Chen Xiaobei shook his head, "No, it's such a big piece of Houttuynia cordata. It would be a pity not to pick it. Besides, there are so many ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum in Hulu Valley. If I don't go, it won't be an advantage to others."
Cui Hongyu said emotionally, "No, husband, those are all external things, your safety is the most important."
After hearing Cui Hongyu's words, Chen Xiaobei felt warm in his heart.
This is a qualified daughter-in-law.
But then again, the better his wife treats him, the more he has to let her live a good life.
Chen Xiaobei smiled slightly and raised the crossbow in his hand, "With this thing, what should I be afraid of?"
"I will go into the mountains early tomorrow morning."
After taking a short rest, Chen Xiaobei started to get busy. The umbrella net he promised to make for the beginning of winter had to be fulfilled as soon as possible. After all, the fish pond as big as his own was in urgent need of fry.
I kept busy until it was almost dark, and a huge umbrella net was ready.
Cui Hongyu was also startled when he saw the umbrella net, which was as big as two millstones.
"Sir, this is much bigger than our net."
Chen Xiaobei chuckled and said, "Yes, his mesh is also large, so he can only catch bigger fish. Just leave the small fry in the river. It's not easy for us to raise them."
Chen Qiaoer also came over, poked his little head, looked at the umbrella net curiously, then stretched out his hand to touch it, "Brother, when can Qiaoer get this net?"
Chen Xiaobei and Cui Hongyu looked at each other and both smiled.
Chen Xiaobei tapped his sister's little head and said, "You, eat well. When you grow up to be as big as your sister-in-law, you will be able to carry it."
Cui Hongyu's face turned slightly red, "Husband, you are making fun of me again."
Chen Xiaobei looked at the mountains and mountains. It's indeed a bit much.
Seeing what she was looking at, Cui Hongyu's face turned even redder and he turned around anxiously, "Husband, Qiao'er is still young."
Chen Xiaobei chuckled, "Yes, yes, Qiaoer is still young, but you have grown up."
Chen Qiaoer innocently raised her head and looked at Chen Xiaobei, "Brother, what did you say? Why can't I understand?"
You kid, why are you so clever when you should be acting stupid?
Just as Chen Xiaobei was about to speak again, he heard a commotion on the street, and then someone shouted at the top of his voice, "Xiaobo, Xiaobo, go home and eat quickly."
It turned out to be Zhao Hua.
Chen Xiaobei couldn't help but shook his head. How old is this Chen Xiaobo? It doesn't make people worry at all. Where did he go?
Just as he was talking, another voice sounded, "Dayong, Chen Dayong, go home for dinner!"
Okay, another one.
Chen Xiaobei shook his head. He was so old, but his old mother had to shout all over the street before he could go home for dinner.
But then there was no time for half a cup of tea. There were shouts and shouts on the street, and there were five or six voices.
Strange, why don’t so many people go home for dinner today? Chen Xiaobei was a little surprised, put down his work, and walked out of the courtyard quickly.
Just a few steps out, he saw Lidong running towards him in a hurry.
"Brother Xiaobei, something seems to be wrong. Xiaobo, Dayong and the others are said to have gone to Chen Ping's house in the morning, but no one has been seen yet!"
Chen Xiaobei couldn't help but frown, "Who is the village guard on duty? Has no one seen it?"
Lidong shook his head, "I've never seen it before."
Chen Xiaobei thought for a moment, "Take the people and ask around quickly to see if anyone has seen them. Also, we will count how many people are missing."
Soon the rapid sound of gongs sounded in the village.
Dozens of village protection team members rushed out in a hurry, and then dispersed after being assigned tasks.
Chen Xiaobei walked around under the big locust tree several times, and soon the news came back.
After some questioning, Carpenter Zhang saw Chen Ping leading people into the woods to the west of the village.
After his careful recall and confirmation by the villagers, five people were with Chen Ping.
Furthermore, after Zhao Hua recalled carefully, Chen Xiaobo said that he would make a lot of money with Chen Ping.
Make a lot of money? Chen Xiaobei's heart tightened, and he suddenly remembered his scene in Hulu Valley. Could it be that Chen Ping also knew about Hulu Valley? Did you take them into the mountains?
If this is the case, then it is consistent with what Carpenter Zhang said.
The six of them went into the mountain in the morning, but before they returned after dark, a thought suddenly flashed in Chen Xiaobei's mind. When he came back from digging ginseng, he heard the howling of wolves.
Damn it, you won’t encounter a wolf, right?
While he was meditating, there was a burst of hurried footsteps. Zhao Hua was the first to rush over and came to Chen Xiaobei. He knelt down with a bang and said, "Xiaobei, please help me find Xiaobo." , we only have one son, if he has three advantages and two disadvantages, how can I live?"
While he was talking, several more parents rushed over, knelt in front of Chen Xiaobei and cried bitterly.
Seeing them like this, Chen Xiaobei softened his heart. He raised his eyes and looked at Lidong not far away.
In an instant, Lidong understood what he meant, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, "Brother Xiaobei, everyone listens to your orders."
The corner of Chen Xiaobei's mouth twitched slightly, "This is not a matter of my order. If they really encounter a pack of wolves, then whoever goes there will face huge dangers."
But if I don’t go, I’ll have some trouble with my conscience.
Can I bear to watch these grey-haired parents kneeling here and crying?
Thinking of this, he looked at the village guards present and asked loudly, "Xiaobo and the others should have entered the mountains. Now we have to go into the mountains to find them. Is any of you willing to go with us?"
Silence, there was silence.
This silence is expected, after all, everyone knows what entering the mountain means.
After a brief silence, Lidong finally took a step forward firmly, "I'll go."
Yes, this village guard captain is somewhat responsible.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Xiaowen also took a step forward, "Brother Xiaobei, I will go too."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head without hesitation, "No, you can't go, you are still young."
"No, I want to go." Chen Xiaowen's attitude was very firm, "I am a member of the village protection team. The commander can go, the captain can go, why can't I go."
Although he was not tall, his words were loud and decisive.
Chen Xiaobei nodded in approval, took a step forward, and patted Chen Xiaowen on the shoulder, "Good job."
"This is a qualified village protector."
Chen Xiaowen had just grown up and was the shortest among the villagers. When he took the lead, the rest of the villagers also stood up and said, "I'll go, captain."
"Li Zhang, count me in."
For a time, the crowd was excited and everyone responded one after another.
Chen Xiaobei looked at Lidong and said, "Choose eight more people, plus you and me, ten in total, to come to my house."
After Chen Xiaobei finished speaking, he ran home quickly. He had just returned from Liu Rumei with ten serial crossbows, which came in handy now.
Back home, Chen Xiaobei found all ten serial crossbows.
Then he asked Cui Hongyu to help carry a box of arrows to the yard.
Soon Lidong came with eight village protection team members. What surprised Chen Xiaobei was that Chen Xiaowen was among the eight people.
Chen Xiaobei glared angrily.
Of course Lidong understood what he meant and spread his hands, "He insisted on coming. I think brother Xiaowen should be given a chance."
