Tiger, I rejected the iron rice bowl.

Before the eldest brother could speak, the second brother sitting next to him glared at the fourth brother with a fierce look and annoyedly scolded, "Fourth brother, what do you mean by that? Are you questioning the eldest brother?"

"Our boss kindly brought us out to make money and showed us a way to get rich. Instead of being grateful, you're making sarcastic remarks and disturbing people's peace!"

The second brother's voice grew increasingly somber, "If you don't want to do it, you can quit now. Nobody's stopping you!"

The fourth brother's face turned red and white as the second brother scolded him, but he didn't dare to argue back. He just stared at the eldest brother with his eyes full of resentment and urgency.

He knew in his heart that quitting now would mean certain death!

In these remote mountains and forests, where heavy snow has blocked the way, it's questionable whether one can even survive, let alone make money, if one acts alone.

If he really proposes breaking up the partnership, he probably won't live past tomorrow!

Moreover, with such a huge sum of money at hand, quitting now would be foolish.

He was only complaining because he felt uncomfortable!

We've come all this way, doing business that could cost us our lives. If we come back empty-handed, it's simply not worth it.

Moreover, with the snow falling so heavily outside, making it difficult to move around in the mountains and forests, the chances of catching the tiger were almost zero, so he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

The others in the cave, though silent, all looked up at the eldest brother, their eyes reflecting the same thoughts as the fourth brother.

Doubt, worry, and a hint of resentment—they all clearly felt the chances of success were slim and wanted a clear answer from their boss.

The leader, seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, instantly understood.

If we don't give them a clear answer and reassure them, this group will lose heart.

He sighed inwardly, lamenting: times have changed, and this team is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

In the last century, he wouldn't have needed to go to such lengths.

People back then were willing to brave any danger as long as they could make money; they never hesitated or complained like this.

But now that everyone's lives are better, everyone values ​​their lives and no one wants to do that kind of dangerous, high-risk business anymore.

If he hadn't been desperate for money at home and had no other options, he wouldn't have returned to his old ways and risked losing his head to catch this tiger.

The eldest brother composed himself, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "Do you all think, like the fourth brother, that we're going to go home empty-handed this time?"

Everyone felt uneasy under his gaze, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to speak. Some even subconsciously looked away, not daring to meet his eyes.

They all knew their boss's temper; he was ruthless and decisive, and offending him would not end well.

"Sigh!" The leader sighed softly, knowing that he could not delay any longer and had to stabilize morale as soon as possible.

So he sat up straight and said earnestly and firmly, "I'll say it again, the 'iron rice bowl' will definitely come here, and you won't have made a wasted trip!"

"I got this information from someone at the research base of the nature reserve."

He paused, then continued, "That man's job was to specifically monitor the whereabouts of those with secure jobs. He knew their every move perfectly well and would never make a mistake."

"At this time of year, those with secure jobs will definitely come here."

"You wouldn't believe it, but this territory lives a tigress, the wife of a high-ranking official!"

"The iron rice bowl comes here every month to visit his wife and take a look."

"So, you don't need to worry about the job being gone. It's definitely nearby, and it will appear as soon as the snow stops."

Upon hearing this, the worry on everyone's faces gradually dissipated, and smiles appeared on their lips.

Seeing this, the leader pressed his advantage, continuing to tempt her: "A secure job is worth a lot of money! It's worth over a million US dollars!"

"Once we get a stable job, all this money will be ours!"

"If we divide it among the eight of us, each of us will get at least one million RMB!"

"This money is enough for you to buy a big house in the county town and get your son a wife!"

"Hehehe..." Upon hearing the words "one million RMB", the others immediately burst into laughter, their eyes filled with greed and longing.

The worries and doubts from before vanished instantly.

They followed their boss into the mountains, taking such a huge risk, but in the end, wasn't it all for money?

As long as I can get the money, all the hardship and danger are worth it.

Seeing that everyone had been persuaded and their morale had been restored, the leader smiled with satisfaction and continued, "Even if we don't catch them this time, there's always next time."

"The 'iron rice bowl' (guaranteed job) is here, and it can't escape!"

"As long as we don't get caught, we'll have countless more chances."

"So, we'll earn this money sooner or later, no need to rush."

He patted his chest, his tone sincere, "Brothers, don't worry, as long as I have food to eat, you'll all have it too. Let's get rich together!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately began to flatter them, their tone full of obsequiousness: "Boss is awesome!"

"Following the boss, you're guaranteed to get rich!"

"Boss, my life is yours. Tell me what to do, and I'll do it without hesitation!"

"Boss..."

The campfire inside the cave still crackled and burned, illuminating eight greedy and fierce faces. Their laughter, mingled with the sound of wind and snow, echoed through the cave.

This sudden heavy snowfall lasted for three days.

The snow continued to fall, covering the entire forest with a thick layer of snow and completely burying all traces of the mountains and forests.

The world was a vast expanse of white, so pure it seemed as if it had never existed before.

The moment the snow stopped, the eight poachers in the cave could no longer contain themselves. They got up, grabbed their hunting rifles, and hurried through the thick snow to the area where they had set the traps.

They were all burning with rage, hoping to capture Wang Yuyu, get that huge sum of money as soon as possible, and get down the mountain quickly.

But after the examination, the expectation on everyone's faces gradually turned into disappointment.

Aside from a few small animals like rabbits and pheasants that had wandered into those traps, not even a tiger was seen, let alone Wang Yuyu.

But when they arrived at the trap that Wang Yuyu had discovered earlier, the leader bent down and brushed away the snow, revealing a damaged steel wire snare.

The eldest brother bent down to pick up the lasso, and his face instantly darkened.

He abruptly raised his head, looked at the men around him, and said in a grim voice, "The 'iron rice bowl' has already been here! We've been exposed!"

"We can't stay here any longer, let's get out of here! The police might already be on their way!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was completely bewildered, exchanging bewildered glances, utterly unable to comprehend their leader's meaning.

Finally, the snow stopped, and although the roads were difficult to travel, it was the best time to capture the tiger.

Now is the time to press our advantage and pursue them. How can we just retreat like that?