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Speaking of high-proof liquor, Lin Fan, after reading those hundreds of books, could actually brew his own.
Unfortunately, brewing also requires various materials, and without materials, it's like trying to cook without rice. He couldn't simply conjure them out of thin air.
For Lin Fan to brew his own liquor was an impossibility in the short term.
Hearing Lin Fan’s desire to buy high-proof liquor, Zhang Lao San seemed as if he was prepared for this, not at all surprised.
It could be said that when he learned last night about the strength Lin Fan had displayed and the tiger bones he had acquired, Zhang Lao San had already guessed that Lin Fan was planning to use those bones to make Tiger Bone Wine!
“If you want to buy liquor, I actually know someone…”
Before Lin Fan could ask, Zhang Lao San spoke again, “Wait for me to finish distributing the pork, and I’ll take you there myself…”
Hearing Zhang Lao San’s words, Lin Fan naturally had no objections and simply nodded slightly.
Having Zhang Lao San, a familiar face, as a guide was better than going alone.
In this era, unless it was someone you trusted, this kind of business could lead you to the sewing machine! (referring to being sent to prison)
As the two turned their gaze towards the crowd, a smile appeared on Zhang Lao San's face.
“This time, our hunting yielded a total of over two thousand pounds of wild boar meat…”
“There are over a hundred families in our Koushan Village, along with the educated youth who have come down here, totaling over four hundred people…”
“This time, the wild boar meat will be enough for nearly five pounds for each person…”
Speaking of this, a look of immense satisfaction flashed in Zhang Lao San's eyes as he looked at Lin Fan.
It could be said that this hunting expedition was successful thanks to Lin Fan’s presence.
Otherwise, facing the sudden attack of that ferocious tiger, even if Uncle Li and the others could resist, they would have likely paid a heavy price.
As a flicker of gratitude passed through Zhang Lao San’s eyes, he continued, “Every year, near the Chinese New Year, we organize a hunt in Koushan Village, so everyone can have a good meal for the festival…”
“Besides that, we will also go hunting again in the mountains after the new year, before the ice and snow melt…”
As Zhang Lao San explained things to Lin Fan, his gaze swept over the crowd.
Those villagers who had received their share of the wild boar meat all wore smiles on their faces.
Especially those young children, a few years old, their mouths were watering!
Although Koushan Village was built against the mountains, and Niu Xin Mountain connected to the Greater Hinggan Range, not everyone dared to hunt in the mountains. If you didn't have enough experience, an accident could occur, and you wouldn't even know how you died!
Zhang Yan’s ex-husband, who had not yet married, along with his son, were the best examples.
Whether it was Koushan Village or Ganggangyingzi, countless people wanted to hunt in the mountains.
On the outer edges, relying on traps and hunting guns, perhaps you could get some pheasants and rabbits to satisfy your cravings.
But there were also many who died in the mountains!
It could be said that almost every year someone would die from an accident due to entering the mountains without authorization, and sometimes even their bodies could not be found.
Before long, Zhang Yan came over with a piece of pork and some innards.
“Husband, this is the pork our family received…”
“Uncle Li also gave me some extra innards…”
Standing before Lin Fan, Zhang Yan excitedly told him.
Although they didn't lack meat, having beast meat almost every meal, it would be nice to change things up.
“Okay… then I'll have to savor Yan Jie’s cooking skills…”
Lin Fan smiled and then signaled, “Yan Jie, take these things back first. Uncle San and I have something to take care of…”
“Then I'll take these back…”
Seeing Lin Fan's signal, Zhang Yan didn't say anything else and nodded, then left with the pork, heading back home.
They waited for another half an hour, and after all the villagers, including the educated youth, had received their share of the two thousand pounds of pork, Zhang Lao San motioned to Lin Fan.
“The meat is all distributed, I’ll take you to buy some wine now…”
Under Zhang Lao San’s guidance, the two of them quietly left Koushan Village in a bullock cart, heading straight for their destination.
More than an hour later, Zhang Lao San, driving the bullock cart, took Lin Fan directly to the county town.
After winding through the alleys for a while, they finally stopped outside a courtyard.
As they approached the courtyard, even before entering, Lin Fan could smell the scent of alcohol in the air.
Bang, bang, bang
“Old Zhu, is Old Zhu in?”
Zhang Lao San motioned to Lin Fan and then went to the courtyard gate.
He knocked on the door and then shouted.
“Coming, coming…”
After a while, they heard footsteps coming from inside the courtyard.
Creak…
With a creaking sound, the courtyard gate slowly opened.
A figure, about fifty years old, looking about the same age as Zhang Lao San, appeared in their field of vision.
“You old fellow…”
Seeing it was Zhang Lao San, the man shook his head with a look of helplessness.
He glanced at Lin Fan and then turned back to signal, “Come in, let’s talk inside…”
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