Killing a Pig (Fourth Update)

After Gao Dewei picked up Liu Chang'an, he went to find the other classmates, greeting them along the way. Some classmates were rowing boats, some were picking fruit, some were sitting on the ground chatting, and some were playing and chasing each other. The weather was very sunny today, with the sun shining brightly and birds chirping. He casually took a dump.

Bai Hui stayed with Miao Yingying. Miao Yingying did seem a little unhappy, but it was definitely not suicidal. However, when Gao Dewei looked over, she avoided his worried gaze. Qian Ning and Lu Yuan were still sitting behind Bai Hui like her protectors, talking to each other with their heads down.

Zhao Wuqiang also came. Bai Hui didn't mention that Zhao Wuqiang's mother, Quan Luoxia, had tried to extort money from Liu Chang'an certainly wouldn't say anything either. Everyone still felt some sympathy for Zhao Wuqiang. After all, more than 90% of the students in the class were going to top universities, and not many would repeat a year. But Zhao Wuqiang was bound to repeat a year. While the other students' results hadn't come out yet and they were just being happy, he had no reason to be happy.

An Nuan was with Zhang Taole, and she had her own good friends with her. She didn't have to act like she was socializing with Bai Hui like before. Zhao Chenchen and Ma Yilin weren't in this class, but they came along to hang out. It's natural for two pretty girls to be popular at a class reunion. They knew quite a few people and didn't feel out of place.

A male classmate named Luo Xiaoshi brought a guitar and was singing his heart out, saying he wanted to dedicate a song to each of the female classmates.

"Important characters always make their appearance last," An Nuan teased Liu Chang'an, then pointed to Ma Xiaoshi, who was playing and singing in front of them.

"A master! A master has arrived!" Ma Xiaoshi is a musician, and the video of Liu Chang'an performing a heartfelt song for his beloved girl in front of the Baolong Center as a reborn person has spread, just as An Nuan said. After all, he has gained some fame online now.

A persona of a top student, a martial arts master, challenging other martial arts schools, and possessing a knack for romance—this combination always manages to garner some attention.

Originally, given An Nuan's fame and character, many people felt that Liu Chang'an was somewhat unqualified. Now, naturally, no one thinks that way anymore. Liu Chang'an's popularity on the internet seems to have even surpassed An Nuan's... Although An Nuan's popularity has also increased as the volleyball league continues to heat up.

"Don't sing for An Nuan," Liu Chang'an said to Ma Xiaoshi with a smile.

"Otherwise, everyone's yours, can't I even sing a song?" Ma Xiaoshi immediately said, "The next song, 'Husband and Wife Returning Home Together,' is dedicated to An Nuan and Liu Chang'an, that scoundrel. May they eat dog food for the rest of their lives, and stop feeding us dog food."

The more lighthearted the teasing, the more lively the show. An Nuan tossed a banana peel to Ma Xiaoshi and had to deal with the teasing from Zhang Taole and a few other girls. She could only occasionally exchange a glance with Liu Chang'an amidst the playful banter, her eyes filled with shyness and sweetness.

At the class reunion, An Nuan certainly wouldn't be in a hurry to sit down and be all lovey-dovey with Liu Chang'an.

There were a few couples who had only been together during the summer vacation, and they seemed quite affectionate. Before the college entrance examination, there were two other couples in the class, including Liu Chang'an and An Nuan, Miao Yingying and Lin Xinhuai. But now Miao Yingying and Lin Xinhuai have broken up, so there are now as many as seven or eight couples in the class.

Liu Yuewang's method is actually quite suitable for some parents to refer to. During the summer vacation after the senior year of high school, even the flyers for abortion clinics were distributed more actively.

Just then, Gao Yuanshan arrived leading a pig.

"Classmates, it's a great honor that your class reunion was held here. I'm delighted, and on behalf of the entire manor, I welcome you all. It's an honor to have you here," Gao Yuanshan said first, his voice quite loud, as he greeted many classmates who were playing nearby.

"We should be the ones thanking you, Uncle Gao, thank you for your hospitality." An Nuan and Bai Hui stood together; they were the organizers, and together they thanked Gao Yuanshan on behalf of their classmates.

"You're all good kids..." Gao Yuanshan looked around appreciatively, then continued, "You've all grown up in the city. City life is so good now, and you're all so handsome and slender. But I'm sure you've also rarely seen some traditional things, like how firecrackers and fireworks aren't allowed during the New Year in the city... Uncle Gao welcomes you all to come back for winter vacation. During festivals, you can set off firecrackers and fireworks freely at the manor; that's what creates the festive atmosphere."

"Great! We'll definitely have a get-together during winter break," Bai Hui said happily.

An Nuan nodded, but she couldn't let Gao Dewei take on all the responsibilities then.

"There's no point in setting off firecrackers now. Let's wait until the college entrance exam results come out. Today, Uncle Gao wants to broaden your horizons. Have you ever seen a pig being slaughtered?" Gao Yuanshan pointed to the pig he was leading. "Has any of you ever seen a pig being slaughtered, or even slaughtered one yourself?"

Everyone was stunned, completely unexpected that Gao Yuanshan would come up with such a program—slaughtering pigs?

"Slaughtering pigs during festivals is an important tradition, but these days such activities are becoming increasingly rare." Gao Dewei agreed with his father's suggestion, "Let you experience the tradition."

"I'll do it. I'm especially good at slaughtering pigs." Liu Chang'an was quite willing to participate.

"You know how to slaughter pigs?" An Nuan was taken aback.

For children who grew up in the city, pigs, besides their image of being stupid, seem to be just various ingredients in the market and supermarket. They have never seen the traditional way of slaughtering pigs, and few people can realize the important position of "pigs" in traditional culture and even in society... You know, the Chinese character for "home" is composed of a roof radical on top representing a house and a pig on the bottom; it is said that a home is only complete when there are pigs.

"There used to be a saying in our pig-slaughtering business: 'Pigs are cowards, sheep are heroes, and cows have tears welling up in their eyes.' It means that when a pig is slaughtered, the pig squeals loudly, and it's a complete coward... I'm telling you, cover your ears a bit later." Liu Chang'an stepped forward enthusiastically, took the pig-slaughtering knife from Gao Yuanshan, and said, "Uncle Gao, you're here to back me up. Don't worry, I definitely won't let it take a second cut."

Hearing Liu Chang'an say this, Gao Yuanshan was certain that Liu Chang'an was at least knowledgeable, because as a traditional craft, it was taboo to make a second cut when slaughtering a pig. Although a pig is stupid, it should only suffer one cut. The butcher should "clean up with one cut". If he makes another cut, the pig will suffer more, and the butcher will be "committing a sin".

"An Nuan, your boyfriend is a butcher," Bai Hui chuckled. "You'll never have to worry about not having meat to eat."

"There's nothing I can do about it, he's my only boyfriend." An Nuan smiled slightly, her gaze intentionally or unintentionally sweeping over Qian Ning and Lu Yuan, who were standing to the left and right of Bai Hui.

Bai Hui gritted her teeth in anger, but kept her expression unchanged. She wasn't stupid enough to embarrass Qian Ning and Lu Yuan on the spot. Why were these two so clueless?