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

"Zhang Yun, you left too soon."

"The director asked me to bring back this banner commemorating the king of soldiers."

Xiao Qingguo rode his bicycle from the side and came to the backyard. When he saw Zhang Yun, he shouted loudly.

Zhang Yun couldn't help but look over, and sure enough, behind Xiao Qingguo was a rolled-up brocade banner.

In the bet with the six regimental commanders, Director Sun Zhiyi personally promised that if Zhang Yun won, he would award Zhang Yun the title of King of Soldiers of Yancheng City.

Well, Zhang Yun originally wanted to keep a low profile, but he accidentally gained another top soldier title.

"Put down the banner. Since you came here to freeload, you can't just eat and cook for free. You washed all these dishes."

Zhang Yun's expression was not good. He knew perfectly well that Xiao Qingguo was using the pretext of presenting the banner to freeload a meal and also wanted to go on a date with his fourth sister.

After becoming the captain of the militia company, this guy's mind started to wander.

"Good."

Xiao Qingguo didn't care about the sarcasm in Zhang Yun's words. He stopped his bicycle, immediately handed the banner to Zhang Yun, then ran to Zhang Yanhong's side, took a stool and sat down, and started washing vegetables with Zhang Yanhong in the same basin.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Yun couldn't help but clench his fist.

However, Zhang Yun still didn't punch the guy, because his sister liked him.

At this moment, Zhang Yun sensed movement outside again.

"Alright, Director Lu is here too."

Zhang Yun had an extremely keen sense of perception and immediately noticed that Lu Baolin was driving his jeep over.

Immediately, Zhang Yun guessed Lu Baolin's purpose in coming.

So Zhang Yun personally went to the front of the house and stood on the steps.

The jeep stopped in front of the house, and Lu Baolin immediately opened the door.

"Zhang Yun, I have brought you good news."

When Lu Baolin saw Zhang Yun standing on the steps, he immediately waved and called out with a smile.

"Brother Lu, I already guessed it. Come inside quickly. It's so hot, you must have had a long journey from the county town. Let's go to the backyard and have some watermelon first."

Zhang Yun replied with a smile.

Upon seeing Lu Baolin approach, Zhang Yun immediately understood that it must be about Xiangyang Ranch.

In the past three days, Lu Baolin has submitted a report to the county party committee, and the county party committee has agreed that Zhang Yun can participate in the bidding for Xiangyang Ranch.

"Watermelon... Okay, after you finish the watermelon, I'll tell you about Xiangyang Ranch."

Upon hearing the word "watermelon," Lu Baolin's appetite was immediately whetted, and he said with a smile.

Every time Lu Baolin visits Zhang Yun's house, he gets to enjoy a sumptuous meal. He's developed an instinct to make a special trip whenever it involves Zhang Yun, just to have a big meal there.

Naturally, Zhang Yun understood this and was happy to befriend Lu Baolin.

The two then went to the backyard.

"Brother Zhang, Sister Chen, hello, I'm sorry to bother you."

As soon as he arrived in the backyard, Lu Baolin saw Zhang Yun's family busy at work, and he quickly greeted them.

Lu Baolin was only thirty-five or thirty-six years old, a few years younger than Zhang Zhongli.

"Welcome, a warm welcome, Director Lu. Please sit in the pavilion; it's comfortable there."

Zhang Zhongli was flattered by the greeting and quickly stood up.

He already knew from Zhang Yun that Lu Baolin's father was the former county magistrate, and that he himself had just become the director of the Public Security Bureau.

As a seasoned farmer, Zhang Zhongli was genuinely afraid of such a high-ranking and influential figure.

However, the thought of his son getting along well with Lu Baolin and having a pleasant conversation filled Zhang Zhongli with immense pride.

Zhang Yun went to the cellar and brought out two large watermelons.

Half of the ice in the cellar had been used up, but when the wooden door was opened, a rush of cool air came out, which was still refreshingly comfortable in the hot summer.

"Come on, let's eat watermelon first."

Zhang Yun took the watermelon knife hanging on the pillar and skillfully sliced ​​the watermelon.

Lu Baolin had visited several times before, so he didn't stand on ceremony and immediately picked up a slice of watermelon and started taking big bites.

If this were someone else's home, Lu Baolin, out of consideration for his position as bureau chief, would definitely have eaten the watermelon slowly and deliberately.

But when it came to Zhang Yun, Lu Baolin didn't care about his image at all, taking big gulps and splashing watermelon juice everywhere.

Zhang Yun sat next to him, watching Lu Baolin show off half a watermelon.

hiccup, hiccup...

"Sorry, the watermelon was so delicious, I couldn't resist."

After letting out a series of burps, Lu Baolin said with a smile.

"Brother Lu, now that we've eaten the watermelon, you can tell us about Xiangyang Ranch."

Zhang Yun smiled and urged them on.

It's time to get down to business.

Lu Baolin was also a very busy man, so he naturally wouldn't waste time exchanging pleasantries here.

“I have already submitted a report to the county party committee, and County Chief Qin has agreed that you can bid for Xiangyang Ranch together with Ouyang Fei.”

"The day after tomorrow, the county committee will hold a public auction in the People's Square in front of the county government. You and Ouyang Fei will have to publicly explain your management of Xiangyang Ranch in front of the people, and then you and Ouyang Fei will publicly bid."

"After taking into account your statements and the bids, the county committee will decide on the spot who will take over Xiangyang Ranch."

Lu Baolin said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yun immediately frowned.

To be honest, Zhang Yun didn't want to make public appearances; he preferred to make money discreetly.

If they were in the county government office, Zhang Yun could naturally bid against Ouyang Fei.

But now he has to compete with the people of the county town, which will expose Zhang Yun's identity and spread his fame. In the future, when Zhang Yun goes to Fengshan County, he will be recognized instantly, which will make many of his actions inconvenient.

"Brother Lu, I won't participate in the public bidding. Instead, I'll send someone to bid for Xiangyang Ranch."

Zhang Yun immediately shared his thoughts.

Lu Baolin was taken aback.

“Zhang Yun, if you do this, you'll be at a disadvantage. If Ouyang Fei loses his temper and questions you on the spot, and you don't show up, the county committee might hand over Xiangyang Ranch to Ouyang Fei in order to quell the anger of the people present.”

Lu Baolin couldn't help but try to persuade him.

Zhang Yun immediately smiled and slowly said, "Brother Lu, do you think Ouyang Fei, this underground emperor, will make a public appearance?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Baolin was stunned for a moment, then he understood.

"I understand. Ouyang Fei will also send his men to present and bid. He doesn't want to reveal his identity."

"In that case, you can indeed send a friend to represent you."

After Lu Baolin understood this, he stopped insisting.

The two then had another discussion, exchanging opinions on the things they needed to pay attention to at the auction the day after tomorrow.

"Zhang Yun, I have to rush back to the county town, so I won't stay for dinner."

Having finished discussing the important matters, Lu Baolin got up to leave.

"Brother Lu, since you're busy, I won't stay any longer."

“Here’s what we’ll do: take this watermelon back with you, and I’ll catch you five civets and five pheasants.”

Knowing that Lu Baolin had to rush back, and that it would take at least an hour to drive from Jiuwan Village to the county town, Zhang Yun naturally wouldn't insist that he stay. So he presented him with a generous gift.

In this day and age, there is no gift more precious than meat.

After all, meat is scarce, and it's hard to buy meat even if you have money.

Lu Baolin accepted all the gifts without ceremony, laughing heartily.