There is Room for Rebirth in the 1950’s

Before the return trip, Mr. Wang finished shopping for valuables such as ginseng and deer antler, and even bought some local specialties such as Hericium erinaceus and Korean pine nuts.

When Mr. Wang spent all his cash and found a small yellow croaker, he was stopped by Zhang Guoqing. For this reason, he deliberately took a thousand dollars and lent him.

For the gold that Mr. Wang handed him, Zhang Guoqing didn't accept it, and even said something specially, Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times. Keep these as heirlooms!

Hearing this, Mr. Wang paused with his raised hand, and put away the little yellow croaker without saying a word. It's not that he doesn't want to pay it back, except for the cash he brought out this time, he still has some at home, so just return it to the child when he goes back.

What made him uneasy was the meaning behind Zhang Guoqing's words. With Zhang Guoqing's current background in the capital and his means, there will be some signs of trouble.

These words can make the child lower his voice and speak meaningfully. That would be interesting! In addition, their young couple spent so much money this time. If it is said that they are all brought by relatives, this is a lie to the children.

Who the hell would be so bored that he would take a milk doll and travel to the wild mountains to get 50,000 yuan of ginseng?

Especially is this young couple showing off? Don't you know that people's hearts are unpredictable? The character of those relatives and friends will make them trustworthy? Let alone them, even Zhou Xiaozheng would not agree!

Mr. Wang secretly decided: the next few grandchildren in the family don't need to arrange for them to go to work in the factory, it's better to stay under his nose for safety.

When they arrived in the provincial capital, Zhang Guoqing separated from Mr. Wang and his son on the pretext of going to visit Zhao Chuanguang. After sending them on the bus, the family went to the post office to post a large package.

Except for the valuables such as ginseng, which could be sent by parcel, Zhang Guoqing tried to send them as much as possible. In order to have a source for the supplies in the future, these postage fees have to be spent even if they don’t.

When the family came to the provincial capital, they were not in a hurry to go to the military area to meet Zhao Chuanguang. They went to the guest house where they had stayed before, took out their student ID cards and a letter of introduction, and registered for a room.

Do you think parents will bring their children here?

Zhang Guoqing nodded, Yes, Uncle Wang gave the letter to Dad, and he will come tomorrow. He also knew what he promised the children before. It happened that we hadn't visited the provincial capital in Ping An, and we played together for two days. Gotta go home.

Zhou Jiao smiled after hearing this. The home he was talking about was the one in the capital, and it seemed that the three of them had gotten used to life in the capital.

Father, do you want to go to the second grandpa? And why didn't Aunt Yuan come to play with me?

I'll go to your second grandfather's house before returning to the capital. If your grandfather and the others come over tomorrow, it will be inconvenient for too many people. Crazy Zhao, let's wait and see what happens.

Ping An happily giggled. If his aunt Yuan knew this nickname, she would have to fight desperately with his father!

Zhou Jiao tidied up her luggage and put the space in it, leaving some things on the bright side. Now she listened, she shook her head and said, It's better not to look for their young couple, I guess it's a summer internship.

Zhang Guoqing didn't care, Okay, you can arrange it.

After the family washed and changed their clothes, it was time for dinner.

When we came out of the state-run meal, it was still bright. Seeing this, Zhou Jiao asked Zhang Guoqing to do business first, while she herself planned to take her son to walk around to see if there was anything good.

Zhang Guoqing looked around: Then you two don't go far away, stroll around the night market when it gets dark, and I'll go there to find you after I finish my work.

Okay, go, be careful.

Zhang Guoqing patted his trouser pocket, signaling her to rest assured.

Now there is no market to visit, and the famous night market in the provincial capital is even more crowded. Of course, the name of this market has been changed, it is called the flea market.

No one dares to make trouble now, this place is really full of second-hand goods that don't need to be replaced first, including those defective ones. And on the bright side, you can't say disgusting words carelessly.

Under the dim street lights, there were broken tables and chairs on both sides of the street, some broken water tanks, and even broken bowls. If I didn't see a few pieces of unevenly dyed cloth occasionally, I really thought I had entered some waste station. That's it, the people shopping still happily squatted on the ground to check and bargain in a low voice.

Holding her son in her arms, Zhou Jiao hurriedly glanced past. It was only when I walked to the end of the street that I saw something of interest. She stepped forward and pushed a small wooden horse in the corner.

Comrade, you have a good eye. Don't look at it as a second-hand product, but the material is very good. You can paint it again when you go back, and it will look like a new one.

Zhou Jiao asked amusedly, Oh? What kind of material is it? She didn't believe that the other party could tell. Don't think she didn't see how dismissive the other party was about this thing.

Mom, don't want it. I don't like it. You can see that there are cracks on it, and you can see that there are slashes on it. It must be chopped for firewood, and they don't think it will be burned.

Oh, this is a treasure handed down from my family. The little doll is talking nonsense. What a knife, it was a child who accidentally scratched it when he got older, and it will be fine if he paints again.

Zhou Jiao frowned, turned around and left with the child in her arms. She actually said that her son didn't even want gold!

Hey, don't go... I'll give you something cheaper...

Zhou Jiao was too lazy to argue with such a person, ignored him, and walked forward.

Pingan turned his head and squinted his eyes, and glanced at the other party.

Don't compare yourself to these people!

I know. Mom, is that very valuable? Did someone take the treasure?

Zhou Jiao patted him amusedly, It's okay, this is a very special kind of wood, it has a name called snake wood. It comes from the primeval forests of South America. You were a little bit right just now, people want to chop wood for firewood Neither will work. It is very hard, and it is impossible to untie the wood without special tools. Also, this kind of snake wood has poor oil resistance, and it is prone to cracks if you don’t pay attention to maintenance.”

Looking back on what he saw just now, Ping An really has snakeskin patterns. Since his mother identified it, it must be right.

Is it expensive?

It's not bad. The quality is not good, but rare things are valuable. This should be a tribute from the Ming Dynasty. It was made into a small wooden horse and dedicated to the favored grandson.

Listen to it safely, it's worth it! He quickly leaned into Zhou Jiao's ear, Mom, go back. They will call us to take the opportunity to buy.

You like it? Our family also has this kind of wood.

That man is too annoying, let's take revenge.

Seeing that he was very interested, Zhou Jiao nodded. As long as her son is happy. She didn't walk back immediately, she patted him, continued to walk for a while, and then reversed, slowing down casually.

Comrade, take a look again, this is really suitable for your son to play with. It is really a good thing that our family has passed down from generation to generation.

Zhou Jiao looked at the other party speechlessly. He was embarrassed to speak, but he himself was embarrassed to listen. Still passed down from generation to generation, what about cheating ghosts? She pretended to be impatient and asked, How much?

Ten yuan! After the other party finished speaking, he looked at her face.

Zhou Jiao laughed. This man is really... Don't talk nonsense! How much is the pork? Tell me the price sincerely. Who is sick and spends ten yuan to buy this broken wood?

The other party rubbed his hands mockingly, Comrade, how much do you think is suitable? The family really can't do anything about it, otherwise I wouldn't have sold the family heirloom.

Zhou Jiao glanced at the other broken furniture on the ground, and smiled at him, Two yuan, if there's any more money, it's gone. Just tell me if it's okay.

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Zhou Jiao immediately turned around and wanted to leave.

All right, this is the price.

After paying two yuan, Zhou Jiao carried the wooden horse and led her son for a long walk. She was really exhausted, but it was worth thinking about seeing the child's happy smile.