Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 137 Shotgun
It must be said that Wang Chengpeng understands how to reverse cause and effect.

It turns out that the so-called night watch had no set rules at all, but he took it upon himself to do it, and even used the pretext of having weapons to fight.

Wang Tieshan, unaware of the tricks involved, asked in surprise:
"What? Old Xie actually lent you his prized hunting rifle? What incredible favor did you do for him?"

"He treasures his hunting rifle so much that he refused to lend it to someone who offered him five dollars as a bribe last time."

At this point, Wang Tieshan also became envious and said, "Let me see the hunting rifle first when it's delivered. It's a wooden gun, a rare thing that every man wants to touch."

A gun is far more alluring to a man than any luxury car, so it's no wonder Wang Tieshan was so eager to get his hands on one.

However, Liu Chunhua wasn't going to tolerate him, saying, "What gun? Do you even know how to use it?"

"Bullets are merciless, and guns are indiscriminate; it wouldn't be good if you ended up hurting yourself."

"Cheng Peng, you'd better not touch any guns or borrow any timber."

Scratching his head, Wang Chengpeng smiled and said, "Of course I won't use something I don't know how to use."

"But it's always good to keep this for now. If we encounter someone with ill intentions, it will be a great deterrent."

After thinking about it, and realizing that it did make sense, Liu Chunhua reluctantly nodded and said:
"Okay, then be careful."

"The matter of keeping watch cannot be decided so hastily."

"Xiao Peng, do you think I don't know what you're capable of? You should come back with me to rest, and let your father stay here and keep watch."

"With a hunting rifle, I'm sure no petty thieves will dare to cause trouble."

What are my skills? You might not even know!
Talk is cheap, so Wang Chengpeng decided to use the stone in front of him to prove his abilities.

Thinking this, Wang Chengpeng swung his hand and chopped, and in the next moment, the stone, which was nearly two centimeters thick, was cleaved into several pieces.

The three people beside him were dumbfounded by this scene.

Especially Liu Chunhua, who just said that her son was not as good as her husband, this was simply the biggest slap in the face.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously looked at Wang Tieshan, sending a signal with her eyes, and said:
"Go on, prove you're more capable than your son."

Turning his head away, Wang Tieshan pretended not to see Liu Chunhua's gaze and acted as if he were dumbfounded.

You're kidding, he doesn't have that ability.
Seeing that everyone was stunned by him, Wang Chengpeng thought to himself, "It was worth it to find the brittlest rock."

These stones, already riddled with holes from daily exposure to sun and rain, were further weakened by Wang Chengpeng's use of them as a stove and the prolonged exposure to fire.

Under the influence of multiple factors, Wang Chengpeng was still able to unleash such a stunning slash.

Otherwise, even if he were able to accomplish the feat of splitting the stone, it would never have been as easy as it is now.

Thinking of this, Wang Chengpeng said, "I think it's more appropriate for me to take the night watch."

Liu Chunhua opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't utter a single word.

With her son's incredible fighting ability, she really had no reason to take over the night watch.

Glaring at the useless Wang Tieshan, Liu Chunhua said worriedly, "But keeping watch at night isn't something that can be done by strength alone."

"No matter how vigilant a person is, there will inevitably be times when they are careless. If someone takes advantage of that moment of carelessness to launch a sneak attack, then all their skills will be wasted."

It must be said that Liu Chunhua's concerns were somewhat justified.

Wang Chengpeng is, after all, human. How could a body made of flesh and blood possibly remain vigilant at all times?

However, this matter is not entirely hopeless. Thinking this, Wang Chengpeng said, "Mother is right. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes."

"How about this, I'll go to the dog market in town every day to see if there are any suitable dogs."

“Our family is better off now, so having a dog to guard the house is a good idea and can save us a lot of energy.”

"As for the next few days, I will keep watch."

"Father, Mother, if you really care about me, you should go back and rest early."

"Come and switch shifts with me as soon as possible; that's the safest way."

It's not a long-term solution to have someone constantly watching over things, especially since Wang Chengpeng's family will only get better and better in the future, making them even more enviable.

In this situation, it would be a good thing to train a guard dog as early as possible.

Wang Chengpeng's words made sense, and Wang Tieshan stopped Liu Chunhua, who was about to say something more, saying:
"Okay, let Xiaopeng keep watch here tonight, and I'll come over to relieve him tomorrow morning."

"When Xiaopeng wakes up, we'll buy two dogs on the way to town to buy groceries."

"Once the puppy grows up a bit, things will be much easier for us."

"Meiyan has been staying at home for a while and is getting a bit bored. Son, take her with you when you go to town tomorrow, so she can see the world."

With the head of the household speaking, Liu Chunhua had no choice but to remain silent, no matter how much she disagreed.

All he could do was cautiously remind Wang Chengpeng that if he encountered something he couldn't control, he must prioritize his own safety.

Wang Chengpeng responded while smiling helplessly.

He's not stupid, how could he not know which is more important, a human life or a broken piece of paper?
If he finds that things are truly hopeless, he will naturally choose to retreat immediately.

The people who could make Wang Chengpeng choose to retreat are unlikely to exist in such a small village, nor would they be interested in these dilapidated houses. It's Liu Chunhua who is worrying unnecessarily.

After waiting for a while, Xie Feiyue arrived on his bicycle, accompanied by the clear sound of a bicycle bell.

He handed the hunting rifle, which was tightly wrapped in oil paper, to Wang Chengpeng and whispered his instructions:
"Xiao Wang, be careful."

"It's not just people; some wild animals also come to visit these remote areas."

"Although hunting has scared away many wild animals in recent years, we still cannot let our guard down."

Holding the shotgun in his hand, Wang Chengpeng mimed a firing gesture and said with a smile:
"I have to think twice before hitting someone, but if these beasts dare to come, don't blame me for sending them to eat bullets."

"We won't need to buy meat tomorrow; we can just eat what's ready-made."

Shaking his head slightly, Xie Feiyue thought to himself that Wang Chengpeng was truly audacious.

He glanced at Wang Tieshan, then at Liu Chunhua. If even his parents didn't care about this matter, he really didn't know what else to say.

With Wang Meiyan on board, the group rode off in the direction where the original courtyard was located.

……

After everyone left, Wang Chengpeng was the only one left in this vast field.

It has to be said that living alone in such a remote place is quite eerie.

A gust of wind, a rustling of grass, a chirping of a bird—all these can frighten a timid person into trembling.

(End of this chapter)