1940s: I supported my wife and sister-in-law by hunting.

Seeing that her man still looked troubled, Lianhua knelt down.

"Shanzi, I'm begging you, please accept my sister. You've seen what kind of lives the widows in the village live, and my sister is a strong-willed woman. How can you be so heartless? If you agree, I... I'll serve you with my sister, okay?"

Wang Xinghua had a very difficult life in the first half of her life.

She was the eldest child in her family, with two younger brothers and a younger sister. At the age of five, she would stand on a stool to cook for the family and help raise her younger siblings.

He did all kinds of work and endured all kinds of hardships, carrying water, chopping wood, and farming. His hands would crack from the cold in winter.

I only realized what a good life was like after I married into the Chen family. I felt pampered and my hands never cracked from the cold again.

So on the day Gao Lin was about to leave, he lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) in front of his parents and begged her to let him have an heir. She said that after he was gone, he would go with the second son. She softened and wanted her husband to live well and have an heir. Before she could even hesitate until nightfall, Gao Lin left that very day.

When Gao Lin left, she even wanted to go with him. She hated herself for being a barren hen, unable to give birth to a son or daughter.

That's why she shamelessly stayed in the Chen family and introduced her younger sister to Gao Shan. She had her own selfish reasons; she thought that since they were family, they would get along better.

It's been a long time since Qinglin left, a full year has passed.

But seeing his unwilling expression and her younger sister kneeling and begging her, she, as the older sister, felt even more distressed. Her younger sister, Lotus, had been so kind to her, yet she had schemed against her own sister. She slapped herself in the face, then went over and pulled him up.

"Lotus, don't be like this. This is my fate. Since Shanzi is unwilling, I have no face to stay in the Chen family any longer. After I go home, I will marry a blind man, a deaf man, a scoundrel, and an idiot. This is my fate."

"Sister, you can't go back. Besides, Mom and Dad have never chased you away. Shanzi, my sister is one of the most beautiful women in the village. You won't lose out, so just agree."

As Chen Laonian listened to the women crying and sobbing, his head buzzed, and he slammed his hand on the table.

"What the hell are you doing? What the hell are you doing? I'm still alive and I'm in charge of this house. What are you wailing and crying for? Second brother, are you just watching the show? Say something, you worthless bastard."

He didn't say he disagreed.

"I...."

His mother immediately jumped off the kang mat and started hitting him. "Say something, you little brat, are you mute?"

Chen Gaoshan hadn't expected this whole family to have such a fiery temper, so he quickly protected his head.

"Mom, stop hitting me! You won't even let me speak. I give up, I accept it."

Chen Liu, panting, plopped down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed). "They won't budge even when you lead them, and they'll only go back to their way even when you beat them. Just accept it, won't you?"

"If Shanzi agrees, things will be much easier. Tomorrow I'll go to Second Uncle and finalize this in writing. As for which room you go to tonight, the three of you can decide for yourselves."

The two sisters then hugged each other and started crying.

"Sister, that's great! Gaoshan agreed, and we can be together again. I knew Gaoshan would agree. He's a real man, and he's capable of anything."

What he was thinking was how nice it would be if the two of them could hug and cry on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Wow, this is so exciting! It's much more exciting than what the teacher acted out.

My elder brother is gone, leaving behind a widowed sister-in-law. He can't be so heartless; he must take good care of her.

He stood up.

"Don't cry, you two. I've already agreed, Father and Mother. Since Sister-in-law Xinghua and Lianhua have both agreed, and the men have spoken, I will definitely continue to carry on the Chen family line, become the pillar of the family, and support them both so that our family can live a comfortable life."

Hearing him say that, Wang Xinghua breathed a sigh of relief, wiped away her tears, and bowed deeply to him.

"Takayama, thank you, thank you for letting me stay."

"Don't mention it. We're family. Sister Xinghua, don't worry. I'll treat you the same way I treat Lianhua. I won't say anything else, just watch what I do."

Old Chen puffed on his pipe listlessly. "Alright, it's settled. Everyone go back to your rooms."

The two sisters helped each other out of the room. Chen Gaoshan watched their backs as they walked away, thinking that he was in for a tough time.

When only he and his parents were left in the house.

Suddenly, Madam Chen Liu spoke up. "Shanzi, don't think your mother can't tell. You were secretly pleased just now, weren't you?"

My goodness, experience really pays off; they figured it out.

"Mother, what are you saying? Am I that kind of person?"

"Regardless of whether you are that kind of person or not, since you've agreed, you have to take good care of both families. You can't favor one over the other, or neglect the other, understand?"

"Mother, I know what I'm doing."

Old Chen sat cross-legged on the kang (a heated brick bed), holding his pipe bowl, and tapped it three times on the edge of the kang.

"Don't come with us this time. Just stay home. You're the only son left in the Chen family. We can't afford to have anything happen to you. If anything happens to you, how can I face our ancestors?"

Old Mrs. Chen, sitting on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), quickly echoed her sentiments.

"Your father is right! It's not too late for you to go up the mountain with him after you've continued the Chen family line. Right now, we can't afford to make any mistakes. The mountains are extremely dangerous; wild boars, bears, tigers—any of them can be deadly. Our family can't afford to gamble!"

He has his own space, so if something really happens, he can hide. Besides, if his father goes up the mountain and he doesn't go with him, who will cooperate with him? Among the people in the village, none can cooperate as well as a father and son.

Just as he was about to speak, Old Lady Chen, as if she had seen through his thoughts, glared at him.

"Don't try to play tricks on me, kid. I can tell what kind of shit you're going to take the moment you bend over! Don't tell me you're young and strong and that you're faster than your dad. Those words don't work on me!"

Until you continue the Chen family line and give birth to a son or daughter, everything you say is nonsense! I've seen more of the world than you've ever known, and I've crossed more bridges than you've walked. If I tell you to stay home, just stay put and don't argue!

What are you still standing there for? Go back to your room. If you can't stand it, go chop firewood in the yard. Stop thinking about running off to the mountains!

Oh my god, with a mouth like that, it's such a waste that she doesn't go into Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form). She just keeps talking and talking, not giving anyone a chance to interrupt.

He knew his parents genuinely cared for him, and there was no point in arguing further, so he could only nod.

"Okay, okay, Mom, stop talking. I'll listen to you and go chop wood right now."

As he spoke, he turned and walked out of the main house, pushed open the door, and stood in the courtyard before carefully examining the house.

On one side was a stack of firewood, and next to it was a stable with a brown horse inside.

Alright, he can have the baby in peace now.

The most important task right now is not to rush up the mountain to hunt, but to get both the wives of the eldest and second wives pregnant, so that the Chen family line can continue, shut up the parents, and put their minds at ease.

To be honest, Chen Gaoshan was very interested in going hunting in the mountains.

He felt that no man could suppress the masculine hunting instinct inherent in his ancient genes when he held a hunting rifle in his hand. The impulse to chase prey and conquer the mountains and forests was simply uncontrollable.

In his previous life, although he had never actually touched a hunting rifle or hunted in the deep mountains, he had still experienced the thrill of battle in the game PUBG Mobile.

In addition, he has incorporated Chen Gaoshan's memories. He has been hunting in the mountains with his father since he was fourteen or fifteen years old. Over the years, he has developed excellent skills and accumulated a lot of practical hunting experience. In terms of eyesight and skills, he is outstanding among the young people in the village.

To be honest, if it weren't for his spatial ability as a trump card, he would still be somewhat hesitant to go up the mountain, since the dangers in the deep forests are unpredictable.

Now that he has the advantage of space, he has a way out no matter if he encounters wild beasts, bad weather, or gets lost and in danger. He is not afraid at all and is just waiting for the opportunity to show his skills.

Suppressing his desire to hunt, Chen Gaoshan walked to the shed in the corner of the yard and picked up the axe leaning against the wall.

His body was the same as before, but also a little different. He was obviously stronger and more powerful, swinging his axe one after another.

They quickly split a tree stump into small pieces and neatly stacked them.