Chapter 188 Port City

Jinran was really busy for several days. First, he appeased his young husband, and then he got his husband to help him sell the ginseng, earning 6,800 yuan. He even thoughtfully exchanged it for Hong Kong dollars.

Gu Siyan also said, "Although ginseng is scarce now, it still doesn't fetch a high price. If you take it to Hong Kong, the price will double."

Jinran took out another one and said with a smile, "We'll see if we get the chance. If I don't have enough money, I'll sell it and buy something else. If we don't need it, we'll keep it and make it a family heirloom."

Gu Siyan was dumbfounded, but then he remembered Jinran's little follower, and realized that he really didn't lack for ginseng. So he smiled and said, "It would be enough if you were the only one left as a family heirloom."

Jinran shrugged and said disdainfully, "You're so greasy!"

Gu Siyan: "..............." Is his girlfriend allergic to sweet talk?

On the day of departure, Grandma Gu and Gu's mother came to see them off. Grandma Gu said reluctantly, "It's all your grandfather's fault. He said he would take you to broaden your horizons, but Nini, don't think Grandma is being long-winded. If you go to a place where you don't know anyone, you must stay close to them. Also, these are all common medicines, such as those for seasickness, motion sickness, diarrhea, and colds. Take them all, otherwise you won't know where to buy them if you really need them."

Jinran hurriedly said, "These are really useful. I really overlooked them. That's why people say that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. Grandma and Mom are so thoughtful."

Jinran made Grandma Gu and Gu's mother smile from ear to ear.

When he left, Gu Siyan was warned by his supervisor that he would not be given leave because he had not been doing his research seriously for some time, so he did not come to see him off.

Their route was to first fly to Shenzhen, then take a boat to Hong Kong. The middle-aged boss handled all the travel permits.

Professor Gu whispered to Jinran, "This businessman is named Lu Ming. He emigrated to the United States in 1953, made some money, and then went to Hong Kong to develop his business. He made his fortune in the export industry. Now that the government has revealed its intention to open up, these people are trying to build connections and are all coming here, thinking that with everything in ruins, they can make a fortune. But this Lu Ming is someone who is hard to understand. He's spending an astronomical amount of money just to get his ancestral home back?"

Jinran immediately understood. This was a case of "the real intention behind the drunken dream"—spending money to become acquainted with the higher-ups so that it would be easier to ask for help later. Otherwise, even with money in hand, they wouldn't know whose door to knock on.

The princes and nobles in Beijing are rising in droves, and they are all top talents. Without some real effort, they are useless. Just watch, when he comes back, this one will have some big moves to make.

That's a truly shrewd person.

But that has nothing to do with her. She's just a nobody, quietly living her own little life.

After several days of travel, we finally arrived in the port city.

Although this place cannot compare to the prosperity of later generations, it is quite fashionable compared to that place.

People are dressed in brightly colored and stylish clothes, the streets are lined with a wide variety of shops, and food stalls are everywhere.

Without giving them much of a chance to watch, Lu Ming called them over and headed to the hotel.

Junming Hotel is Lu Ming's own property, so there was no time wasted, and arrangements were made in no time.

Lu Ming, accompanied by his assistant, personally escorted the two professors, Jin Ran, and several bodyguard-like people back to their rooms.

He said politely, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's rest well first. I'll host a dinner tonight with some friends from Hong Kong. I'll have someone invite them."

Professor Wang took over the conversation and repeatedly said yes.

Since Jinran is the only girl living alone, it's convenient for her to live by herself.

She went into the room, took a shower, and then changed her clothes.

I was lying in bed, counting on my fingers who I should bring gifts for. I was going on a long trip, so I couldn't leave without a gift; it was part of the ritual.

There are also various nourishing foods that I need to stock up on, but how can I shake off the crowd and act alone? This is a real problem.

Jinran drifted off to sleep, only to be woken by a soft knock on the door.

The waiter opened the door. He was there to call them to eat.

Jinran thanked them and said she understood. Then she went to the restroom to wash up. After getting ready, she set off to meet up with the professors.

When Professor Gu saw Jinran, he complained, "This bed is too soft, I don't feel comfortable sleeping on it. But the bathroom is quite nice, much better than ours. It would be great if we could bring a set back with us."

Jinran thought it was simple and would think about it later.

Let's go eat first.