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

Zhou Daguo paused for a moment, then said, "I've verified it, and the content is basically true. The inspection team will be here soon, so don't let a small matter cause you to lose more than you gain."

"Xiao Kong is, after all, the descendant of a hero in the factory." Yang Zhigang lit a cigarette and said with a furrowed brow, "This is still your work mistake. The purchasing department was not strict enough, so you bear the main responsibility."

"Yes, yes, the factory manager is right. It was my fault for not managing things properly." Zhou Daguo sighed and nodded resignedly.

How did Lao Kong become a hero?

It was because of the difficulties that year that you forced people to eat, which led to the accident when they were walking at night. Afraid that their families would cause trouble, you put their son in my hands as an apprentice.

How can I manage it?

Zhou Daguo composed himself: "The priority right now is to solve the problem. The factory needs to make a statement. The inspection team and leaders are coming soon, so we can't afford to make a scene."

"Issue a notice tomorrow, fire him!" Yang Zhigang said decisively. "Arrange for him to go somewhere far away, don't let him cause trouble. That Zhang..."

Zhou Daguo quickly interjected, "He can catch snakes."

"Then let him prepare the snake meat for the reception, as a way to atone for his crime."

"Understood, factory manager. I promised Chishongtun that they could use the agricultural machinery first this autumn. Could you please issue a receipt?"

"We'll see when the time comes," Yang Zhigang said impatiently, waving his hand.

Zhou Daguo pointed to two pieces of paper on the table: "They're only mentioning Kong Qingdong's matter right now, without involving our agricultural machinery factory. If we don't give them some reassurance, things could easily go wrong."

"A bunch of bumpkins, all they do is cause trouble," Yang Zhigang muttered, picking up his pen.

In any case, we couldn't afford to embarrass ourselves in front of the inspection team and leaders, so we gave them the agricultural machinery.

It doesn't matter who uses it first!

Meanwhile, at the agricultural machinery factory's staff quarters.

Lin Deqiang returned home dejectedly.

As soon as the door opened, Zhang Yaqin, with her two long braids, immediately came to greet us, her eyes wide open.

That phone call had already spread throughout the family compound, with all sorts of rumors circulating. If her husband hadn't gone to Chishongtun, she would have gone to the factory long ago to find out the truth.

"Your brother is fine." Lin Deqiang sat down, his tone helpless. "He's really arrogant. He not only beat up the people from the agricultural machinery factory, but also made Section Chief Zhou agree that the autumn harvest machinery would be given to Chishong Village first."

"He truly is my brother." After hearing this, Zhang Yaqin clenched her left fist and swung it hard in front of her chest, her face full of pride.

Even knowing his wife's personality, Lin Deqiang was still somewhat dumbfounded: "Don't you find it strange?"

"What's so strange?"

Zhang Yaqin walked briskly, picked up the teacup, poured warm water, and brought it to her husband.

"I told you before, my brother has been smart since he was little, incredibly clever and quick-witted. He's not afraid of even a wild boar, he's both intelligent and brave..."

Lin Deqiang had heard these words at least eight hundred times, if not a thousand.

He slowly sipped his tea, nodding as if listening attentively.

Before long, Zhang Yaqin's voice turned serious: "How about we give Section Chief Zhou a gift? What if he holds a grudge and retaliates?"

"Only now you're worried?" Lin Deqiang put down his teacup. "Section Chief Zhou is a sensible man. Besides, he's been fed up with Kong Qingdong for a long time. That kid was an apprentice that Director Yang forced on him."

"Director Yang?"

"It's alright. Whether it's the operator or the state-run restaurant, Chishongtun only talks about Kong Qingdong's personal issues."

Lin Deqiang sincerely praised.

"They acted with discretion. On the surface, they were helping the agricultural machinery factory get rid of a pest. Besides, the inspection team was about to arrive, and Director Yang would only try to smooth things over."

"So, my brother is really better?"

Lin Deqiang rolled his eyes and scoffed, "Such a sophisticated method, could it be his idea? It must be the old Party Secretary's idea."

"Why can't it be my brother?" Zhang Yaqin pouted, sticking her neck out. "My brother has always been..."

Lin Deqiang raised his hand and slapped his forehead.

Again.

……

Zhang family of Chishongtun.

The piece of meat that was originally planned to be cooked that evening could only be marinated in salt water. The whole family ate it casually, but they all looked worried.

Zhang Wenshan was also at a loss.

Just like others who received assurances from the head of the purchasing department of the agricultural machinery factory, they still had doubts in their hearts, forcing the old Party Secretary to personally step in to quell them.

They were also afraid of retaliation from the agricultural machinery factory.

This is an instinct formed over many years, subconsciously regarding agricultural machinery factories as sacred and unapproachable places, where purchasing staff and purchasing managers are seen as godlike figures.

Dissuading them won't be done in just a few words.

Zhang Wenshan knew that no amount of explanation would help, so he simply remained silent.

After setting a time with her third sister to get the certificate, she took Lang Qiuping, whom she had specially invited, and went out with her tools.

Plans can't keep up with changes. Right now, whether it's state-owned hotels or agricultural machinery factories, they all need to strengthen their relationships, and the visit of the southern inspection team is just the right opportunity.

We need to do something to demonstrate our strength.

Of course, he wasn't crazy enough to go looking for trouble with bears or wild boars.

In late June in Northeast China, it gets dark late. After dinner, there are still a few lights on the horizon, but the evening wind carries a chill, blowing and rustling the wild grass.

"Shan, Brother Shan, is it just the two of us?" Lang Qiuping asked, somewhat puzzled.

"What, you want to share the money with other people?" Zhang Wenshan retorted.

"No, I, um..."

Upon hearing this, Lang Qiuping's heart raced, and he was speechless for a moment, only feeling that the figure walking in front of him was inexplicably tall.

"Brother Shanzi, what are we here to arrest?"

"pheasant."

"Because of the agricultural machinery factory incident?" Lang Qiuping asked, somewhat puzzled. "Didn't that section chief say he'd give us agricultural machinery? Why are we still trying to curry favor with him and getting things for him?"

You should just leave them hanging and wait for them to come begging to you.

"You're really something!" Zhang Wenshan slowed his pace, carefully observing the ground. "You really think that no one else can get anything except me? You really think that just because I gave you farm machinery, you can't find other ways to trip me up?"

Lang Qiuping touched the axe at his waist and said coldly, "Then let's do it!"

"All you do is work. Do you have a grudge against Section Chief Zhou?" Zhang Wenshan squatted down and looked at the grass marks on the ground.

"It seems not, but aren't they in cahoots?"

"The farm machinery factory is no different from our village, or even from your home. There are different levels of closeness and distance." Zhang Wenshan walked forward and soon found a few tufts of chicken feathers and shallow pheasant footprints.

Lang Qiuping said thoughtfully, "Is that purchasing agent unpopular?"

"I don't have that much backing." Zhang Wenshan took out the prepared condom.

Lang Qiuping immediately stepped forward to help, hammering wooden wedges into the ground: "Section Chief Zhou has powerful connections; we can't do it now."

"Stop doing this and that all day long. If you want to make money, you have to make fewer enemies. If Kong Qingdong hadn't been so bullying, I wouldn't have gone this far."

Zhang Wenshan set the trap and continued on to the next location.

Having been here for so many days, he has explored the entire village and knows roughly where the animals in the area are active.

"Should we talk first, and only act if we can't reach an agreement?"

"Well, you could say that. Anyway, you're not allowed to make a move unless I give the order."

Zhang Wenshan scratched his head. Why is this kid so stubborn? Oh well, I'll teach him slowly later!

"Okay." Lang Qiuping nodded seriously. "From now on, I'll do whoever Brother Shanzi tells me to do!"

The two of them set four or five more traps in a row.

They are found in river bends, earthen slopes, shrubbery... all tricky locations.

"Brother Shanzi, is this thing going to work?"

"What?"

Zhang Wenshan was searching for clues when he suddenly looked up.

Not far away, a circle of graves stood indistinctly, with something floating vaguely above it.

Holy crap!