Fishing and Hunting 82, Starting with Three Sisters Who Overprotect Their Brothers

"What happened? Explain yourself."

This time it was Xu Xiuying's turn to grab the person.

"Is the person coming named Kong Qingdong?" Zhang Wenshan asked to confirm, already having a definite answer in his mind.

At this time, the fact that someone from the agricultural machinery factory came to the village to find him almost made no sense.

The purpose is obvious.

If she were truly apologizing and asking for a favor, the brigade leader's wife wouldn't have acted this way.

Xu Xiuying was taken aback: "You know him?"

"He's catching up?" Zhang Fengxia slammed her hand on the table, jumped up, rolled up her sleeves, and rushed out.

Zhao Qiang was startled and took two steps back, almost falling.

Zhao Hongwei hurriedly helped his son up, then took two steps forward, grabbed his wife, and turned to look at his brother-in-law with a face full of doubt.

"Today..." Zhang Wenshan recounted the events, "I guess they found out about the snakes I sent from the state-run restaurant and are preparing to put pressure on the brigade."

He anticipated trouble, but not so soon.

It's unclear whether Kong Qingdong was petty or was simply too eager to complete the snake meat acquisition task.

"Hmph, he's a complete scoundrel!" Zhang Fengxia spat. "He talks like a country bumpkin and a hick, as if the whole town belongs to him."

Lin Cuihua hurriedly added, "Uncle Ergui was driving the carriage normally when he suddenly darted out of the alley without looking where he was going, and now he's blaming us."

Ge Ergui nodded in agreement: "We reported the fishing and hunting group, and he also wants to report speculation and profiteering."

The air in the room froze instantly.

Lang Qiuping silently moved to Zhang Wenshan's side, placed his hand on the axe handle, and his eyes darkened.

Zhao Hongwei held his wife down tightly, his eyes filled with anxiety.

"Sigh, this is getting complicated." Zhang Jianshe broke the silence first. "Sister Yingzi, what did he say?"

Xu Xiuying sighed and said, "They said they knew there was a skilled hunter in our village, and the agricultural machinery factory needed to purchase supplies, so they came to take a look."

This is clearly a trap.

"The fourth brother was probably right." Zhang Jianshe glanced at his son, frowning as he said, "That snake..."

"You actually let your son go and catch him?" Xu Xiulian interrupted him with a loud yell before he could finish speaking.

"I asked if there were any dead snakes left at the educated youth settlement. I didn't know catching snakes was dangerous!" Zhang Jianshe said irritably. "If this isn't resolved, Lao Si will drown you in his spittle."

"Maybe nobody knows what they're here for?" Zhang Fengxia said softly, a hint of hope on her face.

For farmers, land is life, especially after the land was divided up.

We've fought several times over things like furrowing, watering, and planting seeds. If any family is delayed during the autumn harvest due to farm machinery issues, someone might actually come knocking on their door with a knife.

"They came on bicycles, making quite a fuss along the way. The word had already spread far and wide." Xu Xiuying shook her head. "Several households are still blocking my door, waiting to take advantage of the situation. Shanzi, that snake..."

"The abandoned educated youth settlement is gone," Lang Qiuping said directly. "I went there, and there were only a few dead snakes left."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions darkened further.

Lang Qiuping said in a low voice, "Why don't we agree first, and then I'll give him a good beating on the way?"

If the problem can't be solved, then deal with the person who caused it. If they're stuck in the hospital for a few days, the matter will be dropped.

Zhang Wenshan's eyelids twitched.

I knew this kid was wild, but this is just too wild!

Even more frightening is...

"I think it's a good idea, let's do it together later."

Zhang Fengxia was eager to try, but Zhao Hongwei pushed her behind him and patted his chest, indicating that he would go first.

"This is no joke," Xu Xiuying shouted sternly, silencing the crowd.

Zhang Wenshan breathed a sigh of relief; at least there was someone reasonable among them.

"You're inexperienced and might easily give yourself away. I'll make the arrangements," Xu Xiuying said, squinting as she silently plotted.

The agricultural machinery factory is not to be trifled with, as it concerns the entire village's autumn harvest.

Zhang Wenshan couldn't afford any damage. Putting aside the Toad Pond, the fishing and hunting team was doing a fantastic job, making a fortune...

We can only try to find solutions from other angles.

"???"

Zhang Wenshan was momentarily dazed.

Previously, I thought the people in my village were of good character and there were no brutal and violent incidents like those described by the old men in the welfare home.

Now it seems that the organization is more tightly controlled and there is someone in charge.

"Auntie, it's not worth it, really not worth it!" He quickly stepped forward to stop her. "I'll go and meet him, he's just a purchasing agent..."

"Fourth brother, don't speak. This isn't that simple," Zhang Jianshe interrupted, frowning.

This time, Xu Xiulian, the old lady, didn't say anything.

The eldest sister and the others shook their heads, looking unconvinced.

"You don't understand the intricacies of this situation."

Xu Xiu's English is characterized by its emphasis on speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Borrowing farm machinery is never easy, and there will definitely be problems. This year, the land has been divided up, and every household has its own plans. If we don't agree to it, this dirty water will be poured on our heads no matter what."

"I know," Zhang Wenshan nodded with a smile.

To put it bluntly, everyone who suffers losses during the autumn harvest will find someone to vent their anger on. He can make money and is involved in this matter, so he is a ready-made target.

"You don't really want to catch snakes, do you?" Xu Xiuying asked hesitantly.

"no."

"I'll go!"

"Just like Qiu Ping said..."

The house was in complete chaos again.

"Bang!" Zhang Wenshan slammed his hand on the table, startling everyone. "The root of the problem lies with the agricultural machinery; once that's solved, everything will be fine!"

Everyone was stunned and looked at each other in bewilderment. Zhang Jianshe slapped his forehead and sighed. His son had clearly figured things out, so why couldn't he understand this? Was it so easy to borrow farm machinery?

If it could be solved, why would we need to engage in verbal battles every year?

You seemed to have figured it out before, so why are you being confused again now?

Are agricultural machines so easy to borrow?

"Auntie," Zhang Wenshan said helplessly, "the higher-ups know about our Toad Pond, right?"

"Yeah, I know. So what?"

"Won't someone come to inspect later?" He looked around at everyone, his gaze sweeping over their anxious faces. "We need to send a thank-you letter to the state-run restaurant. We'll get to see the leaders, and there's also Officer Shen from the Civil Affairs Bureau, who was a sent-down youth in our village..."

"Isn't it more reliable to work hard on them than to curry favor with a purchasing agent?"

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

"It's nothing serious, you don't need to worry." Zhang Wenshan shook his head and walked straight outside.

The people in the village are actually quite conflicted.

They talk about social etiquette, but only within their own little world, clinging to the old rules and unwilling to change or try other approaches.

It's true that little devils are troublesome, but Yama isn't dead yet.

When we arrived at the brigade leader's house.

A large crowd had already gathered outside, peering inside, but none dared to cross the line.

Upon seeing Zhang Wenshan appear, everyone immediately made way for him.

"Shanzi, you're the one! The agricultural machinery factory specifically requests your services!"

"They've worked in an agricultural machinery factory before, they have strong connections, and this year they're doing well thanks to the machinery!"

"Hmph, they're here to collect snakes, don't risk your life!"

A sarcastic remark was made, and the surroundings immediately fell silent. People subconsciously took two steps back.

Zhang Wenshan glanced at it.

The speaker was Li Yuegang, his face gloomy and his eyes filled with resentment.

He scoffed and ignored him, stepping into the courtyard.

Kong Qingdong sat at the round table, looking over with a half-smile, his face full of smugness.