Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Old Liu's wife was quick and efficient and brought the food to the table in no time.

The smoke from the cooking is rising and the aroma of meat is everywhere.

Old Liu's little house is particularly lively tonight.

Under the dim light, the three of them sat around the table and had a sumptuous dinner for the first time.

Hot potato stew, fragrant scrambled eggs, and a plate of fried cabbage.

There are also golden cornmeal steamed breads, which, although simple, are very appetizing.

Old Liu and his wife were eating with their mouths full of oil, but they didn't forget to put food into Chu Tian's bowl.

"Come on, Xiao Chu, try your aunt's cooking."

Chu Tian didn't hesitate and picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

"Mm, it's delicious, Auntie, you are such a great cook."

"If it tastes good, eat more!"

Suddenly, Lao Liu slapped his forehead.

"Look at my head, I almost forgot!"

"Lao Liu, what's going on?"

"and many more!"

As Lao Liu said this, he put down his chopsticks and began to rummage in the cabinet behind him.

This cabinet looks very old and the paint has almost fallen off.

But it was polished to a high shine.

Chu Tian thought that this couple really lived a good life.

A few minutes later.

Old Liu poked his head out of the cupboard and said, "Found it!"

It turned out to be a bottle of Red Star Erguotou.

Old Liu held it in front of Chu Tian like a treasure, "This is the leftover from my son's wedding banquet. I have never been willing to drink it. Today I met you, my little brother. I feel it is fate. Come on, let's drink it today."

"Okay, I'll drink with Uncle Liu today!"

Lao Liu poured Chu Tian a full glass, and the two of them raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank it all in one gulp!!!

"By the way, Uncle Liu, did you just mention your son?"

"Yes, I have a son."

"Then why didn't I see it?"

"Well, he and his wife went to work in the capital. Although the situation in our village is better than in other villages, we are still short of food. It is better for us to find some work in the city so that we can at least have enough food to eat."

For some reason, Chu Tian suddenly thought of Jia Dongxu's family.

One person earns money, five people spend it.

This kind of family, let alone in the city, even if they move to another place, they probably won’t have enough to eat!!!

"Xiao Chu, you are in the Beijing Steel Mill, right? If you run into my son in the future, please take good care of him."

"No problem, Uncle Liu!"

……

After dinner, Lao Liu took Chu Tian by the hand and said mysteriously, "Xiao Chu, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but the things in this mountain are very weird. If you really want to go, I advise you to find someone to be your guide so that you can have someone to take care of you."

Chu Tian originally wanted to say no, but then he thought that he was unfamiliar with the place.

It would be much more convenient if there was a local to lead the way.

"Uncle Liu, what you said makes sense. Who do you think is more suitable in the village?"

Chu Tian said this and handed Lao Liu a cigarette and lit it.

Old Liu took a puff of his cigarette and said, "The person who is most familiar with the mountain in this village is Er Gouzi from the east end of the village. He grew up in the mountains and knows everything about the mountains. However..."

"But what?"

"However, this Er Gouzi is a bit out of tune with what he says and does. If you want him to be your guide, don't let him fool you."

"It's okay, as long as he can take me into the mountains. Uncle Liu, can you help me ask Er Gouzi tomorrow if he is willing to be my guide? The price is negotiable."

"Okay, I'll go ask tomorrow morning."

……

Early the next morning, Lao Liu ran to Chu Tian excitedly to tell him that Er Gouzi had agreed.

"But...Xiao Chu, Er Gouzi said that he can be your guide, but you... have to give him five dollars."

"five yuan?"

Chu Tian was slightly stunned.

Old Liu thought Chu Tian thought it was expensive, and suddenly he felt a little speechless.

"This guy is a bit of a jerk. Well, how about I find you someone else?"

"No need, Uncle Liu, five dollars is five dollars."

"Really? Fine then. This guy said that the place he takes you to is definitely worth the money, and I guarantee you'll return with a lot of stuff."

"That's fine."

……

After breakfast, Chu Tian followed Lao Liu to the east end of the village and found Ergouzi.

Ergouzi is a big and strong man with dark skin.

With a full beard, he looks like a bandit leader.

"Are you the one from the city who wants to go hunting in the mountains?"

Er Gouzi looked Chu Tian up and down with a somewhat disdainful tone.

Chu Tian smiled slightly and said, "Yes, my name is Chu Tian. I will trouble you in the future."

Unexpectedly, Er Gouzi stretched out his hand.

He gestured to Chu Tian to pay him the money first.

Chu Tian couldn't help laughing, then immediately took out five dollars from his pocket and handed it to him.

Er Gouzi snatched the money and looked at it carefully towards the sun.

After confirming that it was real money, he grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

He patted Chu Tian on the shoulder and said, "Okay, kid, you're so straightforward! Follow me into the mountains, and I promise you'll get some prey!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, turned around and walked out of the village.

Seeing this, Chu Tian quickly followed.

Ergouzi led the way, humming a tuneless little tune, and occasionally looking back to see if Chu Tian was following him.

Chu Tian followed behind him and looked up at the mountain.

This mountain is not very high, only about a hundred meters.

But the mountains are steep and rocky.

The mountain is covered with dense trees, blocking out the sun.

The shadows were dim and there was an eerie feeling.

……

On the road.

As Chu Tian walked, he asked, "Er Gouzi, do you think there are monsters in the mountains like the villagers?"

Er Gouzi glanced at him and snorted, "Monster? There are no monsters in this world. They are just those cowardly guys who scare themselves."

"So what do you think is the most dangerous thing in the mountains?"

Er Gouzi thought for a moment and said, "The most dangerous thing in the mountains is not wild beasts or poisonous insects, but human hearts."

Chu Tian's heart moved when he heard this.

This dog looks big and strong and stupid, but he is not stupid at all.

On the contrary, he felt that Ergouzi had a clear understanding of many things.

"Even if there's no monster, what if it's a wild beast? Wouldn't you be afraid?"

"Scared?! What a joke..."

Then, Ergouzi started bragging about how great he was.

He said he had caught a wild rabbit with his bare hands and that he could identify various dangers in the mountains and forests.

Even the most ferocious beasts would run away with their tails between their legs when they saw him.

Chu Tian just listened quietly with a faint smile on his lips.

It seems that what Uncle Liu said was right, Er Gouzi really loves to brag!!!

……

"By the way, why didn't I see any of your family members when I went to your house?"

Er Gouzi glanced at Chu Tian, ​​then curled his lips, with a somewhat lonely tone, "I am an orphan. I have no father or mother since I was a child. I rely on the people in the village to support me."

After hearing this, Chu Tian suddenly felt sorry for the child.

He decided that after he caught the prey, he would share some with Ergouzi.