Chapter 283: We’ve Got to Get That Wild Boar Back

Chapter 283: We’ve Got to Get That Wild Boar Back

Lin Yue was only a few years older than Jiang Yu, but at that moment, she wore a tolerant smile, like an elder.

"My man also likes to act tough. He told me to follow him, but there's no way I dared to. If we really encountered danger, would he run away or come back for me?"

Duan Yuzhen chimed in, "Not everyone is as thoughtful and caring as Sister Yue."

Lin Yue covered her mouth and giggled, "I just know what I’m capable of, that’s all."

Jiang Yu shot Lin Yue a glance but didn’t bother responding, continuing to walk forward.

It was the first time Lin Yue had been given the cold shoulder in the residential area, and she felt awkward and a little annoyed.

However, Jiang Yu had already walked away, and Lin Yue didn’t even have a chance to say a word of reproof.

She forced a strained smile, "Since she won’t listen to advice, then forget it. I was just meddling in others' business."

Duan Yuzhen said, "When something really happens to her, Section Chief He will regret it. Sister Yue, let's forget about her and see if we can find some mushrooms. I just saw a large patch of wood ear mushrooms over there."

Lin Yue glanced at her and said irritably, "What's the big deal about mushrooms?"

Duan Yuzhen awkwardly replied, "Something's better than nothing, right?"

Jiang Yu didn’t hear any of this, and even if she had, she wouldn’t have had time to care.

Better to focus on picking mushrooms than waste time on this nonsense.

"So many morels, how will we ever finish them all! You should get a couple more chickens; these morels would be perfect for a chicken soup."

Compared to these, the wood ears don’t seem special anymore.

Seeing her little penny-pinching look, He Tingyue couldn’t help laughing.

"No rush, we’ve got lots of time."

The deadline’s 4 PM, and it’s not even noon yet.

Jiang Yu looked at each morel like it was a treasure.

"Dried and used in soup, they’ll taste amazing!"

He Tingyue helped her gather all the morels. Luckily, he’d brought two burlap sacks with him.

"Should we head back first? The mushrooms need to dry out, or they’ll spoil."

Mainly, He Tingyue noticed that she was sweating and looked exhausted.

He thought it would be good to return to the base camp and rest for a bit.

Jiang Yu shook her head, "They won’t spoil that quickly. Let’s see if we can find some game first. At least we should bring some back."

She hadn’t forgotten that she was in a competition.

As long as there was a chance, she had to strive for the second factory.

"Then let’s go further in?" He Tingyue carried the sack of morels.

Jiang Yu nodded, "I’m familiar with this area. I remember finding a wild boar herd here before."

"Back then? You alone?"

"Yeah, back then there wasn't anything to eat, so I spent all day running up the mountain, looking for wild fruits and stuff."

Of course, she didn't dare to confront the wild boars directly; she got so scared that she ran for her life.

But now things are different; she has He Tingyue with her.

He Tingyue has a hunting rifle in his hand, so she isn't afraid even if they encounter a group of wild boars.

He Tingyue holds her hand, "Don't worry, it's not that easy to come across a group of wild boars."

But the next moment, he didn't know if his luck was good or bad.

They really ended up encountering a group of wild boars!

Jiang Yu would get excited when she saw wild boars, but that was when she only saw one or two.

This, however, was a whole group!

Her voice trembled as she asked, "Should we run?"

He Tingyue found a sturdy tree and crouched down.

"Babe, step on my shoulders, I'll help you up."

Jiang Yu understood his meaning; he wasn't about to let go of so many wild boars.

She nervously stepped on his shoulders. With his support, she climbed onto the branch.

He Tingyue chose another tree to climb up and positioned his hunting rifle.

Jiang Yu clung to the big tree and turned to look at him.

"Don't worry, nothing's going to happen," he said with a reassuring smile.

Then he focused and aimed at the wild boars.

At that moment, his expression was cold and serious. He looked like a wolf ready to pounce, full of wildness.

Jiang Yu thought to herself that she had great taste; He Tingyue's appearance and figure were extremely impressive.

She wondered absentmindedly if she would have fallen for him at first sight if he hadn't been so good-looking.

Probably not, she thought.

She realized she was being shallow.

While she was lost in thought, He Tingyue pulled the trigger.

The echo rang out through the mountains, and Jiang Yu was thrilled that he'd hit it!

But one shot wasn't enough. He Tingyue didn't miss a shot and gave the wild boar another round.

The sudden sound startled the wild boars, and they scattered in all directions.

He Tingyue acted quickly and started targeting the other wild boars.

Jiang Yu counted silently in her heart, four wild boars!

Two wild boar piglets fell into a pit while fleeing, emitting an ear-splitting roar.

He Tingyue scanned his surroundings to make sure it was safe, then jumped down from the tree. He walked to the tree where Jiang Yu was and opened his arms wide.

"Jump down."

Jiang Yu looked at the height from the ground and hesitated.

"You have to hold me tightly."

"Don't worry," he said with a smile.

Jiang Yu jumped toward him and landed safely.

As He Tingyue held her, he noticed a bamboo tube, roughly the thickness of a finger, that had come down with her. He reached out and grabbed it, examining it for a moment.

"What is this?"

Jiang Yu glanced back. "Huh, I didn't see this thing while I was up there."

He Tingyue opened the stopper, and two rolled-up pieces of paper came out.

Jiang Yu was full of suspicion. "Who would go so far as to hide this in the tree?"

He Tingyue already had his suspicions. He opened one of the papers, his expression becoming more serious.

"What kind of symbols are these?" Jiang Yu couldn't understand them at all.

"He Tingyue said, 'This is in Japanese.'"

He quickly opened the other paper, which Jiang Yu understood.

"This is a map of the Second State Cotton Mill," he said.

"Where does the other map show?"

He Tingyue frowned, his expression turning cold.

"It's the steel mill!" he said, his voice cold.

The north city had two major industrial zones, located in different areas. One was light industry, and the other was heavy industry, both playing pivotal roles in the city's economic development.

Jiang Yu suddenly exclaimed, "Spies!"

Bai Lan wasn't working alone; she had accomplices hidden in the factory!

In one move, they aimed to sever the north city's economic lifeline—a truly terrifying prospect.

"Let's go down the mountain, wife!"

Now completely disregarding the wild boars, Jiang Yu hurriedly followed He Tingyue down the mountain.

Luckily, they met Lai Liuzi and Lin Chang'an halfway down.

Not understanding the situation, Lai Liuzi exclaimed in amazement, "As expected of Brother Yue! This is awesome!"

Jiang Yu waved her hand, "Hurry up and don't waste any time."

Without another word, they headed down the mountain.

Lai Liuzi and Lin Chang'an looked at each other—they couldn't handle it alone, they'd need to get some backup.

They rushed to get people from the second factory to come help carry the wild boars up the mountain.

But they were too late. When they got there, all they found were some bloodstains—no sign of the wild boars.

Soon, someone came forward: "Team Leader Lin, I just heard that Deputy Section Chief Jiang from the first factory had his men drag four wild boars down the mountain!"

Lin Chang'an sneered, "Does he really think picking up the wild boars means they belong to the first factory?"

Lai Liuzi spat, "We need to get those wild boars back. They were personally hunted by your Section Chief He!"