Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Lu Yao was quite surprised when he saw that Erni's face was a little swollen on one side.

He quickly asked, "Erni'er, what happened?"

These were some of his best friends in Jiapigou.

We grew up together, naked, playing in the mud and peeing together.

Seeing that Erni'er seemed to have suffered a great injustice, Lu Yao's heart ached.

Ernier looked around and saw that there were people everywhere, and Liu Dugong was also dozing off in a corner.

Quickly pull Lu Yao along:

"I want to talk to you alone."

Lu Yao knew that Erni'er, though young, was cautious in her actions.

Turning back to Wang Laoba, he said, "Uncle Laoba, could you help me register how many people from our village are participating in the hunting team? Write down their names, for later use..."

I'll pay them a salary!

"What?"

Everyone was taken aback when they heard this.

He wasn't happy because he was getting paid, but rather afraid because of Lu Yao's audacity.

If you say that, aren't you just hiring someone else?

This is taking the capitalist route.

The commune had even called for cutting off the capitalist tail a while back.

Those who raise chickens or ducks at home must submit an application report explaining that they are doing so to reduce the burden on the country and to increase their food supply.

You actually dare to support someone.

Seeing the disdainful looks from everyone, Lu Yao realized he had been careless.

Quickly correct: "As the militia group leader and the person in charge of this hunting trip, I assure you that the game obtained during this trip will be..."

We're providing welfare to the villagers of Jiapigou, but it's all based on labor—the more you work, the more you earn. Even if you don't contribute physically, ensuring safety at home to prevent wolves from entering the village and harming people is considered a contribution!

"Oh? That's great! We get a share at home too?"

"Yes, there are some at home too, but your risk is lower, so you'll definitely get less than those who go into the mountains. You don't have any objections, right?"

Grandpa Zuo gave two thumbs up:

"Tuwazi is right, I wholeheartedly agree!"

Everyone agreed that what Lu Yao said was fair and reasonable.

They all expressed their agreement.

Lu Yao knew that given the current special circumstances, he needed to use special methods to handle things.

If you're not careful, you could be crushed by someone's big hat.

It seems everyone has no more doubts.

Lu Yao then pulled Erni'er aside:

"What happened?"

Erni cried.

Holding Lu Yao's hand, she said, "Brother Wa, I'm sorry! I couldn't stop my brother. Now he's been arrested in the city."

"What do you mean? What are you going to the city for?"

Lu Yao was quite surprised.

I realized it immediately.

He went straight to the point and asked, "I told you to catch fish to keep for the New Year, did your brother sell them?"

Seeing that Lu Yao had guessed correctly, Erni nodded while wiping away her tears:

"Yeah, I tried to persuade him, but to no avail. Brother Tiezhu wouldn't allow it either, but my brother said he'd break off all ties with him if I didn't go, and he even said he'd save a few for me to eat, we'll..."

He wanted to sell his share to buy firecrackers for the New Year. Tie Zhu was tempted…

Lu Yao stamped his feet in frustration:

"That good-for-nothing, he's all talk and no action. I always knew he was going to come up with terrible ideas!"

He reached out and touched Erni'er's face: "Did you get beaten up?"

Erni'er's tears fell in pairs:

"I got slapped and kicked in the butt, but they didn't arrest me, they just told me to get lost. My brother and Brother Zhu got arrested. They were beating them up as they walked away."

"Brother Wa, please think of a way to save them!"

Although Lu Yao was anxious, he quickly took a deep breath to calm himself down.

Question: "Do you know where they arrested this person?"

"They said it was called the Jiangzhou Joint Management Command, and the leader was Director Li Xu. There were more than a dozen people there at the time."

"I understand. Go home right away and don't tell anyone about this."

Erni'er asked worriedly, "Brother Wa, can you save my brother? That Director Li said my brother won't come back, and he might be sentenced..."

punishment. "

Lu Yao reached out and patted her on the shoulder:

"Go home and wait. I will definitely bring your brother and Tiezhu back. Trust me!"

"Um!"

Erni nodded deeply.

She believed Lu Yao was capable, but the other party's imposing manner had already frightened him.

It felt like no matter how capable Lu Yao was, the other party was a leader in the city, so he couldn't listen to him. There was still no hope, and he was filled with anxiety.

But as a country girl with no skills or experience, she could only place her hopes on Lu Yao.

After persuading Erni'er to go back, Lu Yao returned.

Zuo Shouquan hasn't left yet.

Waiting for Lu Yao.

As a veteran police officer, he could tell that something was wrong with Lu Yao and Er Ni'er.

He asked, "Xiao Lu, do you need any help?"

Lu Yao reached out and patted his arm:

"I wasn't wrong about you; you're still the same old Zuo You from the future! So kind and compassionate!"

Zuo Shouquan smiled, feeling that this kid lacked culture. What did he mean by "I am still the future me"?

Lu Yao didn't stand on ceremony and asked directly:

"Do you know anyone at the Jiangzhou Joint Command Center? Someone who oversees individual buying and selling?"

Zuo Shouquan frowned:

"I've never heard of this place. Individual businesses are under the jurisdiction of the Industry and Commerce Bureau. I have a classmate who works there, but he's just a support staff member; he doesn't have a high-ranking position."

Lu Yao then told them about how Gou Shengzi and Tie Zhu had been arrested while fishing.

Zuo Shouquan looked a little troubled:

"This is a complicated matter. But I can ask around for you."

"Then let's go, take me to the city."

"it is good."

Since Zuo Shouquan met Lu Yao, it has been Lu Yao who has been helping him.

Not only did they help him pay the money, but they also caught the shoemaker, which was a significant contribution.

The higher-ups have already proposed giving him a raise and awarding him a medal.

If you get this honor, you'll have a lot of room for promotion in the future.

Therefore, he hoped to help Lu Yao in any way he could.

Otherwise, I feel like I owe Lu Yao too much.

Of course, it wasn't just about repaying a favor; he also felt that befriending Lu Yao had great potential benefits.

Everyone has a snob side. It's not wrong to make friends for your own benefit, but it's good character not to step on or squeeze others for your own benefit.

Everyone admires the strong, but there's nothing wrong with not bullying the weak.

Lu Yao got into Zuo Shouquan's sidecar motorcycle.

The two had just left Zhang Mazi's house when Lu Yao saw his mother, wearing her cleanest cloth jacket, leading his younger sister Xiaoqian this way.

Zuo Shouquan recognized them as Lu Yao's family members and quickly stopped the car.

"Mom, where are you going?"

Jiang Guizhi looked at Zuo Shouquan, who was wearing a blue police uniform, with trepidation:

"Hey kid, what's wrong? Where are you going?"

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Mom, do you think Brother Zuo is going to arrest me? Brother Zuo and I are friends now. If I go to the city, he will give me a ride."

Jiang Guizhi found it hard to accept Lu Yao's statement that the police station chief was his friend.

I feel my son is being very rude.

What merit or ability does the Lu family possess to dare to address other leaders as brothers?

He quickly smiled apologetically at Zuo Shouquan:

"Director Zuo, this child is ignorant and talks nonsense, please don't blame him."

Zuo Shouquan had already gotten out of the car and asked respectfully:

"Auntie, where are you going? I'll give you a ride. Xiao Lu and I are indeed friends!"

Jiang Guizhi was quite flattered.

Looking at Director Zuo, who was not much older than him, he immediately became nervous and waved his hands repeatedly.

"No need to see me off, no need to see me off. I just heard that someone in the village died, so I went to pay my respects."

It turned out that Mom was going to attend a funeral.

Back then, there was no need to give gifts; nobody had the money.

So those with strength should lend a hand, and those with items should give something, like food, to do their part as neighbors.

Jiang Guizhi asked Xiaoqian to carry two jin of cornmeal to Xilian.