Tomb Raider: I Am Hu Bayi's Cousin

Chapter 7 Returning Hometown
The next morning...

Hu Ming, Hu Bayi, and Fatty had already prepared everything and began checking their belongings to make sure they wouldn't leave anything behind when they left.

That way, we can avoid trouble later.

Hu Ming turned to look at Hu Bayi, who was busy at work, and said, "Old Hu, have you prepared your candies and some gifts? Don't forget. Otherwise, those kids will give you a headache."

Hu Bayi said, "Don't worry, everything is prepared. Mingzi, you can rest assured. I have prepared everything you asked me to do yesterday. Everyone will receive a gift, and there won't be anything missing. Look, these are the things I bought."

Hu Ming nodded and said, "Okay, as long as it doesn't matter!"

Hu Ming turned to Fatty Wang on the other side and asked, "Fatty, where's yours?"

Upon hearing this, Fatty Wang patted his chest and said to Hu Ming, "Don't worry, Mingzi, we bought double portions, it's definitely enough."

Hu Ming glanced at him and said, "Really."

Fatty Wang said, "Of course."

Hu Ming didn't say anything more after hearing this.

At this moment, Fatty Wang quietly approached Hu Ming and whispered, "Mingzi, the gas mask, glutinous rice, twenty-year-old black donkey hooves, fishing net, corpse-suppressing money, and wax—are they all missing?"

"Okay!" Hu Ming nodded to the fat man upon hearing this, having prepared all the necessary equipment.

Hu Bayi was unaware that Fatty Wang had bought these things. Hu Ming had secretly instructed Fatty Wang to buy them, since Hu Ming had never asked Hu Bayi to buy such things, given his somewhat stubborn personality.

Presumably, Hu Bayi will come to his senses once he reaches Niuxin Mountain.

As for the digging tools, the old Party Secretary of Niuxinshan has everything, so there's no need to bring them from here. It would save trouble, and besides, they wouldn't be able to get on the train.

When the group got into the car, Hu Ming realized that Fatty Wang had bought a lot of things, including a television.

Hu Ming was speechless at this, wondering if the power lines in the countryside were even properly installed.

Hu Ming knew that Fatty Wang and Hu Bayi had spent all their money on their trip back home, which left Hu Ming speechless. However, he didn't say anything. He had already decided that he would never let those two manage the money in his business in the future.

The three of them traveled for more than ten hours by train before finally getting off at their stop.

The fat man couldn't help but grumble, "Damn it, this car smells awful. I feel like punching the bastard."

Wang Pangzi, who had just finished complaining, said again, "Old Hu, look over there, isn't that Uncle Ge from Niu Xinshan?" There was an old man outside the station, seemingly waiting for someone.

Fatty Wang pointed in a direction.

Hu Bayi said, "Hey, you know what, it's true."

Seeing this, Fatty Wang said, "Let's go, let's go quickly." After saying that, the three of them ran over with their bags and things.

Uncle Ge, sent by the Party Secretary of Niuxinshan, had been waiting for Hu Ming and his group for quite some time.

Wang Pangzi, Hu Bayi, and Hu Ming, who arrived later, often stayed at Uncle Ge's house when they were sent to the countryside.

Uncle Ge also took extra care of them.

These educated youth are the pillars of the future. Many years have passed, and although Hu Ming and his group have changed, Uncle Ge still hasn't made a mistake.

With just one glance, he recognized Hu Ming and his group.

Then, laughing, he said to the three of them, "Haha, you three little kids, how many years has it been since you came back to see us? What's wrong, have you settled down and started families elsewhere?"

Hu Ming then laughed and said, "No. But Uncle Ge, I remember that our Fatty has always been thinking about your daughter."

"Get lost! That little brat Fatty used to camp out in front of my house all the time," Uncle Ge said, cracking his whip.

Upon hearing this, Fatty Wang laughed and said, "Hey, Uncle Ge, how can you say that about me? I was just admiring him back then. You know what admiration is, right? It's like a thoroughbred horse meeting its discerning owner."

Uncle Ge said irritably, "Talent scout my ass! Get lost!"

"Hehe," the fat man knew that Uncle Ge was joking with them, so he wasn't angry.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, everyone boarded Uncle Ge's carriage and began their journey into the village.

On the road
Hu Ming, standing next to Uncle Ge, said, "Uncle Ge, I heard that a small earthquake happened here a few days ago, and it unearthed a large tomb?"

"That's right, that tomb is quite large. People have even come up to it. It's said that the tomb owner's identity is quite extraordinary," Uncle Ge said, and then told Hu Ming about the scene at the time.

Unfortunately, this old Party Secretary was far too conscientious. He felt compelled to hand over anything he had.

Now, it's unknown how much has been left behind.

As for that large tomb, if it weren't for someone from above coming to visit, Hu Ming would have really wanted to go and see it.

Since the news of Hu Ming bringing Hu Bayi and Fatty back had already been communicated to the village secretary and villagers in Niuxinshan by phone.

When the group arrived at the village entrance, they saw many people waiting there.

"Mingzi!" "Brother Hu!" At this moment, Yanzi put down her things and immediately ran out to greet the group.

At this moment, Fatty Wang said, "Hey Sister Yanzi, why didn't you call me?"

Yanzi said irritably, "You fatso!"

"Hey, Sister Yanzi, where's Yingzi?" Hu Ming remembered that back then, Yingzi liked to follow him around, calling him "brother" this and "brother" that. At that time, she was barefoot and had big snot bubbles coming out of her nose.

Upon hearing this, Yanzi said, "You mean Yingzi? She went out hunting. I think she should be back soon."

Fatty Wang was quite surprised and said, "Hunting? This little girl can hunt?" Fatty couldn't believe it. Back then, when she was running behind the group, she would scream and cry if she encountered an insect.

Yanzi glanced at Fatty Wang and said, "You fatso. Girls change a lot as they grow up, don't you know that?"

At this moment, Uncle Ge laughed and said, "Alright, Yanwa, let Xiaomingzi and the others go into the village first!"

Upon hearing this, everyone laughed and led Hu Ming and his companions into the village, where they were accommodated at Yanzi's house.

(End of this chapter)