Chapter 113 Protective Gear Part 2
y pried open his daughter's clenched fist, then gently cupped it in his own palm.After doing all of that, he glanced at Xiaoyu.How could he describe that look Gu Xiaoyu couldn't find the words. He jus...The wind at night, blowing on your skin a chill, but the few people squatting on the ground, wielding knives to chop meat, were sweating profusely, busy and working frantically.
More than twenty wolves, that's a lot of work.
Chunks of meat, cut into roughly equal shapes, lay on clean hay. The wolf meat was strong and gamey; it wasn't actually very tasty, but right now, no one cared. All that mattered was the burning heat in their hearts.
Xu the village chief also had a warm feeling in his heart, calculating how much meat each household could get. With this meat to supplement their bodies, they would not be so exhausted when they reached the capital.
Gao Ersh shouted as he deftly skinned a wolf, "Village Head, how should we divide this wolf meat Shouldn't we give more to those who went out with Huaiyi to kill the wolves And what about the wounded Regardless of how much they contributed, at least their courage is commendable. We can't let everyone feel discouraged..."
"Don't worry, I know what to do. You take care of things here first. When morning comes and everyone has calmed down, we'll get together and figure it out."
Lao Er nodded and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, this time we really have to thank Huaiyi. Although we hurt a few people, just for the amount of meat and the sellable wolf skins, this deal is not a loss!"
“We’ve made a killing!” Village Chief Xu said with emotion, chuckling wryly. “I’m getting old; I don’t have the same drive as before. I always want to play it safe. Earlier, I didn’t agree with Huaiyi going out. I just wanted to stay here and wait for dawn. Maybe the wolf pack would disperse on its own. Ai, Huaiyi said that the best defense is a good offense. If we don't attack, where would all this meat come from He was right! This is free meat delivered to our doorstep; it’s a bargain we can’t miss!”
Gao Ershu said meaningfully, "Only he dares to say this. He has the guts and ability to back it up. If someone else tried it, they'd probably be eaten by the wolves."
Xu, the village head, nodded deeply and said, "Well, capable people can live comfortably anywhere. They are not afraid of things and can handle them."
"Gao Ershu smiled and reminded, "We may not be very capable, but our luck is good. Walking with him, what could we possibly worry about in the back Look at now, which household doesn't have enough food Not only is there enough, but there are even surpluses. We can even make a profit from meat soon. In the past, who would have dared to dream of such good fortune"
"Thinking about the recent changes in our village, even at this late hour, my spirits are lifted," said Xu, the village head. "You're right, that wolf head should be given to Huaiyi. He was the one who killed it, he deserves the most credit, so we should give him a bigger share."
"Don't worry," Gao Ershu said with a hearty laugh, "No one can take advantage of him." He paused and added with emotion, "To be honest, the biggest gain tonight wasn't these wolf meat and skins."
Xu Zhuang looked at him in confusion, "What's that"
Gao Er Shu said, "It's about training the courage of those young boys in our village. Before, they wouldn't dare to confront a wolf, even though they weren't particularly timid. My silly boy, he would even shake when killing a chicken! Who would have thought that tonight, he would be the one to charge out and hack at the wolf Now that he's seen blood, I feel much more at ease. If anything happens again, he might not be the first in line, but at least he won't be a coward hiding his head."
Xu Chang thought about the excited and lively appearance of those young men just now, nodded, "They have some blood in them, they are not cowardly, they give our Xujiacun face."
"It's a good thing that Huaiyi leads by example. That's why they say 'birds of a feather flock together'. These young people in our village following Huaiyi, they won't go wrong in the future…"
Upon hearing this, Village Head Xu fell silent, lost in thought.
Xu Huaiyi, who was always on everyone's lips, was being checked by his wife right now. He kept grinning and explaining that he wasn't hurt. Gu Huanxi didn't believe him. When he came back just now, he was covered in blood, all over his head and face. It looked much worse than the time he went hunting before. She wouldn't be at ease unless she saw it with her own eyes.
Thankfully, after a thorough check, there were no life-threatening wounds. There were several scratches and some swollen areas, but Gu Huanxi's worried heart finally eased up.
Xu Huaiyi picked up something and said in a low voice, "I wore it when I went out. Even if it was wolves or swords, they couldn't hurt me."
Gu Huanxi was stunned, "This is a protective suit"
Xu Huaiyi nodded smugly and explained, "While it can't compare to a bulletproof vest, it's fine against ordinary swords and knives. I had someone buy it for me before, you scolded me for buying useless things, look, now it's actually useful! I dared to charge out and fight the wolves before because I was wearing it. Otherwise, would I be so foolish as to risk my life"
Gu Huanxi carefully picked it up and rubbed it over. The vest’s style, front and back protection was very solid, there wasn't anything special about the outside, but inside it was a bit hard, "What material is this"
Xu Huaiyi said, "It should be manganese steel, right I'm not too sure either."
"The same material as your machete"
"That's not it, my knife is made of carbon steel."
Gu Huan's heart felt settled, and her expression relaxed. "From now on, just wear it. At least don't take it off until we reach our destination."
Xu Huaiyi readily agreed, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I bought two before, wife, you wear it too, multiple layers of protection, I feel more at ease."
Gu Huanxi nodded with a smile and urged him to take a shower.
There were only two people in the house, even Gu Xiaoyu stood outside. There was no door at the entrance, just a tattered cloth curtain hanging there to block the wind and shield their view, otherwise how could Xu Huaoyi change clothes
The hot water had been boiled in advance and set aside for him, but with the RV there, Xu Huaiyi wouldn't demean himself by washing his face in a basin. Showering is much more enjoyable, isn't it
He dashed into the RV, not only taking a shower but also enjoying a delicious late-night meal. The energy he had spent fighting with the wolves slowly returned. After changing into clean clothes and treating his wounds with medicine and bandages, he stepped out of the RV and lay down in the car, cuddling with his soft, fragrant daughter. He let out a comfortable sigh.
Gu Huanxi couldn't help but mutter a few more words to him from the side.
Xu Huaiyi cooperated very well, "Hmm, hmm"ing in response. Heeding orders meant fewer beatings, this was all wisdom gleaned from years of experience.
Only when his eyelids started to fight did Gu Huan give him a tuck in, then quietly left.
In the carriage, snoring sounds arose.
Gu Huan smiled silently, her eyes soft and warm. Finally, she felt at ease in her heart.
She took off his clothes and tidied them up. The outermost layer was too stained with blood and torn by wolf claws, so it was beyond repair. The inner layer was fine though, she washed it clean and hung it to dry, tossing the protective layer into the campervan.
By the time she finished her work, dawn was breaking.
Xu Chang came over and wanted to ask Xu Huaiyi to go together to discuss the matter of dividing the meat. Gu Huanxi looked at him with trust and said directly, "You decide."
>The village head is still hesitating.
Gu Huanxi said again, "What I mean is what he means."
She calls the shots at home.
Xu, the village head, "…"uaiyi had lost his composure. But now, as he slowly pondered it, he came to realize, "What does he want He wants no one to dare to target the Gu family on their escape route."Xu Huai-li wasn't stupid....