After a moment, Gu Yundong gritted her teeth and said, “Cooperation is no problem, but how certain are you that there are wild boars in that wild boar den?”

“Absolutely certain. Three wild boars,” Shao Qingyuan replied.

“In that case, let’s go. Lead the way.” Gu Yundong was eager to try. Three wild boars meant a significant amount of money when sold.

Shao Qingyuan nodded and took the lead.

Gu Yundong followed not too far behind. With Shao Qingyuan leading and clearing the way ahead by cutting down the weeds, her journey became much smoother.

Moreover, Shao Qingyuan didn’t walk too fast, maintaining a steady distance from her. In fact… this guy was quite thoughtful.

After walking for a while, just as Gu Yundong thought they would arrive at their destination in silence, Shao Qingyuan suddenly stopped. When she approached, he slightly tightened his lips and asked, “Aren’t you afraid of me?”

Gu Yundong was startled. “Why should I be afraid of you?”

“The rumors in the village, you must have heard them.” He was surprised that she dared to speak so frankly in front of him, without any fear in her eyes. She hadn’t even kept her brother away from him. Moreover, she dared to enter the deep mountains alone with him to hunt wild boars. She was braver than he had imagined.

Gu Yundong suddenly realized, “You mean the rumors that you’re a wolf cub who doesn’t acknowledge anyone?”

Wolf cub, she thought it was quite fitting. As for not acknowledging anyone, that was debatable. In fact, Gu Yundong didn’t really believe it.

Shao Qingyuan, “…”

She dared to say it so bluntly in front of him, wasn’t she afraid of offending him? There wasn’t even a ghost in this remote mountain area.

Gu Yundong continued walking slowly. She hoped he would walk ahead of her. It was so convenient to have someone clearing the way. But he seemed to want to chat, and she didn’t want to rush him. She would wait for him to finish speaking so she could walk behind him again.

“As for not acknowledging anyone, that’s just what I heard from others. Maybe I formed an impression of you earlier than I heard the rumors,” Gu Yundong said.

Shao Qingyuan was taken aback. “What impression?”

“Clear-cut and decisive, seeking revenge when wronged.” She felt a slight affinity for him because he was somewhat similar to herself. Gu Yundong had faced similar prejudices before, being seen as cold, unreasonable, and unlikeable. She had even been considered a jinx.

Shao Qingyuan suddenly stopped in his tracks. Clear-cut and decisive…? So, she had such a high opinion of him.

When they first met, he had been involved in two fights. Besides beating up the shopkeeper Pan, he had kicked a constable without hesitation. Most women would think he was arrogant and no different from a ruffian. They might even feel that he needed to be disciplined.

“Why did you stop?” Gu Yundong walked a few steps ahead and saw a fork in the road. Not knowing which way to go, she turned back to see him still standing in place.

Shao Qingyuan raised his head and gave her a deep look before striding over.

“Go left.”

Gu Yundong took the opportunity to say, “Maybe you should lead the way. I’m not familiar with this area.” Finally, she found a chance to walk behind him.

Shao Qingyuan nodded. “Hmm.”

Gu Yundong didn’t see the shimmer in his lowered eyes, but there seemed to be a glint flashing within them.