Reborn in 1963: I Hunted and Stockpiled Meat During a Famine

Although Chen Xu had grown quite a bit taller, he was still afraid of turning, so he braked abruptly and stood on tiptoe, saying, "Brother Qiming, I'm scared!"

"Don't be afraid. Once you learn to turn, you can ride your bike in the yard every day and take your younger siblings around."

Just as Qin Qiming and the others were having a great time, Ma Quanxue's mother, He Meigui, rushed over.

"Qiming, please save Quanxue! He made a bet with Ma Liang and went up to the Old Forest to carve his name on a tree there. I can't let this child die. There are wild beasts in the deep mountains. Please save him."

Qin Qiming looked at Chen Xu and the other two: "Can you push your bicycles home?"

Chen Xu: "I can push it back!"

"Alright, you take charge of pushing the cart. I'll go home first to get my gun and go rescue people in the mountains!"

He Meigui cried and said, "I'll help you push the cart."

Chen Xu glanced at her: "Thanks!"

Ma Quanxue encountered a wolf in the old forest and they fought.

He gripped a large hoe tightly in his hand, while the wolves ignored him, drooling but showing no fear of his farm tools.

Qin Qiming grabbed his weapon, hid in a concealed spot, and aimed at the wolf.

He then fired the shot, completing the entire sequence of actions in one smooth motion.

A gunshot rang out, and the wolf fell to the ground.

Ma Quanxue then noticed Qin Qiming: "Brother Qiming, I..."

Qin Qiming asked sternly, "Will you dare to come to the Old Wood Forest again next time?"

Ma Quanxue bit his lip tightly: "I don't want Ma Liang to look down on me!"

"Stop talking, let's go home!"

Ma Quanxue asked nervously, "Brother Qiming, will I be criticized by the village chief when I go back?"

"It's Ma Liang who's being criticized, not you. You're coming back with me to explain the situation to Uncle Tian. Although he won't criticize you, you've been too bold, and what you've done is foolish. Don't do that again!"

"Okay, Qiming, I'll listen to you from now on!"

"go!"

Qin Qiming hoisted the wolf onto his shoulder and hurried down the mountain.

Back in the village, the village chief indeed punished Ma Liang severely.

He also ordered Ma Liang to apologize to Ma Quanxue.

Although Ma Quanxue was a member of the guard team, he violated discipline by entering the old forest without permission.

The village chief also gave him a lecture and then sent him home.

Ma Liang was filled with remorse. He should never have gone out so late last night. He was so unlucky!

When Ma Liang left the widow's house, he ran into Ma Quanxue.

Ma Quanxue looked at Ma Liang and the widow sneaking around and showed a disgusted expression.

That's why Ma Liangchao provoked Ma Quanxue, mocking him for not having the guts to go up the old forest.

Ma Liang's real purpose was to scare Ma Quanxue into keeping the secret and not telling anyone that he saw Ma Liang coming out of the widow's house.

However, Ma Quanxue had just told the village chief everything.

The village chief sternly warned Ma Liang that if he liked someone, he should marry her and not ruin the atmosphere.

Because this matter involved personal feelings, the village chief demanded that Ma Liang apologize to Ma Quanxue in order to quell the situation and stop publicly criticizing Ma Liang.

Otherwise, if this gets out, it will sound very bad.

When Ma Quanxue returned home, He Meigui angrily grabbed his ear and scolded him severely.

She scolded him for being stupid, saying he didn't consider the consequences of his actions.

Ma Quanxue didn't have the courage to resist because he was genuinely terrified.

Qin Qiming was processing the wolf meat in the yard. He had Min empty the salt bag, use salt to marinate the wolf meat, and then lightly roast it.

This is very demanding. Although Min is a woman and seems delicate, she is very skilled at curing meat and moves quickly.

Perhaps because Min was eager to finish baking before grading the students' assignments, she was particularly quick, even faster than Qin Qiming.

Soon, the small roasting shed in the yard was filled with wolf meat, and the fire pit was filled with spices.

Qin Qiming even went to the foot of the mountain to chop some wet firewood in order to roast the cured meat.

Wet firewood doesn't make a strong fire, but it's perfect for roasting cured meat.

After Qin Qiming finished preparing, he went to sleep, while Min checked the fire while correcting homework.

He Meigui searched every corner of the house, but there was really nothing decent to give as a gift.

The only thing they could offer was two pieces of floral fabric left over from when they were better off, which they could use as a thank-you gift to Qin Qiming.

"If you follow Qiming from now on, our family will benefit from your support and get more food, understand?"

"Okay, Mom. This floral fabric is an old style, it's from a few years ago."

"What's there to be afraid of? Although it's an old style, I've kept it in good condition, it's as good as new. Take it to Qiming's house, and I'll make two sets of clothes for Qixiu and Huixia, they'll definitely fit perfectly."

Ma Quanxue nodded: "Alright, shall we go now?"

"Let's go."

He Meigui and Ma Quanxue went out together. When they arrived at the courtyard, He Meigui knocked on the door, and Min hurriedly came over to open it.

"Oh my, Aunt He, what brings you here?"

He Meigui smiled and said, "Huimin, I've come to thank Qiming for saving Quanxue in the old forest. Here's some cloth for you; make two new outfits for Huixia and Qixiu. It'll be perfect."

Min glanced at the floral fabric He Meigui had given her, but her face showed no surprise.

"Aunt He, don't be so polite, please take this cloth back."

He Meigui stuffed the cloth back into Min's hand: "You should take it, otherwise I won't feel comfortable."

Min reluctantly accepted the floral fabric, saying, "You're too kind."

She didn't care about the floral fabric at all. Qin Qiming was just a hunter, and all she wanted was for him to return safely. She didn't want him to risk his life to save people.

After handing the cloth to Min, He Meigui hurriedly pulled Ma Quanxue along and rushed home.

Ma Quanxue muttered from behind, "Mom, I feel like giving them this fabric is a bit unnecessary. They don't seem happy about it."

He Meigui reached out and patted Ma Quanxue on the back: "If it weren't for you, would I have humbled myself to beg someone?"

That was good fabric for making new clothes for your sister. I've already given it away. You good-for-nothing, next time you better stay with Qiming and don't cause any more trouble!

Ma Quanxue: "Qiming's hunting posture is so cool, I want to learn it too!"

"Do you know how dangerous hunting is? Why are you still learning it? I'll beat you black and blue!"

As He Meigui spoke, she chased after Ma Quanxue and ran through the village.

"Ma Quanxue! You stop right there!"

He Meigui was absolutely furious!

Although He Meigui was already fifty years old, she still kept up with her son, Ma Quanxue, running around the village at breakneck speed.

He Meigui chased after him for a while, but realized he couldn't catch up at all, so he had to stop, panting and cursing, "Don't let me catch you!"

Ma Quanxue absolutely cannot let his mother catch him in the village. He can be punished however she wants when he gets home, but he absolutely cannot be beaten outside. It would be too shameful.

"Ma Quanxue, you come home right now!"

"Mom, I'll never do it again!"

He Meigui threw the bamboo strips out the door, angrily saying, "I'm so angry!"