Reborn in 1977, starting with severing ties with family.

Jiang Sen was so full after the meal.

There were five or six pheasants and rabbits. Although they were to be shared among eight people, each person received a large lunchbox with soup and meat, along with corn porridge, which made everyone feel very satisfied.

After the meal, the female educated youth said they were going to wash their lunchboxes.

However, it was already getting dark outside, so for safety reasons, Zhang Jianjun didn't let them go to the stream. Instead, he had them fill a large basin with water and wash at the door.

Jiang Sen strolled around the doorway to digest his food, and couldn't resist taking out a pack of cigarettes and lighting one.

Zhang Jianjun was right next to him. He handed over the cigarette pack, "Captain, want one?"

Zhang Jianjun's eyes lit up. After thinking for a moment, he took out a stick, smelled it under his nose, lit it with the match Jiang Sen handed him, and took a puff.

Jiang Sen knew he smoked, and was quite addicted.

But he wasn't seen smoking any of these cigarettes along the way. He would only sneak outside to smoke one before going to bed at night, and it was one of those rolled cigarettes.

Someone else might have offered the captain a whole pack of cigarettes as a way to curry favor.

But Jiang Sen didn't. He knew that if he did, Zhang Jianjun would not only refuse to accept the cigarettes, but he would also never smoke another one of his cigarettes again.

His military experience made him reluctant to accept favors offered to him by others.

"Have you been here before?" Zhang Jianjun asked casually.

Jiang Sen had prepared many of his explanations beforehand, otherwise he wouldn't have offered him a cigarette.

They leaned against a large tree, their backs to the hunter's hut.

“One of my neighbors used to serve in the military here, and I learned a lot from him,” Jiang Sen said.

"Oh? What's your name? Maybe we know each other. Are you still here?"

Zhang Jianjun's attitude changed as soon as the topic turned to his fellow soldier.

Jiang Sen laughed, "No! I got a limp from fighting the Russians back then, so I went home."

"A hero! How is he doing now?"

“Great!” Jiang Sen laughed. “He lives right next to my house. He works in the security department of our Kyoto Equipment Factory, and his wife is the director of our neighborhood committee.”

Zhang Jianjun smiled and nodded, seemingly satisfied with the outcome.

Jiang Sen was not lying; he was referring to Aunt Zhao's husband.

I did serve in the army before and fought against the Russians, but I went back after the war and didn't stay in Northeast China for very long.

He had come up with this excuse while walking earlier today.

It can also withstand investigation.

Even if there are any misunderstandings in the future, we can use this method.

This was also to better conceal the secret of his rebirth.

From the first time Zhang Jianjun met this group of educated youth, he was very satisfied with Jiang Sen.

Especially during the past two days, Jiang Sen didn't say much, but he always did things without me having to tell him what to do, as if he knew what I wanted them to do.

For example, they would proactively fetch water after leaving the hunter's hut, know how to cook, keep up with the group on the road, refrain from complaining, and recognize mushrooms and wild vegetables, etc.

Although these may seem insignificant, they are very important advantages in a harsh and cold place like the Greater Khingan Mountains.

“By the way, you’ve heard a lot from your neighbor, but how do you know so many wild vegetables? Many of these wild vegetables aren’t available in Kyoto, are they?” Zhang Jianjun asked.

Jiang Sen said, "When I was in school, I didn't like studying. I just liked reading all sorts of books. There were many war stories about Northeast China in them, and they even had pictures!"

Most of the books published during this period were war stories, praising the bravery of soldiers and describing the hardships of survival.

Zhang Jianjun had no doubts. "This will be very useful to you. Even though there's plenty of food and drink in the forest, you still need to have the skills to get it into your mouth."

Jiang Sen wondered whether he should tell Zhang Jianjun about Lu Xiu's unusual behavior.

He was always somewhat uneasy.

Throughout the journey, Lu Xiu appeared weak and vulnerable, always seeming to be bullied.

At first, Jiang Sen also thought she was a pure and innocent person, just like Huang Liping and Bai Jing.

But when he saw Shao Jiajia, under his guidance, bring back wolfsbane flowers as wild vegetables, he began to have doubts.

Perhaps Lu Xiu's seemingly innocent and pure image is just a facade, and she has other motives.

But he dared not speak, and he had no evidence.

Once they admit their mistake, there's nothing you can do.

They might even be accused of framing educated youth comrades and undermining unity.

Jiang Sen hung his head and smoked a cigarette. Zhang Jianjun glanced at him furtively and suddenly asked, "When I came back, I saw wolfsbane flowers by the door. Does anyone know anything about medicine?"

Jiang Sen burned his finger, quickly took another puff and threw it away, then vigorously rubbed it with his foot to make sure it was extinguished before smiling and looking up.

"Those women are just no good. They brought back a whole bunch of wild vegetables, and I had to pick out more than half of them because they were inedible. Wolfsbane...you mean that one that has pretty flowers?"

Zhang Jianjun nodded.

Jiang Sen said, "I don't know them! To be honest, I only kept people I know, haha..."

So this is ah!

Zhang Jianjun was completely relieved. Even if an eighteen or nineteen-year-old kid from Beijing knew some survival skills, it was impossible for him to know everything about the Greater Khingan Mountains!

No wonder he was so cautious. Among the educated youth who were assigned here last year, there was one who, for his own benefit, actually colluded with others to smuggle medicines abroad.

At this time, there are still many enemies hiding among the people, so we cannot let our guard down. We must be cautious and careful in observing anyone who is suspicious, and take precautions to prevent problems before they arise.

In Jiang Sen's mind, all he needed to do was dispel Zhang Jianjun's suspicions about him.

As for Lu Xiu...

It's better to be wary of her.

That Wang Dajiang looks like a simple-minded person with all brawn and no brain.

Bai Qiang... is too kind!

As the old saying goes, a kind person is often taken advantage of!

However, Jiang Sen didn't intend to say anything more. After all, in this kind of environment, you only learn to grow up after you've suffered losses.

And then there's Ma Weiguo, a cunning and despicable man, we should also be wary of him.

Jiang Sen looked up at the sky. Even after being reborn, he still encountered all sorts of people and things.

Wow...

A soft sound came from behind.

Jiang Sen and Zhang Jianguo turned around almost simultaneously, becoming alert.

The two men moved differently, but their reactions were equally fast.

Zhang Jianjun was shocked by Jiang Sen's speed of reaction.

But Jiang Sen couldn't care less about that now.

The vigilance he developed in prison made him exceptionally sensitive to danger.

"Let's go!" Zhang Jianjun said in a low voice, and the two slowly retreated towards the house.

At the doorway, three female educated youths were still brazenly combing their hair in front of a small mirror.

Bai Qiang and Ma Weiguo were talking a few steps apart.

Wang Dajiang was crouching under the window, looking towards Jiang Sen.

When he saw the two men backing away in a defensive posture, he immediately stood up.

"Hey, look!"

Everyone else turned to look at the same time.

Then they saw Jiang Sen and Zhang Jianguo carefully backing away.

In the woods, green "will-o'-the-wisps" floated back and forth.

It's a pack of wolves!

They actually followed us here!

Zhang Jianjun waved his hand behind him, signaling the people at the door to quickly go back inside.

However, he forgot that the others were not Jiang Sen, much less him. In such a situation, they would not obey orders first, but would panic.

They rushed into the house.

"Oh no! The wolf is coming!"

"Get in quickly!"

"what……"

Zhang Jianjun and Jiang Sen both got down from their sweat.

The wolves gradually emerged from the woods, staring intently at them, panting heavily from their gaping maws.

Zhang Jianjun took the gun in his hand and said in a low voice, "You go in first!"