Chapter 21 Conflict
Lu Nini is fifteen years old this year. She has grown up and is a beauty. Lu Yang does not feel bored when he has this little sister to chat with.

Until the sky gradually darkened, a group of people really came down from the mountain behind the house, talking and laughing, carrying rabbits, turtledoves, pheasants and various small prey in their hands.

Among the people walking in the front, Lu Yang spotted his fellow brother Da Jun at a glance. There was a signature scar on his left ear, with almost half of the earlobe missing. Some people in the village said that this might be the reason why he retired from the army, but no matter how others asked, his brother Da Jun was unwilling to talk about it.

Lu Yang also saw the old man in the clan, whom he should call second grandfather according to seniority. This old man was already over 70 years old, with gray hair and beard. He looked very strong, without any hunchback. He was tall and mighty, with a hunting rifle on his shoulder and Da Huang under his feet. He was following at the end of these people. Lu Yang, with sharp eyes, discovered him as soon as he saw him.

The old man nodded at Lu Yang kindly.

He lifted up the four or five turtledoves in his hand.

Seeing Lu Yang's bitter smile, he thought to himself, "Fortunately it's now. If we wait a dozen years, just the birds in Second Grandpa's hand would be enough to make people drink a pot and spend several years in jail. These things will be national third-level protected animals in the future!"

The army that was going down the mountain apparently also noticed Lu Yang who was half leaning against the door frame of his house and chatting with his younger sister.

He waved his hand happily and said, "Yangzi, you came at the right time. You are in for a treat. Our old man hasn't cooked for a long time, and you were able to smell the food and rush over. OK, I have a friend coming over, so you can also be a part of tonight's dinner."

There is plenty of game in the country, but there are also plenty of experienced hunters who can hunt it.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, society was stable and the population exploded. The wild game that could be caught frequently before began to become scarce. Take the back mountain of Shanghuai Village for example. It used to be the hunting ground of the villagers, but now, unless you are a truly experienced old hunter, you can only rely on luck. You may get an occasional harvest, but most of the time you may get nothing.

Lu Yang's second grandfather is an old hunter.

But he hasn't been up the mountain for many years, saying that he wanted to give the younger generation in the village a chance and to prevent all the prey in the surrounding mountains from being hunted out by him and becoming extinct. This time he made an exception because there were guests at home, and it seemed that he also wanted to support his eldest grandson.

But, the guest who came was a bad one!

Lu Yang shook his head, suppressed the thoughts in his mind, and went forward.

"Second Grandpa, please go slowly. I will help you carry it."

Passing by the army and the group of hooligans around them, Lu Yang ran straight to the old man who was behind the group of people, playing the role of a well-behaved and sensible junior, asking about their well-being, walking their dogs on a leash, and taking over a few dead old doves from the old man's hands.

Taking advantage of the old man's happiness, he avoided the people in front and whispered, "Second Grandpa, do you know all of Brother Dajun's friends? They seem to be the town's hooligans. Some of them are always causing trouble and have been booked in the police station. If you don't believe me, ask Brother Dajun to ask around, but don't fall for their tricks."

His second grandfather's old eyes flashed, and he squinted and glanced at the harmless Lu Yang next to him: "Xiao Yangzi, do you have a grudge against them?"

Lu Yang quickly shook his head, "How can that be possible, Second Grandfather? I am doing this for the good of the army."

But before he could finish his words, the old man waved his hand and said, "Alright, you little naughty boy, you are waiting here just to make a accusation, right?"

Finish making fun of him.

The old man added: "But Second Grandpa believes in you. Like Junzi, you were both raised by Second Grandpa. Second Grandpa also believes that you will not harm him."

Talking and talking.

The old man was silent for a while, then he continued, "I am old, and my legs and feet are not good. Your second grandfather has been busy all afternoon, and dinner is not served. You can go and tell Da Jun later that after dinner, let his friends go back. I don't agree to contract the barren hills behind the village."

Lu Yang didn't expect it to be so smooth.

After hearing this, he said happily: "Then Second Grandfather, can you agree to let Brother Dajun accompany me on a long journey?"

His second grandfather looked at him meaningfully, which made him feel embarrassed. He only uttered three words: "What about the time?"

Lu Yang swallowed his saliva and said, "Two months, no, half a year, at most half a year."

His second grandfather ignored him and continued walking forward. As he walked, he suddenly said, "My grandson has always been impatient and not very smart, but fortunately he has a good foundation and is willing to endure hardships. He has been training under my supervision since he was a child. I sent him to the army for the past few years in the hope that he could help him get over his impatience."
If you want to use him now, you should rely on his strength, right?
Second Grandpa doesn't ask you to do anything else, just don't commit crimes. If you have the strength to spare, and he is no longer as impulsive as before, you can help him again. After all, a knife will become dull after being used for a long time. "

Lu Yang followed behind him, silent for a long time.

Second Grandpa actually knows everything?

I knew that Da Jun was an impatient person without my second grandfather telling me, otherwise he would not have been sent to prison and ended up dying together with his enemies.

But now my second grandfather has already said so.

It seems that something went wrong in the army. Maybe it was related to the missing earlobe. It couldn't be a fight, right?
Shaked his head.

Lu Yang gave up on investigating further. He hired Da Jun because he was attracted by his straightforwardness, fighting ability, loyalty, and good relationship with him. As for his impulsiveness, aren't all straightforward people like that?
"What, you disagree again?"

At the dinner table, everything was fine and I felt at home.

Because of Da Jun's words, his childhood friends suddenly turned against each other.

The army could only smile bitterly.

Just before the dishes were served, he didn't want to do this, but his good brother Lu Yang told him: "Your grandfather is angry. Didn't you see that he didn't come to eat? He told me to tell you to stop associating with your gang of bad friends. He doesn't agree to contract the barren hills in the village, and he doesn't allow you to help them pass on the message to the village committee, otherwise he won't have you as his eldest grandson."

Take a chance.

Lu Yang was adding insult to injury.

But it was indeed very useful. The army fell for it. If he still dared to be stubborn and refused these people for the sake of face, he would be dead soon. Ask him if he is afraid?
Da Jun picked up his glass and explained, "My dear friends, I appreciate your kindness, but after thinking about it, I am just a rough man. It doesn't matter if I have tea trees or a tea factory. Thank you for coming here. I'll drink first."

He originally thought he only had to lower his head.

Admit your mistake.

I appreciated my friends' kindness and the matter was over.

Although I missed an opportunity to make a fortune, as long as my grandfather is happy, it's enough. My grandfather is old, and it's not easy for him to raise me and my sister. It doesn't matter if he is a little confused. I just need to take good care of him.

but
He thought wrong.

A glass of wine was poured directly onto his face.

"It's shameless, right?"

"We talked to you for a long time and you agreed. Now you regret it. You are so brave, you want to play with us?"

"Why are you still talking to him? Turn the table over and teach him a lesson. After being a stinky soldier for a few years, he doesn't even recognize his father or the king."

These guys were originally the street thugs in town.

Da Jun has been serving in the army in recent years and doesn't know these people very well. He thought that they were still the same as when his father was alive, that they were all children of coal miners, brothers, and good playmates.

Who would have known that these people have already turned into money wolves over the years.

It was obvious that the purpose of cheating people could not be achieved.

He immediately turned against me.

"what"

The sudden chaos frightened Lu Nini.

Lu Yang immediately stood up and protected her behind him.

"boom."

Someone is ready to flip the table.

Da Jun had wine splashed all over his face, Da Jun was confused by his childhood friends who were smiling just now but suddenly spoke harshly to him, Da Jun was awakened by his little sister's terrified scream...

It happened in the blink of an eye.

After all, he was a former soldier. A fierce look flashed across his face and he raised his hand to punch.

The guy opposite who was about to flip the table screamed "Ouch" in pain, his nose burst into pieces on his face, and he tilted his head back and fell backwards.

"Fuck, fuck him."

The others screamed in surprise and looked around for someone they could use to kill them.

"Don't even move."

With a loud roar, like a tiger roaring in the mountains, the old man walked out from the inner room, full of murderous intent, with a loaded shotgun in his hand.

(End of this chapter)