Rebirth at the starting point of happiness

Su Qiuyue didn't think much about it and went straight to her cousin's house.

"Big sister, I'm going out for a few days and I'll have to trouble you to take care of Xinyue."

Su Qiuyue directly invited her cousin to her house in person, as the front and back yards were also very convenient.

"Okay, that's no big deal. I go to school during the day and come back to stay overnight.

Just go and do your work." The eldest cousin said cheerfully.

Then he touched Xu Hua and said:

"Are you happy?!"

In return, Xu Hua laughed and laughed foolishly. She could also go with her elder sister when she went to her cousin's house.

Su Qiuyue paid special attention to her second cousin and found that when she asked her eldest cousin to help look after her younger sister, her face looked very bad, and then she turned around and faced away from her.

She pretended not to see it, but she couldn't help feeling annoyed. It's her own home, she can let whoever she wants go there, does she have to look at your face?

After completing the arrangements, Su Qiuyue went home.

She didn't prepare much, she just wanted to take a look at the situation first. She had never been to the mountains before, so she didn't know what to prepare.

Holding the team leader's letter of introduction, Su Qiuyue pushed her bicycle and took Zhang Chunsheng to Shanghe Village.

It’s Zhang Chunsheng’s fault for not knowing how to ride a bicycle.

After they were far away from the 17th Brigade, Su Qiuyue asked Zhang Chunsheng to learn how to ride a bicycle on the way.

Zhang Chunsheng's identity in the brigade was still a bit sensitive, so he didn't dare to show too much closeness.

The Sixth Brigade of Shanghe Village where they went was very far away from their brigade, and it was impossible to reach there in one day.

In the afternoon, Zhang Chunsheng was able to ride a bicycle by himself. The child was very happy and showed great interest in riding a bicycle.

He didn't mind letting him carry him.

In the afternoon, the two arrived at the Ninth Brigade of Xiahe Village. If they wanted to go to the Sixth Brigade, they had to stay overnight here. After showing the letter of introduction, the brigade leader arranged accommodation for them, and they continued to walk up the mountain the next day.

In fact, Shanghe Village and Xiahe Village used to refer to one area, and their names were also derived from the river.

In the past, this river was called the Yunu River, but the reason for this name and the related legends have long been forgotten.

According to my great aunt, the area of ​​Shanghe Village used to be called Yunu River Upper Something Village and Yunu River Lower Something Village.

For example, their 17th Brigade was formerly called Yu Nuhe Xia Qiong Village.

Later, the Yunu River was changed to the Hongxing River. The people who were previously scattered along this river formed the Hongxing Commune, and the villages became the current brigades.

The homonym of Xiaqiong Village, “qiong”, was directly changed.

The villages like Shanghe Village are located in the forest area beside the mountains, right at the foot of the mountain.

So Shanghe Village is in the forest area, and Xiahe Village’s brigade is in the plain area.

The place where Song Xiaojuan went to work in the countryside was Shanghe Village, which was also her previous life. Life in the forest area was not easy, so in this life, she escaped early and went to Shanghe Village as an educated youth.

They brought their own dry food and had a simple meal before resting.

The next day, according to the approximate direction given by the captain of the Ninth Team, they walked and asked along the way. Before dark, they happened to meet someone from the Sixth Team and finally arrived at the destination.

The Sixth Brigade was almost entirely composed of mountain runners, and Su Qiuyue arranged for them to find a mountain runner named Xu De in the village.

Xu De's family has been mountain runners for several generations. One of their daughters is already married, and the old couple still make a living by mountain running.

"The snow on the mountain hasn't melted yet, so there's nothing to pick." Xu De said while smoking his pipe.

"I know, I've never been to the mountain, so I want you to take us up the mountain to have a look and broaden our horizons." Su Qiuyue said with a smile, with a very good attitude.

In my previous life, I went to the mountains as an educated youth, but only to the foot of the mountain. Most of the time, I went there to have enough food and to dig some wild vegetables without having to walk too far. I have never been to the real mountains.

"Okay, take a break first, we'll go tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I'll show you around.

But you have to be obedient, understand?" Xu De was very satisfied with her attitude, and he still warned her when necessary.

"I'll definitely listen to you. We've known for a long time that the mountain is dangerous, and it's no joke. The captain also reminded us when we got here." Su Qiuyue said quickly, and pulled Zhang Chunsheng to nod solemnly to show that he would definitely listen to her.

She really cherishes her life. It is so difficult to live again, and she doesn't want any unexpected event to happen.

It would be fine if it could be tied to Xu De’s belt. Safety is the most important thing.

"Oh, that's right~, don't ignore it. One careless mistake could be fatal." Xu De didn't pretend to be profound anymore. He just saw that the two kids were too young. Although he had a letter of introduction, it would be his responsibility if anything unexpected happened.

Seeing that the two children had a very good attitude, he felt relieved.

After two days of travel, the two children must be tired, so let them rest first. It won’t be too late to go up the mountain after they have rested.

After a good sleep, all the fatigue from the past two days was gone.

The two brought their own food, and Xu De's family cooked some local specialties.

Mushrooms, dried wild vegetables, fruit wine, etc. At this time, we have been eating radishes, cabbages, and potatoes all winter. Suddenly, the taste changes and tastes particularly delicious.

"Delicious, right? Every household in our house has these things. Except for those sold to the purchasing station, we keep the rest for ourselves. If it tastes good, eat more." Xu De's wife smiled as she watched the two children eating without even raising their heads.

"Hmm." Su Qiuyue and Zhang Chunsheng were no longer able to talk. It smelled so good.

Su Qiuyue decided to buy some to take back when she left. It would taste better if she fried it with some pork belly or lard.

There are also black fungus and other things, but they are cheaper than those sold in the supply and marketing cooperatives.

"Auntie, what are we going to exchange these mushrooms for? What do we have to exchange them for?" Su Qiuyue asked.

"What's the matter? Do you want it? I'll give you some when you leave. It's not worth much." Xu De's wife smiled and waved her hand.

"That won't work. There are so many people in my family. I'll buy more to eat at home," said Su Qiuyue.

"If we really want to exchange it, it would be best to have food. There is little land in our forest area, and these things are everywhere in the mountains. No one is short of them, except for food.

It’s okay if you don’t have any money. You can get a big handful of dried black fungus for only one cent.

I made a big pot of it, enough to last for a long time.

You guys in Xiahe Village shouldn't be short of these things, right?" asked Xu De's wife.

"Yes, there are, but you have to buy it. I have a vegetable garden and a private plot of land at home. How can anyone who knows how to live afford to buy this?

I am greedy for it, and I want to send some back home. These things are hard to buy in my hometown. There is nothing to send back during the Chinese New Year, so this is just the right time. "Su Qiuyue said.

She thought of Grandma Fu and Uncle Fu, who had written to her before to ask about her situation.

Since we are relatives and friends, we have to give and take. I have never sent anything during the Chinese New Year, so I will send it this time. Sometimes relationships need to be maintained slowly.

"Auntie, I didn't bring that much food and money this time. I'll exchange them with you next time I come." Su Qiuyue said that she only brought her own rations this time.

"It's okay, just take it first and give it to me next time." Xu De's wife waved her hand and smiled, thinking she was being too polite. There was really nothing valuable here.

There are more in the mountains in the spring, and we have to eat the old ones quickly, otherwise they will be wasted.

They came with letters of introduction, so they can be trusted.

"Okay, thank you, Auntie. I'll get it when I leave." Su Qiuyue agreed readily.

Since many of the people in their Sixth Brigade are mountain hikers, many of them have dogs at home, and they can lead their dogs into the woods.

So you can always see dogs in the team. It's quite fun.

"Uncle, your team has so many dogs. My family is the only one in our team that has a dog." Su Qiuyue sighed.

"There's no other way. Our forest area is not safe. We need to keep more dogs to prevent wild animals from coming down from the mountains to harm people.

The situation has been better in the past two years. In the past, the wolves in the mountains would always come down to kill people in the winter, and we relied on these dogs to guard the house.

When we go up the mountain, we also rely on dogs to warn us if there is any danger, so these dogs are indispensable." Xu De sighed.

"Oh, there are wolves?!" Su Qiuyue exclaimed, and Zhang Chunsheng also widened his eyes.

After leaving the 17th Brigade, perhaps because he felt relaxed away from that environment, Zhang Chunsheng finally became like a child again.

The expressions on his face have also become much richer, and he is now communicating with Xu De's dog.

“Now there are forest protection teams going up the mountain regularly, so fewer people are coming down, but they are still there.

In the past, there were blind bears, wild boars, roe deer, deer and other animals in the mountains.

In the early spring, they came down to destroy the crops, but later they were destroyed by the forestry defense team, and the number of them decreased significantly," Xu De explained.

"Uncle, I see that the mountain is still gray. Is there anything growing there?" Su Qiuyue asked.

“The mountains turn green in May and June, when the leaves start to grow.

At this time of year, the snow hasn't melted yet.

It's colder in the mountains than here, and you're not wearing enough clothes. Find two leather vests to put on when the time comes.

Even though there is nothing now, grass, flowers and other things are growing under the leaves and snow.

You will know when you go and see it tomorrow." Xu De kept it a secret and told them to watch it later.

Xu De's wife just took out the leather vests from her home and gave them to them.

They are all pieced together, and I don’t know what animal the skin is from.

"This one is made of rabbit skin, soft and nice looking. This one is made of sheepskin, a little heavy, give it to the boy." Xu De's wife handed the waistcoat to the two men.

Zhang Chunsheng put it on directly and turned around in circles, feeling it was quite fresh.

Su Qiuyue touched it all over. It was so comfortable, soft and silky. Although it was gray, it was really beautiful.

"Is it rare?! We have hunters in our team, and they all have skins left over from hunting in the mountains, all tanned.

If you want sheepskin, there are some available. Those who raise sheep in the brigade have them.” said Xu De’s wife.

"Are there sheep in the team?" Su Qiuyue asked. She didn't expect that there were sheep.

"Yes, we have a lot of grass here, and we have sheep on missions here," said Xu De's wife.

"Come on, I'll take you to Uncle Ge's house. He has a lot of furs." Xu De's wife stood up and invited them to go to the hunter's house in the team.

"Wow!"

When they arrived at the hunter's house, they lay on the kang and looked at the skins that the man had collected. Su Qiuyue and Zhang Chunsheng couldn't help but marvel at them.

Looking at their appearance, the hunter and Xu De's wife started laughing.

It’s no wonder that Su Qiuyue and the others were amazed, as they had never seen such things before.

Deerskin, fox skin, wolf skin, lynx skin, mink skin, rabbit skin and so on were spread there, which was particularly spectacular.

"How amazing!" Zhang Chunsheng exclaimed. Su Qiuyue stared with her eyes wide open, stroking her fur with her hands and nodding.

“Hey! Some of them were left by my grandfather. In the past, some powerful hunters even had bear skins.

Most of them have been sold, so there are not many left. Now people are buying less, so they keep them for their own use. " said hunter Ge Shuer.

People in the forest area use it a lot. They wear it when running in the mountains. It is moisture-proof and warm, and is more comfortable to wear than cotton-padded jackets.

"What is this?" Zhang Chunsheng touched a piece of gray skin. The fur was very soft and not long, so it was impossible to tell what animal it was.

"This is called a Sibu Xiang, an elk. It has very large horns and is hard to find.

There are people in the mountains who specialize in raising these, and they grow in groups. This skin was brought back by my father after he encountered a wounded male deer." said Uncle Ge.

"Elk?!" Su Qiuyue opened her mouth. She was thinking about musk.

Can she buy it?

"Grandpa Ge, do you know anyone who raises deer? Do they have musk?" Su Qiuyue asked.

"You still know that thing, you really are worthy of being a hygienist.

But it's not easy to get there. They live in the woods and it would take more than a day to get there.

If you want to go, you have to ask the forest rangers. They patrol the forests and may know something.

Besides, their musk is sold to the purchasing station, so it’s not easy to buy it.” Uncle Ge said with a smile.

Su Qiuyue thought she could buy natural musk, but she didn't expect it to be so easy.

She can't go there just because she wants to.

Su Qiuyue wanted to buy some leather to make a waistcoat, which is particularly good for protecting the shoulders, neck and back.

Uncle Ge sells common rabbit skins, raccoon skins, sheepskins, etc. He is reluctant to sell fox and deer furs because they can provide food for his family, and he wants to leave many of them for his descendants as souvenirs.

Su Qiuyue herself couldn't do it either. Sewing this kind of fur is not like sewing clothes, it is quite troublesome.

Promise to bring food and money to Uncle Ge next time you come.

She bought some rabbit skins and mink skins, and asked Xu De's wife to help her sew them.

Xu De's wife didn't think it was difficult. They all knew how to do it and it was an easy job.

Su Qiuyue saw a lot of medicinal herbs, all of which they had kept for themselves, and she also bought some.

The next day, Su Qiuyue and Zhang Chunsheng followed Xu De up the mountain.

The main purpose was to take a look and get familiar with the situation. So the three of them took Xu De's two dogs up the mountain.

They carried a small backpack containing some tools used by mountain hikers.

Small shovel, small rake, knife, scissors, etc.

Su Qiuyue also ordered two sets from them so that she could use them conveniently in the future.

There is an old saying that goes "A horse will die if it runs too fast to reach the mountain." There is a big mountain right in front of us, but it is still a long way to go.

If you walk there, you will be exhausted as hell, and once you get there, forget about going up the mountain.

So the hikers here all ride horses or donkeys up the mountain.

Horses and donkeys are important means of daily transportation here. Mountain hikers use them to transport goods, so every family raises one.

As long as it does not exceed the specified amount.

Xu De's family had two horses and a donkey. He borrowed another horse and went up the mountain with Su Qiuyue and the others.