Gu Qiang didn't say anything, but Bai Rou knew in her heart that someone like him would never easily trust others.

In the past, he might have believed her to some extent, but given what has happened recently, especially her following Lin Qi, it's even less likely that the other party would believe her.

However, she had anticipated this situation.

Moreover, Gu Qiang's words also indirectly confirm that Gu Qiang has information and is just waiting for the other party to speak first.

Gu Qiang, who remained where he was, led Bai Rou away, pondering the other party's credibility.

He rubbed his still-aching face. Gu Qiang hurried down the mountain and went straight to the educated youth compound.

Gu Jiazhen came out and saw Gu Qiang standing at the door with injuries on his face.

Gu Jiazhen rushed over, her eyes filled with worry: "Dad, what happened to your face? Did Gu Xing hit you? Or did Gu Rong do it?"

"No, no, Dad bumped into it himself, it has nothing to do with them," he said, pulling Gu Jiazhen's hand and leading her to a side alley.

After glancing around to make sure no one was watching, and after hesitating several times, he finally spoke with reluctance: "You can probably tell what our family's situation is like right now."

I just discovered today that Gu Xing's maternal grandmother left behind a lot of good things. If we kept those things, we would never have to worry about anything for the rest of our lives.

The two people following us suspect that Gu Rong and Gu Xing's biological mother's family is keeping valuable items with them, so your mother and I are being watched now.

If those two find out, we won't get a share. Sometimes it's not convenient for us to do things. Chu Jianshu likes Gu Rong and is helping them.

"You like Chu Jianshu, right? Dad wants to ask you to keep an eye on him. If he does anything, come and tell Dad. Are you willing to help Dad?"

Hearing this, Gu Jiazhen hesitated before asking, "Dad, are there really so many treasures? If we have these things, will we be able to go back to the city?"

"Of course, with those things, not only will you be able to return to the city, but even Chu Jianshu would be begging to marry you," Gu Qiang said, continuing to flatter his foolish daughter.

"However, this matter is still somewhat dangerous. Dad only came to you because he had no other choice. Are you willing to help Dad for the sake of this family?"

Gu Jiazhen lowered her head, unable to help but think of the three people in Beijing, as well as Gu Rong and Gu Xing.

Holding Gu Qiang's hand tightly, Gu Jiazhen looked up, her eyes filled with expectation: "Dad, if I help you..."

Does this mean that Gu Rong and Gu Xing will never be in our home again, and those three from Beijing will never appear again?

Gu Qiang shook hands with Gu Jiazhen, his eyes full of seriousness: "Yes, it's just the three of us, no one else."

“Okay, I’ll help you,” Gu Jiazhen said, bowing her head and nodding almost imperceptibly.

Although the movement was small, Gu Qiang still saw it and squeezed Gu Jiazhen's hand tightly in return; "You are indeed my daughter. The future of our family depends on you."

Thinking of Bai Rou, if she knew he was coming to see Gu Jiazhen, she would definitely cause trouble.

Gu Qiang made Gu Jiazhen raise her head and stared at her seriously: "Don't tell your mother about this for now, she doesn't know about these things yet."

If she found out, she definitely wouldn't agree, but Jiazhen, don't worry, as long as Dad is here, Dad will protect you.”

"Yes, I believe you," Gu Jiazhen forced a smile. "I can see Chu Jianshu working in the fields every day, and I will follow him."

"Dad, I have something to do. I'll go in first. I'll come find you if anything happens."

"Alright, alright, my good girl, you go in first," Gu Qiang nudged Gu Jiazhen.

Gu Jiazhen gave Gu Qiang a deep look, then turned and went back to the educated youth compound.

Gu Qiang remained where he was, staring at Gu Jiazhen's retreating figure with a half-smile, before turning and walking back.

After Gu Qiang left, Gu Jiazhen walked out from the side of the wall, staring at Gu Qiang's figure for a long time without moving.

Gu Rong, who lives on the mountain, is shopping inside a cave.

I was so bored while waiting that I asked Ah-Xi to go out and take a look.

Once she was sure no one was watching outside, Gu Rong stood up: "Gu Qiang is gone. It's too boring here. I'm going out for a walk."

Since no one was watching him from outside, he didn't want to stay any longer.

After all, being able to stay here for half a day with Gu Rong by his side made Chu Jianshu feel less bored; he wouldn't be able to stay here by himself.

“It’s near the edge of the deep mountains, and it’s a bit dangerous. I’ll go with you. Let’s go,” Chu Jianshu said, throwing down the shovel and starting to walk out.

The feet belong to someone else, and Gu Rong cannot restrict their personal freedom.

Besides, she was really bored when she went out.

Chu Jianshu was willing to follow, and having another laborer was a good thing.

Gu Rong picked up her small bag and walked out, also taking a shovel with her.

Once outside, I looked around at the lush wild grass and vegetables.

He took a large bag out of his small bag and threw it directly to Chu Jianshu: "The wild vegetables and mushrooms here are quite good. Take this back and cook with them."

Since I'm bored anyway and can't go down the mountain for the time being, picking wild vegetables is just a way to keep myself occupied.

Seeing Gu Rong's expression, Chu Jianshu couldn't help but instruct, "Alright, you can also look around, but don't wander off. Call me if you need anything."

Gu Rong nodded perfunctorily: "Mmm, mmm, you're a grown man, why are you being so fussy? Besides, if something really happens, you might not even be able to help."

"What?" Gu Rong's voice trailed off, and Chu Jianshu, not hearing it, frowned and asked.

"It's alright, it's alright, go pick your wild vegetables," Gu Rong rolled her eyes and quickly walked to the side.

He ignored all the wild vegetables and mushrooms that appeared, and instead walked forward with a purpose.

After walking for quite a while, we finally arrived at Ah Xi's location.

Looking around, Gu Rong couldn't see anything different: "You called me over, but there's nothing special about this, is there?"

“Master, come here, over here,” Axi Piao glanced up to make sure Chu Jianshu hadn’t followed.

Then, like a thief, he floated forward and landed on a blade of grass: "Director, these are all ginseng roots. This stuff can save your life."

“Ginseng, it really is a good thing,” Gu Rong walked over, squatted down to take a look, and compared it with the book to confirm that it was indeed ginseng.

Gu Rong bought the tools for digging ginseng and started digging with great effort.

After Ah-Xi took a look, he started digging from the oldest one.

When they dug up the fourth one, they heard rustling footsteps behind them.

He quickly threw the two ginseng roots he had just dug up and the tools into his spatial storage, leaving a space marked with a date in the middle, roughly from the 1940s or 50s.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Gu Rong squinted and turned her head to look back.