Reborn in 72, I hunt to support my family and spoil my younger sister rotten.

Li Xiangyang's days of recuperating were extremely agonizing.

It wasn't because of the pain in his wound, but rather because Li Xiaoyun's meticulous care made him feel uncomfortable.

Li Xiaoyun arrived before dawn.

They were busy decocting medicine, changing dressings, and preparing meals.

"Xiaoyun, you shouldn't be running around like this all the time." Li Xiangyang felt a little guilty watching her busy figure. "My injury isn't that serious."

Li Xiaoyun rolled her eyes at him: "You should just stay here and rest. If it weren't for Doctor Qian's advice, you probably would have wanted to go into the mountains long ago."

Li's mother chuckled from the side, "That's right, having Xiaoyun take care of you is for your own good. You're such a stubborn child."

Li Xiangyang had no choice but to let Li Xiaoyun do the work.

The days passed peacefully for a few days.

That morning, Li Xiangyang was sunbathing in the yard when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the gate.

"Is Brother Li home?" a deep voice asked.

Li Xiangyang looked up and saw a man in his forties standing at the gate of the courtyard, followed by Dahai and several others, all carrying gifts.

The man was burly and wore a mink coat; he was none other than Ma Laosan, a well-known figure in the Xingan Mountains area.

Yang Erjie followed him in.

Hearing the commotion, Li's mother peeked out and immediately turned pale, then hurriedly retreated back into the house.

Seeing Li's mother's flustered appearance, Ma Laosan immediately said, "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid, we're here to apologize."

His voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of soothing.

"You see, I had them all bring gifts."

Ma Laosan pointed to his men behind him who were carrying things.

Despite what the other party said, Li's mother remained wary.

“Sister-in-law,” Ma Laosan sighed, “if you’re worried, I can have them all leave now, and I’ll come in alone to talk, okay?”

"Mom, Mr. Ma isn't a bad person, don't be afraid. Mr. Ma, you're really making us feel bad."

Since they had already said that much, Li Xiangyang quickly stood up and tried to smooth things over.

Hearing her son's words, Li's mother finally came to her senses and quickly wiped the water from her hands: "Mr. Ma, please come in. I was so rude. It's so cold outside, how could I let you stand there?"

As she spoke, Li's mother quickly stepped forward, her face showing apology.

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind," Ma Laosan waved his hand. "I should be the one apologizing to you. If I hadn't been so lax in disciplining him, Brother Li wouldn't have gotten hurt."

He turned to look at Sister Yang: "Hurry up and apologize to Brother Li!"

Sister Yang bit her lip: "I...I'm sorry..."

Just then, Li Xiaoyun came out of the house, carrying a bowl of medicine: "Xiangyang, it's time to change the dressing..."

Seeing the scene in the yard, she was stunned for a moment, and then she was also a little scared.

"This must be your sister-in-law?" Old Ma asked with a smile. "Good, very good! Brother Li is so lucky."

"Mr. Ma, please come inside and speak frankly."

Li's mother said nervously.

"Hey, what are you saying? I've come here today truly to apologize sincerely. So, if Brother Li ever encounters any difficulties in the Xing'an Mountains area, just let me know. While I, Ma, am not a saint, I do know right from wrong."

As Ma Laosan walked into the house, he tried his best to show his sincerity.

Upon hearing Ma Laosan's words, Yang Erjie's expression changed. After hesitating for a moment, she finally spoke up: "Third Master Ma, my nephew is still young, do you think it would be possible to..."

"Snapped!"

Ma Laosan slapped Yang Erjie across the face, causing her to stagger back two steps.

"You ungrateful wretch!" Old Ma roared. "I think you haven't grasped the gravity of the situation. Your good-for-nothing nephew needs to be disciplined. This time, he'll have to learn a lesson!"

As he spoke, he turned to Li Xiangyang and said, "Brother Li, this woman is an ingrate. Don't bother with a woman. It's all my fault for spoiling her. Damn it, I brought her here to apologize, and she still wants to bargain."

Li Xiangyang glanced at Yang Erjie beside Ma Laosan, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Boss Ma, since you've come in person, how about I present the letter of understanding..."

"Let's not talk about the letter of understanding," Ma Laosan waved his hand, interrupting Li Xiangyang. "That little bastard should go to a labor camp. If he doesn't suffer a bit, he'll never know his place, and he might get into trouble with someone later."

He turned to stare at Yang Erjie: "If you dare cause trouble again, don't follow me anymore!"

The slap mark on Yang Erjie's face was still there. Hearing these words, she trembled and dared not utter another word.

“Brother Li,” Ma Laosan said solemnly, “I’ve heard all about your character, and you’re impeccable. That kid, if it weren’t for you saving him, he’d be dead by now. This time, he needs to be taught a lesson. Don’t worry, I’ll vouch for him; he’ll be sent to the labor camp in a good place.”

Listening from the side, Li's mother's expression softened somewhat upon seeing Ma Laosan's stance.

Li Xiangyang nodded: "Since Boss Ma has said so, then it's settled."

"Good!" Old Ma laughed heartily. "Brother Li is straightforward. Men, move everything inside. This is just a small token of my appreciation."

After saying that, Ma Laosan glared at Yang Erjie again: "Aren't you going to thank Brother Li?"

As if waking from a dream, Sister Yang quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Brother Li..."

Li Xiaoyun stood aside watching all this, secretly relieved.

This matter has finally come to an end.

After his men in the courtyard had put the gifts away, Ma Laosan sat in the main room drinking tea, his eyes scanning the room.

"Brother Li's house is so clean," Old Ma said, picking up his teacup.

"Mr. Ma, you flatter me," Li's mother quickly said. "Our farmhouse is very simple."

“Sister-in-law, what are you saying?” Ma Laosan waved his hand. “Living comfortably is the most important thing.”

He took a sip of tea, then suddenly changed the subject: "Brother Li, besides apologizing, I've come today to ask for your help with something."

Li Xiangyang's eyes narrowed; he knew Ma Laosan wouldn't be so simple. "Mr. Ma, please speak."

“That’s how it is,” Ma Laosan put down his teacup, “I have several forest farms deep in the mountains. A few days ago, some of my men, not knowing their place, went to hunt bears. You know, bears are hibernating at this time of year, and their meddling really angered those beasts.”

Li Xiangyang's heart skipped a beat; he knew that Ma Laosan was in trouble.

If you dare to provoke a black bear in the deep mountains at this time, it's no joke.

"And the result?" Li Xiangyang asked.

“Three people have died,” Ma Laosan sighed. “Now the workers over there are too afraid to go into the mountains. I’ve heard that Brother Li, your hunting skills are renowned in this area. So I’d like to ask you for a favor.”

"Mr. Ma," Li Xiangyang said with a wry smile, "you've seen my injury too..."

"That's why I came early," Ma Laosan laughed. "We'll talk about it after you've recovered. The price is negotiable; I'm just worried you won't agree."

Li Xiangyang pondered for a moment: "Boss Ma, hunting bears is no joke. These days, bears are all fighting tooth and nail."

“I know it’s dangerous,” Ma Laosan said seriously, “so the price is negotiable. Five hundred yuan if you agree. Double the price if you catch it alive. Don’t worry about manpower; besides you, I’ve found a few other good men.”