Chapter 285: Sitting on the Fence

Chapter 285: Sitting on the Fence

Lin Yue was unwilling to let it go. If Jiang Chenghuai had really hunted these four wild boars, they should get at least one of them.

One wild boar would last them a long time and even provide some extra to help her family.

"Factory Director, even if the wild boars were hunted by Section Chief He, it was our Old Jiang who found them."

Following the principle of first come, first served, they should belong to Jiang Chenghuai.

Factory Director Zheng smiled and said, "You're right. It's our own fault for falling behind. It's only natural that they were taken. Let's give them to you. I'll have Tingyue hunt a few more later."

These words stabbed at Shao Jiakang's heart like needles. It didn't hurt, but it was deeply unsettling.

It felt as if the first factory was no match for the second factory, and they could only get the wild boars through their generosity.

He let out a deep breath and laughed.

"Don't talk nonsense. Tingyue did send people to carry them, but Deputy Section Chief Jiang happened to beat us there. They should rightfully be returned."

Seeing that Lin Yue still wanted to speak, he shot her a stern glance.

Jiang Chenghuai immediately pulled Lin Yue over and scolded her lightly, "When men are talking, women don't interrupt! Shut your mouth!"

Lin Yue was publicly reprimanded, her eyes welling up with tears as she turned her face away, not daring to speak again.

The four large wild boars were back at the second factory.

The people from the second factory couldn't help but feel delighted. With so many wild boars, after handing some over to the canteen, everyone could still take a few pounds of meat home.

"Our Section Chief He is really amazing!"

"Never misses a shot. He's nothing short of a sharpshooter."

"It's all thanks to Section Chief He that we can enjoy this wild boar meat. Let's not forget that."

He Tingyue held Jiang Yu's hand and calmly explained, "It's not all my credit. It's thanks to my wife. She was the one who discovered the wild boars. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to hunt four at once."

His fear of his wife being wronged made everyone burst into laughter.

Even Factory Director Zheng couldn't help but chuckle, pointing at him.

"You."

Others said He Tingyue was whipped, but now it seemed he didn't fear his wife—he loved her to the core.

He Feiyan also looked proud, lifting her chin with a sense of honor.

"My sister-in-law caught this rabbit too! And these wood ears and morels, my sister-in-law always has good luck. Sticking with my sister-in-law is always the right call!"

Duan Yuzhen scoffed and curled her lip, muttering "my sister-in-law" repeatedly, looking pretty smug.

As noon approached, the hunting activities paused, and filling their stomachs became the priority.

Before heading out, everyone had brought their tools—pots, pans, bowls, and various seasonings—everything was ready.

In the other two factories, the men sat and rested while the women started to busy themselves.

In the second factory, things were different. Led by He Tingyue, the men from the security team all started pitching in.

Don't mention it, they may not seem like they cook often, but they handle tasks with great skill and efficiency.

Lin Donghua's gaze followed He Tingyue, and seeing how proficient he was, she knew he must have done this often.

She sighed, "How did you teach your man to help out? Share some tips with us, won't you?"

Jiang Yu covered her mouth and laughed, "He's always been like this; there's no need to train him."

Since marrying He Tingyue half a year ago, she has never had to ask him to do anything.

He's always the one taking the initiative. As for training, Jiang Yu really didn’t think there was any involved.

He Feiyan giggled, "Lin Sister, we can only be envious."

She then saw Duan Yuzhen approaching, and her smile faded right away.

"What are you here for?"

Duan Yuzhen retorted stiffly, "I belong to the second factory's families; shouldn't I be here?"

He Feiyan sneered, "You didn't help out when work was being done, always taking the first factory's side. Now when it's time to eat, you want to join us? That's not right!"

The others nodded in agreement.

"You just said the wild boars belonged to the first factory, so your heart's not with us either."

"You should go back; the meat here isn't for you."

"Ugh, such a turncoat!"

Hearing these harsh words, tears started to well up in Duan Yuzhen's eyes.

"Sister-in-law..."

Lin Donghua was her sister-in-law; surely she wouldn't just ignore her.

Unexpectedly, Lin Donghua looked away, not looking at her.

"Your actions here, I'll report everything to Grandfather. Fei Yan is right; you've been helping the first factory all along, so it's only fair they take care of your meal."

Duan Yuzhen bit her lip; she had been left out at the first factory and had come back here.

Seeing this, Lin Yue stepped in to offer help, "Yuzhen, why don't you join us? Help wash some mushrooms for the chicken soup."

Jiang Yu's group was having morel mushroom chicken soup for lunch, along with some roasted rabbits and pheasants—plenty of meat to spare.

In fact, they would have a lot of meat left even after they finished eating.

Unlike the first factory, which had to be more careful.

Duan Yuzhen gave her a grateful look and walked over.

Lin Yue poured out the mushrooms from the bag and said with a smile, "Yuzhen did contribute; most of these mushrooms were picked by her."

With the mushrooms, the others looked at Duan Yuzhen with a bit more kindness.

Hearing this, Jiang Yu looked over and, upon seeing the mushrooms, her face changed dramatically.

"Lin Sister, these mushrooms are poisonous; they can't be eaten!"

Lin Yue was so frightened that her hand shook, and the mushrooms fell to the ground.

Duan Yuzhen was absolutely furious, "Why are you spreading panic! I picked these mushrooms from the wood, how could they be poisonous?"

She had learned from Jiang Yu and picked the mushrooms from the wood.

Why could Jiang Yu's be eaten, but hers turned out to be poisonous?

He Tingyue picked up the yellow umbrella-shaped mushroom from the ground, "Galerina marginata, highly toxic."

Lin Yue was shocked; she almost cooked the poisonous mushroom!

After the fear subsided, she was both angry and scared.

"Duan Yuzhen, how did you end up picking poisonous mushrooms! If everyone had eaten them, how many lives would have been on the line!"

Jiang Chenghuai acted quickly and threw away the entire bag of mushrooms.

"You better head back to the second factory. Sometimes I wonder if you're a spy from the second factory!"

Duan Yuzhen was totally embarrassed, "Go back then, I came here with good intentions to help you, and you still suspect me!"

He Feiyan laughed loudly and called out, "Deputy Section Chief Jiang, even if we were to send a spy over, we wouldn't send someone so stupid!"

She actually picked poisonous mushrooms—does she have a death wish?

Jiang Yu thought that picking mushrooms was indeed quite dangerous, so she took the opportunity to pick up the mushrooms that had been thrown away and explain to everyone.

"These types are all poisonous, especially Galerina marginata and this Amanita, a highly toxic mushroom. You must not pick mushrooms you don't recognize."

Lin Donghua glared at Duan Yuzhen, "You owe Jiang Yu a big thank you. If she hadn't recognized them, you would have caused a disaster for everyone!"

Duan Yuzhen stiffened her neck and questioned her, "Whose sister-in-law are you anyway? Why are you always taking her side!"

Seeing that she was not taking any advice, Lin Donghua ignored her.