[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw":3,"chapter-reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-chapter-112":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn in 1981: Fishing and Hunting in the Northwest",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1933993,2572,"Chapter 112: Young Man, Excellent Marksmanship!","reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>\"Young man, have you ever ridden in a car?\" the person in the back seat asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long finally turned his head to look at the person behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man looked about thirty-five or thirty-six, with his hair parted four-six, a slightly long face, eyes not large but shining with spirit, his temples shaved very neatly, looking like a cadre. He wore a gray woolen overcoat, with a cotton-padded leather coat beside him, his leather gloves still on his hands, looking quite spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I have.\" Li Long knew he had been spotted on the details, so he said, \"I stayed at the Wucheng Sugar Factory for three months and rode in one there. At that time, the factory sent a car for us to handle some business; I rode in it with our leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man and Li Xiangqian exchanged a glance; the statement was flawless. However, why Li Long no longer worked at the sugar factory was something both were likely curious about. But since Li Long hadn't said, they didn't dare to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangqian said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then lead the way. Let's try to hunt the goiter today; our time is tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Safety first,\" the person beside him interjected, then asked Li Long:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young comrade, do you know how to shoot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Li Long just nodded, speaking concisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good. We have several guns in the car; you can try one then.\" The man's tone was quite kind, making Li Long feel he was better than Li Xiangqian—approachable, after all. A leader should be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directed the driver, leading them to Hongshanzui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get off here; from now on, we walk.\" Li Long turned around in the passenger seat to explain, \"The off-road vehicle can still drive forward, but it will alert the goiter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even know this is an off-road vehicle?\" Li Xiangqian felt he really needed to get to know Li Long anew today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long smiled and said nothing, opening the door and jumping down. Sitting in the jeep was more comfortable than riding a bicycle, but without air conditioning, it was still a bit chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also got out of the car, and the driver retrieved the guns from the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Type 56 submachine gun, one Type 56 semi-automatic rifle, and one double-barreled shotgun—it looked like a famous brand, different from the ordinary version in the Xinhua Bookstore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Li, will you shoot?\" The middle-aged man held the shotgun, loaded it, slung it over his back, and asked Li Xiangqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long almost thought he was being asked and was about to speak when Li Xiangqian shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll pass. With my aim, I wouldn't want to embarrass you in front of Director Qian.\" He looked toward Li Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangqian actually wanted to take the gun to shoot—Li Long could tell. He probably thought today's matter was indeed quite important, so he refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long took the Type 56 semi-automatic, while the driver held the submachine gun. Only then did Li Long notice the driver was a young man of twenty-three or twenty-four, likely a veteran; he remained quite silent, but that aura was something ordinary people couldn't fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, this direction.\" Li Long took the lead, guiding the others through the snow. The middle-aged man followed close behind Li Long; wearing tall boots and light clothing, he didn't feel tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangqian tried hard to walk alongside the director, but his heavy breathing soon gave him away—his stamina couldn't keep up. Although his steps were quick, he was left behind from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young driver held his gun and followed at the rear, looking left and right with high alertness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Li, you clearly lack exercise,\" the middle-aged man said to Li Xiangqian. \"Focusing only on work won't do; health is the foundation of revolution. You must exercise well to serve the revolution better in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long, listening from the front, was quite impressed. Listen, a leader is a leader; the way they speak is just different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, Director Qian is right. I will definitely strengthen my exercise when I return!\" Li Xiangqian promised readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young comrade, let's slow down a bit,\" Director Qian said again. \"Section Chief Li isn't used to this kind of field movement. As long as we catch a goiter today, there's no need to rush particularly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long slowed his pace, and Li Xiangqian barely managed to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached a spot close to where they had hunted last time, Li Long took the gun off his back, turned to the three of them, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're almost there. In a moment, let's all keep our voices down. Goiters are very alert and fast; as soon as they hear a sound, they'll bolt. So...\" \"Li Long, don't worry,\" Li Xiangqian interrupted Li Long's words. \"Director Qian is an old hunter; no prey, however cunning, can escape his bullets! Comrade Xiao Jiang is a former scout with godlike aim...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then.\" Li Long said no more, leading the three to the spot where they had hunted last time, pointing at the bushes below without speaking, observing carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three also understood; the goiter must be roaming in this area, so they began to observe carefully as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Li Long saw, further away than the previous hunt, by the edge of a patch of red willows, an animal was there, head down, grazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the movement was slight, one had to look closely to see it. From there to their position, it was nearly one hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time he spoke, the driver named Xiao Jiang also said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a goiter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a glance, then looked at the target—it should be the same goiter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you have excellent eyesight!\" Director Qian stared for a long while, then saw the goiter too, praising, \"Let me have a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he raised the double-barreled shotgun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The shotgun might not hit it,\" Xiao Jiang whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comrade Xiao Li, give me the Type 56 semi-automatic!\" Director Qian put down the double-barreled shotgun and said to Li Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long handed him the gun and took the double-barreled shotgun—it felt quite good to hold, but he always felt it lacked the power of the Type 56 semi-automatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Qian stood there, aiming the gun, while Xiao Jiang held the Type 56 submachine gun. Li Long guessed he was preparing to fire a follow-up shot—in case Director Qian missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\" Half a minute later, the gun fired. Li Long watched as the goiter leaped up, then fell and went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hit! One shot, instant kill. Director Qian has excellent aim!\" Li Xiangqian shouted first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, take a look!\" Director Qian was also very happy, smiling as he slung the gun over his shoulder and ran quickly down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them ran quickly to the red willows. Li Long saw this was a female goiter, likely strayed from the herd, not very large. Director Qian's shot had pierced through the chest, likely hitting the heart; by now, the goiter had no breath left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\" Director Qian's excitement turned into a sigh. \"It's a female, no horns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want goiter horns?\" Li Long heard this and was somewhat surprised. \"You want a male goiter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Director Qian needs antelope horns, but goiters and antelopes are of the same kind; goiter horns will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Long thought to himself, Why didn't you say so clearly earlier? I have a pair right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, he didn't say those words; his own pair of goiter horns was meant to be kept as a reserve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Qian looked at Li Long:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little brother, what do you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1306,"2026-06-14T06:06:39.549Z",1,"Qwen3.5 122B","973e04f54ff94b7232dd113a6100a90f9beb3a6adda646ac01493f8c5321e204","reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-chapter-113","reborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-chapter-111",825,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-1981-fishing-and-hunting-in-the-northw-cover.jpg"]