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Chapter 277 Once it's decided, no one can stop it.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou returned to the village late at night.
Despite this, the lights were still on in Li Xiangyang's house.
"Go back quickly, it seems your sister-in-law is worried about you," Wang Ergou said, glancing in the direction of Li Xiangyang's house.
Li Xiangyang nodded: "Let's go. Tomorrow we'll go find Lin Shouye and sell this leopard skin."
After saying goodbye to Wang Ergou, Li Xiangyang gently pushed open the door to his home.
Li Xiaoyun was sitting at the table, holding needlework in her hands. She immediately looked up when she heard the noise.
"You're back?" She put down her work and got up to greet her.
Li Xiangyang smiled and nodded, carefully removing the leopard skin from his back: "Not only did you return, but you also brought back a great haul."
Li Xiaoyun stared in astonishment at the beautiful leopard pelt, her eyes wide: "You really hit a leopard? It's not hurt, is it?"
"Don't worry, it's nothing." Li Xiangyang pinched her cheek. "I worked with Er Gou, and we also ran into Uncle Zhou and Uncle Cheng. Everyone worked together, and everything went smoothly."
Li Xiaoyun breathed a sigh of relief, the tension on her face easing slightly: "Thank goodness you're alright. You have no idea how worried I was without you."
"What's there to worry about?" Li Xiangyang chuckled. "Even without help, as long as your man takes action, tigers and leopards are nothing but a piece of cake, a piece of cake to catch."
Li Xiaoyun rolled her eyes at him, then couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, stop being so vain. Go wash up and go to bed."
The next morning, Li Xiangyang got up and found that Li Xiaoyun had already prepared breakfast.
"Where are we going today?" Li Xiaoyun asked as she served him porridge.
"Today, Er Gou and I went to the county town to find Lin Shouye and sell the leopard skin."
Li Xiangyang took the bowl and gently blew on it to cool it down.
Just as the two finished eating, Wang Ergou's voice came from the courtyard.
"Xiangyang, are you up yet?"
Li Xiangyang wiped his mouth and picked up the leopard skin: "It's here!"
Li Xiaoyun handed him a bundle: "I've prepared some dry rations for you to eat on the road."
Li Xiangyang took the bundle and kissed his wife's cheek: "I'll be back tonight, don't worry."
Li Xiaoyun blushed and pushed him, "Go quickly, don't keep Er Gou waiting."
Li Xiangyang said goodbye to his wife, pushed open the courtyard gate, and found Wang Ergou standing outside, his face filled with undisguised excitement.
"Brother Xiangyang, how much do you think Lin Shouye will offer for this leopard skin?" Wang Ergou asked impatiently.
Li Xiangyang smiled and shook his head: "Don't rush, let's talk about it when we meet. Let's go, let's go to town and catch the bus."
The two jogged all the way and boarded the bus just before it departed.
All the way, Wang Ergou excitedly talked about the money he was about to receive and his wedding plans.
"I want to buy Hongxia a pair of silver bracelets; the bracelets at that jewelry store in town are especially beautiful," Wang Ergou said, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Also, I'm planning to buy some more fabric to get a few new clothes for the family."
Upon arriving in the city, the two went straight to Lin Shouye's residence and knocked on the door.
"Hey, isn't this Xiangyang and Ergou? Long time no see! Please come in, please come in!"
Upon seeing the two visitors, Lin Shouye opened the door with a joyful expression.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou followed Lin Shouye into the house.
"Uncle Lin, I won't stand on ceremony. We've brought some nice things with us again. Would you like to accept them?" Li Xiangyang said bluntly.
Lin Shouye's eyes lit up: "What good stuff? Let me see it!"
Wang Ergou carefully opened the bundle, took out the leopard skin, and spread it out on the table.
"Good heavens!" Lin Shouye exclaimed, "A leopard skin! And it's so well preserved!"
He circled the leopard skin several times, occasionally stroking the fur to check its quality.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou waited silently for his evaluation.
"The pelt is intact, the fur is glossy, and it's in excellent condition." Lin Shouye nodded, his eyes gleaming with admiration. "How do you plan to sell it?"
Li Xiangyang glanced at Wang Ergou and said calmly, "Twelve hundred."
"Twelve hundred?" Lin Shouye raised an eyebrow. "That's a bit expensive."
“Uncle Lin,” Li Xiangyang said calmly, “you gave two thousand for that snow leopard pelt last time. This leopard pelt isn’t that rare, but it’s not much different. Twelve thousand is already a fair price.”
Lin Shouye pondered for a moment, then carefully examined the leopard pelt again: "One thousand, I've already been very lenient with you."
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou exchanged a glance, and Wang Ergou nodded slightly.
“Then a thousand.” Li Xiangyang held out his hand.
Lin Shouye smiled, turned around, took out a wad of cash from the cabinet, counted out a thousand yuan, and handed it to Li Xiangyang.
Li Xiangyang counted the money carefully, then divided it equally, handing half to Wang Ergou.
"Uncle Lin, then we won't disturb you any longer, we'll be leaving now." Li Xiangyang stood up to take his leave.
Lin Shouye saw them to the door: "Alright, then I won't keep you any longer. Remember to think of me first if you find anything good!"
As Wang Ergou walked out of Lin Shouye's house, his smile never faded: "Haha, this money came just in time! I plan to get a piece of land in the village first, build a house, and then hold the wedding at the beginning of next month. Be sure to come then!"
Li Xiangyang patted him on the shoulder: "Definitely, no one can stop us."
The two strolled around the city. Wang Ergou bought the silver bracelet he had been longing for and a few bolts of fabric, while Li Xiangyang bought some trinkets and pastries that Li Xiaoyun liked.
On the way back to the village, the sun was setting, and golden sunlight bathed the fields.
Li Xiangyang and Wang Ergou walked along a country road, leaving long shadows behind them.
“Brother Xiangyang,” Wang Ergou suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with emotion, “I am truly grateful to you.”
Li Xiangyang looked at him with some surprise: "Thank me for what?"
"If it weren't for you, I'd still be that good-for-nothing lad who does nothing all day," Wang Ergou said sincerely. "Now I can not only support myself, but I can also get married, all thanks to you."
Li Xiangyang smiled and shook his head: "Don't say that, this is your own skill."
"No matter what," Wang Ergou looked solemnly at Li Xiangyang, "you are my best friend and the person I respect most."
"Get lost. A grown man talking like that, aren't you disgusting?"
By the time we got back to the village, it was completely dark.
The two parted ways at the village entrance and went their separate ways home.
Li Xiangyang pushed open the courtyard gate and saw Li Xiaoyun watering flowers in the yard. Her figure looked exceptionally graceful in the moonlight.
"You're back?" Li Xiaoyun turned around when she heard the voice, a gentle smile blooming on her face.
Li Xiangyang nodded, stepped forward, and handed her the bundle in his hand: "I brought you some food and little things."
Li Xiaoyun took the bundle and glanced down at it: "How much did you get the leopard skin for?"
“One thousand,” Li Xiangyang replied. “Ergou and I will each receive five hundred.”
Li Xiaoyun nodded in satisfaction: "That's good, Er Gou is getting married and needs money."