Gu Kaiyuan didn’t return to the ox cart directly; instead, he first found Liu Pingkang, returned the sword to him, and placed the wild boar in front of them, "Mr. Liu, we encountered this in the mountains. You’ve had a long journey, so here’s a dish for you."

There was quite a bit of meat stored in the space, but if the cooking wasn’t good enough or if there weren’t enough ingredients, the wild boar meat wouldn’t taste good.

Even if Dongmei and the others could cook well, the wild boar couldn’t be enjoyed by their family alone. Why not make a good deal here?

In the future, we may still have to deal with these escorts.

"There really are wild boars in the mountains," Guo Baoshu circled the wild boar with a look of surprise.

"What’s so strange about wild boars on the mountain? Being able to encounter one is the real skill." Liu Pingkang was pleased with Gu Kaiyuan’s sensibility. He patted Gu Kaiyuan on the shoulder, "Brother Gu, then I won’t be polite with you.

Once they have processed the wild boar, I’ll have them send you a piece of meat."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "Thank you, Mr. Liu. I would like to take the wild chicken and rabbit back."

"That’s only fair, considering they’re your hard-earned gains." Liu Pingkang also wanted to eat them but knew not to be too greedy, hoping for more good luck along the way.

"If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to us. I can’t guarantee other things, but we can provide you with weapons."

The two chatted a bit more before Gu Kaiyuan took his leave.

After handing the wild chicken and rabbit to Dongmei and the others for processing, Gu Kaiyuan went to Bai Suihe’s side, "How’s everything? Is everything okay here? Has the baby woken up?"

It had been several days since he interacted with the baby, and this time, the sleep seemed a little long.

"Don’t worry, everything’s fine except your older and second brothers came by earlier, asking for food.

I told them we didn’t have any more food. They want you to come over when you return."

Gu Kaiyuan said, "I’ll go to the stove and make some chicken soup. I’ll bring them a bowl later."

It’s impossible to go empty-handed, and bringing a bowl of chicken soup should stop people from gossiping.

The large group of escorts quickly processed the 60 or so pounds of wild boar meat and had it in the pot in no time.

The aroma of the meat quickly spread, drowning out the scent of the wild chicken soup Gu Kaiyuan and his group were making.

Gu Kaiyuan had parked their ox cart next to the escorts, even if they could smell it, they didn’t dare to disturb them.

The Gu Family could also smell the fragrance, and the wild vegetable soup in their hands suddenly became hard to swallow. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"I wonder if Kaiyuan caught any game. If he could find a wild boar, that would be wonderful." Gu Kaichen looked towards the direction of the escorts with a sense of hope.

"It’s already good enough if he caught some small animals," Gu Kaiping thought the second brother was daydreaming. Growing up together, didn’t he know what kind of person Gu Kaiyuan was?

He’s not skilled in either literature or martial arts. Saying he’s hunting is just him hoping to get lucky.

Only those escorts, with their trained skills and weapons, could have success in the deep mountains.

"Perhaps Uncle’s luck is better," An Tong said thoughtfully. "Uncle’s ox cart is over there too, and the escorts take such good care of the Bai family. Maybe they could get some meat?"

These words reminded the Gu Family. Gu Kaiyuan might not have the skill, but Dongmei and Chunxiang could buy some meat from the escorts using silver.

"Eldest, go have a look. If Gu Kaiyuan has come back, have him come over at once." Xu Huizhen’s face was gloomy. Previously, they had wanted to park their ox cart near Dongmei’s to be closer to the escorts, and thus safer.

But those ruthless escorts wouldn’t even let them come near, treating them like a flood or wild beasts, driving them further away.

That ungrateful son never stood up to say a word for them. Raising him for so many years turned out to be in vain.

Gu Kaiping immediately put down his bowl and was about to get up to look for Gu Kaiyuan when he saw him walking over with a bowl in his hand.

At that moment, Chen Dafu was blocking Gu Kaiyuan. The two of them were talking about something unknown.

"Kaiyuan is back," Gu Kaiping said just as Gu Kaichen rushed over, with Gu Anwei close behind.

Their own child was about to follow but was pulled back by Gu Kaiping, "What are you joining in on?"

"Dad, I’m sure Uncle’s bowl has something good to eat," Anliang didn’t understand why his father was stopping him.

"Even if there is something good, it should be to honor your grandfather and grandmother first."

Gu Kaiping’s words, loud and clear, earned approving glances from Gu Baijiang and his wife.

For Gu Kaichen and his son, who rushed forward, the couple’s eyes showed a hint of displeasure.

Gu Kaiyuan never expected Chen Dafu to block his way, "Mr. Chen, what can I do for you?"

"I didn’t think I’d misjudge you. You’ve got some skills, young man."

"I don’t know what Mr. Chen is talking about. What skills could I possibly have?"

"Pretending that you have no skills, I can’t compare to that," Chen Dafu said with meaning.

"Mr. Chen, I haven’t studied, so I’m not sure what you’re talking about. I don’t understand your scholarly way of speaking. If you want me to understand, just say it plainly." Gu Kaiyuan could see the schemes in this old man’s eyes, but he picked the wrong person to try his tricks on.

"And don’t call me Mr. Chen. I’m just a criminal now." Chen Dafu smiled, "I served as an official with your father. It wouldn’t be too much to call me Uncle Chen."

"Mr. Chen, you’re joking. With your good fortune, you might be reinstated any day. I couldn’t possibly associate myself with that." Gu Kaiyuan held his bowl and tried to leave, but Chen Dafu sidestepped to block him.

"I know you’ve had a falling-out with Mr. Gu. Do you want me to mediate between you and your father?"

"No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Chen," Gu Kaiyuan saw Gu Kaichen swiftly approaching and suddenly thought his second brother didn’t look too bad.

"My second brother is here to get me, Mr. Chen. We’ll meet again."

Chen Dafu looked back and saw that it was true. He could only step aside, "I find you interesting, young man. Let’s have a good chat next time."

Gu Kaiyuan smiled and stepped past him, "Second Brother, you looked for me earlier when I wasn’t around. I got lucky today and caught a wild chicken. I’m bringing a bowl for Father and Mother."

Gu Kaiyuan carefully avoided Gu Kaichen’s outstretched hands, "Father and Mother haven’t eaten yet, right? I’ll deliver it to them immediately.

This bowl is quite hot, so it’s better not to trouble you, Second Brother."

"This Gu Family boy is hard to approach." Mrs. Chen stood beside Chen Dafu, "Perhaps we should try approaching from Bai’s side."

"Forget it, our main focus isn’t on that kid. Have the daughters-in-law find a way to reach out to the women on Gu Baijiang’s side."