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

Seeing that Cheng Xin lacked confidence, Chang Kun patted him on the shoulder: "What are you afraid of? If you miss, I'm here for you!"

Cheng Xin swallowed hard, picked up the gun again, and this time his hand was steady, but the muzzle was still erratic.

"Stay calm, don't rush! Breathe evenly, follow the target with the gun, and pull the trigger when you feel it's right." Chang Kun reached out and pressed down on his shoulder, gently pressing down, while his other hand helped hold the gun, using a one-shot-perfect technique.

The yellow deer in the ravine were completely unaware, preoccupied with grazing.

Cheng Xin took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

*Smack!*

Gunshots rang out in the ravine. Xiu'er and Zixia covered their ears in fright. Huang Lu fell to the ground and its four legs twitched a few times before it stopped moving.

Cheng Xin stood there, mouth agape, unable to close it for a long time.

"I hit it! Brother-in-law! I hit it!"

He jumped up suddenly, his face turning bright red, and he almost rolled down the hillside.

Xiuer and Zixia peeked out from behind the rock. Zixia reacted first, tugging at Chang Kun's sleeve: "Big brother, where's Xiaolu?"

"That's not it," Chang Kun pointed towards the ravine.

Zixia looked in the direction he was pointing, and there lay the yellow deer on the ground, motionless.

She paused for a moment, then pouted, "Big brother, you're lying! Little deer is dead!" Her eyes reddened, and tears were about to fall.

Xiuer was also stunned. She looked at the deer, then at Zixia, and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Chang Kun squatted down and pinched Zixia's cheek: "This big yellow deer meat is so fragrant! I'll stew it later and save the tenderest meat for you. We'll also grill a few skewers, sizzling with oil—it'll taste better than any candied hawthorn!"

Zixia sniffled: "Really?"

"Of course it's true! Big brother's stew is delicious. Eat plenty so you can grow tall..."

Zixia stopped crying, sniffed, and glanced into the ravine again.

Xiuer, standing nearby, swallowed hard, exclaiming, "Big brother, I want some roasted venison too!"

"Yes, we have them all!"

Cheng Xin was still squatting there, staring at the deer, his hands trembling with excitement.

Hitting his prey on his first shot greatly boosted his confidence.

Chang Kun patted him on the shoulder: "Good job! That was a good shot!"

Cheng Xin's eyes lit up; he was still a little incredulous: "Brother-in-law, did I really hit him?"

"Who else could it be but you?"

Cheng Xin grinned and rubbed his hands together as he ran into the ravine.

Xiuer and Zixia followed closely behind, the three of them chattering away around the yellow deer.

Xiuer touched the deer antlers, her little mouth drooling: "Big brother, is venison really delicious?"

She vaguely remembered that her older brother had once hunted a deer, and the meat smelled incredibly gamey.

"Of course!" Chang Kun walked over and pointed to the deer leg. "This kind of yellow deer doesn't grow very big. It roams the mountains all year round, so its meat is firm and not dry. It's very delicious when stewed, and both the elderly and children can eat it."

Zixia licked her lips: "Even tastier than Greyhound?"

The smell of the roasted ash dog that her older brother gave her last time is still unforgettable.

"Each has its own merits. Save some room in your stomach tonight and eat more."

Cheng Xin chuckled beside him, "Brother-in-law, this deer must weigh fifty or sixty pounds, right?"

"That's about right. It's getting late, let's head out of the mountains."

Cheng Xin looked at the deer on the ground, and without saying a word, he bent down to lift the deer's leg. Xiu'er and Zixia also came over to help, each pulling on one ear. They tried for a long time, but the deer didn't budge.

Chang Kun chuckled at their expressions: "Alright, alright, let me do it."

He hoisted the yellow deer onto his shoulder, gestured with his chin forward, and declared, "Let's go home and eat meat!"

After leaving the deep mountains, Chang Kun caught four or five large fish in the stream at the foot of the mountain, tied them up with a bow and arrow technique, and Cheng Xin watched in amazement, feeling that he had learned another skill.

Huang Lu and Yu were tied to the back of the bicycle, while Zi Xia and Xiu'er squeezed onto the front crossbar, the two little girls on either side, their small bamboo baskets swaying on the handlebars.

Cheng Xin ran behind, not complaining of being tired at all. He would occasionally touch the bullet casings in his pocket, which were from when he fired the first shot at a deer.

The group entered the city and arrived at the alley entrance, where they saw Aunt Fan Erxiao sitting in the sun in front of the state-run restaurant, holding a handful of sunflower seeds and cracking them idly.

"Auntie!" Xiu'er called out from afar.

Aunt looked up and saw something strapped to the back of Chang Kun's bicycle. She forgot to eat her sunflower seeds and stood up to greet him.

"Hey, what's this? A yellow deer?"

She circled the bicycle, then reached out and touched the deer's back: "Xiao Kun, you're really something else. You just got back and you've already found some rare stuff in the mountains."

Yellow deer are not commonly seen near the capital. These creatures are incredibly clever and agile; they will disappear at the mere sound of human voices from afar.

Chang Kun stopped the car: "Auntie, yellow deer meat is delicious and nourishing. Let's invite Uncle and everyone over for a meal tomorrow."

"What? You just got back and you're already setting a table?"

Chang Kun smiled and said, "It's because my mother-in-law was found, so the whole family got together and had a good time."

"That's great, Auntie loves a lively atmosphere."

Since being diagnosed with pregnancy, my aunt's complexion has improved a lot; her face has become rosy, and her voice has become clearer.

Xiuer and Zixia jumped out of the car and surrounded their aunt on either side.

"Auntie, my mother said you're pregnant with a little brother?" Xiu'er asked, looking up at her.

Zixia shook her head: "Xiuer, you're so clumsy. My little sister is better; she can play cat's cradle with us!"

"Hello little brother, little brother has a little penis!"

"Hello little sister, little sister can wear pigtails!"

The two girls started chattering noisily, and their aunt blushed slightly. She reached out and tapped their foreheads, saying, "Go away! What do you little brats know! If you keep talking nonsense, I won't give you any more melon seeds!"

Xiuer and Zixia laughed and ran off in a flash.

The curtain of the supply and marketing cooperative across the street was lifted, and Liu Meifen came out after hearing the noise, still clutching a rag in her hand.

Upon spotting Huang Lu on the back of the bicycle, he quickened his pace.

"Is this a yellow deer?" She reached out and touched the deer's back, then looked at the several large fish, her face beaming with joy: "My son is so good, he brought meat home as soon as he got back."

Chang Kun propped up his bicycle: "Mom, let's invite my mother-in-law and the others over for dinner tomorrow. We can make a stew with this venison."

"Okay, I'll take care of it." Liu Meifen took the handlebars and waved to her aunt, "Auntie, come over tomorrow, and invite Meilin too, so our whole family can have a good time."

Xiuer and Zixia had already run into the yard to tease the little squirrel.

Liu Meifen pushed her bicycle into the yard, glancing back at the scene: "Where's Xiaoxin?"

"They're running behind, they'll be there soon."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Cheng Xin ran in from the alley, his forehead covered in sweat: "Auntie."

Liu Meifen pouted: "Go wash your face, you look so tired."

"I'm not tired at all, Auntie. I even shot a yellow deer today!" With his parents, older brother, and older sister not around, Cheng Xin could only boast to Liu Meifen.

Liu Meifen's eyes widened: "Huh! You shot the deer?"

"No, it wasn't that... it was my brother-in-law who was holding the gun that allowed me to hit it..."