In the dead of night, at the base of Mount Golim, Jeffrey was bundled in a warm deerskin jacket, pulling his frail father, Jordan, along as they exited the mountain.
The temperature on Mount Golim had plummeted sharply, reaching a chilling low of minus thirty degrees during the night hours.
Under ordinary circumstances, neither of them would have dared to step outside, even if their lives depended on it. However, due to pressing necessities, they had to venture into the mountain to collect ginseng.
The ginseng they gathered would be exchanged for essential supplies such as food, medicine, kerosene, and firewood needed for warmth.
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After spending the entire day in the mountain, the father-son duo managed to unearth only six to seven ginseng roots. This paltry amount would barely cover their food needs for the next day.
Jordan was weary and famished, his lips turning a deep shade of purple from the biting cold.
Although Jeffrey was in better physical shape than his father, he too felt the strain of their arduous day.
With snow umting on Mount Golim, navigating deeper into the mountain had be a daunting task, demanding significant physical effort. Yet, as the avability of ginseng dwindled, they found themselvespelled to search further each time.
Now, they only returned in the middle of the night, but soon, they might need to spend the night on the mountain.
Jordan reached out, scooping up a handful of snow to suck on. His chapped lips parted as he said, “Son, if we keep this up, I fear I won’t make it through the winter. When I’m gone, you must stay strong and carry on the Weaver family legacy. You need to find a way back to Aurous Hill and reim Weaver Pharmaceutical. That would be ideal.”
Breathless, Jeffrey replied, “Dad, please don’t talk like that. Even though life on Mount Golim is tough, I honestly think your health is better than it has been in a long time.”
Jeffrey sighed, continuing, “You didn’t take care of yourself when you were younger. You drained your energy and vitality early on, hardly exercised, and rarely even walked. That’s why your health deteriorated over time. But sinceing to Mount Golim and gathering ginseng daily, it seems your body is getting stronger. If you keep it up, I believe you’ll have a long life ahead!”
Jordan sat down on the thick snow, emotions welling up as he reflected, “What you say is true. I do feel stronger than before. In the past, I would struggle to breathe after just a few steps. Now, I can spend a whole day gathering ginseng.”
He sighed again, adding, “This realization is bittersweet. I didn’t appreciate my health when I was younger. I pushed my body too hard. You must learn from my mistakes and take care of yourself.”
Jeffrey sat beside his father, pulling out a torchlight and illuminating the snowyndscape around them. He then said with a hint of sarcasm, “Even if I wanted to repeat your mistakes, I wouldn’t have the chance. There isn’t a single female bear hibernating on this mountain, so where would I find a woman to overwork myself with?”
Jordan chuckled at his son’s humor.
When it came to women, Jeffrey could hardly hold a candle to his father.
In his youth, Jordan had been quite the womanizer, likely having interacted with more women than his son had ever met.
Reflecting on his past, Jordan felt a sense of fulfillment about his life experiences.
Jeffrey sighed, thinking about rtionships. “Speaking of women, I can’t help but long for Wendy from the Wilson family in Aurous Hill. I wonder if I’ll ever have a chance to return there in this lifetime. If I do, I must seek her out and cherish that opportunity.”
Jordan gently patted his son’s shoulder, offering encouragement. “I believe that, together, we will find a way to change our destinies!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong><fn33e4> The source of th?s content is </fn33e4>