Reborn in 72, I hunt to support my family and spoil my younger sister rotten.

Chapter 352: Celebrate Well

After saying goodbye to Zhou Yongnian, Li Xiangyang looked at his work permit and appointment letter with joy in his heart.

This job came at just the right time; it not only provides a stable income but also allows me to continue hunting.

Most importantly, with this job, his and Li Xiaoyun's future will be more secure.

Overjoyed, he headed straight for Wang Ergou's house.

At that moment, the gate to Wang Ergou's courtyard was ajar and opened with a gentle push. He was sitting in the yard wiping his Mosin-Nagant rifle, seemingly having learned his lesson and no longer daring to be negligent.

"Er Gou!" Li Xiangyang shouted.

Wang Ergou looked up and saw Li Xiangyang. He immediately lowered his gun and came to greet him: "Xiangyang, you're back? How much did you get?"

Li Xiangyang smiled mysteriously, not directly answering his question, but instead handing Wang Ergou a work ID: "Look what this is?"

Wang Ergou curiously took the work permit, and upon closer inspection, his eyes widened in surprise: "This...this is a Forestry Bureau work permit?"

Li Xiangyang smiled and nodded: "That's right, from today onwards, we are officially registered technicians at the Forestry Bureau! Our monthly salary is 15 yuan!"

"Really?" Wang Ergou looked at the work ID again in disbelief, confirming that his name and ID number were indeed on it, before excitedly hugging Li Xiangyang tightly. "That's great! That's great!"

After discussing the prey, Li Xiangyang pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket and handed it to Wang Ergou: "Here, this is your share, 1300 in total."

Looking at the stack of money, Wang Ergou was excited again: "Great! We have both a job and money! We have to celebrate!"

He grasped Li Xiangyang's hand, his face earnest: "It's my treat tonight, you and Xiaoyun both have to come!"

Li Xiangyang initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Wang Ergou's expectant look, he had no choice but to agree: "Okay, I'll go back and tell Xiaoyun."

Wang Ergou patted his chest and assured her, "Don't worry, I'll have Ma Hongxia cook some of her signature dishes; I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

"Okay, see you tonight," Li Xiangyang agreed, and got up to take his leave.

Back home, Li Xiaoyun was washing clothes in the yard.

Seeing Li Xiangyang return, she put down her work and went to greet him: "You're back? How much did you sell?"

Li Xiangyang smiled and handed his work ID to his wife: "Xiaoyun, look what this is?"

Li Xiaoyun took it and gasped in surprise, covering her mouth: "A Forestry Bureau work ID? You...you've become a Forestry Bureau employee?"

“Yes,” Li Xiangyang nodded, his eyes filled with joy, “From today onwards, I’m a technician at the Forestry Bureau, with a monthly salary of 15 yuan!”

Li Xiaoyun excitedly hugged her husband: "That's wonderful! Now we don't have to worry about the future!"

Li Xiangyang gently stroked his wife's back and smiled, "Besides, this job doesn't require going every day, just when there's something to do. We can also go hunting in our spare time. By the way, Er Gou invited us to his house for dinner tonight to celebrate."

Li Xiaoyun thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll bring some vegetables over to Ma Hongxia."

Li Xiangyang smiled and pinched his wife's cheek: "You're so thoughtful."

Li Xiaoyun slapped her husband's hand away, feigning a scolding, "Go, go, go wash your hands quickly, I'm almost done making lunch."

After lunch, Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun rested for a while before starting to prepare dinner for Wang Ergou's house.

Li Xiaoyun specially changed into a new outfit and combed her hair meticulously, tying it into a neat ponytail.

Seeing his wife dressed up so carefully, Li Xiangyang couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Feeling a little embarrassed by her husband's intense gaze, Li Xiaoyun gently nudged him, saying, "What are you looking at? Let's go."

The two men went out laughing and arrived at Wang Ergou's house.

As soon as you enter the courtyard, you can smell a wonderful fragrance; Ma Hongxia has clearly put in a lot of effort.

"You're here!" Wang Ergou immediately came out to greet them warmly upon seeing them. "Come in quickly, the dishes have just been served and are still hot!"

Inside, Ma Hongxia also came out to greet them, smiling as she took the groceries from Li Xiaoyun's hands: "Xiaoyun, you've come all this way, why did you bring anything?"

Li Xiaoyun smiled and said, "It's nothing, just ordering food."

"Come on, sit down, let's have a drink!"

As soon as he entered, Wang Ergou greeted him warmly, took out a bottle of baijiu from the cabinet, and poured two full glasses.

Li Xiangyang took the wine glass and clinked it against Wang Ergou's: "To our new jobs!"

"For the new job!" Wang Ergou shouted in agreement, downing his drink in one gulp.

Ma Hongxia then served the last dish and invited everyone to take their seats: "Come, sit down, and eat while it's hot."

At the dining table, Ma Hongxia prepared many delicious dishes, including braised pork, stewed chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and a bowl of fragrant fish soup.

"Wow, this is quite a sight!" Li Xiangyang said with a smile, looking at the table full of dishes.

Ma Hongxia smiled and said, "It's rare for everyone to be so happy, let's cook a few more dishes to celebrate."

During the meal, Wang Ergou, his face flushed from drinking, grabbed Li Xiangyang's hand and kept expressing his gratitude: "Xiangyang, if it weren't for you, I don't know where I'd be now!"

Li Xiangyang, slightly tipsy, patted Wang Ergou on the shoulder: "What nonsense are you talking about? This is the result of our joint efforts."

Li Xiaoyun and Ma Hongxia sat to the side, watching the two men flatter each other, and couldn't help but smile.

“You men, you always act like this when you drink,” Li Xiaoyun said with a smile.

Ma Hongxia nodded, a hint of envy in her smile: "Xiaoyun, you've found a good husband."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyun blushed slightly: "Ergou is not bad either, he's honest and kind, and he treats you well too."

Looking at Li Xiaoyun's slightly protruding belly, Ma Hongxia's eyes were full of envy. She said softly, "Xiaoyun, I really envy you. You got pregnant so quickly. By the way, Er Gou and I are going back to the city in October. Xiangyang should have told you. But since you're pregnant, your body isn't what it used to be. I was just wondering if it would be convenient for you to come along?"

Li Xiaoyun subconsciously touched her belly, her face showing difficulty. She hesitated before speaking, "Hongxia, I'm not sure either. The baby in my belly changes every day, and the further it goes, the less confident I feel. But don't worry, as long as my body can handle it, I will definitely go with you."

Ma Hongxia gently patted Li Xiaoyun's hand and said tenderly, "Xiaoyun, everything should be for your and the baby's health. If you feel tired, don't push yourself. Just stay home and rest during your pregnancy. There will be plenty of opportunities to go out later."

Li Xiaoyun looked at Ma Hongxia gratefully and said, "Hongxia, thank you so much for understanding me. If I really couldn't go, I would have told you in advance."

"Oh dear, what are you saying? We're sisters, don't be so formal. Look at how much they've been drinking..." Ma Hongxia said with a smile.

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