GBP Chapter 351 Formal Technician
Chapter 351 Formal Technician
After resting for about half an hour, Li Xiangyang stood up: "Let's go. Let's deal with the lynx first, then continue our journey. If we're lucky, we can reach the village before dark."
Wang Ergou also stood up, watching Li Xiangyang skillfully handle the lynx, and couldn't help but sigh, "Xiangyang, do you think we'll be hunting for the rest of our lives?"
Li Xiangyang paused for a moment, then continued peeling skins: "Who knows? Life goes on, as long as I can earn money to support my family."
"If there are fewer hunters in the future, we won't be able to be together as often," Wang Ergou said somewhat forlornly.
Li Xiangyang looked up at him and laughed, "Don't worry, even if we don't hunt, we're still good brothers."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ergou's face lit up with a smile: "That's good, that's good!"
After dealing with the lynx, the two redistributed their prey and continued down the mountain.
As the sun gradually sets in the west, the scenery in the mountains and fields is bathed in a golden glow.
The two shadows stretched long in the setting sun...
Finally, as the sun was about to set, the outline of Xiaoliang Village came into view.
"Finally home!" Wang Ergou shouted excitedly.
Li Xiangyang breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.
Back in the village, their haul immediately attracted the attention and envy of the villagers.
When they arrived at Li Xiangyang's house, Li Xiaoyun gasped in surprise upon seeing the spoils the two had brought back. "Such a big bear? And a lynx too?"
Li Xiangyang smiled and stepped forward, gently hugging Li Xiaoyun: "Don't worry, it's all been taken care of, everything's fine."
Li Xiaoyun muttered softly, "They weren't in any danger, were they?"
"Of course not."
Li Xiangyang vehemently denied it, knowing that telling his wife about the dangers on the mountain would only make her more worried.
Rather than making her worry, it's better to put her at ease.
"Come inside and wash up, I've boiled some water," Li Xiaoyun urged. "Ergou, you come too, we'll eat together later."
Wang Ergou waved his hand sheepishly, "No, no, Ma Hongxia is still waiting at home."
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Then you go ahead and get busy, I'll come find you tomorrow."
After seeing Wang Ergou off, Li Xiangyang finally breathed a sigh of relief and slumped down on a small stool in the yard.
The days of travel and danger had pushed his body and mind to their limits.
Li Xiaoyun brought over a basin of hot water, squatted down in front of Li Xiangyang, and carefully wiped the dirt off his face and hands.
"Look at you, you're like this again. You always come back looking so disheveled," Li Xiaoyun said with concern as she wiped her face.
Li Xiangyang took her hand and smiled, "I'm used to it, that's how it is in the mountains. Help me wash up, then we'll have a good meal."
After dinner, the two lay down on the kang (a heated brick bed).
Li Xiaoyun leaned against Li Xiangyang's chest and asked softly, "Did you really not encounter any danger this time you went into the mountains?"
Li Xiangyang gently stroked his wife's long hair and laughed, "What danger could there be? Even if we hunt a bear and then run into a lynx, it's nothing."
Hearing his nonchalant tone, Li Xiaoyun couldn't help but look up at him suspiciously: "Really?"
Li Xiangyang kissed her forehead: "Really, look at me, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I? Okay, don't overthink it, go to sleep early."
Although Li Xiaoyun still had doubts, seeing her husband's relaxed expression, she stopped asking.
She knew that no matter how lightly Li Xiangyang spoke, the dangers in the mountains were far greater than he made out to be.
That night, Li Xiangyang slept exceptionally soundly.
The next morning, right after breakfast, Li Xiangyang prepared to go out.
"Where are you going?" Li Xiaoyun asked while clearing away the dishes.
"Go to town and sell the game."
Li Xiaoyun nodded: "Go early and come back early, don't linger too long."
Li Xiangyang dressed, took the most valuable parts of his prey, and went straight to Wang Ergou's house.
Li Xiangyang originally planned to go into the city with Wang Ergou, but his injured arm hurt whenever he moved, so he refused.
Li Xiangyang didn't insist. After entering the city, he went straight to Old Zhou's leather collection workshop.
At that moment, Old Zhou, who was checking the goods, looked up and saw Li Xiangyang. He immediately beamed, "Oh, who is it? It's Xiangyang! Come in and sit down. What good stuff have you got lately?"
Li Xiangyang handed over the two pieces of leather.
Old Zhou clicked his tongue in amazement: "Good heavens, bear skin and lynx skin, that's quite something!"
He took the lynx pelt, examined it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction: "This pelt is well-finished, very intact, and the fur is beautiful. The bear pelt is 1200, the lynx pelt is 800, that's 2000 in total. Is that acceptable?"
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Okay, that's settled then. I trust you wouldn't cheat me."
Hearing this, Old Zhou laughed even harder: "That's right, it's not like we've never done business together before. Why would I cheat you? By the way, what about the bear bile and bear paws? You're selling them anyway, so why not give them to me for six hundred?"
Upon hearing that Lao Zhou wanted it, Li Xiangyang was too lazy to go to the state-run restaurant again and simply gave it to him.
After receiving the money, Li Xiangyang wandered around the city, bought some tonics for Li Xiaoyun, and also visited his mother and sister along the way.
"Xiaohua, how's your studies lately?" Li Xiangyang ruffled his younger sister's hair and asked with a smile.
Li Xiaohua slapped her brother's hand away, looking disgusted. "Brother, you're doing very well in your studies. Don't do this to me. I'm not a little kid anymore!"
"Haha, yeah, Xiaohua's all grown up now. Since you're doing so well in your studies, what do you want? I'll buy it for you..."
Li's mother shook her head with a smile, "Look at you, you spoil her again."
Li Xiangyang smiled shyly: "Mom, Xiaohua studies well, of course she deserves a reward!"
The mother and daughter both laughed when they heard him say that.
After chatting for a while, Li Xiangyang saw that it was almost time to leave.
"Mother, I have to go back now. Xiaoyun is still waiting for me at home."
Li's mother nodded: "Go ahead, be careful on the road."
After leaving his mother's house, Li Xiangyang hurriedly returned to Xiaoliang Village.
As soon as I arrived at the village entrance, I saw a jeep parked there, and a familiar figure, Zhou Yongnian, was standing next to it.
"Uncle Zhou," Li Xiangyang said, somewhat surprised, "what brings you here?"
Upon seeing Li Xiangyang, Zhou Yongnian hurriedly greeted him: "Xiangyang, I've finally found you! I looked for you at your house, but your wife said you went to town, so I've been waiting for you here!"
Li Xiangyang asked, somewhat puzzled, "Did you need something from me?"
Zhou Yongnian nodded, his face beaming with undisguised excitement: "That's right! Great news! The Forestry Bureau has accepted the assignment!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangyang was taken aback at first, then laughed: "Really?"
Zhou Yongnian patted him on the shoulder: "Of course it's true! I worked really hard to get this for you. From now on, you'll be a full-fledged technician at the Forestry Bureau, and a specially hired one at that. You won't have to go to work every day; you'll just need to provide technical support when needed. The monthly salary is 15 yuan. How about that?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangyang felt a surge of excitement.
A monthly salary of 15 yuan was quite a lot in those days, and you didn't even have to go to work every day.
"That's wonderful, Uncle Zhou, thank you so much!" Li Xiangyang said sincerely.
Zhou Yongnian waved his hand: "Don't be so polite, you deserve this. You've made so many contributions to the forest farm, what's a little reward? Oh, and here's your appointment letter and work permit, keep them safe. I won't be going to Er Gou's place, you can give them to him."
Li Xiangyang took the document from Zhou Yongnian and carefully put it into his pocket.
Zhou Yongnian added, "Tomorrow, the two of you should go to the Forestry Bureau to complete the necessary procedures. I'll show you around and help you get familiar with the area."
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Okay, we'll definitely be there on time tomorrow."