Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Even Xiao Zhang, who usually confronted He Yuzhu, was deeply shocked at this moment. He couldn't help but come forward, flatteringly gave He Yuzhu a thumbs up, and praised sincerely: "Yuzhu, you are so awesome! You are simply a god of war! You fought a group of wild wolves alone, and you were able to escape unscathed. This is simply a miracle! Next time you go out hunting, can you take me along? I also want to see with my own eyes how powerful your unique skills are! Maybe, under your guidance, I can also learn a trick or two!"

He Yuzhu's heart trembled when he heard Xiao Zhang's words. He didn't expect that Xiao Zhang, who usually argued with him, would praise him so sincerely at this moment and even wanted to go hunting with him.

This gave him an unprecedented sense of achievement and satisfaction. But soon, he pretended to be calm and confident, and patted his chest and promised: "No problem! As long as there is a suitable opportunity next time, I will definitely take you with me! Let's go hand in hand, deep into the vast mountains and forests, and let those fierce beasts have a good experience of our powerful methods! When the time comes, we will not only kill more prey, but also let those beasts know that we humans are not easy to mess with!"

However, just as everyone was cheering for He Yuzhu's heroic deeds and the mood was at its peak, an extremely discordant voice suddenly emerged from the crowd, like a basin of cold water in winter, extinguishing everyone's enthusiasm.

It turned out to be the Ma Daha who usually claimed to be a senior hunting enthusiast. He squeezed out of the crowd and stood opposite He Yuzhu. He narrowed his small eyes slightly, with a faint smile full of contempt and disdain on the corner of his mouth, and said sarcastically: "Hey, Yuzhu, you tell this story very well, with saliva flying and vivid descriptions. People who don't know you would think you are really that capable! However, hunting is not as easy and simple as you say. You have to pick up real weapons and have a real life-and-death battle with those ferocious beasts! It's not just talking! Could it be that... everything you said just now was just bragging? You want to convince us honest people, no way! Hahahaha..."

Before Ma Daha finished speaking, there were bursts of snickers and discussions from the crowd around him. It was obvious that many people were skeptical about He Yuzhu's story. This instantly cooled the originally warm atmosphere and made it a little awkward and tense.

After hearing this, He Yuzhu's originally calm face suddenly showed a subtle ripple. His expression changed slightly, but this subtle change was quickly concealed by him skillfully, and in the blink of an eye he returned to his usual calm and confident look.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Ma Daha with a half-smile, and asked in a relaxed and confident tone: "Oh? According to what you said, what is not bragging? Do I have to be like you, bragging about how good I am at hunting all day long, but I can't produce any real evidence?"

Ma Daha, who was standing nearby, heard this and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, but it was quickly covered up by his rough smile. He patted his broad chest vigorously and said loudly: "In my opinion, why don't we pick a day and go to the depths of the forest together. At that time, we can compare our abilities to see who is more capable. If you don't dare to keep the appointment, you will really become a complete braggart! When the time comes, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

As soon as Ma Daha finished speaking, the atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly became solemn and tense as if under a spell. Everyone's eyes were focused on He Yuzhu, waiting for his response. But He Yuzhu just smiled faintly and did not give an immediate answer. He had already made up his mind. A contest of honor and dignity was about to quietly begin in the mountains.

Everyone knows that although Madaha is usually carefree and informal, he is very serious when it comes to hunting, which he regards as his life. His love and persistence for hunting can be described as fanatical. Whenever he talks about hunting, there is always a strange light in his eyes, as if it is an indispensable part of his life. After all, the dazzling array of game specimens on the wall of his house is the best proof. Those are the trophies he personally captured with his own strong skills and rich experience, and each one records his heroic moments of fighting with wild beasts.

At this moment, He Yuzhu secretly complained in his heart. He knew that the boast he made just now was indeed a bit too much. If he really followed Ma Daha into the dangerous and wild animal-infested forest to compete in hunting skills, he would probably encounter an accident. After all, although he had the experience of fighting with wild wolves, it was only a helpless act in a specific situation, and it did not mean that he had enough strength and experience to face all the dangers in the forest.

But now that the words have been spoken, it is hard to take them back, just like spilled water. No matter how much he regrets, it is useless. He has no choice but to grit his teeth and agree. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then slowly said: "Okay! In this case, let's go, who's afraid of who! But let's make it clear in advance that safety is the most important thing. Don't risk your life just to show off your courage! After all, we all have elderly parents and young children to take care of, and we have to think about our families!"

When Ma Daha heard that He Yuzhu agreed, his slightly nervous face instantly became as happy as a flower blooming in spring. He stretched out his hands excitedly and patted He Yuzhu's broad shoulders vigorously, as if he wanted to pass on his joy and expectations to him. He said loudly: "Haha, that's right! Yuzhu, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of you! Let's make a deal, next weekend, we will go to the mysterious and deep forests full of unknowns together. Maybe we can get some unexpected gains! Then, how great it will be for us to share the fruits of victory together!"

After saying this, Madaha patted his chest to show his determination and confidence. As for He Yuzhu, although he was still a little uneasy, he couldn't say anything seeing Madaha's enthusiasm. He could only pray silently in his heart, hoping that this trip to the mountains and forests would be safe and sound, and that he could also learn some real hunting skills.

He Yuzhu looked at the cheerful and expectant Ma Daha in front of him, and managed to squeeze out a slightly stiff smile to respond to him. That smile contained a bit of helplessness, a bit of uneasiness, and a bit of barely perceptible bitterness.

However, at this moment, his heart was turbulent, like the sea in a storm, constantly surging, thinking about how to find a reasonable and face-saving excuse to shirk this trip. His thoughts were like a tangled mess, unable to be cut or sorted out.

Because he knew very well that this so-called hunting trip was not just a simple test for him. It was more like a war without gunpowder, a terrible adventure that might make him lose face and prestige. When he thought that he might be in a mess in the dangerous forest, or even fail to catch a pheasant feather, he felt guilty and panicked.

However, He Yuzhu also knew a truth: a man's words are as good as his words. Since he had already agreed, he had to grit his teeth and do his best to complete this matter. Even if the final result was not satisfactory, at least he had to prove to everyone that the bold words he had said before were not just empty talk, but had real weight and value.

So, in the next few days, He Yuzhu pretended to be full of longing and expectation for the upcoming hunting trip. He smiled and talked about hunting with everyone he met, as if he really couldn't wait to go to the mountains and forests to show his skills. But every time when it was late at night, he quietly began to ask around for various information about the mountains and forests and hunting, trying to find some clues or suggestions that would be beneficial to him.

After thinking about it, the first person he thought of was Liu Haizhong. Although Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao's experience when they went hunting together last time was really embarrassing, even horrible, they didn't even catch a pheasant feather, and almost lost their lives. But no matter what, he is also a person who has experienced such scenes personally, and he has accumulated some valuable practical experience, right? Maybe he can get some useful suggestions or reminders from him.

In the evening when the sun was setting and the afterglow was spreading all over the earth, He Yuzhu, who had been busy all day, walked slowly towards the courtyard where his family lived with a slightly tired step. His figure was elongated in the afterglow of the sunset, and he looked particularly lonely and desolate. When he passed the center of the courtyard, his eyes were suddenly attracted by Liu Haizhong, who was squatting on the ground and concentrating on packing tools. Liu Haizhong was holding a sharp sickle in his hand and was carefully checking every detail, as if he wanted to make it into a perfect work of art.

The calloused hands in the bangs skillfully took out hunting tools from the tool box, wiped them carefully, and arranged them neatly. His movements were smooth and powerful, revealing the skill and calmness accumulated from long-term labor. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on his body, coating his bronze skin with a layer of light golden glow, and there were a few crystal beads of sweat on his forehead, glittering in the weak light.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong keenly sensed someone approaching, and he suddenly raised his head. His eyes, which had seen many vicissitudes of life but were still sharp, immediately saw He Yuzhu standing not far away. His face instantly showed a bit of surprise, and his mouth slightly opened, as if he had seen something incredible: "Oh, isn't this Yuzhu! It's rare to see you strolling around here on weekdays. How come you have time to come here today? Is there something at home that needs help? Or... have you suddenly become interested in hunting?"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu couldn't help scratching his head in embarrassment, and responded with a slightly stiff smile: "Hey, Uncle Hai, please don't tease me. Actually, this matter is hard to explain. It's all because of that careless brat. He insisted that I didn't dare to go hunting with him, and laughed at me, saying that if I didn't go, I would just be bragging. I really couldn't stand his arrogant look, and I was holding my breath in my heart. Now, I have no choice but to come to you to learn from you and ask for your advice. You are a hunting expert here. If I can get your guidance, then I will be more confident in this hunting trip."

After hearing this, Liu Haizhong's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found a soulmate. He quickly put down the tools in his hands that he had not yet finished packing, stood up, and patted He Yuzhu's broad shoulders vigorously, with such force that it seemed as if he wanted to pass on all his encouragement and trust to him. Then, he enthusiastically took He Yuzhu's arm, and walked together to a stone bench in the corner of the yard and sat down. Then, Liu Haizhong opened up and enthusiastically talked about his past hunting experiences that were full of thrills and excitement. His voice was loud and infectious, and every story was told vividly, as if He Yuzhu was also brought into the mysterious forest, experiencing those thrilling moments together.

"Yuzhu, I have to explain to you the ins and outs of hunting. You know, hunting is not as simple as working in the fields or chatting at the doorstep. It is not as superficial as just taking your weapons and going into the mountains. Anything can happen in the forests, wild animals roam, the terrain is complex, and it is dangerous! So, you must always maintain a high level of vigilance from beginning to end. Even the slightest negligence may cause you to suffer a great loss, and it will be too late to regret.

For example, one time, Damao and I went hunting in the mountains. We were young and energetic at that time, and we thought hunting was just chasing wild animals. It was not difficult. As a result, we made a big joke because of our carelessness. We wandered in the mountains for most of the day, but we didn't see a single pheasant feather. Instead, we almost fell into a trap and broke our legs because we didn't pay attention to it. Thinking back on it now, it makes me scared. So, you must never underestimate hunting.

Yuzhu, you have to remember that hunting is 30% luck and 70% preparation. There are a few things you must pay attention to when you go there. First, you have to know the terrain of the forest you are about to enter. The terrain in the forest is complicated. Some places seem flat, but they are actually hidden. If you are not careful, you may get into trouble. You have to study the map in advance to understand which places are safe and which places are dangerous. Only in this way can you ensure that you can walk freely in the forest and not be trapped by the terrain.

Furthermore, you must not neglect all kinds of necessary equipment. A hunting rifle and plenty of bullets are a must. They are your self-defense weapons and can save lives at critical moments. There are also sharp knives for handling prey or dealing with emergencies. In addition, a first aid kit is also indispensable. In case of a scratch or sprain, you can save yourself in time. You must prepare all these things, and don't be bothered.

In addition, you have to develop a pair of observant eyes. The animals in the mountains are not vegetarians. They have their own behavioral habits and territorial awareness. You have to learn to understand their every move and observe their movement trajectories and habits. Only by accurately grasping their behavioral habits can you more accurately predict their direction and trend of movement, so as to prepare in advance and avoid unnecessary conflicts and dangers.

When it comes to dangerous situations, you have to be careful. If you are unfortunate enough to be attacked by a wild animal, don't panic. Remember, staying calm is the most important thing. You have to quickly assess the situation and determine whether you are capable of fighting the wild animal. If the situation is unfavorable, don't fight it head-on. Find a shelter quickly or use the weapon in your hand to make noise to scare the wild animal away. If a conflict is unavoidable, you have to do your best to use your shotgun or knife to defend yourself. But no matter what, safety is always the first priority, and you have to remind yourself not to put yourself in danger just to show off your courage. "