Chapter 406 Discovering the Destination

Liu Erzhu didn't want to get involved in this mess, but his parents kept urging him to go out and explore.

These days, he's been staying home and rarely goes out.

At most, he would chop some firewood in the yard and gather some firewood. The rest of the time he would just sit in a daze. People tend to overthink when they are idle.

Now Liu Erzhu often thinks about everything that happened between him and Luo Zhiqing.

Although they were all trivial matters, they made him linger and reluctant to leave.

He never dared to express his feelings to Luo Zhiqing because he knew he was unworthy. His father said it, his mother said it, everyone said it—he was unworthy.

He knew it was true, but when you like someone, you can't help but think about them.

He doesn't expect to be with the person he likes, but can't he just think about it?

Sometimes he felt frustrated and helpless.

It would be good to have him do something at this time, or to go out for a walk.

However, Liu Erzhu felt something was off about being with these so-called geological researchers.

Although they put on a convincing act, the temperament and aura of a highly educated intellectual cannot be faked.

Like Luo Zhiqing, although she usually enjoys physical violence and will beat up anyone she doesn't like, she can't hide her scholarly air. What's more, Luo Zhiqing is also a great writer!

Whenever he thought of this, Liu Erzhu felt even more inferior. After all, he barely knew any characters, and although he had attended school, he was completely clueless about learning. His only option was to go home and farm.

Thinking about myself and then about Luo Zhiqing, the difference between the two is simply like heaven and earth!

Therefore, after such a comparison, one becomes quite suspicious of this group of so-called highly educated intellectuals.

But his father had already said that the person was sent down by his superiors, had a work permit, a letter of introduction, and all the necessary paperwork, so it was impossible to fake.

Actually, it's just a matter of the village party secretary's perception. For some people, as long as they are in a high enough position and have the right connections, it's perfectly normal for them to do things like forgery.

Regardless, this group is now preparing to enter the deep mountains and forests.

"Comrade Liu, thank you so much for showing us the way. And thank you to the Party Secretary for his thoughtful arrangements; we feel very reassured with you here!"

Old Wu spoke with a beaming smile, his face full of sincerity. Anyone unaware of the situation would truly believe he was deeply moved!

"Don't worry, we'll give you your payment when we get back, and we'll also add your work points along the way."

"No one else in the village has the chance to do something like this, so don't let your father down. Cherish this opportunity and do your best. If you perform exceptionally well, we'll even apply to higher authorities for an award for you..."

Hearing this, Liu Erzhu finally perked up a bit, after all, he also wanted to be recognized.

Then, the Liu family will be proud, and he himself will be proud too. Most importantly, he will at least be able to hold his head up a little in front of Luo Zhiqing, instead of being like he is now, not daring to even look at Luo Zhiqing.

"Alright, fellow researcher, I will definitely do my best to guide you and help you find your target as soon as possible!"

"But where are you planning to go next?"

“We need to have a direction, instead of running around aimlessly in the mountains, which is actually very dangerous.”

Upon hearing Liu Erzhu's words, everyone exchanged glances.

At this moment, Old Wu took out a special object from his pocket. It was a specimen of a butterfly.

"Comrade Liu, this is the target we've been looking for. Have you seen this kind of butterfly before?"

"This butterfly is now endangered and is an important geological marker in our search."

Upon hearing this, Liu Erzhu was quite surprised. A group of so-called experts and scholars had traveled thousands of miles to this remote mountain village in Northeast China just to find a butterfly? It sounded utterly absurd.

How many people are still struggling to get enough to eat and wear? And yet, these so-called intellectuals are spending their days receiving high salaries and doing this kind of work?

Liu Erzhu was taken aback:

"Teacher Wu, you've come all this way just to find this little butterfly? Isn't that making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Old Wu, however, responded dismissively:

"Don't underestimate this little butterfly; it has great significance for our future research direction."

Liu Erzhu thought that these people were just stirring up trouble; they were just bored and making a fuss.

However, since it was an order from his superiors, Liu Erzhu had no choice but to comply.

"Oh, I see. I'm not well-educated and don't know much about these things, please forgive me, teachers! But I do remember this kind of butterfly; it's probably from the southeast of the mountains."

"I'll take you there right away."

Upon hearing Liu Erzhu's words, Lao Wu and the others couldn't help but light up. They had only intended to give it a try casually.

According to some special records from the past, the Liao Dynasty empress had a particular fondness for a kind of exquisite butterfly, which is the species in this butterfly specimen.

According to clues in ancient books, the target is located in Crescent Mountain in the northeast.

Old Wu would naturally not let this opportunity slip by, after all, it was a great chance for them to make a fortune and even retire directly!

Once they establish a connection with the port city, the treasures they've accumulated will be enough to sustain them for a lifetime.

Therefore, he was determined to win this time.

Unfortunately, they happened to encounter Luo Zixi, who was knowledgeable and had the power to suppress them.

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