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

"They disappear as soon as they get to work." Wang Tieshan pulled Zhang Jianshe down to sit, looking disgusted. "They're louder than anyone else when it comes to shouting orders, but they immediately chicken out when things get serious. What a bunch of trash."

If you dare to use someone else's name to cheat and swindle, you'll have to take the blame when trouble comes your way!

Expecting the whole village to clean up his mess? What kind of logic is that?

"Shanzi is a good man." He changed the subject, turning his gaze to Zhang Wenshan with full approval.

Putting aside his skills, his sense of propriety in handling matters alone is impeccable, whether it was his stand-up against Li Yuejin last time or his dealing with Zhou Ergou this time.

The scale was handled very well.

Having lived most of my life, I didn't have time to think it through in the emergency just now, but now I'm starting to understand.

The kid yelled before he made his move, which was to give him a signal; otherwise, there wouldn't have been time to pull him back.

"I'm sorry to have troubled everyone," Zhang Jianshe said, rubbing his hands together somewhat apologetically.

Wang Tieshan shook his head with a smile: "Shanzi did nothing wrong. We have to teach Zhou Ergou and his gang a lesson, otherwise who knows what other trouble they might cause."

He paused, then continued, "Once the fishing and hunting team is up and running, it'll be even more troublesome for them to impersonate others. Where did those bastards get the guts?"

"Captain, are we really going to form a fishing and hunting team?"

The courtyard erupted in chaos, the crowd stirring with excited discussions tinged with worry.

"Is it even possible? We're in the fields right now, racing against time for farming. Who can spare the time?"

"Who's going to take the lead? Shanzi... isn't he a bit too green?"

Zhang Jianshe's hand, which was reaching for the pipe at his waist, suddenly paused. He turned to his shirt pocket, took out the almost uncreased pack of Yingchun cigarettes, and handed them out one by one.

"Oh, welcoming spring!"

"No, no, take it back immediately!"

"That brat insisted on buying it, what a waste of money." Zhang Jianshe irritated Wang Tieshan, scolding him verbally, but the smile lines at the corners of his eyes were impossible to hide.

A son is strong-willed, and a father can't hold him back.

"Shanzi bought it?" Wang Tieshan stopped smoking, his eyes showing surprise. He looked at Zhang Wenshan, then at Zhang Jianshe, and understood.

This guy made a lot of money; the father was supporting his son.

"That's right, they bought two boxes right away." Zhang Jianshe gave his eldest son-in-law a wink.

Zhao Hongwei immediately took out another unopened box of Yingchun and placed it in front of everyone.

Everyone gasped in shock.

"Captain, what exactly are the rules of the fishing and hunting team?"

"Shanzi, what do you think of my two rascals?"

"Are you going to catch river crabs and shrimp too?"

Two packs of Spring Festival greetings are enough to make a grand display.

Zhang Wenshan couldn't help but smile.

Business people would rather borrow money to buy fancy clothes, luxury cars, and secretaries, and that's why.

No one would believe you if you were dressed in rags and talked about making big money.

He turned to the captain and asked, "Could you set the tone for everyone?"

"You can just say what you've figured out yourself." Wang Tieshan squinted, savoring the spring blossoms.

"The fishing and hunting team pays a sum of money to the team every year as a fee for using the surrounding mountains, forests and waters. The team does not have to cover the costs, and of course, they do not have to share the profits. They are responsible for their own profits and losses."

Zhang Wenshan's opening remarks drew gasps of surprise and disbelief.

"How much do I need to pay? What if I don't earn enough?"

"Just fill it in yourself!" Zhang Wenshan suddenly changed the subject. "Actually, the brigade's intention is to help the poor households in our village. Farming is already difficult for them, so the village should lend a helping hand."

"So, if a family in financial difficulty joins, the fee they pay will be waived?"

"That's the current plan," Zhang Wenshan nodded and said, "but I can't escape my share, and if anyone wants to join, they can't be exempt either."

"The risks are considerable."

"If we can really make money, we'll get a lot in the share."

"Shanzi, do you have a good idea of ​​how much you can earn?"

Zhang Wenshan chuckled and said, "What are you talking about? Who can be sure of anything when going up mountains and down rivers? I've only learned a little bit of skill, and I've received so much kindness from the village over the years, so I just wanted to lend a hand in whatever way I could."

Of course, we have a chance.

Even without daily intelligence, one can set up a business by relying on wilderness survival skills and experience from two lifetimes; the only difference is how much money one makes and how difficult it is.

"No wonder the Party Secretary got angry."

"Shanzi has such a kind heart, he's really remarkable."

"If you need any help, just let me know."

After chatting for a while, everyone said their goodbyes and left, without mentioning joining the fishing and hunting group again.

Their mentality is similar to that of speculators.

I felt both envious and afraid.

We've all been through tough times, and everyone wants to make money, but we're even more afraid of losing out. With the team backing us up, the worst that can happen is that we don't make any money and have worked for nothing.

Upon hearing that they would have to bear the risks themselves and might even have to pay out of pocket, they immediately backed down.

It's more reassuring to stay and tend to your own few acres of land.

"Everyone, I knew I shouldn't have offered cigarettes."

After seeing everyone off, Zhang Jianshe looked at the shrunken cigarette box and walked back into the house with a pained expression.

"I'll buy you two more packs next time I go to town," Zhang Wenshan said with a smile.

Don't let Dad's sullen face fool you; he doesn't seem to approve of what he does. When it really matters, he'll pull out a cigarette to save face. So he's not as old-fashioned as I thought.

"You dare... OMG!"

Hearing the exclamation, Zhang Wenshan quickly rushed forward a few steps to check, only to see his father staring intently at the catfish in the basin, his face still wet.

Zhao Qiang, the young nephew standing to the side, was covering his mouth to stifle a laugh.

"Where did this thing come from?"

"I know, I know!" Zhao Qiang immediately gesticulated wildly, vividly recounting the exciting story of the old turtle's battle with the catfish, and how Zhang Wenshan finally caught them all.

"You little brat..." Zhang Jianshe opened his mouth, but then stopped himself from speaking.

Zhao Hongwei also looked incredulous.

How can I possibly catch such a good thing?

After a quick lunch, Dad and his brother-in-law picked up their hoes and went back to the fields.

Zhang Wenshan led his young nephew to dry wood ear mushrooms, weave fish traps, and reinforce the netting...

As expected, no one came all afternoon, which clearly showed that the message about being responsible for one's own profits and losses had already spread.

Those who are willing to join voluntarily in the future.

You either need courage or vision.

It doesn't matter if no one comes, since his real target is people in need anyway.

I have no identity or background.

Knowing that in the early days of reform and opening up, it was impossible to achieve financial freedom by sending three to five thousand tons of corn to Hainan, and even expanding the operation carried risks.

Although you earn less by binding accounts with people facing difficulties, the advantage is safety.

There is no clock in the house.

The sun was setting, around four o'clock, when my mother and eldest sister rushed home.

Zhang Wenshan had been puzzled. The oak forest on that shady slope wasn't very large to begin with, and they had already cleared most of it yesterday; they should have returned long ago.

The half-basket of old, overripe wood ear mushrooms in front of me provided the answer: the supply and marketing cooperative wouldn't accept them.

"Mother, eldest sister." Zhang Wenshan went up to them and helped unload the basket.

Xu Xiulian's face turned ashen. She didn't say a word, threw the basket on the ground, and rushed the shovel leaning against the corner of the wall towards the door.

Not to be outdone, Zhang Fengxia grabbed the pickaxe and followed closely behind.

"They ran away."

Zhang Wenshan reacted quickly, grabbing his mother and elder sister and taking the tools from their hands.

"Dad and brother-in-law went there at noon. Zhou Ergou and Wang Kai didn't stay home, and Li Dong didn't come back at all."

"You son of a bitch! Don't let me catch you!" Xu Xiulian stomped her foot angrily. "Especially that bastard Li Dong, not a single good person in his family is any good..."

Zhang Fengxia immediately echoed.

"I used to argue with them, and they'd always say how great Li Dong was, but it was all because my underlings were irresponsible. Let's see how they'll keep spouting their nonsense this time..."

The mother and daughter stood in the yard, spitting as they spoke, indiscriminately firing at each other with themselves at the center and their ancestors for eighteen generations as the radius.

As she spoke, her voice choked with emotion, and her eyes welled up with tears.

Zhang Wenshan listened silently without interfering, until he caught a glimpse of a figure flashing past the courtyard gate out of the corner of his eye, at which point he spoke with a cold face.

"What brings Captain Li here!"