America: The neighbor's wife is so incredibly hospitable!

The man's chest was broad and warm, pressed tightly against her back.

That familiar, aggressive scent of masculine hormones enveloped her once again.

"Holding the gun with both hands."

Chen An covered her small hand with his large hand, helping her correct her grip.

"Make sure your thumb is firmly pressed against the ground, otherwise it might cut off your thumb when the slide recoils."

"Relax your shoulders, don't shrug."

His voice was right next to my ear.

The warm breath he exhaled sprayed onto the side of her neck, causing a slight shiver to run through her body.

"Yes, that's it."

"Cross sights, gaps, and target—three points in a straight line."

This posture is too intimate.

It felt like I was completely encircled in his arms.

Jessica could feel the vibration in his chest as he spoke, and even... she could sense some more specific changes.

Her heart was already racing.

My breathing was rapid and my cheeks were burning.

"Focus."

Chen An gently bit her earlobe as a form of punishment.

"Your heartbeat is disturbing me."

"Take a deep breath and pull the trigger."

"Yes...yes..."

Jessica tried to calm herself down and looked at the oil drum in front of her.

"Bang!"

First shot.

It flew away, only splashing up a small patch of dirt on the muddy ground beside it.

A powerful recoil made her hands go numb.

If Chen An hadn't been supporting her from behind, she might have really lost her grip.

"Again. Don't close your eyes." Chen An's hand was still tightly holding hers.

Imagine that target is someone who wants to bully you.

"Or those who cheated you out of your money."

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Finally, under Chen An's guidance and close instruction...

One of the remaining bullets finally grazed the edge of the oil drum, making a crisp "clang".

"Hit!"

Jessica was so excited she wanted to jump up and turn around to hug Chen An in celebration.

But because the movement was too violent, his injured leg went weak, and he fell directly towards Chen An.

Chen An caught her steadily.

Their faces drew close together again.

This time, there was no steam in the bathroom.

Only the cold morning air and our scalding breaths.

Jessica was still holding the gun in both hands.

Of course, the gun was pointed downwards; if it went off accidentally, the whole book would be ruined.

Jessica was hanging around Chen An's neck.

Her eyes sparkled, a light born from a surge of adrenaline.

"Thank you... teacher." Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes filled with longing.

Just as Chen An was preparing to give her a "reward after class".

"Hey! Looks like our sharpshooter has been born?"

Sarah's voice came from not far away.

Jessica jolted as if she'd been electrocuted, frantically pulling away from Chen An's embrace.

Stand up straight and pretend to inspect the firearms.

Sarah walked over with two cups of hot cocoa, a gentle smile on her face that seemed to see through everything but didn't reveal it.

"Here, have something hot. It's started snowing outside."

Chen An raised his head.

really.

The first tiny snowflake drifted down from the sky.

Then came the second piece, and the third piece.

The wind picked up.

Winter is coming.

Chen An took the hot cocoa and looked at the falling snow, his eyes becoming deep.

In Montana, the first snowfall signifies the start of the mountain closures and the world's solitude.

But for him, who had a generator, a greenhouse, stored food, and two women by his side, this was a different story.

This is not loneliness, but the beginning of truly enjoying the "landlord's life".

"Let's go back."

Chen An had one arm around Sarah and the other supporting Jessica.

"Looks like we'll have to switch to snow tires. And..."

He glanced in the direction of the back mountain.

The heavy snow blocking the mountains provided the best cover for the secret mining of the "Devil's Throat".

However, this also means that the project will be more difficult.

"And what?" Sarah asked.

"And I think we need to buy something else."

Chen An smiled.

"A large bathtub, the kind that can fit three people in one bath."

"After all, soaking in a hot spring in winter is the real deal, isn't it?"

Sarah's face turned bright red instantly, and she gently pinched him.

Jessica, standing next to her, had her head down.

Looking at her toes through the gap in her chest, a shy yet expectant smile appeared on her lips.

A bathtub for three people?

Is this... a hint?

………………

It's snowing heavily.

In this warm wooden cabin, illuminated by a fireplace.

The game of desire, power, and survival has only just begun in this long winter.

Winter in Montana never plays tricks on you.

Overnight, the world turned pure white.

The snow was over thirty inches thick, burying the withered grass and dirty soil.

All that remained between heaven and earth were black pine forests and white snowfields, and the biting cold that could freeze one's breath.

Nine o'clock in the morning.

In the living room of the log cabin, the fireplace was burning bright red.

Jessica leaned on the windowsill, idly drawing circles on the fogged glass with her finger.

Her injured foot has almost fully recovered.

Although Chen An's herbal liniment smelled unpleasant, it was surprisingly effective.

"Mom, are we trapped?"

Jessica turned to look at Sarah, who was hanging the washed clothes to dry by the fireplace.

"With this kind of snow, even that Porsche couldn't drive out, right? Are we going to hibernate here until next spring?"

"Stop complaining."

Chen An's voice came from the basement.

He was carrying several brand-new ammunition boxes and a set of white snow camouflage clothing.

"For lazy people, it's a time of confinement; for hunters, it's a time of revelry."

Chen An placed the items on the table.

Those were two large-caliber hunting rifles, and a bunch of professional outdoor gear.

"Are we going out?" Jessica's eyes lit up.

"The geological team is still on the mountain."

"The tents they brought can't withstand a heavy blizzard, so I have to go and deliver some fuel and supplies to them."

"By the way..." Chen An glanced out the window.

"The beef in the refrigerator is almost gone."

"Now that God has sent us such nice weather, we should go outside and get some fresh meat from that natural refrigerator."

Hunting deer in winter is a must-do skill for men in Montana.

………………

Half an hour later.

That F-150 pickup truck had been modified, fitted with four thick snow chains, and had its chassis raised.

Like a roaring beast, it smashed through the snow and drove forcefully out of the yard.

Zeus sat majestically in the back of the carriage, seemingly unaffected by the cold, his thick fur covered in snowflakes.

This kind of weather is no different from turning on the air conditioner in winter for it!

Jessica sat in the passenger seat, wearing that white down jacket.

Wearing fluffy earmuffs, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

Sarah stayed behind to watch the house, after all, this was an event filled with bloodshed and snow.

Not quite right for that gentle housewife.

"Hey, what's that? Is that a snowmobile?"

Jessica pointed to the roadside.

"That's for Dr. Evans and his team."

Chen An tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

"The road ahead is too steep, and the snow is slippery, so the pickup truck can't get up there."

"We'll have to change that thing later."

The car slowly drove down to the foot of the mountain.

Sure enough, the snow was already up to their thighs.

Chen An parked the pickup truck and unloaded two Yamaha snowmobiles that had been prepared in advance from the back of the truck.

"Can you ride it?" Chen An asked.

"Just kidding! I've actually placed in ski resorts at Lake Tahoe!"

Jessica hopped on a red motorcycle and put on her goggles.

That tomboyish spirit of hers came back.

"Want to have a race? Let's see who gets to the destination first!"

"I'm not going to play against injured players."

Chen An got into another black car.

"Stay close to me. If you fall into a tree pit, you'll be waiting until the snow melts next spring before anyone finds you."

"boom--!"

The two snowmobiles instantly kicked up a cloud of snow dust, like two arrows released from a bow, and rushed into the vast forest.