Reborn in 1963: I Hunted and Stockpiled Meat During a Famine

Chapter 127 Top-Grade Tiger Skin

Qin Qiming said nonchalantly, "Besides, how much are these dishes worth? We'll pay the difference later, as long as we don't take advantage of them. Brother Kang, just relax and eat."

Qin Qiming didn't stand on ceremony; his stomach had been growling with hunger all the way down the mountain.

Seeing Qin Qiming start eating, Qin Kang thought to himself that he could always pay for it himself later.

During the meal, Qin Qiming, as always, habitually looked around every now and then.

Since we're eating out, we've developed this habit.

Unexpectedly, he actually saw someone who looked somewhat familiar.

"Qiming, what's wrong?"

Qin Kang noticed that Qin Qiming had slowed down his eating and asked curiously.

"Eat up, there's plenty of food."

"Eat, Brother Kang, eat quickly. Look at you these days, you've been busy with this and that, you haven't had much rest."

Qin Qiming ate his delicious food while subtly glancing at the person opposite him.

Upon seeing this, memories flooded back like a tidal wave.

That person had once tried to buy a goose from him, haggling hard, but in the end, he still managed to buy it.

Later, he even came to buy geese and inquire about Niu Xiu's father, but he ignored him.

Qin Qiming remembered Uncle Niu saying that this man's family used to be so poor that they couldn't even afford to buy insects, let alone geese.

How long has it been, and you're already eating out and enjoying life?

Moreover, the clothes he was wearing were noticeably more shiny and bright than last time, looking as if they had just been made.

Qin Qiming was pondering this person's matter when he suddenly felt a shadow looming over him.

Looking up, a familiar face came into view.

Zhang Peng smiled broadly: "Brother Qiming, it's been such a long time since we last met."

“That’s right, the last time we met was really a long time ago,” Qin Qiming replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Peng wanted to continue speaking, but he was suddenly speechless and didn't know what to say.

At this moment, Qin Kang put down his bowl and chopsticks. "Boss, come, come, sit down and have something to eat with us?"

"Alright, then I'll have some with you."

Zhang Peng called out to the waiter in the shop, asking him to order a few more dishes and a pot of good wine.

"Brother Qiming, what brings you down the mountain this time?" Zhang Peng asked while eating.

"It's nothing major, I just brought some local specialties from the mountains. Can you take a look and tell me if they're top-quality, second-quality, or premium?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Peng immediately perked up.

"Wow, it seems the local specialties you brought this time are quite something. Let's go upstairs to eat. Old Ma, he didn't even arrange a proper table for us. Why are we eating in the lobby?"

As Zhang Peng spoke, he stood up and was about to go upstairs.

"No, we've already started eating," Qin Qiming quickly declined.

"Yes, let's go upstairs to eat."

Without saying a word, Zhang Peng called out and went upstairs.

"Let's go, Kang."

Qin Qiming called to Qin Kang, picked up the wrapped "local specialties," and followed.

What should we do with the food on the table?

Qin Kang looked at the remaining food on the table, feeling reluctant to part with it.

“There are definitely arrangements. No one wants to waste food, so we’ll give it to others to eat, or have our staff take it home.”

As Zhang Peng spoke, he pulled Qin Kang to his feet and they went upstairs together.

As I went upstairs, I felt someone watching me. I turned around and met the gaze of the same person I had met before.

Neither of them took it seriously and looked away.

Zhang Peng led them into a room.

Although the sound insulation is not good, at least there is some privacy.

"Brother Qiming, everyone in this room is family, there are no outsiders. Why don't you take out your local specialties and let me see them?"

Qin Qiming untied the package and laid the leopard skin flat on the table.

"It took a lot of effort to get this thing."

Zhang Pengzai carefully examined the leather and nodded in satisfaction after confirming that he did not see any signs of knife cuts or gunshots.

"You guys are really capable and skilled. There aren't even any pinholes. It's top-quality leather. Who else could produce such beautiful leather?"

Is this leather usable?

“It will definitely be useful. I was just wondering when I would see you carrying these kinds of hides down the mountain, and here it is.”

Zhang Peng put the hide away.

"The only pity is that the timing of this hide was not right. If it had been acquired when the mountains were blocked by heavy snow and everything in the mountains was hibernating, the hide would have been even better."

"If the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, we might not be able to catch them."

“I don’t know much about this. You guys in the mountains certainly have more experience than I do.”

Zhang Peng rolled up the leather and waited for the waiter to bring the food. He then sent the shopkeeper to get the money and then called Qin Qiming and Qin Kang over.

"Eat it while it's hot, don't be shy! When are you going back to the village? I'll pack some more for you to take with you."

"This is really troublesome," Qin Kang said. "I'm sorry to trouble you to take care of the two of us."

"You're being too polite. Everyone who comes here is a distinguished guest."

Seeing the two enjoying their meal, Zhang Peng smiled and poured them some wine.

"It's not easy to come down the mountain, so I have to enjoy myself properly."

Life in the village is tough, unlike here.

Although it can't compare to the provincial capital, it's still much better than the village.

Qin Kang looked up at Qin Qiming, then lowered his head and continued to shovel rice into his bowl.

For him, it doesn't matter whether the food is delicious or not; he's lucky if he can have something to eat, so he doesn't have the right to be picky.

After eating for a short while, Zhang Peng raised his hand to offer a toast.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhang Peng said, "Qiming, Kangzi, since you were able to hunt down a leopard's pelt, it shouldn't be too difficult for you to hunt down a perfect tiger's pelt, right?"

"Master Zhang, you're wrong. Big Tiger and Earth Leopard are worlds apart, the difference is enormous."

Leopards are small and easy to hunt. But for tigers, getting a complete pelt, without even a bullet hole, is harder than climbing to heaven.

Unless hit directly in the eye, any other injury will leave the fur incomplete, which is very difficult.

"Indeed."

Zhang Peng nodded.

“I know this is difficult. If you can’t do it, then who can?”

I have a suggestion, would you like to hear it?

Prices may vary.

"What proposal?"

“I don’t care about the tiger’s brain, but the body must remain intact, just like before. I’ll offer five thousand.”

Why is there such a big price difference?

"The difference is so obvious; without brains, this is the only price you can command."

"There are other price options, would you like to hear about them?"

"Please say."

"All intact, 20,000. Minor injuries, 4,000. Severe injuries and remaining skin, 2,000."

Qin Qiming's lips twitched.

This is clearly forcing them to hunt for the whole tiger skin!

The price difference is huge from high to low, with the price dropping from 20,000 to 2,000.

"This price is the market price. In fact, I'm willing to pay 25,000 yuan for a top-quality tiger skin."