Chapter 234 Discovery of the Corpse

Chapter 235 Discovery of a Corpse

"Although I like money a lot, I'm definitely not greedy. I just enjoy the surprise of unexpected windfalls."

"Oh? I'd love to hear more."

Ye Shengge then launched into a vivid description of the joy of acquiring things without effort, from gold and jewels to wild chickens and rabbits, even the small crayfish crawling in ditches could bring her happiness.

Zi Yisheng watched the young girl before him with amusement. Her easily satisfied smile was deeply etched in his heart.

Zi Yisheng took out a bag from the basket and dangled it in front of Ye Shengge.

"While I can't help you find ownerless treasures, I can satisfy your wish of catching wild chickens and rabbits for now."

"How did you even bring seasonings!"

Zi Yisheng gently pinched the young girl's cheek.

"I didn't take you hunting last time, did I? This time, I'll definitely fulfill that wish for you."

Ye Shengge wrapped her arms around Zi Yisheng's waist. She felt that this man always remembered his promises to her, which she took as a sign that he truly cared.

Zi Yisheng, however, stiffened at the young girl's sudden embrace. It was the first time she had proactively hugged him. Seizing the rare opportunity, he held her tightly.

"Brother Zi, I feel you're truly wonderful, especially to me. You're exceptionally good to me."

Zi Yisheng rested his chin on the top of the young girl's head, a broad smile spreading across his face.

"I have to be good to you, or I wouldn't have the right to marry you."

Ye Shengge's face immediately turned red. Her boyfriend was so direct.

"Shengge, I'm planning to talk to Uncle Ye and Aunt Bai about engagement in the next couple of days. Since you agreed last time, I want to finalize it quickly. Once you're of age, we'll get married. How does that sound?"

"Okay, as long as Mom and Dad agree."

Ye Shengge was very pleased with her boyfriend. Although marrying at eighteen seemed a bit early in her previous life, she wanted to follow her heart and experience married life with children early in this life, fulfilling a regret from her past.

"Don't worry, I'll even kneel if I have to, to get Uncle Ye and Aunt Bai's approval."

"And my eldest brother. I think you'll get beaten up. I have many brothers."

Zi Yisheng clicked his molars, having already experienced the fists of his elder brothers-in-law.

"It's okay, I have thick skin and can take a beating."

Ye Shengge sighed and said heartlessly,

"That's good. I can't help you anyway."

This comment genuinely amused Zi Yisheng. She was a truly heartless girl.

"Fine, you don't need to help. Just wait to marry me."

Zi Yisheng leisurely walked into the mountains with Ye Shengge, matching her pace. The dense vegetation in these mountains meant animal tracks could be spotted without venturing too deep.

When a wild pheasant flew past, Ye Shengge quickly pointed in the direction it went.

"Quick, quick, catch it."

"Stay around here, I'll be back soon."

Ye Shengge obediently stayed put. After several dangerous encounters outdoors, she understood the importance of obeying instructions when outside.

Ye Shengge put down her small bamboo basket and began searching for herbs with a stick and shovel nearby. Once she had gathered a handful, she returned to the basket to deposit them. After just two or three trips, Zi Yisheng returned carrying a wild pheasant.

"You're amazing! One probably isn't enough for us to eat, is it?"

"Not enough. Let's go a bit further."

Zi Yisheng casually tossed the dead pheasant into the bamboo basket, picked up the young girl's basket with one hand, and took her hand as they continued forward.

"Bang, bang, bang."

The echoing gunshots made Ye Shengge look towards the deeper part of the mountain.

"Is that my eldest brother?"

"Yes, they've likely bagged a big one."

Perhaps the gunshots had startled many small animals, as a small rabbit suddenly darted in front of Ye Shengge.

Zi Yisheng was quick, throwing a stone that struck the rabbit's hindbrain. The rabbit instantly collapsed, twitched twice, and was still.

This was Ye Shengge's first time witnessing a hunt firsthand. In her eyes, Zi Yisheng's hunting skills were incredibly easy.

"It died just like that?"

"What's so difficult about it? As long as you see its trajectory and act quickly."

"Then I'll try later."

Ye Shengge picked up some small stones, her eyes intently scanning the grass ahead.

Zi Yisheng watched the young girl, who looked as if she were facing a great enemy, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Waiting like this won't work. Let's go further."

Ye Shengge felt her eyes bulging, but she still hadn't spotted any prey. She couldn't help but feel a bit dejected, and she casually threw the stones in her hand without a target.

"Thud."

This sound was nothing like a stone hitting the ground; it sounded like it had hit flesh.

Ye Shengge happily looked at Zi Yisheng.

"Did I hit something?"

Saying this, Ye Shengge walked towards where the stone had fallen, but Zi Yisheng's brow furrowed, and he quickly pulled her back.

"Let me check first. It might be a venomous snake."

"Okay, okay, be careful."

Ye Shengge, valuing her life, stood still. When she saw Zi Yisheng crouch down, she quickly called out.

"What is it? A rabbit or a pheasant?"

Zi Yisheng quickly covered what he saw with grass and stood up, walking back, careful to prevent the young girl from approaching.

Ye Shengge didn't get an answer, but seeing Zi Yisheng's serious expression, she knew something was wrong and quickly walked forward.

"Did something happen?"

Zi Yisheng blocked the young girl's view, sighed, and didn't want to say anything but also didn't want to hide it.

"Shengge, we can't barbecue meat in the mountains today. You just hit a corpse."

"What!"

Ye Shengge's eyes widened. A corpse? How could there be a corpse in the mountains, and this wasn't even the deep mountains.

"How could this happen? Was it recently deceased?"

"No, it's been dead for a few days, I'd say."

"What kind of luck is this? A stone hitting a person."

Zi Yisheng gently held the young girl, comforting her.

"I'll let Acan and the others come over first to send you home. This matter must be reported."

"Okay, okay, you go ahead. I'll wait here."

Zi Yisheng pressed the young girl's side into his chest, covered one ear with a hand, took out his handgun from his back, and fired a shot into the sky.

"Let's move aside for now. Acan and the others will be here soon."

Ye Shengge obediently followed, not daring to glance back at the spot where the corpse lay. Could she admit she was a little scared?

Upon hearing the gunshot from below the mountain, Acan immediately stopped and looked at the people beside him.

"Something must have happened to Young Master Zi. I'll go down first."

Ye Mu'en looked at the two large wild boars on the ground.

"We've hunted enough. Sending these two to the village will be a good gesture."

"Alright, let's carry them down together."

They were newcomers and outsiders. Today, they had planned to hunt some large game to present to the village.

Firstly, to foster goodwill by providing for the villagers, and secondly, to let any inconsiderate individuals know the strength of their group.

Ye Mu'en and Acan's group had excellent directional sense. When the gunshot sounded, they had already pinpointed the general location.

The group ran as if they didn't feel the weight of the wild boars, knowing that if a shot was fired, it wouldn't be for something trivial.