Hunting 81: Gathering Goods in the Mountains, I Spoil My Ex-Wife to the Extreme

"Wow, Uncle Wan really went all out. Look at Wan Dayong's ears, they've been pulled so long they look like rabbit ears."

"Uncle Wan used to dote on his youngest son, never daring to hit him or scold him. Today, he was probably scared by Li Yunshan's shooting. Perhaps he was afraid that Wan Dayong, that bastard, would get into some trouble that he couldn't clean up. People in the village would still consider your feelings and wouldn't really lay a knife or a gun on you, but when you encounter ruthless people outside, who cares who you are? There are plenty of people who will fight at the slightest disagreement."

"That bastard Wan Dayong deserves a good lesson. This spring, while we were out in the fields earning work points, he sneaked into my chicken coop and almost stole my laying hen that I had raised for half a year. It just so happened that my wife wasn't feeling well at the time, and she couldn't keep up with the farm work, so she went home to rest. That's when she caught that bastard Wan Dayong red-handed. Later, Uncle Wan came over to apologize, and I felt bad for making things difficult for him at his age, so I let that bastard Wan Dayong go."

"Yu Ergou is a prime example. He idled away his days, stealing chickens and dogs, and eventually he got caught. How many years was he sentenced to?"

"I heard it's been twenty years. His parents are gone, and he has no brothers. His two older sisters married and moved to the next county a long time ago. By the time he comes out, he'll be in his forties or almost fifty. By then, he'll be buried up to his neck. He won't even need to look for a partner."

"The Yu family line ends with him. It's a pity that his parents were such good people, how could they have given birth to such a scoundrel?"

"Li Yunshan is still the best. He realized his mistakes, reformed himself, and now he has a good reputation. He also knows how to love his wife and children and be filial to Aunt Huang."

"Although he usually idles around, he has never done anything petty or despicable. Li Yunshan is a good person. He just used to follow Yu Ergou and his gang and didn't learn anything good, but he's not that bad. I guess he's finally seen the light."

"..."

As Wan Dayong was dragged away by the ear by Old Man Wan, those who had gathered to watch the spectacle couldn't help but start discussing among themselves.

Meanwhile, news of this lively event quickly spread.

Because there were few entertainment options in those days, and when winter came, everyone stayed at home to hibernate, which was a time when there was nothing to talk about.

Therefore, Wan Dayong's excitement quickly spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, throughout the entire Guapigou Village.

However, that's a story for another time.

……

"Ouch... Dad... Dad, let go! You're about to pull my ear off... It hurts!"

Wan Dayong was dragged along for quite a distance by Wan Laohan, who was pulling his ear by the ear. He felt as if his own father was about to rip his ear off, so he quickly grabbed Wan Laohan's wrist and tried to break free.

"Now you know what pain is? If Li Yunshan had really killed you with one bullet, it would be my old bones that would be in pain."

Old Man Wan let go of Wan Dayong's hand, watching him grimace as he rubbed his ear, and said with a pained expression.

His wife passed away early; she fell ill and died when Wan Dayong was four or five years old.

For the past twenty years, he has been both a father and a mother to his three sons.

With great difficulty, the eldest son joined the army and made a name for himself in the military, while the second son also found a good job at the grain station in the neighboring commune. He was relieved of most of his burden.

But it was his youngest son, Wan Dayong, who he couldn't let go of.

That brat has been mischievous since he was a child; there's very little he wouldn't dare to do.

When I was eleven, I was craving chicken, so I secretly caught and slaughtered the family's rooster while he was away from home.

When he returned from working in the fields with his two eldest sons, the rooster was already stewed, but the brat had eaten most of it. Enraged, he immediately grabbed a wooden stick and gave the brat a good beating.

But the brat wasn't afraid at all. The next day, while he was away, he killed and ate the last old hen in the house.

Later, the eldest son joined the army, and the second son found a job at the grain station in the neighboring commune, leaving only the youngest son in the family.

By this time, he was getting old, his eldest and second eldest sons were no longer by his side, and he gradually lost control of this brat.

Over the years, this rascal has caused him no shortage of trouble, and every time he and his second brother have to clean up his messes and take care of the aftermath.

However, the shot Li Yunshan fired today made Old Man Wan suddenly realize that there would be no end to indulging his youngest son like this, because he would eventually pass away.

When he's gone, will the second son still be willing to clean up the mess and take care of this brat?

Moreover, not everyone will forgive you. What if this bastard really angers someone and that person suddenly gets carried away and shoots him or stabs him to death?

The moment Li Yunshan fired that shot, Old Man Wan realized the seriousness of the situation.

Although Li Yunshan might consider the feelings of his fellow villagers, outsiders wouldn't care that much.

So he decided to take this opportunity to properly discipline his youngest son, Wan Dayong. He showed no mercy in his words and actions, pulling Wan Dayong's ears until they were red and sore.

Upon hearing what Old Man Wan said, Wan Dayong shuddered again.

If Li Yunshan had actually shot him just now, he probably would have died there.

"Father, what should we do?"

Wan Dayong felt a lingering fear.

"What else can we do? Tomorrow you'll come with me to the next commune and find your second brother. Ask him to arrange a temporary job at the grain station for you. It doesn't matter how much you earn. The main thing is to temper your character. Look at all the messes you've made over the years. Every time, your second brother and I have to clean up your messes. Do you think I can clean up your messes for the rest of my life? I'll die one day too."

Old Man Wan rarely showed his temper, and he cursed angrily.

"And what about my eldest brother, second brother, and youngest brother?"

Wan Dayong didn't take it seriously.

"Your eldest brother is in the army, more than 2,000 miles away from you. He can't reach you from a distance. If I die, will your second brother clean up the mess you've made? Think about it. You have to be strong yourself. Everything depends on you."

Old Man Wan said irritably.

"Old Wan, what are you doing here?"

Just then, Uncle Zhou ran over. He saw Old Man Wan with his hands behind his back, looking very annoyed, while Wan Dayong was squatting on the ground like a wronged little wife, looking pitiful. So he asked him a question.

"I'm here disciplining this brat. By the way, Fifth Brother, why are you running so fast? Where are you going?"

When he saw that it was Uncle Zhou who asked, Old Man Wan's expression softened a little.

"I heard gunshots coming from Li Yunshan's side, so I ran over to check. Hehe, Lao Wan, I won't disturb you teaching Dayong a lesson. You guys continue, hehe."

After Uncle Zhou finished speaking, he strode off and ran towards Li Yunshan's house.

Old Man Wan's wrinkled face twitched involuntarily. He glared at Wan Dayong and said, "Get up now. Tomorrow morning... no, you should pack your things and come with me to the next commune to stay with your second brother. If you don't make something of yourself, you can go back to the village and fend for yourself. I'll stay with your second brother and enjoy a peaceful life."

After saying that, he flicked his hand and started walking home.

"Dad, Dad, wait for me! Don't leave me! I'll change, I'll change, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Dayong panicked and quickly got up from the ground, chasing after Old Man Wan.

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"You scared us to death just now. I thought you really shot that bastard Wan Dayong dead."

Li Yunshan's home.

After Li Yunshan entered the house with his hunting rifle, Lin Xiulan couldn't help but pat her chest with relief.

"How could that be? Although I was a bit hot-blooded and impulsive at the time, I wasn't impulsive enough to shoot and kill someone in front of so many people. I was just trying to scare that bastard Wan Dayong."

Li Yunshan explained.

In fact, Li Yunshan was quite impatient when Wan Dayong came to his door earlier, arguing and making a scene.

He took the hunting rifle down from the wall of the main room. It was indeed just a momentary impulse, a moment of hot-bloodedness. But when he thought about how he had finally been reborn and had the opportunity to make up for the regrets of his previous life, and how he hadn't yet given Lin Xiulan and Dou Dou a good life, hadn't yet waited for the child in Lin Xiulan's belly to be born, and hadn't yet reconciled with Gao Hongmei, his momentary hot-blooded mind instantly cleared up a lot. Then he put the barrel of the gun next to Wan Dayong's ear and fired a shot.

"How dare you say that? If you really shot Wan Dayong, what would happen to Xiulan and Doudou? What about the child Xiulan is carrying? And what about your mother?"

Gao Hongmei glared at Li Yunshan with annoyance and questioned him.

"Okay, okay, I was wrong. I want to admit my mistake and apologize to you. I promise I won't make the same mistake again if this happens next time."

Lin Xiulan and Gao Hongmei both spoke up, and to put their minds at ease, Li Yunshan quickly admitted his mistake.

"Hmph, that's more like it."

Gao Hongmei snorted and turned her face away.

"Alright, big sister, don't be angry. Yunshan has already admitted his mistake, hasn't he?"

Lin Xiulan quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Yunshan, what just happened?"

Just then, Uncle Zhou's shouts suddenly came from outside.

Li Yunshan walked out of the main room and saw Uncle Zhou push open the courtyard gate and walk in.

"I thought the gunshot came from your side. What happened?"

Upon seeing Li Yunshan, Uncle Zhou hurriedly asked.

"What else could it be? Uncle Wan's youngest son, Wan Dayong, just came over and started arguing with me, saying that since we killed that tiger and made money, the sheep deserved some credit. Uncle Wan raised that sheep, so I should give him half of my share of the money."

"I was too lazy to argue with him, so I went inside to get my hunting rifle and shot him in the ear. I think that scared him pretty badly. Uncle Wan even said he would teach him a lesson when we got back."

Li Yunshan said.