Chapter 72: Clear Your Name

Sure enough, after a while, Uncle Yougen trotted into the yard. When he saw the wild sheep on the ground, he laughed so hard that his saliva was almost dripping.

The old man followed behind slowly. Uncle Yougen came in and greeted everyone, saying happily:

"Xingwang is really capable. After you killed a roe deer last time, several men in the village asked for leave and went to the mountains.

We didn't catch anything for a few days, but we did run into a wild boar. Before we could react, the wild boar disappeared in a flash. The idiots only managed to catch a pheasant, which was even funnier than the story of you carrying a roe deer on your back. "

Zhang Xingwang was enjoying the lecture, but the last sentence really broke his guard. This Uncle Yougen was so disrespectful to others when speaking to their faces.

Zhang Xingwang had not slept well the previous night and was preparing to catch up on some sleep. He could not sit still after hearing this. Without saying a word, he went over and pulled aside the little girl who was still watching the sheep. He used both hands to lift and push the sheep onto his shoulders and said to Uncle Yougen:

"Let's go. I'll send it over myself this time. I want to clear my name this time."

After saying that, he strode towards the cafeteria. He greeted everyone he met along the way with a relaxed look on his face. However, he made a mistake in that everyone's attention was on the little girl, so they just casually greeted him perfunctorily.

The little girl followed her brother, looking at the wild goat with heartache as she walked. Her little face was wrinkled and she looked very sad. She kept repeating in a crying voice:

"Do not give them your brother's sheep."

Everyone saw it and said jokingly:

"This little girl will definitely be a good housekeeper when she grows up."

I sent the sheep to the canteen and put it down as if I was relaxed. Fortunately, the distance was not far, otherwise I would have been embarrassed by turning around like my cousin. Everyone in the canteen was ready, and the village chief Uncle Yougen waved his hand, and everyone started to busy themselves with preparing the mutton.

Zhang Xingwang didn't care about the situation. He went back to sleep yawning amid everyone's admiration.

The little girl did not leave. She had forgotten that the sheep belonged to her brother. She drooled and watched her "sworn" brothers and sisters processing the mutton with great interest.

Zhang Xingwang ignored her. Anyway, he rarely heard of human traffickers these days. There were so many people in the cafeteria, so there was nothing to worry about, so he just let her be.

Tired and confused, Zhang Xingwang returned to his grandfather's house and fell asleep.

It felt like he hadn't slept for long when he heard someone calling him. He woke up dazedly and saw his mother, Wang Xiulan, gently calling him to get up. With a look of heartache on her face, she saw that he had woken up and said softly:

"Xingwang, the meal in the cafeteria will be ready soon. Your younger sister just came back in a panic and asked us to go over and eat quickly."

Zhang Xingwang rubbed his sleepy eyes, agreed and got up.

Led by the impatient younger sister, the family walked towards the village canteen. Before they reached the canteen door, they heard laughter from inside.

When we got there, we saw that all the villagers, young and old, had come. When they saw Zhang Xingwang coming in, they all gave him a thumbs up.

I don't know who took the lead, but they all quacked at him for a while. Especially seeing the admiring eyes of several children, Zhang Xingwang felt quite accomplished.

After the big guy finished his chatter, he started to tease the men who were sitting restlessly beside him. After listening to them for a while, it turned out that these men had asked for leave and came back empty-handed from the mountain.

After meeting Zhang Xingwang's gaze, he touched his head and smiled embarrassedly. Seeing this scene, Zhang Xingwang instantly felt that he was fine again.

The village chief, Uncle Yougen, came out of the canteen at this time. He came close to Zhang Xingwang and whispered to him, "Uncle has left a lamb leg for you. Don't think it's too little. Take it back."

Zhang Xingwang waved his hand and replied:

"I don't want it. I'll exchange it for food like last time, and let my grandfather send it to my aunt's house when he has time."

After saying that, he turned to the old man and said:

"Grandpa, it will take another two days to exchange food in the village. I don't think I can make it in time. Please make another trip to deliver it to my eldest aunt. If my eldest aunt is well-off, please ask my cousin to send some to my second aunt's family as well."

After hearing this, the old man waved his hand and said happily:

"You don't have to worry about this, there's not much road left."

The old lady was also smiling and saying:

"Your grandfather carried food on his back to the girl's house and had a smile on his face on the way."

After saying this, he looked at Zhang Xingwang with pride and said with emotion:

"Your aunts are very far-sighted and their love for you is not in vain. It seems that they will enjoy your blessing in the future."

After chatting, Zhang Xingwang looked towards the kitchen. Seeing Uncle Daniu busy at work, he felt relieved. It seemed that he could have a good meal again today.

Originally, Zhang Xingwang wanted to stay for a few more days, but the wild boars in the space had to be dealt with quickly, otherwise there would be no place left. He would need to trade later, so he had to go back and sign in to expand the space.

The mother was also worried about her chickens, so she had to go and see how Liu Junming had cleaned up the house.

Things keep coming one after another, and I feel like I haven't laid down yet. But my mother, Wang Xiulan, has already laid down and is living a retired life.

After a while, the meal was ready, and everyone began to line up in a hurry to get their meals. The lively atmosphere seemed to dilute the hardships of the past. Everyone in the cafeteria was joking and playing happily, and the atmosphere was full of the strong smell of fireworks.

Seeing the skinny children, laughing and eating meat and drinking the delicious broth with a look of satisfaction, the old people chattered to the people in the kitchen for a piece of meat, but in the blink of an eye they gave the meat in the bowl to the strong laborers in the family.

Zhang Xingwang, who was used to the abundant food and clothing of later generations, had some tears in his eyes. But he knew that his ability was limited, so he could only remain silent.

Uncle Yougen seemed to sense something, and walked over to Zhang Xingwang and said:

"What are you thinking about, little kid? Everyone has already enjoyed two meals of meat thanks to you. Besides, I, your uncle, am the village chief. There are some responsibilities that you should not bear. It is not something you should consider."

Zhang Xingwang was deeply touched by these words. In the face of the torrent of the times, individual power is so insignificant.

This place is just an insignificant microcosm of the whole country. Zhang Xingwang ate the delicious mutton in his bowl, but he felt mixed emotions.