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

"Team leader, shall we continue catching them later?"

Lin Cuihua took out a water bottle and distributed it to everyone, her eyes quickly sweeping over the bulging burlap sack before she quickly looked away.

Others also turned their gazes toward it.

I was so focused on catching the snake that I didn't think much of it, but now that I've calmed down, I feel a chill down my spine for no reason.

"Let's not arrest them for now. These are already very valuable; there's no need to take the risk."

Zhang Wenshan took the kettle, tilted his head back and took two sips, then made his decision.

The presence of three venomous snakes proves that the area is not as safe as one might imagine.

There are plenty of ways to make money; there's no need to take risks.

He picked up the wire he had brought and waved it around: "I'll make a few traps later, and if I'm lucky, I might catch a few rabbits."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately perked up, their previous fatigue and fear vanished, and they all gathered around.

"Team leader, please teach me quickly!" Lin Cuihua said impatiently. "I've tried to tinker with things before, and not only did I not catch anything, I also lost several pieces of wire."

Ge Ergui chimed in, "Old Dong knows how to set traps, but unfortunately we can't find the right place. We're sure to get something out of it."

He bent down, grabbed a handful of wet mud, rubbed it evenly in his hands, and then picked up a roll of thin wire.

"This can mask some of the person's scent."

As he spoke, he pinched one end of the wire between his thumb and forefinger, and with a sudden force, bent his wrist into a sharp point.

"The rabbit is strong and agile; the key is to hold onto its legs..."

In no time at all, a simple trap was formed.

The oval-shaped loop is just big enough to fit around the rabbit's front legs. The other end of the wire is bent into a U-shape, with both ends tied into the sides of the loop, leaving a thin opening for movement.

With a gentle touch, the circle instantly tightened, locking itself securely.

Ge Ergui leaned closer, his eyes wide open: "Team leader, your skills are ten times better than Lao Dong's."

He couldn't articulate any profound truths.

But when you compare the two things, the difference is immediately apparent.

"Of course, our team leader has formally learned the craft from a master." Lin Cuihua reached out, wanting to pick it up and examine it closely, but then quickly withdrew it, remembering Zhang Wenshan's words.

Zhang Wenshan smiled and distributed the wire to everyone: "It's not difficult at all, you can all give it a try."

This can be considered a long-term side hustle.

Condoms will inevitably get damaged or lost; you can't rely entirely on yourself to fix them.

Besides, it's not something that's particularly difficult; if someone really wanted to learn it, they couldn't hide it.

"Team leader, do you think my movements are correct?"

"Is this too tight?"

"Why is it different from yours? Is the circle too big?"

Several people worked together, asking questions one after another, and Zhang Wenshan answered and guided them one by one.

In less than fifteen minutes, eight sets were formed.

Lin Cuihua stared at the remaining wire, her face showing a hint of unfinished business: "Team leader, there's still quite a bit of wire left."

Ge Ergui chimed in, "This place is nice; it wouldn't hurt to plant more, would it?"

"There's no need. There are only a few suitable places, and we won't need any more." Zhang Wenshan straightened up, patted the dirt off his hands, and walked straight ahead.

The others quickly followed.

"Look here." Zhang Wenshan stopped and pointed to a series of clear footprints on the ground. "These are rabbit footprints. The spacing is even, and it's a path they often take. We'll set the trap here."

"Team leader, there's one here too," Lin Cuihua asked, pointing to another spot.

"This won't work. The footprints around here are messy, and the terrain is open; it's not a necessary route," Zhang Wenshan explained. "Rabbits, like people, have habits; you have to find the right place."

There are many reasons why hares choose their routes.

There's no need to explain in detail right now; just let people know what's going on and what position to choose.

Ge Ergui slapped his thigh, suddenly realizing what was going on.

"No wonder Old Dong set so many traps; this is where the problem lies!"

Old Dong was a well-known hunting expert in the village, but compared to Zhang Wenshan, he was worlds apart.

"There are small trees that you can simply wrap around."

"If there's no [resource], you'll have to bury the sticks yourself. Choose..."

Zhang Wenshan casually selected a few hardwood sticks about the thickness of a wrist, took out a knife, sharpened one end, and stuck them diagonally into the ground, then tamped them down with a stone.

"Remember, the direction can't be reversed. When the rabbit is struggling, the stick should be driven into the ground with force."

He plucked some wild grass and covered the cover with it, then took out a handful of wild peas from his pocket and distributed them to everyone.

"Wild rabbits are used to eating this, so scattering peas around the snare will attract them without arousing their suspicion."

After all that commotion, everyone was dumbfounded.

Lin Cuihua squatted on the ground, staring at the snare that almost blended into the grass, her tone full of admiration.

"Don't even mention rabbits, I can't tell even if I'm squatting here looking."

"Who would have thought there were so many tricks to catching rabbits?" Ge Ergui nodded in agreement. "If you hadn't told us, we would never have figured it out in our entire lives."

Lang Qiuping added, "The key is finding the right place."

"It's not that complicated. The main thing is to figure out the habits of wild rabbits," Zhang Wenshan said, pointing to the remaining snares. "You guys set them; find the spots yourselves."

"Ah!" Lin Cuihua took two steps back and waved her hands repeatedly, "I can't do it, I haven't learned it yet."

Ge Ergui hesitated and said, "Team leader, why don't you explain it again? If you put it in the wrong place, it'll be a waste of the condom."

"I've said everything I need to say. You'll have to figure it out yourselves through practice," Zhang Wenshan said expressionlessly. "The fewer you catch, the less money you'll get."

Hearing this, the two of them panicked even more.

Lang Qiuping thought for a moment, seemingly understanding something, and without saying anything more, picked up a cover, squatted down to observe the footprints, and slowly felt his way to place them.

Lin Cuihua and Ge Ergui hesitated for a long time.

Seeing that Zhang Wenshan had no intention of giving any guidance, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and try.

Soon, the three of them gathered together and began to discuss.

"Are you planning to let them catch it themselves from now on?" Zhang Fengxia approached her underling and asked in a low voice. "Isn't that too early?"

As the old saying goes, "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve."

If everyone in the fishing and hunting team can stand on their own, will the younger brother still have any say?

"I've learned more than just this much." Zhang Wenshan turned to look at her, smiled confidently, and said, "I know what I'm doing."

……

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the sunlight slanted into the Zhang family's courtyard, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

"Did your son really sell snails to state-run restaurants?"

Aunt Zhu gripped her cane with both hands and asked excitedly.

"I'm lucky, I'm lucky," Xu Xiulian said modestly, waving her hand.

"You're hiding things from me," Aunt Zhu said unhappily. "What could I possibly want from you?"

"I really don't know the specifics."

Xu Xiulian sighed, her smile fading slightly, her voice filled with worry.

"The child is growing up and becoming more and more principled. Look, he's led a group of people to catch snakes in the mountains again."

"Catching snakes? That's too dangerous, it could easily lead to..."

Aunt Zhu realized her mistake as soon as she was about to speak, and quickly spat on the ground twice.

"Look at my mouth! Shanzi's got guts; he'll definitely come back safe and sound!"

Xu Xiulian's expression did not relax.

Zhao Qiang seemed to sense that something was wrong, so he toddled over with his short legs and said in a childish voice, "Grandma, don't worry."

"Grandma isn't worried."

Xu Xiulian patted her grandson's soft head and forced a smile.

How could I not worry?

Two years ago, someone in the village was bitten to death by a snake.

"Hey, look! They're back! All the people are there!" Aunt Zhu suddenly shouted, "And they brought a lot of stuff with them!"

Upon hearing the sound, Xu Xiulian quickly raised her head.

Under the sunlight, several figures walked by, chatting and laughing, with their son and daughter walking at the front, their steps steady.

She finally felt relieved after being anxious for most of the day.

Whether you have a lot of stuff or how much money you can exchange it for is not important.

It's good that everyone is alright.

It's good that everyone is alright!