RNP Page 84
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Old Yang immediately packed a few clothes and set off with him.
After several days of bumpy travel.
They were both trains and horse-drawn carriages.
We finally arrived at our destination.
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Old Yang's brothers, Yang Lao Er, Yang Lao San, and Yang Lao Si, all came.
They now live in a village.
Life was incredibly vibrant and exciting.
Each family owns several acres of land.
The land here is so fertile and black, it's practically dripping with oil; it's so tempting to look at.
Although they are outsiders.
But after decades of management, it has now become integrated with the people in the village.
Each family lived a comfortable life.
They also showed great respect to this older brother.
Old Yang is the eldest son in his family.
He was able to give up his life here, return home to take care of his parents, and provide for their old age and see them off in their final days.
The brothers were extremely grateful to him.
She held his hand.
We urged him to stay here for a few more days.
They knew that He Hongyang was their village's savior.
They treated him with special regard and were extremely grateful.
“Brother He, just tell us what you want. We may not have much else, but we have plenty of food.”
"Rice, sorghum, soybeans, corn, potatoes, everything is available. We have several varieties of rice alone."
Other grains can be bought in Beijing; he only needs to buy some seeds to take back.
The most needed commodity is rice.
In Beijing, this is a rare find.
It costs several times more than flour.
Therefore, it's the most cost-effective to buy it here.
“We not only produce rice here, but there are also a lot of fish in the lake. There are so many fish that you’ll bump into them as soon as you go in.”
"Carp, whitebait, male fish, mandarin fish, catfish, and redtail fish (64460), some of which you can't find anywhere else, only here."
"There are also hazelnuts, wood ear mushrooms, dried mushrooms, and pine nuts. You've come at the perfect time. Right now, the mountains and fields are full of wild produce. If you spend a day picking them up, I guarantee you won't be able to carry them all back with you at night."
These are all good things.
However, he wouldn't go up the mountain to collect them himself; instead, he would collect them from ordinary people's homes. This way, he could save time and still get good stuff.
When they heard that he had once killed more than 20 wolves in a row in Dahuaishu Village, they were shocked.
The Yang brothers couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
"Brother He, you know how to hunt. Judging from your marksmanship, you're even better than the old hunters around here."
"Winter comes earlier here. The animals in the mountains are now foraging for food, filling their bellies, and preparing for hibernation."
"So now is the best time to go hunting in the mountains."
"However, as you said, the black bear is extremely powerful and cannot be intercepted by just one or two people."
Old Yang knew how capable He Hongyang was.
He said to him with full confidence, "You just need to find someone to lead the way. With Brother He's abilities, there will be absolutely no problem."
that's it.
He Hongyang first bought a lot of grain and fish.
They collected all sorts of mountain products.
I also bought some good stuff like ginseng and deer antler.
Finally, we went to the mountain.
In just ten days, he hunted two bears, a Siberian tiger, and countless other animals such as wild boars, rabbits, and deer.
The Yang brothers were completely stunned!
They thought that He Hongyang was already very lucky to have hunted a bear.
Unexpectedly, he hunted two tigers, plus a Siberian tiger.
While on the mountain, their only responsibility was to lead the way.
Whether it's searching for animal tracks or ultimately fighting and chasing the animals until they are finally captured.
It all depended on He Hongyang's efforts alone.
He is not only a skilled marksman, but also incredibly adept at martial arts.
They often chase after their prey at a speed that is almost invisible.
By the time they wanted to chase after him to help, he had already succeeded.
Moreover, He Hongyang peeled the skin on the spot.
His skill in butchering an ox was truly astonishing!
Not only is it fast, but the peeled skin is also incredibly perfect.
By the time the other wild animals smelled the blood, they had already made it down the mountain.
His harvest in these ten days was equivalent to the harvest of an entire hunting team for half a year.
High-level prey like bears and Siberian tigers are extremely rare and hard to come by.
I never expected that He Hongyang would get his hands on them after only a few days here!
The group held him in extremely high regard!
Now that I've bought what I needed and gotten what I wanted, it seems it's time to go back.
The Yang brothers were reluctant to part ways, and only waved goodbye after seeing them off for over a hundred miles.
On the way back, He Hongyang chose a different route.
We traveled along the road to the northern coast.
The seawater here is cool, and seafood has a long growth cycle.
The seafood produced here has an exceptionally delicious flavor.
Sea cucumbers and abalone, in particular, are highly nutritious.
He Hongyang used all the remaining money to buy seafood.
Old Yang followed him, and this time he really opened his eyes.
He assumed that He Hongyang knew some big factories and was helping them with procurement.
I didn't ask him why he bought these things along the way.
All he knew was that the things He Hongyang bought were things he had never seen before.
He had only ever eaten freshwater fish before and had no idea that sea fish could taste so good.
The city of Beijing is not located by the sea.
Many seafood products transported from Tianjin end up rotten and spoiled.
The slightly fresher ones are extremely expensive, and are simply not for people like them.
Today he really let loose.
The crabs here are all bigger than the palm of your hand.
It tastes delicious and juicy.
I heard that crabs are as common as cabbage in their country, and you can eat them as much as you want.
Every year, the village committee distributes crabs to each household.
"These crabs are much tastier than cabbage, why don't they want to eat them?"
Seafood, especially things like crabs, is really strange!
If you have some oil in your stomach, it tastes quite delicious.
If you're hungry and want to fill your stomach by eating crabs, then you're not healthy enough.
I'm afraid all they'll get is diarrhea.
So in their eyes, these crabs are really not as good as their sweet potatoes and cabbages.
"The local environment shapes the people. This is a rare thing for us. But if you had to rely on it to fill your stomach every day, it wouldn't be the same."
Old Yang nodded.
"If I hadn't eaten some stewed meat at my brother's house before, and had some oil in my stomach, I probably wouldn't have been able to appreciate its flavor."
"I was the first person in our village to eat crab. I wish I could take it back so that everyone could try it."
"Although we can't get fresh seafood, we can bring some dried seafood back with us, which tastes pretty good too."
He Hongyang bought some dried seafood and gave a few bags to Lao Yang.
On this trip, he not only didn't spend a single penny, but also spent all his time eating and drinking with me, and now he wants to take my things.
I felt really bad about it.
"When I go on a long trip, I always have to bring something back for my wife and kids. This is my way of showing my appreciation."
He Hongyang's words immediately moved Lao Yang.
"Thank you. I'll have them try it when we get back. This trip with you has really broadened my horizons."
“My brothers said that it is a great blessing for me to know you. When I get back, I will ask the village to prepare the vegetables for you this year and deliver them to you in a few days.”
When He Hongyang returned, he was carrying a lot of things.
As soon as I entered, I ran into Yan Bugui.
His eyes were fixed on what was in his hands.
I haven't seen him for a while. Didn't he say he found a job? Why isn't he working? Instead, he's gone on a long trip.
"What are you holding in your hand? We don't have this bag here."
"Dried mackerel."
Yan Bugui thought he had misheard.