Reborn in the 60s, I hunt to support my family and even seduce the village beauty.

When Chang Dashan saw his son coming over, his eyes lit up.

"Our son is back, just in time, this is the good thing you did."

Chang Kun was completely baffled, wondering what he had done.

He went to the office door, listened for a few moments, and then he understood.

These old men are all retired soldiers. A few days ago, Cheng Jie shared the wild boar meat that Chang Kun had hunted with these veterans. Somehow, they found out and flocked to the police station to express their gratitude.

Chang Kun shrank back. He had only done what he wanted and didn't want to become famous because of it.

"Young man, you got your meat too?" an old soldier asked, seeing that Chang Kun wasn't from the police station.

"Huh? Well... my uncle received the meat and asked me to come and thank them," Chang Kun replied without changing his expression.

"We really need to thank them; we haven't eaten meat in over a year!"

"Hey, let alone meat, there's not even enough cornmeal to go around."

"That Chief Cheng of this police station just won't say who gave him the meat, it's infuriating!"

"I wonder who's the kind person who's thinking of us old folks during the National Day holiday."

The veterans chattered on, making Chang Kun feel a little embarrassed. He was just doing what he wanted and had no expectation of their gratitude.

Chang Dashan listened with a smile. He knew that his son had hunted wild boar meat and given it to the veteran. He was very proud to have such a son.

After much persuasion, the veterans finally left. Cheng Jie and Chang Dashan gulped down several mouthfuls of tea. These old guys were too stubborn; they had been talking until their throats were dry.

Upon seeing Chang Kun arrive, Cheng Jie glared at him irritably. When the veterans were there, Chang Kun, the person involved, had only known how to hide in the back and watch the show.

"Hehe, Brother Cheng, look what I brought you!"

"Wow! Where did all these big fish come from?!"

The large yellow croaker was bright yellow, and when held in the hand, it swayed its head and tail, looking very appealing. Cheng Jie liked it at first sight.

"I went to Tianjin and caught it at the beach." Chang Kun recounted the story of catching large yellow croakers in the puddles on the beach.

"Your luck... is incredible!"

Not only Cheng Jie, but even his father Chang Dashan admired him. To be able to find so many such big fish on the beach was truly incredible luck.

There was no need for formalities between the two families. Besides, Cheng Jie didn't recognize the large yellow croaker, so he casually took it and hung the fish on the hook on the wall.

After chatting for a while, Chang Kun asked, "Brother Cheng, I heard you mention something about getting a promotion last time?"

Cheng Jie nodded and smiled, "Thanks to the donkey meat you gave me, it's perfect for the leaders. If I stay at this police station for another month or so, I'll probably get promoted."

"That's good! Brother Cheng must be tired of staying in this police station, right?"

"The police station has street management overseeing it, and the noodle factories each have their own security teams. They can only catch petty thieves and hooligans on the street—mostly trivial matters. Sigh, it's a long story!"

"So, Brother Cheng, where are you going after your promotion?"

"Anywhere is fine, it's all about serving the people."

Chang Kun was speechless. How could these be the same?

Even someone as inexperienced in officialdom as him knows that different departments have vastly different levels of power.

Aren't there enough examples of petty officials who committed massive corruption in later generations? Take Zhao Dehan, for instance, and Chen Qingquan, for example...

"Brother Cheng, why don't you take two more fish and give them to the leader?" Even Director Zhu of the state-run restaurant was giving two large yellow croakers to the leader, which shows that at this time, this gift was by no means shabby.

"Sending fish?" Cheng Jie and Chang Dashan were both stunned.

Even a farmer like Chang Dashan, who has spent most of his life as a farmer, knows that it's a bit impolite to offer two fish as a favor to a leader.

Chang Kun pointed to the large yellow croaker: "I just came from a state-run restaurant. The director there said that this fish is quite valuable in Beijing, and it would be fine to give it to a leader."

"Is there any special significance to this fish?" Cheng Jie had initially thought it was just a few ordinary fish that Chang Kun had brought over, but now that Chang Kun said the fish was valuable, he began to take it seriously.

"This is called a large yellow croaker. The chef at the restaurant said that this size and that it's alive is very rare in Beijing."

"I'm surprised you brought so many. I'll take two as gifts, and you can take the rest back."

Chang Kun waved his hand: "Brother Cheng, I still have some at home, so don't be shy. Take them back and have a drink with Uncle Cheng, and Cheng Min can have some too."

Chang Dashan chimed in, "That's right, Xiao Cheng, we're family, why are you being so polite? We didn't say anything when you gave us the sewing machine last time."

"Then I won't say any more. While the fish is still alive, I'll go to the leader's house." Having been the head of the police station for many years, Cheng Jie wasn't stupid. Giving the leader good gifts would motivate him to arrange a promotion.

After Cheng Jie left, Chang Dashan leaned close to Chang Kun's ear and said, "Xiao Kun, are there any fish left? Send two to Director Wang next door."

"What's wrong, Dad? What's the matter?" Chang Kun thought his father had something to ask Director Wang for help with.

"It's all your business. Your mother and I have been discussing it, and we're thinking of going to the Cheng family to propose marriage. We'd prefer to find someone of some standing to be the matchmaker, and after thinking about it, we came up with Director Wang. What do you think, is he suitable?"

With his marriage finally on the agenda, Chang Kun was somewhat delighted: "Dad, this is something you and Mom should decide. How can you find a matchmaker for yourself..."

"There are still quite a few fish left. I'll go back and get two more. You and Mom can take them to their house and ask. Director Wang has a good relationship with our family, so this is good news. She should be fine."

"Yeah, that's what I think too. The problem is, we don't know many other people in the city."

"Then you and Mother can pick a date in advance. I'll go back to get the fish and tell Mother about it."

Chang Dashan chuckled and waved his hand: "Go ahead, go ahead."

The son prepared all the betrothal gifts himself; he's such an easy father.

I rode my bike to the supply and marketing cooperative, just as my mother was returning from buying tofu.

"Xiao Kun, perfect timing. Take this tofu back with you. Xiao Mu said you wanted to make clam and tofu soup."

Chang Kun nodded: "You don't need to lift a finger, just wait to eat tonight."

"Hey, why don't you go back and rest? It must be tiring coming along on this trip, right?"

"It's alright. I just went to the police station, and Dad said he's going to Director Wang's house to ask her to be a matchmaker. Go back and get two fish to take with you later."

"Two fish are enough?" Liu Meifen asked in surprise. She had heard that the gifts given by matchmakers in the city were not light, let alone for someone like Director Wang who held an official position. Could it be that the fish her son was talking about were very big?

"That's enough. That fish is special. She'll know once you bring it over. Director Wang should be a connoisseur."

Liu Meifen agreed, and in the past few months, her son had become more and more reliable in handling matters.

After giving his instructions, Chang Kun went home.

"This was given to me by my older brother, I'm not letting you guys play with it!"

Chang Mu held the cat's eye snail and waved it in front of Chang Qing and Chang Xiu, refusing to let them touch it.

Upon seeing Chang Kun return, Xiu'er immediately rushed over.

"Big brother, I want the one Xiao Mu has too!"

Chang Qing also ran over, looking longingly at her older brother. They had all gotten tired of playing with the razor clams and sand clams in the basin.

"Go, bring another basin of water. Big brother has something fun for you guys."

Chang Kun remembered that there were still quite a few hermit crabs in the space. These girls had never seen them before, so they would definitely find them fascinating.