Rebirth in a Courtyard: I Am a Little Hunter

When the seven wild boars suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes, even seasoned cadres like Jiang Dashan and Liu Yuan couldn't help but gasp and let out a low exclamation!

Two large and five small, seven wild boars! The two large boars were like two dark hills, with ferocious tusks. Even though they were dead, their huge size and lingering fierce aura were still extremely oppressive.

The five half-grown wild boars weighed over a hundred pounds each, with glossy fur. They were neatly lined up on the ground, each with obvious, deep, fatal arrow wounds on their necks, the blood already congealed and blackened, but a trace of warmth still seemed to linger at the wounds.

The strong smell of blood and the distinctive stench of wild boar hit them, but to Jiang Dashan and the others, the smell was even more intoxicating than the fragrance of flowers!

Xu Damao was so excited his face turned red. The anxiety that had gripped him all the way finally subsided, and he couldn't help but slap his thigh hard: "Great! That's fantastic! Brother Wei Chen, you've really done a great job!"

Jiang Dashan and Liu Yuan quickly stepped forward and crouched down to examine the wound carefully. Jiang Dashan reached out and cautiously touched the area around the boar's neck wound. He felt a warmth that wasn't completely dissipated, unlike the coldness of the rocks!

He looked up abruptly at Wei Chen, his eyes filled with surprise and questioning: "Little Wei, this... is it still hot? Was it... just killed?"

Wei Chen gave a slightly embarrassed smile and scratched his head: "Well, I was afraid they'd have bad luck going down the mountain and I wouldn't be able to hold them down on the way, and I was also afraid... afraid they'd wake up and hurt people. My master and I killed them nearby, and we had just finished dealing with them when we heard the car." His explanation was reasonable, emphasizing the two key points of "safety" and "freshness".

"Good! Well thought out!" Jiang Dashan stood up, his face showing genuine approval. He was very satisfied with Wei Chen's "thoughtfulness" and "efficiency." With a wave of his hand, he regained his leader's air: "Alright, stop standing there! Hurry up and load it onto the truck! Take it back while it's still fresh!"

However, when their gazes fell upon the two enormous creatures, Jiang Dashan and Liu Yuan both frowned. These two behemoths, judging by their appearance, each weighed at least 300 kilograms! How could they possibly fit them onto that nearly 1.5-meter-high truck bed?

"This... two big ones won't be easy to handle." Liu Yuan was also stumped, looking at the wild boars and then at the wagon bed. "We'll have to find some thick beams to lift them..."

"I'll give it a try," Wei Chen said calmly.

The group of people were taken aback, their eyes all turning to him. They saw Wei Chen walk to one of the smaller boars, the very one he had "taken out"—the one weighing over 300 pounds. He bent down, grabbed the boar's thick forelegs with both hands, took a deep breath, and thrust his hips forward with tremendous force!

Under the incredulous gazes of Jiang Dashan, Liu Yuan, Xu Damao, and Wang Aiguo, Wei Chen's arm muscles instantly bulged, and he actually managed to lift the heavy, iron-like wild boar carcass!

He carried it steadily on his broad, sturdy shoulders! His back remained straight, but he had left two shallow footprints in the soil beneath his feet.

"My God..." Xu Damao opened his mouth wide enough to fit an egg.

"Wow!" Jiang Dashan's eyes widened in surprise. Liu Yuan and Wang Aiguo were also completely shocked.

Wei Chen carried the wild boar, weighing three or four hundred pounds, and walked steadily toward the back of the truck. He reached the front of the truck bed, bent his knees slightly, and then suddenly pushed it upwards, simultaneously lifting it off with his shoulder. The heavy boar carcass was cleverly "rolled" into the truck bed with a dull "thud," making the truck shake slightly.

He patted the dirt off his hands, turned around, and still had that slightly silly smile on his face, as if he had only done something insignificant: "I... I'm just naturally a little strong."

"Born with great strength... a bit?!" Jiang Dashan looked at Wei Chen's not particularly burly, even somewhat lean physique, then at the wild boar that looked like a small mountain in the carriage, and then at the even bigger one left on the ground, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

He patted Wei Chen's shoulder hard, with great force, filled with amazement and the ecstatic joy of finding a treasure: "Good lad! Now I completely believe you can hunt wild boar! Your strength is simply made for hunting! Good! Excellent!" The last "excellent" was both a praise for Wei Chen and a celebration that his department had gained such a formidable member.

The remaining moving work became exceptionally easy. Five wild boars, each weighing over 100 pounds, were carried by four people working together, two people lifting each boar. Although it was still strenuous, it seemed ordinary compared to Wei Chen's inhuman performance.

Finally, the largest boar remained, naturally falling onto Wei Chen's shoulders again. This time, when he lifted it, the strength from his back and waist was more pronounced, and his steps were slightly heavier, but he still steadily and powerfully carried it into the carriage. That astonishing strength once again left everyone speechless.

The seven wild boars were piled up like a small mountain in the carriage. At this moment, Wei Chen seemed to remember something and took out five plump wild rabbits from the tattered basket he had brought. The rabbit fur was shiny and smooth, and it was clear that they had just died.

"Section Chief Jiang, Team Leader Liu, Master Wang, Brother Xu," Wei Chen said with a simple, honest smile typical of mountain folk, handing the rabbits over one by one. "It's kind of you all to make this trip. Here's a little something for you to take home and add to your family's meals. Don't mind it."

Jiang Dashan and Liu Yuan exchanged a glance, a hint of satisfaction flashing in their eyes. This kid is strong, capable, and knows how to handle things!

They accepted it with smiles, saying politely, "Oh, Xiao Wei, you're too kind! We can't accept this!" "That's right, it's all revolutionary work!" But their hands held it very firmly.

Driver Wang Aiguo accepted the gift with a sheepish smile, saying, "Thank you, Comrade Xiao Wei!"

Wei Chen had one rabbit left, which he immediately shoved into Xu Damao's arms: "Brother Xu, this one is for you too! I owe you a lot for helping me make this connection, otherwise I wouldn't have had this opportunity! Thank you!" He spoke sincerely, making a point of highlighting Xu Damao's "contribution" in front of his superior.

Xu Damao, holding the two heavy rabbits, was overjoyed! He didn't care about the rabbit meat, but Wei Chen had given him the "first credit" in front of the leaders—that was incredibly flattering! He grinned from ear to ear, waving his hands repeatedly, "Oh, Brother Wei Chen, look at you! You're too polite! We're all family, it's only right! It's only right!"

After a round of polite exchanges, the atmosphere was incredibly harmonious. Jiang Dashan, looking at the fully loaded carriage, waved his hand triumphantly: "Great! Mission accomplished! Xiao Wei, did you bring the letter of introduction?"

"I brought it, Section Chief Jiang." Wei Chen pulled out a neatly folded letter of introduction bearing the bright red seal of the Baoyuquan Production Brigade from his inner pocket. "Good! Get in the car! Let's go back to the factory!" Jiang Dashan waved his hand.

Wei Chen followed Liu Yuan and Xu Damao up to the back of the truck, squeezing in with the pile of wild boars. Wang Aiguo started the engine, the truck roared, turned around, kicked up a cloud of dust, and sped off towards Beijing.

The setting sun cast long shadows of the truck. Wei Chen sat in the bumpy truck bed, watching the fields and distant mountains rushing past, his heart surging with emotion. A new chapter was about to begin.

The truck drove into Beijing, through bustling streets, and finally, just before the workers finished their shift, pulled into the main gate of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, adorned with a huge red five-pointed star. Instead of going to the garage, the truck drove directly to the logistics department's large warehouse.

By this time, a large crowd had already gathered in the open space in front of the warehouse! The news had spread like wildfire throughout the factory: Deputy Factory Director Li, with his extraordinary abilities, had managed to procure over a thousand kilograms of fresh wild boar meat, and the canteen would be having an extra meal tomorrow! The workers' faces were filled with excitement and anticipation as they gathered in twos and threes to discuss the matter, their eyes eagerly fixed on the truck that had just come to a stop, its cargo bed completely covered by a tarpaulin.

As the truck screeched to a halt, Li Huaide, the deputy factory director, stood calmly at the warehouse entrance, surrounded by logistics director Wang Jianshe and others. He was dressed in a crisp Zhongshan suit, his hair neatly combed, and a composed smile on his face, as if he had personally hunted the wild boars from the mountains.

Xu Damao was the first to jump out of the truck and eagerly lifted the canvas curtain at the back. "Whoosh—" When the mountain of wild boar carcasses, with their menacing tusks and pungent odor, were exposed to everyone's eyes, a deafening roar of exclamations and admiration erupted in front of the warehouse!

"My God! It's so big! Is this the King of Wild Boars?"

"Look at those fangs! Good heavens, how much force would it take to kill that?"

"So much meat! We'll really have meat to eat tomorrow!"

"Director Li is amazing! He managed to get this done!"

"Great! With a full belly, I'll have even more energy to work!"

"Director Li is truly a good leader who does practical things for us workers!"

A tidal wave of gasps, whispers, and undisguised flattery washed over Li Huaide. Listening to these voices, Li Huaide's smile widened, as gentle as a spring breeze. This was exactly the effect he wanted!

His gaze swept across the crowd, landing precisely on Wei Chen, who was the last to jump off the bus and seemed somewhat "awkward." Li Huaide immediately parted the crowd, strode over, and enthusiastically extended both hands, grasping Wei Chen's large, bony hands, which were covered in mud and blood!

"This must be Comrade Wei Chen, right?" Li Huaide's voice was loud and infectious, ensuring that everyone present could hear him clearly. "Truly, appearances can be deceiving! You look so young, yet you possess such ability to rid the people of harm and bring them benefits! On behalf of all the employees of our Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, I thank you, Comrade Wei Chen! You have solved a major problem for our factory!" He shook Wei Chen's hand vigorously, making a very convincing gesture.