Yu Qingyi took the scissors and handed them to Xuemei. When Xuemei wanted to walk up to Han Chen, Han Chen had already taken off his gray sweater, leaving him only in a shirt and vest.
Han Chen turned the sweater inside out and sewed a patch on the chest. Xuemei took scissors to remove the patch and took out a long object wrapped in oil paper. After opening the oil paper, she found a piece of cloth inside. After opening the cloth, the contents inside were revealed, which was a roasted ginseng.
Everyone present, save for a few children, stared at Xuemei and Hanchen in amazement. They had bought a root of ginseng a few years ago, hoping to nourish Lin Songguo and Lin Jianye, father and son, for over a thousand yuan. It was only about twenty years old, similar in age to this root. Since 1966, their family hadn't dared to buy ginseng, fearing accusations or traps. The market now strictly monitors the sale of such valuable items; if caught, the consequences could be disastrous.
Lin Songguo asked quietly, "Xiaochen, where did this come from? Private transactions are being strictly enforced now!"
"Grandpa, don't worry. I found this when I went up the mountain to chop firewood with my dad, brothers and sisters. We were lucky that day. I missed a step and fell into a valley. I found it by accident!" Han Chen explained.
"Then you are not hurt, right?" After Lin Songguo asked, everyone looked at Han Chen worriedly.
Han Chen shook his head and said, "Grandpa, no! I'm not hurt at all. Take it! This is what Xuemei and I agreed to give you and your uncle to replenish your bodies!"
Lin Songguo looked at Xuemei, who nodded sincerely. Then Lin Songguo said, "Okay, okay! Grandpa will accept it. Grandpa is really happy to have descendants like you!"
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