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Zhou Shiwei's eyes had turned to fear. No matter how knowledgeable he was, he had never seen such a large wild gastrodia elata.

Let alone him, most people in the village probably have never even heard of this kind of treasure.

Zhou Shiwei was very cautious; he was well aware of just how big of a sensation this thing would cause.

Zhou Shijie seemed unaware of what this meant and was still regretting not being able to hunt wild deer.

Seeing his older brother's reaction, he gradually realized what was going on.

He's been carrying an unparalleled treasure around the village!

Wiping non-existent sweat from his forehead, Zhou Shijie swallowed hard and nodded stiffly.

Zhou Rui knew how valuable this thing was, otherwise he wouldn't have been so careful.

"Dad, this stuff... isn't selling well."

Zhou Rui frowned. The family urgently needed a sum of money, otherwise they wouldn't even be willing to use electricity!

He has a kind of frustration about having a treasure mountain but being unable to convert it into cash.

Zhou Shiwei agreed with Zhou Rui's statement. He nodded slightly but did not speak, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing this, Zhou Rui didn't dwell on it any longer.

"Dad, thankfully, we still have one small one, which can sell for a good price, plus the other medium-sized wild gastrodia elata."

"I should be able to earn over 200 yuan from this trip."

This was a rough estimate by Zhou Rui, consisting of a small "Wild Gastrodia King" and a large "Wild Gastrodia Essence".

There are also 17 wild gastrodia elata of varying sizes, with the smallest weighing over 100 grams and the largest approaching 300 grams.

The smaller ones can sell for 150 or more, while the "King of Gastrodia" can sell for around 70.

In total, it's over two hundred yuan. That's equivalent to half a year's income for a rural resident!

It was only then that Zhou Shiwei realized that he had been more concerned about his son and puzzled by him, and hadn't paid much attention to the mountain produce.

Only after hearing Zhou Rui say this did he realize what was going on.

At this moment, Zhou Shiwei's heart was filled with complex emotions. His son had already created miracles one after another, first by adding a wild boar to the family, which was enough to save their lives.

Later, I acquired over two hundred yuan worth of mountain produce and a treasure whose value is currently unassessable.

"My child, you've suffered so much."

After a while, Zhou Shiwei slowly spoke, knowing that this was definitely not something that could be done easily.

The bruises on Zhou Rui's arms have not yet faded.

Despite his old injuries not yet healed, he risked going into the mountains to find wild produce.

This made him feel a little guilty, as he felt that as a father he had not provided a better life for his children.

Zhou Rui saw through his father's thoughts and chuckled.

"Hehe, Dad, why are you thinking about this? We're a family. You protected us when we were little, now it's my turn to protect you."

"Xiaoming and I will definitely work hard so that you won't have to do odd jobs anymore."

Zhou Rui was speaking from the heart; he knew that working with the construction team could sometimes be very dangerous.

"Dad, we should take advantage of the hot weather to dry the remaining gastrodia elata and sell it."

Actually, even if you don't dry them, you can still sell them, but the price will be slightly lower.

Zhou Shiwei nodded in agreement, and while looking at the "Gastrodia elata essence" in the basket, he said:

"This must be hidden well; we can't let any of them know about it."

It wasn't that Zhou Shiwei didn't trust his family, but the matter was of great importance, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

The fewer people who know about this, the better.

Zhou Rui nodded in agreement, "I'll hide in my room later."

Zhou Rui slept with his younger brother Zhou Ming, but Zhou Ming was very principled and never went through Zhou Rui's things.

If we were to give it to my second uncle or father to hide, it would be because my second aunt and mother would be there, and also because it would indeed be inappropriate.

Although my second aunt was weak-willed and indecisive, and didn't interfere in my second uncle's affairs, she still slept with my two cousins ​​after they came back.

This increases the risk of exposure.

As for the mother, Zeng Jiamei, she was quick-witted and shrewd. Zhou Rui even felt that his mother had already found out about the little tricks the three of them were up to.

Therefore, it is most appropriate for Zhou Rui to come to Tibet.

After arranging the temporary ownership of the "Gastrodia elata essence," Zhou Rui recounted his last observations.

"Dad, we saw a herd of wild deer when we were leaving."

Zhou Shiwei wasn't too surprised by this, obviously because he knew about it, as he often went to the back mountain to find mountain products.

"It's normal for us to have deer here, but very few people have ever shot one. I remember that two years ago, Old Zhang, a hunter in the village, shot one and he was so proud of himself."

Zhou Shiwei reminisced, showing that he knew everything that had happened in the village.

"Wild deer are very difficult to hunt, not only because of their large size, but also because ordinary people like us can hardly fight against them."

"Another reason is that deer are usually herd animals and are very cautious and sensitive. They will be scared away as soon as they sense any movement."

"But that's not all. The hardest part of hunting wild deer is how to successfully kill it, because if you anger them, they will attack you with their antlers and weight."

"We couldn't even withstand a single charge from a deer."

Zhou Shiwei had obviously considered hunting wild deer, so he was quite familiar with their habits.

Zhou Rui wholeheartedly agreed, saying that communicating with someone like his father, who knew the ins and outs, was effortless.

At this moment, Zhou Shijie felt a little embarrassed. He stood to the side, looking at the firewood in the storeroom, pretending that he hadn't heard anything.

"Dad, that's true, so it's a bit of a shame."

Zhou Shiwei looked at his son, clearly understanding that the son wanted to say more than just that. He tentatively asked:

"So, what you mean is?"

Zhou Rui moved closer to his father, leaned close to his ear, and whispered:

"Our family wants to buy a gun."

Although he had already guessed it, Zhou Shiwei, who was in his forties, still took a deep breath after hearing those six simple words.

A gun, at any time, represents the truth.

Having this thing will be a great help, whether it's hunting in the mountains or finding mountain products.

Security will also be guaranteed.

Zhou Rui was lucky to avoid danger today by relying on his experience from his previous life to observe animal droppings and avoid dangerous areas when he went to the shady side of the mountain.

But Lady Luck doesn't always smile upon him. Having fought with that small wild boar, Zhou Rui knew all too well just how destructive these wild animals could be.

Moreover, with a gun, the next time you encounter something good in the mountains, you won't just be left staring blankly.

Zhou Shiwei first glanced at Zhou Shijie beside him, but the other person seemed not to have heard what he said.

"But this thing is very expensive."

Zhou Shiwei showed no fear or heartache on his face; he was speaking as if he were stating a fact.

Ordinary people would be absolutely terrified of "swords, guns, and cannons," but Zhou Shiwei had no such concerns.

This statement is more like a rhetorical question: Are you sure you want to buy it?

Zhou Rui naturally understood his father's tone and meaning, and he nodded emphatically.

"Expensive, but useful, very useful."