Chapter 87 All the family property is left to you and Qiqi

The number of military coats was good, and the quality was good, very warm. The leather shoes were deerskin with long fur lining. Lin Qi tried them on and found that they were one size bigger than her feet. However, she was still growing taller, and her feet would probably grow longer and bigger, so she could still wear them next year.

"Since I gave you something so late at night, shouldn't you give me a gift in return? For example, one or two pheasants, rabbits, and fish. If there is no meat, a basket of vegetables should not be a problem, right?" Brother Tan walked to the basket in the corner, emptied the basket, and handed it to Lin Qi, "Use this to fill it up."

Lin Qi: ".........Wait."

Lin Qi carried a basket back to her yard to pick vegetables, while Xu Hexiao stayed to accompany Brother Tan.

"That's great! You finally live in a decent place." Brother Tan sighed. Who would have thought that this person from the "five black categories" was still living in a dark, damp and dilapidated straw hut a few months ago.

Xu Hexiao hummed, "Qiqi has put in a lot of effort in building this house and getting the captain to agree to let me build a house. If it weren't for her, we would still be living in the cowshed."

If it weren't for Lin Qi, he wouldn't even be able to provide his sick grandfather with a comfortable living environment, and his grandfather would have to spend his last days in that dark, damp, and smelly cowshed.

"You're a gigolo!" Brother Tan teased.

Xu Hexiao nodded, "She is indeed a gigolo. And for a long time to come, I will probably be eating and drinking from her, and living off her."

"I'm envious." Brother Tan said sincerely, "The things she grows are really delicious. You don't even know that the truckload of goods I transported this time was directly used as a special supply and supplied to the most powerful people in the province!"

"That's because you are so capable." Xu Hexiao did not doubt the quality of the goods, but being able to deliver the goods to the top was the most impressive thing.

"I don't have that much ability." Brother Tan waved his hand. "Whether it's speculation or special supply, it's not just a matter of a note. In my opinion, there is no right or wrong in things. It all depends on how others operate."

Xu Hexiao frowned, "Didn't they say they were strictly controlling them?"

"Yes, it is very strict. There are people squatting in the streets, bridges, tunnels, small woods... almost everywhere. But I drove out that day, who would have thought that I would dare to do something bad so blatantly?" Brother Tan sneered, "I spent so much money, and the relationship is not in vain. Not to mention, Qiqi's food is so good, once you have tasted it, you can hardly stop. Unless someone comes to make a fuss, this road will not be cut off for the time being."

"This road is dangerous after all, you have to think of a way out." The Xu family is a lesson learned.

"I've thought about it a long time ago. I changed all my money into gold bars and hid them very well. I didn't leave any evidence behind. Even if I was caught, they couldn't find anything and couldn't sentence me to a heavy crime. It's more reassuring to have money in hand. If I had enough money a few years ago, my parents wouldn't have starved themselves to the point of gastric bleeding for us. They would have become so thin that they were just skin and bones. Their health deteriorated and they would have died of a fever." Brother Tan's eyes were red and he laughed at himself, "It was just a spring flu. Our whole family suffered, but we all managed to survive. Only my parents--"

When Lin Qi came back with a basket of vegetables, she found that the atmosphere between Xu Hexiao and Brother Tan was a bit heavy.

"Before the New Year, can you prepare another batch of meat for me, your brother?" Brother Tan asked Lin Qi.

"There are only a limited number of animals in the mountains, and we can't give you many." Lin Qi said.

Hearing this, Brother Tan pondered for a moment and said, "If there is not enough meat, then we can get some more vegetables and melons. In ten days or so, it will be the coldest time of the year. Vegetables will be in short supply at that time, so they should be able to sell for a high price."

"The weather is cold, other people's vegetables will die, and so will the vegetables grown by Lin Qi." Xu Hexiao said unhappily.

Brother Tan choked and simply ignored Xu Hexiao. He turned his head and forced a smile at Lin Qi, "Sister-in-law, let's not talk to him."

"Ahe is right." Lin Qi firmly defended Xu Hexiao.

Brother Tan: “….”

Xu Hexiao's eyebrows and eyes were soft, and the corners of his mouth were upturned. He looked like a cat with its fur stroked, somewhat docile, yet somewhat arrogant.

"Come one more time to pick up the goods before the road freezes, and then let's wait until after the New Year." Lin Qi said.

Brother Tan thought for a moment and said, "Then let's do it six days later."

"Okay." Lin Qi agreed.

Lin Qi was pestered by the children. On the first day, only the children came to see her, the oldest was only 11 or 12 years old. On the second day, the older children, 16 or 17 years old, also came. Fortunately, these older children brought some sweet potatoes, taro, potatoes and other things with them, otherwise, with only Lin Qi's backpack, I'm afraid that half a sweet potato would not be enough for each person.

The next day, there were more than twenty children. Lin Qi took them to the fields and it took some effort to get a mouse for each person.

"Don't come tomorrow. There are no more mice and sweet potatoes." Lin Qi said helplessly.

There were few children in the last days of her previous life, so every time she saw children in this life, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted. But no matter how capable she was, she couldn't take care of a group of children.

"Even if there are no mice and sweet potatoes, come, Lin Qi, we will accompany you to herd cattle." said the children.

Lin Qi: “….”

She doesn't need anyone to accompany her.

On the morning of the third day, Lin Qi was told that someone would help her herd cattle today.

Lin Qi, who had just finished breakfast and was picking vegetables in the garden, looked at the newcomers and said in disbelief, "Luo Da and Luo Fei are going to help me herd cattle?"

"That's right. We played rock-paper-scissors, and they both lost." Luo Qingbai said.

"But why?" Lin Qi was puzzled.

"You promised me to take me hunting in the mountains. Have you forgotten?" There was a hint of blame and disappointment in Luo Qingbai's tone.

"But didn't we go there last time?" She remembered that Luo Qingbai was one of the four people on the Shunliang Brigade's trip.

"That's the Shunliang Brigade, not our Anliang Brigade." Luo Qingbai looked directly into Lin Qi's eyes, "You're not going to default on your debt, are you?"

Lin Qi frowned, "But there are not many animals in the mountains now. Wolves and wild boars are rarely seen."

"Aren't there pheasants and rabbits? If that doesn't work, you can catch mice. Or you can dig sweet potatoes and taro. The children say that the taro and sweet potatoes in the mountains are especially sweet. Jane Tongyi also said that the sweet potatoes she brought back from you were especially sweet. Is that true?" It would be fine if the children showed off, but it was really infuriating that Jane Tongyi also came to show off next to him.

Everyone has eaten her sweet potatoes, except him. He can’t stand it!

Luo Qingbai had said this, so Lin Qi had no choice but to agree, "When do we leave?"

"Gather at the end of the village in half an hour."

Lin Qi picked some vegetables and sent them to Xu Hexiao, and told him, "I'm going to the mountains with the team members, and I'll probably be back late this afternoon."

"What are you going to do in the mountains?" Xu Hexiao asked.

Lin Qi relayed what Luo Qingbai said to Xu Hexiao, and said, "There should be quite a few people going."

In winter, young people don't have to work and have nothing to do. They are full of energy and are always looking for fun.

After hearing this, Xu Hexiao wanted to tell her not to go, but he didn't want her to be isolated like him. In the end, he only said, "Be careful."

"Well, I know. Whatever you want to eat, I'll bring it back for you." Lin Qi said.

Xu Hexiao wanted to say no, but then he changed his mind and made a request. Is it because when she was in the mountains and there were other people around her, she was thinking about him?

"Now is the season for eating winter bamboo shoots. Let's dig some up and bring them back. Winter bamboo shoots are delicious in hot pot and braised in oil." Xu Hexiao said.

Lin Qi's eyes lit up, "Yes, now is the time to eat winter bamboo shoots. You can add winter bamboo shoots to the dishes prepared for Brother Tan."

Xu Hexiao hesitated, "Do you have it if you want it? Winter bamboo shoots are hard to dig."

"Well, as long as I have one root, I can grow many roots." This was the first time Lin Qi revealed her ability to the other party.

Xu Hexiao's pupils shrank slightly. What kind of terrifying ability is this?

After a while, Xu Hexiao came back to his senses. "Like the grass by the pond, growing out overnight?"

Lin Qi nodded. Actually, it wouldn’t take just one night.

Xu Hexiao took a deep breath, "Besides me, who else knows about this?"

"No." Lin Qi replied.

"Then don't tell anyone." Xu Hexiao's expression was more serious than ever before. "Once others know your ability, they will capture you and make you help them grow all kinds of things day and night, including food crops, fruits and vegetables, various precious flowers, herbs..."

"I only told you." Lin Qi didn't know where her trust in Xu Hexiao came from. Her intuition told her that he would not betray her or hurt her.

I only told you. Xu Hexiao repeated the words in his heart. How could he deserve her trust?

At this moment, Xu Hexiao's eyes and heart were filled with the girl in front of him. He thought that even if she wanted to kill him, he would hand her the knife without hesitation.

Xu Hexiao watched Lin Qi leave until he could no longer see her back, then he looked away.

"Are you worried?" Old man Xu leaned against the door frame with his cane.

"No." Xu Hexiao was telling the truth. He was not worried, but he just felt sorry that he couldn't be with her.

But Old Man Xu didn't believe it. "It has always been Qiqi who has been paying the price. One day, go dig out the jewelry that your grandmother left for your future daughter-in-law and give it to Qiqi. I have chosen her. In this life, only if you marry her will Grandpa feel at ease."

Old Man Xu's words, which sounded like a will, made Xu Hexiao's heart sink, but he pretended to be relaxed, "Grandpa only recognizes her? Is she so good?"

"Your grandfather is the best at judging people. Qiqi is a kind-hearted and generous girl. She doesn't care about trivial matters and has a good temper. She is capable but low-key, clear-headed and insightful. In this respect, many old people can't compare to her." Such a girl was worthy of his grandson even when the Xu family was at its peak.

When his grandfather praised Lin Qi, Xu Hexiao felt happier than when his grandfather praised himself. He was full of pride and said, "The person my grandson likes is definitely not an ordinary person."

Old Man Xu also laughed, "Grandpa will leave a will, leaving all the Xu family's property to you and Qiqi. This is Grandpa's attitude. Our background is not good, and the only thing we can give away is the family wealth accumulated by several generations. Grandpa now only hopes that Qiqi will be interested in these family wealth and not despise my grandson."

"Grandpa—" Xu Hexiao said in annoyance, "Qiqi is not that kind of person."

"Grandpa knows, but Grandpa hopes she is. That's the only thing we can give her." Old Man Xu said.

"But, they gave it all to me, my uncle and aunt——"

"They took away their share a long time ago." Old Man Xu interrupted Xu Hexiao, "The rest belongs to Grandpa and is also yours. Grandpa will give it all to you and Qiqi."

At first, his sons and daughters all left, saying they were going to explore the way, but later there was no news of them. He suspected that they had met with an accident, so he sent his eldest son to investigate, but his eldest son also disappeared as if he had evaporated into thin air. And his eldest daughter-in-law, after her son disappeared, ran back to her parents' home, and it was said that she ran to Hong Kong with her family.

No matter whether those people escaped, were caught along the way, or died along the way, the only one who stayed with him all these years was his eldest grandson.

Therefore, the Xu family’s things can only be given to his eldest grandson.

"Grandpa, I don't need so many things, and Qiqi doesn't care." Xu Hexiao said. He wanted to give Qiqi gold bars several times, but she refused.

"If you don't want it, then leave it to your son and daughter." Old man Xu said. His son and Qiqi were so good-looking, and the children they would give birth to would definitely be good-looking, but he couldn't see them.

Xu Hexiao blushed, "It's too early to talk about this now. Besides, Qiqi and I will save money for them."

"Who would complain about having too much money? I don't care. I can give my things to whoever I want. I will write a will. If your father, uncle, aunt, and cousins ​​come back, just show them the will. If they dare to argue with you, I will crawl up from the ground and scold them." Old man Xu was aggressive and angry.

Xu Hexiao was afraid that he would scare him, so he quickly said, "Okay, okay, I'll take it."

Lin Qi thought that there were only Luo Qingbai and his group, but when she reached the end of the village, she saw a group of men and women standing there, more than 40 people, all over 16 years old. There were many familiar faces among them, such as Luo Dali, Luo Dawei, and Jian Tongyi from the educated youth point.

Everyone was carrying a backpack with one or two sacks in it. When they saw her coming, they all turned their heads to look at her and greeted her enthusiastically.

Lin Qi was a little overwhelmed and just nodded.

"Lin Qi, which direction should we enter the mountain from?" Luo Qingbai asked.

"I want to go dig winter bamboo shoots, what about you?" Lin Qi asked back.

"Now is the time to eat winter bamboo shoots, so let's go dig them." Luo Qingbai agreed.

"I know where there are more bamboos. Can I lead the way?" Luo Dali asked.

"Dali, aren't you going to hold a banquet? You're just short of food right now, and you take us with you. We dig all the bamboo shoots, so won't your banquet be missing a dish?" Luo Cheng teased.

Luo Dali blushed and glared at Luo Cheng, "Then you should eat less then."

Luo Cheng shook his head. "That won't do. I haven't had a banquet in a few years. I will definitely go hungry for a few meals. I will eat as much as I can at your banquet."

When Luo Cheng said this, everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Luo Dali's face turned even redder. He ignored Luo Dali and turned to Lin Qi and said, "Remember to come to my wedding that day."

"Okay." Lin Qi replied.