Fishing and Hunting 82, Starting with Three Sisters Who Overprotect Their Brothers

"Who told you to insist on selling tiny shrimp and crabs to people? Who told you to use Shanzi's name... Why didn't you say these things earlier?"

Now people are going to call the police and accuse you of speculation and profiteering.

I had to risk my reputation to stop them!

The old Party Secretary was panting heavily, his hand trembling as he pointed at them.

Knowing the cause and effect, we can change our approach and at least avoid being taken advantage of, since those two bastards are definitely going to get beaten up.

Now that they have leverage over us, we can only swallow this humiliation.

Since the land was distributed, every household has been selling things to make ends meet, such as oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, to supplement their income. People turn a blind eye to it.

If it gets to the police, the whole village could be in trouble.

"You two, give a public apology tomorrow, then go work at Toad Pond, no work points will be awarded." The old Party Secretary waved his hand, making the decision. "Disperse, everyone..."

Upon hearing this, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Zhang Wenshan didn't leave. He took two steps forward, gripping his carrying pole, and looked down at Zhang Wenshan with a sullen face: "Why are you mentioning me when you're selling shrimp and crabs?"

"Shanzi, go home. The Party Secretary has already punished you." Captain Wang Tieshan rushed up and grabbed his arm, afraid that he would act impulsively.

Others nearby also joined in trying to persuade him.

What they did was truly despicable. If the two sides really had dealings, the one who suffered a loss would definitely have to get it back from Zhang Wenshan in the end.

"So what? We're all from the same village, why are you being so petty? Besides, you're the one who offended them, we took this beating for you."

Tuesday Dog became increasingly convinced of his own point, and his voice grew louder, showing no sign of acknowledging that they had any problems.

I've met a real scoundrel.

Zhang Wenshan was so angry that he laughed and deliberately shouted, "I'll fuck your grandpa!"

Before he finished speaking, he rushed out and swung the carrying pole in his hand down on Zhou Ergou's head.

By the time Wang Tieshan realized what was happening, it was too late; he could only tug at his arm.

call!

The carrying pole, whistling through the wind, grazed Zhou Ergou's scalp and landed squarely on his shoulder.

"Ouch!" Zhou Ergou howled and rolled on the ground.

"Shanzi, don't be impulsive."

It's not worth it to deal with them.

"Now that you've learned a skill, just live a good life and don't do anything foolish."

Everyone snapped out of their daze and hurriedly joined Wang Tieshan in tightly embracing Zhang Wenshan.

Seeing him charging forward like a leopard ready to fight, his eyes red, they quickly snatched the carrying pole from him.

"I'll say it again in front of everyone today: I, Zhang Wenshan, will go my separate ways with you. If you keep clinging to me like toads, I'll risk my life and take your whole family on the road."

Zhang Wenshan said coldly.

These scoundrels have absolutely no sense of morality or shame; they can only understand one language.

fist!

"Pah! Pah! Pah! You can't just say things like that!"

"Come on, Shanzi, I'll help you fetch water!"

Wang Tieshan was terrified. He called over two men and they forcibly dragged Zhang Wenshan away.

"Go ahead and do whatever you want!" The old Party Secretary clutched his chest, waved his hand, and said, "Disperse, everyone, go back to what you were doing."

After saying that, he walked towards the brigade headquarters without looking back.

"Goodness, Shanzi has quite a temper. If the brigade leader hadn't stopped him, his head would have been cracked open."

"Of course! He dared to fight wild boars at fourteen. You think this is a joke?"

"You guys need to be more careful! How could you do something so despicable?"

Amidst the murmurs, the crowd finally dispersed.

Wang Kai was the first to recover, trembling as he said, "We...we need to hide. Zhang Wenshan is too damn scary."

"What should we do about Dongzi?"

"Whatever," Wang Kai stomped his foot angrily. "He disappeared as soon as the fight started, leaving us to get beaten up. Why are you still thinking about him?"

"It's all your fault. You said that if we set up the rice seedlings and everyone started working with Xikouyingzi, we would be fine."

"Who knew someone would sell shrimp and crabs?" Wang Kai looked around and lowered his voice. "We must never tell anyone about the tricks we played on the cards."

Meanwhile, in Zhang's courtyard.

The group had just helped fill the water tank and were marveling at the old turtle on the ground.

"A huge thing like that?"

"It's rare to find one weighing over two jin (1 kg), so it can fetch a good price."

"Shanzi, what skills have you learned? How come you're always scribbling on things?"

Frog ponds, shrimp and crabs, wood ear mushrooms, giant soft-shelled turtles... just the things on display are enough to make people incredibly envious.

It's not like ten years ago anymore.

Seeing the town becoming more and more prosperous and more and more people doing small business, who wouldn't be envious?

No matter how bold you are, if you can't get your hands on anything or find a way, it's all for nothing. You either have to trade odds and ends for needles and thread, or save up some things and send them to the supply and marketing cooperative to wait for dealers to come and buy them.

A person who can find their own way and get things.

Zhang Wenshan can be considered the foremost figure in Chishongtun.

"They're really capable; they can not only catch them, but also raise them."

A strange, sarcastic voice came from next door.

"I kindly advised him to exchange the money quickly, but he wouldn't even bother with me. Everyone knows that turtles can't survive."

The atmosphere in the courtyard became tense. Everyone looked at each other, and could only try to smooth things over with awkward smiles.

"Well... Shanzi must have figured out the tricks of the trade with the old turtle, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, even toads can be raised, what's a turtle to us..."

"What's going on with everyone?" Aunt Zhu looked at the crowd suspiciously, her gaze fixed on Wang Tieshan's face. "Captain, please be the judge. I meant well..."

"Han family daughter-in-law, it's time to prepare lunch. Stop gossiping." Wang Tieshan glared at her fiercely.

We finally managed to persuade him to stay calm, but he just had to stir things up.

"Captain, you can't show favoritism to your relatives!" Aunt Zhu persisted. "What did I do?"

Learning a skill in two and a half days, who knows if it's reliable?

What if the old turtle dies? I was just worried about him...

"What does it matter to you whether I live or die?" Zhang Wenshan couldn't help but retort coldly.

"What, can't I even say a few words to you? I'm doing this for..."

Before Aunt Zhu could say anything more, a sudden roar rang out.

"You spendthrift woman, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Neighbor Uncle Han rushed over with a hoe on his shoulder and shoved Aunt Zhu into the house. Faint voices could be heard coming from inside.

"Your mouth is going to get you into trouble sooner or later."

"Shanzi almost punched Zhou Ergou's brains out just now."

Wang Tieshan sighed and shook his head: "You kid, you're really famous now."

Zhang Wenshan shrugged, looking indifferent.

If it weren't for the turmoil next year, Zhou Ergou would have lost an arm, if not more.

"Shanzi, your aunt is a chatterbox, but she doesn't mean any harm. Don't take it to heart," Uncle Han said apologetically as he came out of the house.

Zhang Wenshan shook his head and asked, "Where's my father?"

The two families are neighbors, and their land is not far apart. They usually come back together.

"Oh dear, I forgot." Uncle Han slapped his forehead. "He heard about your situation and went to find Er Gou with Hongwei."

"What!"

Zhang Wenshan jumped up and was about to walk out.

Wang Tieshan had a bad feeling and was about to have someone stop them when he saw Zhang Jianshe and Zhao Hongwei return with dark faces.

"Dad, are you alright?"

"Those two bastards have vanished without a trace," Zhang Jianshe said, looking at Wang Tieshan. "Where's Li Dong?"