Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

Xu Damao felt as if his heart was about to jump out of his throat, beating wildly, and the violent rhythm even made him a little breathless. He tightly grasped the hunting knife in his hand, and a layer of fine beads of sweat oozed out of his palm due to excessive force, and the hand holding the knife began to tremble slightly uncontrollably.

Xu Damao took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging excitement in his heart, but this emotion was like a flood that could not be contained. He knew that what he was about to face might be a life-and-death battle, but at this moment he had no time to care about too much, and there was only one thought in his mind - to move forward courageously.

However, just as they mustered up their courage and prepared to take the first step, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the forest. The footsteps were like a violent storm, coming from far away and getting faster and faster, and each footstep hit the ground heavily, as if the entire forest was shaking.

"Who's there?" A familiar and loud voice suddenly sounded, instantly breaking the original tranquility of the forest and pulling Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong's thoughts back to reality. The two hurriedly looked back and saw that He Yuzhu had stood on a large rock not far away without knowing when.

At this time, He Yuzhu held a thick wooden stick in his right hand, with his left hand on his waist, staring at them with a vigilant look. His eyes, which were originally small, were now wide open, revealing deep doubts and undisguised hostility, as if Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong in front of him were not acquaintances, but uninvited guests who had rashly intruded into this territory.

"Silly Zhu?" Xu Damao couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of astonishment. At the same time, a complex emotion surged in his heart: surprise, surprise, and a hint of indescribable uneasiness...

His eyes widened, staring at the scene in disbelief, thinking to himself: "I actually ran into He Yuzhu in this place! And under such unexpected circumstances." He first cast his gaze on Liu Haizhong, then quickly moved his gaze to He Yuzhu, his lips trembling slightly, but he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

At the same time, He Yuzhu also noticed the two of them at the first sight. When he saw who was coming, a look of surprise and curiosity appeared on his face, and he asked with some doubt in his voice: "Xu Damao? Second Uncle? Why did you two come here? Look at your clothes, what's going on?" While speaking, his eyes were like two lightning bolts, constantly moving around the two of them, as if he wanted to find the truth hidden behind the surface through the surface phenomenon.

After hearing He Yuzhu's question, Liu Haizhong let out a dry laugh in his throat. He tried hard to appear calm and composed, so he deliberately responded in a nonchalant tone: "Hey, we're just free, so we want to go out for a stroll, stretch our old bones, and see if there's a chance to catch a few rabbits or something, so that we can improve the food at home and add some meat dishes to try." However, although he said it lightly, the hand that kept stroking his nose and the erratic eyes that did not dare to look people in the eye, all exposed his inner embarrassment and uneasiness.

After hearing this, He Yuzhu's relaxed brows could not help but slightly frown, revealing a subtle suspicion on his face. His hawk-like sharp eyes first stared at Xu Damao's tightly grasped hunting knife, as if he wanted to see through the blade to see through the other's true thoughts; then slowly moved to the bangs on the side, his eyes full of scrutiny and doubt.

I saw the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a smile: "Oh! You two said you were going out for a walk? But you still held a hunting knife tightly in your hand! In all my years of life, this is the first time I heard of someone taking a hunting knife out for a walk. This is really rare!"

After hearing this, Xu Damao's face changed suddenly, and instantly turned red, like a ripe apple. He bit his lips hard, his cheeks bulged with anger, his eyes widened, staring at He Yuzhu, and he was about to open his mouth to refute him.

At this moment, Liu Haizhong, who had been standing next to him without saying anything, suddenly reached out and grabbed Xu Damao. His movements were quick and agile. He gently patted Xu Damao's shoulder and whispered in his ear in a low voice, "Don't be impatient, don't be impulsive! Stay calm first."

After comforting Xu Damao, Liu Haizhong turned to He Yuzhu with a big smile on his face, trying to make his tone as relaxed and natural as possible: "Hey, Silly Zhu, we are all old neighbors living in the same courtyard. We see each other every day. There is no need to be so tense and nervous, right? In my opinion, why don't we go for a walk together? There is strength in numbers, right? We can all take care of each other, and it will be safer this way!"

Hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes lingered on the two of them for a moment, as if he was weighing something. Finally, he nodded, with a hint of helplessness and compromise in his tone: "Okay, since we've met, let's go together. But you have to be careful, this mountain is not like the city, it's very dangerous."

Although Xu Damao was upset, he couldn't get angry. He could only force a smile and followed Liu Haizhong and He Yuzhu into the depths of the forest. He felt mixed emotions, both annoyed and helpless. The original plan was completely disrupted by He Yuzhu's appearance.

The sun gradually set in the west, and the light in the forest became dimmer and dimmer. The shadows of the trees were stretched out long, like monsters with bared fangs and claws, which made people feel cold. Xu Damao's mood also sank with the sky. The adventure and excitement he had originally expected turned into endless worry and anxiety.

"Second uncle, what should we do now?" Xu Damao asked in a low voice, with a hint of anxiety and helplessness in his tone. He looked at Liu Haizhong, hoping that he could give a clear answer or direction.

Liu Haizhong frowned and replied in a low voice with a serious expression: "Don't be anxious, Damao. We have to keep calm and act according to the circumstances. As long as we stay vigilant and unite as one, we will be able to overcome this difficulty." As he spoke, he patted Xu Damao on the shoulder, trying to give him some comfort and encouragement.

At this moment, a deep and powerful roar suddenly came from the front, and then a huge wild boar suddenly rushed out from the bushes and rushed straight towards them! The wild boar's eyes flashed with ferocious light, and saliva was hanging from the corners of its mouth, looking extremely ferocious.

"Be careful!" He Yuzhu shouted, and quickly raised the stick in his hand to block the way. His eyes became unusually firm and resolute, as if he was ready to fight the wild boar.

Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong turned pale at the sudden attack of the wild boar. They raised their hunting knives and prepared to fight to the death. The wild boar was as fast as lightning, like a black whirlwind, and rushed to them in the blink of an eye.

He Yuzhu reacted quickly. He shouted loudly, and the wooden stick in his hand drew a beautiful arc in the air, hitting the wild boar's head hard. However, the wild boar was obviously thick-skinned and just shook its head, seemingly not caring about He Yuzhu's attack, and continued to rush towards the three of them.

"Get out of the way!" Liu Haizhong shouted. He was quick-witted and grabbed Xu Damao, who was still in a daze, and dodged to the side. The wild boar's fangs almost brushed their bodies, bringing a gust of cold wind, which made the two people's hearts tighten.

Xu Damao's heart was beating so fast that it seemed to jump out of his chest. The hunting knife in his hand was shaking violently because of nervousness and almost slipped out of his hand. He took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, and with a look of determination in his eyes, he rushed towards the side of the wild boar. The hunting knife in his hand drew a cold light in the air and slashed the wild boar fiercely.

The wild boar let out a shrill howl, and the sound echoed in the mountains and forests, making people feel cold. It turned around angrily and pounced on Xu Damao again. Xu Damao was frightened by the wild boar's momentum and retreated repeatedly. The hunting knife in his hand also fell to the ground in panic.

"Da Mao, run!" Liu Haizhong shouted, and he rushed over without hesitation to block Xu Damao. His eyes were firm and resolute, as if he was ready to die with the wild boar.

At this critical moment, He Yuzhu suddenly rushed out from the side. The wooden stick in his hand danced in the air like a dragon, and hit the wild boar's head hard with the stick. This time, the wild boar finally couldn't bear the huge impact, shook a few times, and finally fell to the ground powerlessly, no longer moving.

Xu Damao sat slumped on the ground, breathing heavily, feeling both relieved and scared. He looked at He Yuzhu, then at Liu Haizhong, not knowing what to say for a moment. His eyes were filled with both gratitude and shame, as if at this moment, he truly understood what true courage and friendship were.

He Yuzhu wiped the sweat from his forehead and a relaxed smile appeared on his face: "It seems that we are lucky today. We actually killed a wild boar." There was a bit of pride and satisfaction in his tone.

Liu Haizhong also smiled and patted Xu Damao on the shoulder: "Damo, are you okay? Don't be afraid, we are here." His eyes were full of encouragement and comfort.

Xu Damao shook his head and forced a smile: "It's okay...thanks to you." His voice trembled a little, but his eyes revealed determination and gratitude.

However, He Yuzhu did not let down his guard. He looked at Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Why are you two here? And, you are not out for a walk with hunting knives, are you?" His tone was a bit teasing and serious.

Liu Haizhong laughed dryly and was about to explain when Xu Damao suddenly stood up. He patted the dirt off his body, with a look of unwillingness and determination in his eyes: "Shazhu, you are lucky today. However, our business is not over yet! I will settle the score with you after we return!" There was a bit of provocation and determination in his words, as if this unexpected adventure was just a small episode in their fight.

After saying that, Xu Damao turned around and walked out of the forest, his steps seemed a little heavy and lonely. His back stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, as if carrying endless thoughts and unwillingness. Every step seemed to tell of his inner struggle and helplessness, which made people feel sympathy.

Liu Haizhong looked at Xu Damao's departing back, then turned to look at He Yuzhu who was standing there, and sighed helplessly. He knew that this sudden adventure had made the relationship between the three people more complicated, but he also understood that some things could not be solved in a short time. So he took a step and followed Xu Damao's footsteps.

He Yuzhu stood there, his eyes fixed on their departing figures, his brows slightly furrowed, an indescribable emotion surging in his heart. He felt that there seemed to be deeper secrets and entanglements behind this unexpected encounter and conflict. He shook his head, trying to dispel these chaotic thoughts from his mind, but the uneasiness was like a lingering shadow.

The afterglow of the setting sun was like golden silk, gently falling on the mountain forest, covering the entire hillside with a layer of dreamy brilliance. The outlines of the trees became soft and warm under the reflection of the setting sun, as if even the air was filled with a faint warmth and tranquility. However, this tranquility formed a sharp contrast with He Yuzhu's inner turmoil.

Xu Damao and Liu Haizhong walked out of the forest one after the other. Their backs were stretched out in the sunset, as if they were two long shadows telling an unfinished story. The light of the sunset dyed their figures golden, blending in with the surrounding beauty, yet seeming so out of place.

"Second uncle, what should we do next?" Xu Damao asked in a low voice, with a hint of reluctance and confusion in his tone. He stopped and turned to look at Liu Haizhong, his eyes full of expectation and desire.

Liu Haizhong sighed, patted Xu Damao on the shoulder, and said earnestly: "Da Mao, don't worry. We still have a chance. Although we didn't get what we wanted today, it doesn't mean that there will be no chances in the future. As long as we stay calm and plan well, we will be able to achieve our goals one day."

Xu Damao nodded, a hint of determination and perseverance flashed in his eyes. He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to turn all his unwillingness and confusion into motivation to move forward. "Yes, we still have a chance. Shazhu, just wait! One day, I will make you pay for what you did today!" There was a bit of provocation and determination in his words, as if he had seen the dawn of victory in the future.

Under the setting sun, the two figures gradually faded away and disappeared on the road outside the forest. Their backs gradually went away in the afterglow of the setting sun, and finally turned into two blurred dots, blending into the distant scenery. And this unexpected adventure and conflict, like the afterglow of the setting sun, although short and brilliant, will eventually dissipate with the passage of time.