1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Qin Huairu sat on the donkey cart, holding Xiaodang in her arms, looking at the familiar roads and fields with bright eyes.

Banggeng curiously lay on the edge of the car, looking at the scenery along the road, and from time to time excitedly shared his discoveries with Qin Huairu.

"Mom, mom, look, there are so many people digging over there..."

"That's the commune brigade. People go there every day to work and earn work points!"

"Mom, is it fun in the mountains over there? Are there wild boars and rabbits there?"

"Yes, but the mountain is dangerous and children can't go there!"

Jia Dongxu sat aside, his face calm and his eyes somewhat wandering. He hadn't said much since he got on the car.

The old man driving the cart cracked his whip and occasionally shouted at the donkey.

Jia Dongxu got on the donkey cart without even saying hello. The old man couldn't help but look at him a few more times, muttering to himself: How come this city boy is so ignorant of etiquette.

But the old man still had a kind smile on his face and continued on his way as if nothing had happened.

The donkey cart gradually approached Qinjia Village. The villagers on both sides of the road saw Qin Huairu on the donkey cart and greeted her enthusiastically.

"Hey, Huairu is back!"

"I haven't seen Huairu for a long time!"

The children cheered and some ran behind the donkey cart, shouting, "Aunt Huairu is back! I'll go tell Grandpa Qin and the others!"

Soon, the news reached Qin Huairu's parents.

The old couple were so excited that they hurried to the door of their house and stretched their necks to look around.

Qin's mother kept adjusting the corners of her clothes with her hands, while Qin's father paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, an unconcealable smile on his face.

Finally, the donkey cart slowly stopped in front of the Qin family's door.

"Father, mother!"

Qin Huairu jumped off the donkey cart first, holding Xiaodang, and Banggeng followed suit, running towards their grandparents excitedly.

"Grandma! Grandpa!"

Mother Qin's eyes were red. She took a few steps forward, picked up Xiaodang, and kissed him again and again, muttering, "My dear grandson, you are finally here!"

Father Qin picked up Banggeng and rubbed his little face with his stubble, making Banggeng giggle.

"Great! This kid has gained a lot of weight!"

Looking at his chubby grandson, Father Qin smiled so hard that his teeth were showing.

Banggeng hugged his grandfather's neck and said mischievously: "Hey, Grandpa, did you miss me?"

"Haha, I thought about it. You are still so naughty!"

Qin Huairu walked to Qin's mother, took her arm, and said coquettishly: "Mom, we are back!"

Mother Qin responded with a smile, took Qin Huairu's hand, looked her up and down, and said with a puzzled look: "My daughter, why are you so thin? Is life in the city not easy?"

"No, life is good! It's just that the weather is too hot and I don't eat enough!"

Qin Huairu came here today with a purpose. She knew best what her family cared about, so no matter how difficult life was in the city, she couldn't mention it when she came back.

However, Jia Dongxu then slowly walked forward, nodded slightly, and called out, "Dad, Mom." His voice was not loud, but it broke the slight awkwardness.

Qin's father and mother smiled and responded, "Hey, Dongxu rarely has time to come back, come in and sit down."

At this time, Qin's father saw the old man driving the cart standing next to him.

After he put down the stick, he strode towards the old man driving the cart with a grateful smile on his face, and said, "Brother Changsheng, today it's all thanks to you for bringing Huairu and her family back. Come in and have a drink of water and rest your feet."

The old man smiled and waved his hands, and responded loudly: "Old Third, what are you talking about? Go and entertain your daughter and son-in-law. I have something else to do, so I won't stay any longer. I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he raised the whip in his hand and cracked it crisply in the air, and the little donkey began to pull the cart slowly forward.

Everyone watched the old man's donkey cart going farther and farther away, then turned and walked into the house.

Mother Qin held Xiao Dang in her arms and said to Qin Huairu with a smile, "Huairu, how come you have time to come back today? I thought you would wait until your nephew's full moon before coming back."

Qin Huairu lowered her head slightly, hiding the embarrassment in her eyes, and said softly: "Mom, I received the message from you and I wanted to go home to see you. Dongxu happened to be off duty today, so we came back together."

Father Qin nodded and said, "Okay, I'm glad you're back. Your elder brother and nephew went to work and won't be back until noon. You guys should go sit in the house."

In the mountains southwest of Lijia Village.

Li Weiguo and his companions, carrying guns, walked swiftly into the forest west of Lijia Village, starting today's hunting trip.

As soon as he entered the mountain, Li Weiguo turned on the invincible detection radar in the system.

He used his consciousness to explore the area within a thousand meters around him. It was indeed the year of the great famine. The small animals in this area disappeared as if they were gone.

He sighed secretly in his heart and walked forward calmly.

Li Dajiang looked up at his son in front of him, his eyes full of undisguised trust and pride.

He had been genuinely astounded by the extraordinary intuition his son had demonstrated in hunting over the past year.

Every time they went into the mountains to hunt, as long as they followed the direction indicated by their son, they almost never returned empty-handed.

A smile appeared on his lips as he followed his son's footsteps closely.

As the area in front of him became more and more unfamiliar, Li Dahe behind him finally couldn't help but speak.

"Weiguo, if we keep going we will reach the mountains!"

Li Weiguo paused, stopped, turned around and said to Li Dahe and the others: "Second Uncle, there are not many prey outside the mountain. Only in the deep mountains are there still some chances!"

"Weiguo, are you sure? Don't encounter any more ferocious beasts!" Li Dahu felt unsure when he heard that they had to go into the mountains.

Li Dahe and Li Xinchuang also looked at Li Weiguo with concern.

At this time, Li Dajiang said, "Dahu, don't worry, it's right to listen to Weiguo!"

No one responded, but just looked at Li Dajiang in surprise.

Sure enough, everyone heard Li Dajiang's explanation afterwards.

"You have been into the mountains so many times. Have you ever encountered any danger while following Wei Guo?"

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.

"Since you have never encountered any danger, what are you afraid of? Weiguo, continue to lead the way!"

Li Dajiang's unreserved trusting look was like the warm sunshine shining into Li Weiguo's heart, causing a warm current to flow through his heart.

He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and that smile was filled with confidence and calmness.

Li Weiguo turned around and looked at the people behind him, his eyes firm and bright, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, uncles, we will definitely return with a full load today."

His voice echoed in the quiet mountains and forests, carrying a reassuring power.

After hearing his words, the people, who were still a little doubtful, instantly calmed down. They nodded and followed him into the mountains.

The mountains and forests became deeper and deeper, and the air was filled with the breath of nature.

Li Weiguo closed his lips tightly, concentrated his energy, and used his consciousness to carefully explore the situation around him.

The breeze blew gently, and the leaves rustled, as if whispering the secrets of the mountains and forests.

Not long after, Li Weiguo's consciousness keenly noticed the movement.

His expression froze and he quickly gestured behind him.

Everyone understood instantly, stopped, held their guns steadily with both hands, their bodies slightly tense, and their eyes revealed tension and excitement.