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

"After pinching the rubber band with your fingertips, twist it slightly. This will help you improve your accuracy when you throw it, and also prevent the force from being lost."

"When aiming, remember the rule of three points in a line: the aiming point, the outer edge of the slingshot, and the bullet point."

"When you get back, if you have time, go to the open spaces in the fields and collect some stones the size of glass beads to use as slingshot bullets, and practice more."

After teaching him the fighting techniques, Zhang Yang didn't forget to teach Lin Qiushui the mental cultivation method.

"Okay!" Lin Qiushui put the slingshot into her pocket as well.

She patted her bulging pockets with her left hand, and held a box of pastries with half a box still inside in her right hand, and smiled brightly.

"I've had quite a haul on this trip! I only gave out half a box of shortbread, and I have to bring the other half back... but I've received so many gifts!"

Zhang Yang smiled without saying a word, and then handed her the last two small slingshots as well.

"This is for Da Ming and Xiao Ming. When you go back to the educated youth team, it will be on your way. Could you please give them the slingshot for me?"

"His two kids seem pretty mischievous. They should be able to learn how to use a slingshot after a couple of tries. But you should remind them to be careful and not to shoot themselves."

Lin Qiushui accepted the gift, saying, "Those two children are at the age where they should be learning some skills. Starting with slingshots is a good idea! On behalf of Daming, Xiaoming, and their families, thank you so much. You're so kind!"

"It was nothing... By the way, how is Shen Yiming?" Zhang Yang asked about the wounded in the educated youth team.

Lin Qiushui smiled and said, "He's doing great! He can eat, drink, and sleep well! The doctor said that if he stays in the clinic for another two days, he can go back to the educated youth team. But he needs to rest well to avoid any lingering health problems."

Zhang Yang: "Well, there isn't much heavy work to do before the New Year, so I can just rest and recuperate."

“He doesn’t have to work, but his mouth never stops! These past two days, he’s been telling us how brave you were when you went hunting with him in the mountains!” Lin Qiushui said excitedly, her eyes sparkling.

Zhang Yang's face suddenly felt a little hot.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't been praised by a woman in a long time, but he was actually a little embarrassed.

Especially Lin Qiushui's affectionate eyes, staring at him intently, made his breathing become erratic.

"that……"

Lin Qiushui lowered her head, hurriedly tidying her hair with her hands. "It's getting late. It's our group's turn to cook today. I... I'll go back first!"

She had only run a few steps when Zhao Dong chased after her, shouting, "Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law! You forgot your rabbit cage!"

Zhang Yang punched the kid twice, then grabbed the rabbit cage and handed it to Lin Qiushui.

Seeing the two little suns on her face, he couldn't help but smile.

Lin Qiushui is actually quite cute.

"Then I'm leaving... Goodbye, Zhang Yang!"

This time, she grabbed the rabbit cage and ran off in one breath, disappearing from sight.

Watching her departing figure, Zhao Dong couldn't help but put his arm around Zhang Yang's shoulder and give a teasing smile, "Yangzi, I've figured it out..."

Zhang Yang glanced at him sideways, "What did you find?"

Zhao Dong: "You still haven't figured it out, kid!"

Zhang Yang: "..."

Zhao Dong was worried for him, "Can't you tell that Lin Qiushui has feelings for him?"

Zhang Yang raised his fist again to scare him, "How many times have I told you? Girls are shy, don't keep saying that!"

"Lin Qiushui is quite thin-skinned. Humph, unlike some of the educated youth team members who threw themselves at that javelin-wielding kid..." Zhao Dong said angrily, "I saw it with my own eyes when I went to the clinic to visit Shen Yiming yesterday! You're right, Du Shujun really is no good!"

Zhang Yang smiled.

Zhao Dong looked miserable. "Don't be so happy! You have someone you like, what am I supposed to do? Why don't you ask your sister-in-law to introduce me to someone in the educated youth team?"

Zhang Yang kicked his butt, "Go practice your shooting! Practice with a slingshot if you want! It's getting dark soon, think about something serious!"

"Getting a wife is a serious matter..." Zhao Dong grumbled.

Zhang Yang: "If you utter another word, you can forget about testing the gun today."

Zhao Dong immediately fell silent.

Tonight we can practice shooting, of course it's more important to practice!

……

Night falls at the assembly point of the Zhangjiatun militia squad.

When Zhang Yang came over, he saw that there were quite a few people, six in total.

But only three people from the registration list actually showed up.

The remaining three were the Gao brothers, Gao Wen and Gao Wu, and the little boy, Zhang Wumao.

Zhang Yang frowned.

Seeing this, Gao Wen, who had already figured out the situation, quickly said:

"Shen Yiming was injured, and Zhang Simao and the other two got beaten up. The uncles and elders who signed up said they were too old to handle the arduous task; the mountains were too dangerous..."

"Besides, everyone has heard about the commune's new arrangements."

"Anything that weighs more than twenty pounds must be split equally."

"And the surrounding hills combined have already killed four wolves, so there probably aren't any big ones left."

"You won't get much even if you patrol all night."

Zhang Yang understood.

No profit can not afford to be early.

The reason everyone signed up so enthusiastically a while ago was because they hoped to get something back.

Now, there's a high chance there's nothing left to salvage.

Even if you manage to catch something, you still have to share it with everyone.

I'd rather stay home and sleep.

Staying up all night is such a waste of time.

It’s human nature and understandable.

Zhang Yang wasn't too disappointed.

Whether there are people around or not, he is a patrolman.

Even if he's alone, he'll still carry a gun and go into the mountains!

But before he set off this time, he specifically stopped one person.

“Wumao, you shouldn’t go. We’re just doing a patrol, it’s a long way, very tiring, your little body can’t handle it,” Zhang Yang said.

Zhang Wumao, however, hid behind Gao Wu in a panic, shouting, "I can walk! I can endure hardship! I want to go!"

Zhang Yang said solemnly, "People were injured in the first two trips. If there are any more accidents, I won't be able to explain it."

“I absolutely won’t get hurt!” Zhang Wumao insisted. “I’ve brought enough stuff! I can carry the lantern! My family has an old oil lamp that’s really good! The kind that won’t go out even if it’s dropped! My grandfather brought it back from Zhenhai City!”

Zhang Yang didn't say anything, nor did he set off.

His face was ashen, and he looked very stern.

Gao Wen was afraid that his gaze would frighten Zhang Wumao, so he quickly stepped in front of the boy.

"Yangzi, let me try to persuade her."

After saying that, Gao Wen pushed Zhang Wumao aside and gave him a quiet lecture.

At that moment, Zhang Yang walked to the center of the crowd and loudly emphasized:

"What I just said wasn't just directed at Zhang Wumao, but I hope everyone remembers it!"

"Life safety is of paramount importance!"

"No matter how big the prey is, it's not worth risking your life for!"

"Where there is life, there is hope!"

"I hope everyone remembers the team discipline!"