The hunter's leisurely life begins with marrying a female educated youth.

Old Camphor Tree Square.

It wasn't even time for afternoon work yet, but a large number of production team members had already arrived.

Under the scorching sun, the heat was unbearable, and the commune members couldn't sleep peacefully at home. It was better to come to the old camphor tree, which was a natural place to cool off.

At this moment, the commune members were unusually lively, with noisy discussions taking place.

“Zhang Zhongli’s family has recently made a fortune. He came to my house at noon and actually paid back the 20 yuan he owed me for two years.”

Yang Dazhu, a skilled worker from the Third Production Team, excitedly began to speak as soon as he arrived under the old camphor tree.

Then, many members gathered around.

"You've already paid back the money to my family? Chen Wan came over yesterday and paid back 10 yuan to my family."

When Zhang Jianxin, a skilled worker from the sixth team, heard Yang Dazhu's words, he came over and exclaimed in surprise.

"Zhang Zhongli had a serious illness and underwent surgery two years ago. He borrowed money from almost everyone in our village. I thought he would never be able to pay it back in his lifetime, but he has actually paid it back now."

Zhang Yimu, a production expert from the fourth team, sighed with emotion.

"It shouldn't be Zhang Zhongli who earned the money. If I'm not mistaken, it's Zhang Yun who earned it."

At this moment, an elderly man in his sixties spoke up. Although his eyes were somewhat weathered and yellowed, he appeared very calm and shrewd.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in surprise and immediately realized what was happening.

"That's right, it must be that kid Zhang Yun. These past two days, Zhang Yun has been like a different person, bringing us so many surprises. It's very possible that he's made a fortune all at once."

Zhang Jiankang, a production expert from the team, agreed wholeheartedly.

"I don't know how Zhang Yun made such a fortune."

Someone spoke up.

During this period, rural people were generally very poor. Although everyone wanted to get rich, they lacked the means to do so, and could only fantasize about it and dream about it.

Now, the sudden emergence of Zhang Yun's supposed ability to make money has immediately piqued everyone's interest.

"Didn't you notice? Zhang Yun has a talent for hunting; he's very good at hunting animals. I reckon Zhang Yun must have hunted down a wild beast, but instead of bringing it back to the production team, he sold it."

At this moment, someone speculated.

Wow……

Upon hearing this, everyone shouted.

After all, during this period, all property belonged to the collective, and the wild animals Zhang Yun hunted should rightfully belong to the Jiuwan Brigade. If Zhang Yun sold the animals, that would be considered unauthorized disposal of collective property, which is a crime.

"Don't make wild guesses. If you spread rumors without evidence, you'll only harm Zhang Yun."

At this moment, Zhang Jiankang, a skilled worker in the team, shouted in dissatisfaction, looking at the person who had just spoken with displeasure.

The three brothers, Zhang Tuanjie, Zhang Shengli, and Zhang Jianshe, who had been standing quietly among the crowd, had been listening to these people quietly with gloomy expressions. However, when they heard the man's guess, the three of them were finally moved.

"Zhang Jiankang, can't others even make a guess?"

"Tell me, given the situation in our Jiuwan Brigade, what other means could Zhang Yun possibly use to make money? The only way he could make a fortune is by selling off collective property."

Zhang Tuanjie immediately spoke up, supporting the guy who had spoken up earlier.

Zhang Jiankang's face froze. He couldn't understand why Zhang Tuanjie would publicly antagonize Zhang Yun, completely disregarding the fact that Zhang Yun was his cousin. This was simply a setup.

At this moment, Sun Fugui, a skilled worker from the second team, also arrived at the old camphor tree square. Seeing so many people gathered together, he joined them.

Just then, Sun Fugui overheard Zhang Tuanjie's words, and his expression immediately changed.

“Zhang Tuanjie, everyone in Jiuwan Brigade knows how your family used to bully Zhang Yun’s family. Now that Zhang Yun has some money-making skills, your family has become jealous and has resorted to such despicable speculation to frame Zhang Yun.”

“I feel sorry for Zhang Yun. How could he have such relatives? Not only do they not help him, but they also try to frame him at every turn.”

Sun Fugui had just received the money owed to him by Zhang Zhongli, and had also made a few dollars from Zhang Yun. Now he also had the ant business. He had already benefited greatly from Zhang Yun, so naturally he couldn't let anyone frame Zhang Yun.

As a result, Sun Fugui, who always valued getting along with others, got angry and started arguing with Zhang Tuanjie in front of everyone.

Captain Zhang Youwei and Fifth Captain Zhang Boshu had just returned to the Old Camphor Tree Square from the tea mountain by oxcart when they saw a quarrel. The two immediately pushed through the crowd and saw Sun Fugui and Zhang Tuanjie tearing at each other, looking like they were about to come to blows.

"You two be quiet."

Zhang Youwei was furious, seeing his two commune members hurling insults at each other in public, which was a disgrace to him as the brigade leader.

Zhang Boshu quickly grabbed Zhang Tuanjie and gave him a fierce look to calm him down.

At this point, Zhang Youwei immediately inquired, wanting to find out the reason for the two men's argument.

Soon, Zhang Youwei learned the general situation from the chatter.

At this moment, Zhang Youwei glared at Zhang Tuanjie and said with an unfriendly look, "You're saying that Zhang Yun sold off collective property? Are you implying that I, as the brigade leader, am in cahoots with Zhang Yun, and that I'm helping Zhang Yun steal the brigade's property?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tuanjie trembled all over.

Only then did Zhang Tuanjie realize why Zhang Boshu had given him that look; he had indeed been rash and shouldn't have spoken carelessly.

Yes, the collective property of Jiuwan Brigade has its own ledger, and every item is registered.

If Zhang Yun sells off the collective property, it means that Zhang Youwei will have to change the data in the accounting books, and the two of them will have to work together to complete the task.

"I...I was wrong."

Zhang Tuanjie wanted to suggest that Zhang Yun might have sold wild animals, but seeing Zhang Boshu's expression, he held back and took the initiative to admit his mistake.

“I know you’re curious about how Zhang Yun made his money, so I’ll tell you now. Zhang Yun has become a purchasing agent for the Linshui Mine. He got an advance from the mine to pay off your debts.”

Zhang Youwei calmly recounted his story.

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in surprise once again.

Zhang Youwei emphasized again: "I can also tell you now that I have signed a sales contract with Zhang Yun on behalf of the brigade. Our Jiuwan brigade's eight fish ponds will supply the mine with 1,000 catties of fish every month. In the future, we will also set up a rabbit breeding group and a hunting team. Rabbits and wild animals can be sold to Zhang Yun."

Upon hearing this, all the members of the surrounding production teams exclaimed in surprise.

This news was quite astonishing, and some of the smarter people realized that joining the rabbit-raising group or the hunting team could be an opportunity to earn extra money.

"Captain, I want to join the beast hunting team."

The eight most capable workers from several teams—Zhang Jiankang, Zhang Bingqiang, Sun Fugui, Yang Dazhu, Zhang Yimu, Zhang Erlin, Zhang Jianxin, and Sun Zhengwen—all shouted out, vying to join the hunting team.

Zhang Youwei did not immediately agree. At this moment, he saw Zhang Jiwu also arrive at the Old Camphor Tree Square, and he immediately waved.

"Captain, I'm here. What do you need me for?"

Zhang Jiwu ran over and immediately asked.

"The village is going to form a hunting team, and all the wild animals hunted will be sold to Zhang Yun. Are you interested in joining the hunting team?"

Zhang Youwei asked with a smile.

"Of course, of course I want to join the hunting team."

As one of the nine production experts in the brigade, Zhang Jiwu agreed without hesitation as soon as he heard the news.

"Alright, you, Zhang Jiwu, will be the captain of our production brigade's hunting team. You can choose the other members."

Zhang Youwei immediately made an announcement.