Siwei just stepped out of the courtyard, the villagers gathered together.

Gu Siwei borrowed the gun not because he intended to use it for hunting, but because he had never played with a real gun before. Now that he has the opportunity, if he doesn't try it out, can he still be considered a man

Who would not be confused upon hearing this?

Is Gu Siwei skilled in hunting?

It is not a whole package of salt, but rather a small bag of salt wrapped in paper, weighing approximately twenty grams. It is not the refined type of salt, but rather the coarse salt that is used for pickling vegetables. It appears to be composed of small granules, with some moisture visible on the surface, indicating that the salt has absorbed some humidity.

Among them, those with the surname Yang are the most numerous, accounting for nearly one third

With someone like Gu Siwei, Liu Dezhu certainly does not appear to be the type who could venture into the deep forest for hunting

Let’s take Dahei into the mountains; if there are any difficulties, write a note for Dahei to bring back

It is an old saying

Gu Siwei, this scoundrel, is now in trouble

Guo Xiangping does not believe that, given Gu Zhuwei's appearance and temperament, if he were to become a spy, he would have to infiltrate the upper echelons of the organization, at the very least he would need to be lurking in the capital

"The salt will be a small pinch for you later. It's not that we are stingy, but our village doesn't have much salt..."

How can this person be so naive to such an extent

Without mentioning anything else, just based on this demeanor, it is already many times better than what it will be decades later. Even if these people are very poor, they truly evoke a sense of admiration in Gu Siwei from a spiritual perspective

Even if you have a gun, loaded with plenty of bullets, most people still cannot shoot a deer in the old forest

Can I borrow a gun

Can this thing be borrowed as well

At this moment, Liu Dezhuz opened his mouth: "Fifth Master, do you think he might be a spy sent by Old Jiang?"

Upon hearing Liu Dezhuzhu's words, everyone burst into laughter

Not resembling Gu Siwei, with a proper appearance, yet harboring a mind full of crooked ideas and malicious intentions

No need, although I have forgotten many things, I have not forgotten the life in the mountains and forests

At this time, it is not about closing the mountains and nurturing the forests; rather, it is said that anything living in the mountains will eventually be imprisoned for life, and there is also a saying that the stranger the appearance, the quicker the judgment.

Now everyone is hungry, and upon seeing something edible, their eyes light up with desire, grabbing whatever they can eat, lamenting the absence of food, believing there is nothing that cannot be consumed

To shoot a person, first shoot the horse; to deceive a person, first deceive the already deceived.

Guo Xiangping had previously roamed the world and encountered some extraordinary individuals and events. In his view, it was evident that Gu Siwei somewhat fit the category of an extraordinary person.

Yang Chuanwu's embarrassed expression reappeared on his face

A deer can survive in the wild primarily due to its heightened alertness. Even a fool like you, who knows nothing, can be heard by the herd of deer from a mile away just by the sound of your footsteps.

After a while, the three dogs that had run out returned, holding a military dagger in their hands, which was preserved quite well, as there was hardly any rust on the blade

In addition to nephews and nieces, without mentioning half of the territory, at least one can account for thirty percent

He does not care whether others believe it or not; he must first believe it himself, or at least pretend to believe it.

As for disinfection and such, you are overthinking it. We can barely fill our stomachs, and you still have the time to worry about infections. Are you out of your mind

No way, just look at his appearance. He can raise himself to be plump and healthy in the old forest. To say he has no ability, who would believe that!

Liu Fulin felt a bit awkward after hearing this and turned to glance at the man beside him

Such thinking surely indicates a problem with one's mind

A bowl of thin porridge cannot be consumed for long. After the porridge was ingested, a few slices of yam also followed into the stomach. Gu Siwei took his bowl and chopsticks to the side of the water tank in the courtyard, picked up the ladle from the tank, scooped some water, and poured it into the bowl. He rubbed it with his hands a few times to clean the bowl.

Borrowing what little others have, not only do they give it willingly, but they also feel that their contribution is insufficient, feeling embarrassed for not meeting the guests' demands. In a few decades, everyone will surely be deserving of a banner of honor

Gu Siwei is somewhat puzzled

Comrade Gu, it is not that we are stingy, but this thing has its own discipline. Moreover, even if we lend it to you, you won't be able to use it. We have the gun, but not a single bullet. If you borrow it, it can only serve as a firewood stick

In this era, as long as you are not hunting black and white striped animals in the mountains, no one will stop you

Gu Siwei understood that Liu Dezhu looked down on him. He did not bother to explain further, believing that it was more effective to present a rabbit before him than to engage in verbal disputes. Gu Siwei was not interested in merely talking.

It is precisely for this reason that the animals in the mountains are as clever as monkeys; it is not possible to encounter prey simply by making a half-hearted effort to enter the mountains

However, although Yang Chuanwu rose to his position through the support of many brothers, he is not the kind of person who oppresses his neighbors or takes advantage of his hometown. He is upright, speaks with a voice like a bell, and has a very proper appearance, embodying the image of a genuinely upright individual

Even if Liu Dezhuzhu were to be killed, he would not believe it. Hunting is not such a simple matter; one must possess considerable skill to venture into the mountains for hunting.

Although there are many people with the surname Yang, most of them are related by marriage, and after two or three generations, they become mutual cousins, with no significant conflicts among them

This has truly moved Gu Siwei a little. Just look at the simplicity of these people now; how is it that after several decades, it has disappeared

He just wanted to borrow a skinning knife, but unexpectedly, they said they didn't have a skinning knife, although they could lend you a bayonet.

Gu Siwei looked at Yang Chuanwu's expression and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: these people are truly sincere. Just look at this, borrowing something and not getting what they wanted, yet they still have a face full of embarrassment, blushing while trying to explain themselves.

As Gu Siwei was about to leave, Yang Chuanwu spoke up to stop him

In a small village like this, how is it that the old Jiang faction is either looking to turn towards filmmaking and promoting actors, or is it trying to engage in intelligence work, with even the agents in the small village needing to look like this

At this moment, the people's bravery is truly beyond what Gu Siwei could imagine decades later

Guo Xiangping nodded and said, "There are many extraordinary people in the world, and this Comrade Gu clearly is not ordinary"

The protection measures are so effective that many wild animals no longer avoid humans

This is coarse salt, not the commonly seen flake salt in the future

This matter sounds somewhat unimaginable, yet the reality is as such

Fifth Brother thinks this person is capable

Encountering a wild boar is indeed possible, as these creatures are not particularly intelligent. However, relying on your half-hearted attempt to shoot a wild boar with a gun, the likelihood of the boar goring you to death is greater than your chances of killing it with a bullet

Upon hearing this, San Gouzi, holding the bowl, immediately stood up and ran away

There is no oil or residue at all, making the bowl easy to clean; in fact, it can be rinsed with water and will be completely clean.

Yang Chuanwu inquired

The man is named Yang Chuanwu, and he is the production team leader. To put it simply, he holds the highest official position in the entire village, and his words carry weight in matters.

In the countryside, having many brothers equates to combat power, status, and strength

The man appears much younger than Liu Fulin, in his thirties, at the prime of his life. He looks very vigorous and in good spirits.

Gu Siwei did not stop at m.hetushu.com, but directly left the courtyard and walked upstream along the river

What does "得陇望蜀" mean

Feigning amnesia has become a standard practice, and Gu Siwei is no exception. In situations that are difficult to explain, he simply pretends to have forgotten, such as how he arrived and how he ended up rolling down the mountain.

He was not elected; rather, he was born to be the manager of the village. Why? Simply because he has many brothers: Yang Chuanwu, Yang Chuanxue, Yang Chuanli, Yang Chuanxian, and Yang Chuanlin. In their prime, there are five brothers.

Hearing others say this, Gu Siwei decided not to lend it anymore

Seeing that Gu Siwei did not want to bring the hunting dog into the mountains, Yang Chuanwu no longer said anything further

With salt and a knife, Gu Siwei took another half box of matches, which constituted all the possessions that Gu Siwei had borrowed

There are even villages that not only possess guns, but also machine guns and cannons, which are genuine standard artillery, not mere showpieces

Old Liu, I need to tell you something

Yang Chuanwu spoke the truth; firearms are indeed rampant now. Do not underestimate such a small village; there are over ten Han Yang rifles alone, along with several American Springfields. Almost every adult has a rifle in hand

Upon hearing that Gu Siwei had no objections, Yang Chuanwu turned to a young man beside him and said, "San Gouzi, go fetch a gun and bring it over"

Moreover, it is evident that they are not afraid of you not repaying them

There are a total of five surnames in the village: Liu, Yang, Sun, Guo, and Luan

While eating and running, this skill completely astonished Gu Siwei, who thought to himself: What kind of extraordinary people are there in this village? One is borrowing his military dagger with a casual remark, and another is eating while running. Is there anyone here who is serious?

After receiving the military dagger, Gu Siwei followed Yang Chuanwu to take a bag of salt

Immediately, some people expressed their concerns

Some people may think that by simply taking a gun and a bow into the woods, they can easily find whatever they want and come out with their prey after a pleasant afternoon