Reborn at 60: I Helped My Sister Get Rich Starting from Hunting

Zhang Minde quickly pinched Li Huifang's philtrum.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw her slowly wake up.

"Zhang Yang, take good care of your mother." Zhang Haiquan had already made up his mind. "I'll have the announcement about the wolves approaching the village broadcasted!"

Zhang Yang pointed at the wolf, "What should we do with the wolf?"

“You shot it, so it’s your prey. You can do whatever you want with it.” Zhang Haiquan’s expression was solemn. “However, we can’t tell anyone that you took the gun yet. I’ll hold a handover ceremony for you two when we find a suitable opportunity!”

There are conditions for joining the patrol team, and Zhang Yang knows this.

He wasn't in a hurry either.

It was already a great relief that the captain didn't punish him for taking a gun into the mountains without permission.

Right now, the most important thing is to appease Li Huifang.

Zhang Yang said to Zhang Yan, "Sister, go and get some brown sugar water for Mom."

Last time they went to the market, they also bought sugar, oil, and salt.

It's a bit more expensive than buying it with coupons from the supply and marketing cooperative, but the family still needs it eventually.

This is exactly what came in handy!

Zhang Yang carried Li Huifang back to her room and helped her lie down on the kang (a heated brick bed).

As soon as I turned around, I saw Li Huifang with tears streaming down her face.

"Yangzi! What did you promise your mother? You said you wouldn't go into the deep mountains! Hunting the roe deer last time was dangerous, wasn't it? And this time you've provoked the wolves again..."

Li Huifang grew increasingly frightened. "Wolves hold grudges! What if they follow your scent to seek revenge?"

Zhang Yang's first thought was: That's great!

Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor; they'd better all come after him!

That way, we won't have to worry about them harming other villagers!

But he didn't dare say that in front of Li Huifang. His mind raced, and he comforted Li Huifang, saying, "Mom, didn't you hear the brigade leader say that he would inform everyone to be careful? I also need to hurry up and reinforce the outer fence."

Zhang Yan brought over some brown sugar water and joined in the suggestion, "Our cellar is big! If there's a wolf attack, we can hide in the cellar!"

Every household was unusually busy after hearing that wolves were approaching.

Zhang Yang worked quickly, raising and thickening the outer wall fence, reinforcing all the windows in the house, and even helping Zhang Yan tidy up the cellar.

After finishing all that, he hurriedly ate lunch and rushed to Zhao Dong's house.

His brother was frightened last night, and since there's only one person working at home, he might need his help.

But when Zhang Yang arrived, no one was home at Zhao Dong's house.

"Where did you go?"

Zhang Yang was puzzled when someone walked over from the neighboring yard.

It was Sister Cuilan, whom I had met before.

"Are you looking for Zhao Dong? He's out." Sister-in-law Cuilan tucked her hair back, looking a little unhappy.

Zhang Yang didn't think much of it, only concerned about Zhao Dong's whereabouts. Seeing that Sister Cuilan seemed to know, he casually asked, "Sister, did you see where he went?"

"Where else could he have gone? He must have gone to the educated youth settlement." Sister-in-law Cuilan sneered. "When those girls over there shouted that they needed help, he ran faster than anyone else!"

Zhang Yang understood instantly.

Zhao Dong had his eye on that educated youth named Du Shujun, so he seized the opportunity to make a name for himself!

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Zhang Yang turned and left.

Sister-in-law Cuilan stopped him, "Where are you going? There are enough people helping out at the educated youth settlement, do you want to go too?"

Zhang Yang sensed that she seemed to be seeking help, so he couldn't help but look towards their yard.

The fence was still the same as before, with no signs of new reinforcement.

"Sis, the security around your house isn't good enough. Judging by the height, it must have been set up a long time ago to keep wild boars out, right? It's so loose and flimsy, it's not safe."

“I know that too! But I don’t know how to do these things…” Sister Cuilan’s eyes reddened. “My husband used to work at the mine in town, but there was a mine collapse and he broke his leg. He has been bedridden for years.”

Just as tears were about to fall, Sister Cuilan turned away, quickly wiped them away, and then turned back to say, "My two sons are still young, and I can't count on either of them..."

Zhang Yang understood.

No wonder the old lady next door is so nice to Zhao Dong.

There are no able-bodied men in their family, making many things inconvenient, and they have to rely on Zhao Dong for help.

But Zhao Dong's mind was completely on Du Shujun at that moment.

Zhang Yang shook his head helplessly, then said to Cuilan, "Sister, if you don't mind, I'll come and help. I'm quick and efficient, no worse than Zhao Dong."

"Then, thank you so much!" Cuilan exclaimed excitedly.

Zhang Yang followed Cuilan to the neighboring yard, and without even taking a sip of water, he rolled up his sleeves and started working.

The two little boys from Cuilan's family ran out of the house, and their eyes lit up when they saw Zhang Yang's exposed arm muscles.

"Uncle, you look so strong!"

Zhang Yang smiled brightly, "What's so special about this? If you guys started training from a young age, you could be a hundred times stronger than your uncle!"

"Really?" The two children asked, their voices filled with admiration, as if they had seen a great hero.

Zhang Yang was generous, talking to them while patiently demonstrating the techniques for building fences.

“You all have to watch carefully. I’ll only teach you this skill once. Learn it carefully so that when you grow up, you can protect your grandma and mom with your own abilities.”

"Yes!" the two little ones answered in unison.

Zhang Yang was busy in the courtyard until dusk.

Wanting to help them to the end, Zhang Yang even repaired and filled in a leak in the kitchen roof.

When Zhao Dong returned from the educated youth settlement, he saw Zhang Yang from afar.

"I thought I had mistaken you for someone else, but it really is you!"

Zhao Dong sneaked into Cui Lan's yard and saw two little kids standing outside. He opened his arms, waiting for them to come and play with him.

However, the two little ones seemed to be nailed to the ground, not moving an inch. They only called out "Uncle" to Zhao Dong before immediately turning back to watch Zhang Yang work.

Zhao Dong was stunned.

What happened?

Aren't these two kids the ones who love to cling to him the most?

Why am I ignoring him today!

Zhao Dong quickly went to Zhang Yang's side and asked in a low voice, "Did they get scolded today?"

Zhang Yang glared at him. "They didn't get scolded, you're the one who deserves it! Cuilan's family usually takes such good care of you, and now that the wolves are coming, instead of looking after them, you're rushing to the educated youth settlement first? What were you thinking?"

Zhao Dong touched his nose sheepishly, "Hey! I'm back now, you know? I was thinking both of our courtyards needed repairs, and since I finished my work at the educated youth center, let's do it together..."

Zhang Yang teased him, "Looks like you did a good job at the educated youth settlement today."