"Let's go, let's go take a look."
Some uncles and aunts who loved watching the excitement, with a handful of melon seeds in their pockets, excitedly headed towards the Gu family's house.
"What do you think this truck is doing parked in front of the Gu family's house?"
"Could it be that, as Wu Guihua said, they've really come to deliver something to Gu Lao Er's family?"
"I don't believe it. Maybe the car got lost and stopped to ask for directions."
…
Inside the truck, the upright-looking driver and the burly man in the passenger seat were the first to get out of the vehicle.
"Is this the home of Gu Guangrong and Xie Xiuying?"
The driver politely knocked on the door.
"Oh, you must be the Si and Niu that Lao San mentioned?"
Xie Xiuying opened the door and saw the large truck at the entrance, knowing that it was the delivery truck her son had arranged.
"Quickly, come in quickly. You must be tired from driving all the way. Come in and have some tea."
Xie Xiuying opened the courtyard gate and warmly invited the two inside.
"Yes, yes, come inside and rest for a bit."
Gu Guangrong also came out and waved to greet them.
"Auntie, we won't trouble you."
"Since you and your uncle are home, we'll move your things inside for you right away."
It wasn't that they didn't respect Xie Xiuying and Gu Guangrong; it was just that they had a transport mission and were in a hurry.
Hurry up and put your things away, we need to drive to the next place.
"Alright, you can just put your things in the yard."
Xie Xiuying knew the two young men still had to work, so she didn't insist.
"Old man, go and call the eldest and second eldest sons to help."
The things that the third son's wife brought also included the eldest and second sons, so it was a good opportunity to call the sons over to help out, saving the two old folks from having to lift a finger.
"I'll go right away."
Gu Guangrong understood what his wife meant and turned to go to his eldest son's house.
Ah Si and Ah Niu quickly unloaded their things in the yard. With Xie Xiuying's warm greeting, they put several large steamed buns and dried meat in their pockets and drove off.
"Mother, we've come to help."
The truck had just driven away when Gu Guangrong and his two sons returned.
Gu Guangrong hadn't gone far when he ran into Gu Changjiang and Gu Changshan, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, which is why he returned so quickly.
"Xiuying, you guys have struck it rich! You've bought so much stuff!"
The curious aunt watched as Ah Si and his companion carried five boxes and a large sack inside, wondering what good things were inside.
"Didn't you say I was kicked out of my home by my daughter-in-law? Well, I'm really sorry to have disappointed you."
"See these? These things were specially sent by my third son and his wife. They're all things they bought for us."
"New clothes, new shoes, and local specialties are nothing compared to what's really expensive. There are shark fin and bird's nest that only the wealthy can afford, as well as cordyceps and deer antler."
Xie Xiuying deliberately spoke very loudly, making sure everyone present could hear her.
As for money and ginseng, she didn't flaunt them. She wasn't afraid of others being jealous, but she was afraid of attracting thieves.
"If you ask me, Xiuying's third son and his wife are really filial. In our whole brigade, you can't find another one who can compare."
Wu Guihua was particularly supportive, glancing at the few gossipy old women who had been talking earlier as she spoke.
It was previously said that Xie Xiuying stayed indoors and cried, afraid of losing face.
Now that they've seen so many good things, let's see how they can still say anything.
You've been proven wrong.
"Alright, alright, everyone disperse. There's too much stuff, we need to pack it up quickly, so I won't chat with you anymore."
Ignoring the envious and jealous looks from others, Xie Xiuying called Wu Guihua into the courtyard and closed the door.
A group of members were left behind, peering around, hoping to get a piece of the pie.
Xie Xiuying looked at the five boxes and opened the large wooden box engraved with cloud patterns.
This is filled with local specialties bought in Beijing, and the gift for Wu Guihua is also in here.
Xie Xiuying didn't plan to open the other boxes in front of Wu Guihua; she wanted to keep some things to herself.
"Oh dear, what are all these things?"
Wu Guihua found it strange, and the box contained many delicious snacks that she couldn't name, which made her feel hungry.
"Guihua, this was all prepared for you by the third son's wife. Don't think it's too little."
Xie Xiuying took out a cloth bag from the box, which contained the things that had been prepared in advance for Wu Guihua.
"Besides a piece of silk, there are also many specialties from the capital city here."
"Things like donkey rolls, Peking duck, and Poria cocos cakes are things you can't buy here."
After Wu Guihua finished speaking, he handed it directly to her.
"Xiuying, thank you. Please also thank Dr. Ruan for me."
Wu Guihua held the gift in her arms, feeling very happy.
This is a specialty of big cities. Taking it home will make you look good when relatives and friends come to visit.
If word gets out, she'll be known as someone who's tasted Beijing's specialty products.
After Wu Guihua left, Gu Guangrong first carried a large burlap sack into the house, and then carried a large wooden box with gold ingot patterns into the bedroom.
“This box of things was bought for you by the third brother and his wife. You can take it back and divide it among yourselves.”
"Take these two boxes to the kitchen."
Xie Xiuying directed her two sons to do the work.
"Why."
Gu Changshan and Gu Changjiang obediently got to work, and in the end Xie Xiuying didn't even leave them a meal, letting them go home on their own.
My wife and kids are waiting at home, what am I doing standing here?
At this moment, Gu Guangrong had already opened the wooden box and was engrossed in reading the documents inside.
Three days later.
"Hey, can you hear me?"
"I have some great news to share with you all: it's a great way to make money..."
Following Ruan Qiushui's instructions, Gu Guangrong explained the matter of the commune members planting Chinese medicinal herbs and then supplying them to the pharmaceutical factory.
"The above decisions are entirely voluntary and not mandatory. Members who are willing, please come to the brigade office to register."
For the members of the Hongqi Brigade, Ruan Qiushui not only provided medicinal herb seeds and seedlings free of charge, but also gave them priority in purchasing them.
In the early stages, members are not required to pay a single penny of deposit, nor are they required to pay any shipping costs.
All they need is the courage and vision to believe in her.
"What? Instead of crops, we'll grow medicinal herbs? The brigade leader isn't mistaken, is he?"
"We can't eat medicinal herbs, and we've never grown them before. If we harvest nothing, are we all supposed to starve to death?"
"I think growing medicinal herbs is a good idea; the purchase price is much better than that for grain."
“My son is getting married in a couple of years, and we don’t have much money. I’m willing to give this herb a try. If it works, a year’s income will be enough to pay for my son’s wedding.”
The members discussed the news on the radio, some criticizing and booing, others supporting it and wanting to join.
Everyone was gathered at the entrance of the brigade office, waiting for the first person to try something new to appear.
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