Chapter 65 You are my husband, who else can I treat if not you?
After the three of them got to know each other, Fu Sinian naturally asked about Lin Xiangdong's experience.
Lin Xiangdong looked at Fu Sinian cautiously. He was also frightened by the military badge on Fu Sinian's body. After all, he was engaged in reselling, which was a bad way to put it. He was just like those gangsters and could be sent to the police station for a while.
But thinking that Jiang Tang and Fu Sinian had just saved him, Lin Xiangdong finally chose to tell the truth.
"I went to the countryside to collect some things and brought them to the city to sell. They said this street was controlled by a man called Tiger Brother, and I had to pay protection money to sell things there. I had no money, and they chased me away several times. Today, I was unlucky enough to run into them again, so... they attacked me."
Lin Xiangdong smiled awkwardly. There were bruises on his forehead and corners of his eyes, and he looked quite miserable.
And if you look closely, and remove the ruffian air he deliberately pretends to be, you will find that he is actually very young, probably only eighteen or nineteen, definitely under twenty.
Fu Sinian saw that this was a good thing, so he didn't hold Lin Xiangdong accountable for his small business, but asked.
"Where are your family members? Why don't you find a stable job?"
Lin Xiangdong smiled bitterly. "My parents died of illness a few years ago, leaving the family home empty-handed. I have three younger brothers and sisters. I don't have a job. The best I could do is be an apprentice. As an apprentice, I don't even make five yuan a month. I can't support my brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tang and Fu Sinian subconsciously looked at each other, and saw pity for Lin Xiangdong's life experience in each other's eyes.
They could tell that Lin Xiangdong was telling the truth, and they could also see how difficult it was for him. If it wasn't really too difficult, how could he have been beaten and kicked by the gangsters, and what he had to protect was not his personal safety, but the bag in his hand.
Lin Xiangdong said seriously, "You don't have to feel sorry for me. I have my own hands and feet and can support my brothers and sisters."
Wow, still a stubborn young man.
Jiang Tang appreciated this more and more. She changed the subject and got to the point.
"You said you collected some goodies in the country. Open them and see what they are."
Lin Xiangdong immediately put the bundle on the ground and spread it out. On it was a snuff bottle, a few copper coins, a watch, a Parker pen, and a large bowl.
The most valuable things here seem to be the snuff bottles and copper coins, because they look like old items and may be antiques.
Jiang Tang's gaze fell on the large bowl.
Because the Lingbao system has already told her that the real treasure is the big sea bowl.
There is a mark of Ming Dynasty official kiln on the bottom of the big sea bowl, which means it is authentic.
The treasure is already in front of him, but... Jiang Tang doesn't want to make it too obvious.
Her eyes moved, and she said to Chaochao and Yueyue, "Chaochao, Yueyue, each of you pick something you like, and we'll go shopping with brother."
When Lin Xiangdong heard this, he looked up in surprise, and there was more gratitude in his eyes when he looked at Jiang Tang.
Chaochao is at the age where she wants to write, so she chose a pen and said, "Mom, I want this one."
Yueyue immediately set her eyes on the beautiful large bowl. If she could put eggs in it, she could put a lot of them. She walked over and hugged the large bowl in her arms.
Jiang Tang secretly gave a thumbs up in his heart!
She is worthy of being her daughter. She loves her very much. It’s a good choice.
Jiang Tang glanced at the pile of things and picked up the watch. "A pen, a bowl, and this watch. I want them. Lin Xiangdong, how much is it?"
"Eighty... eighty... no, seventy. Seventy will be enough." Lin Xiangdong collected things from the countryside. They were all good things. The prices were not cheap, and he had to make a profit. However, because Jiang An and Fu Sinian had just saved his life, he felt embarrassed to make more money.
Jiang Tang counted the money and handed over eighty yuan, "Eighty is eighty."
Lin Xiangdong held the money tightly in his hand and kept expressing his gratitude.
Jiang Tang said, "You have a good eye, and the things you buy are all good. I'll be having lunch at the state-owned restaurant next Friday at noon. If you have any new items, please bring them over for me to see."
"Okay, I'll take note. Comrade Jiang, thank you so much for today."
Lin Xiangdong accidentally made a big deal, and when he left, his back was filled with joy.
Chao Chao and Yue Yue both received their gifts. Jiang Tang handed the newly bought watch to Fu Sinian, "Try it on. Does it fit? If not, we can ask the watchmaker to replace the strap."
"Is this... for me?" Fu Sinian was stunned.
"This watch is for men. It won't fit me, and Chao Chao is so small. Of course, it's for you." Jiang Tang grabbed Fu Sinian's hand and put the watch on him. "Although this watch is second-hand, look here—it's a two-wheeled mechanical watch. It should be an early Swiss import."
This bit of knowledge is easy for Jiang Tang to master.
"If we change the strap and sell it in Shanghai, this watch would be worth at least three hundred yuan. He only sold it to us for eighty, so it's not a loss."
It’s true, although the watch strap is a little old, it fits Fu Sinian’s wrist perfectly.
Jiang Tang took a closer look and exclaimed in satisfaction, "It looks good and suits you very well."
At first, when Fu Sinian wanted to eat at a better restaurant, it only cost a dozen yuan, and Jiang Tang thought it was too expensive. But now, when she bought him a watch for just a few dozen yuan, she didn't feel sorry at all.
Fu Sinian realized Jiang Tang's double standards in spending money, and also felt firsthand how good Jiang Tang was to him.
"Wife, you are so good to me."
"You are my husband, who else can I treat if I don't treat you well?"
Before Fu Sinian could feel the impact of the word "husband", Jiang Tang had already leaned over and said to Yueyue, "Yueyue, this bowl is too heavy. It's tiring for you to hold it. Can mom help you hold it?"
"Okay!~"
Yueyue obediently handed over the large bowl.
After Jiang Tang took it, he suppressed his inner excitement, turned over the large bowl and took a look, and sure enough, he saw the mark of the red official kiln.
Treasure +1 more.
When I get home, I’ll feed Yueyue some meat buns. She will definitely forget about the big bowl. Then I’ll put it in the space and then in the box. Perfect!
That evening, after Jiang Tang and Fu Sinian returned to the compound, the family made buns together. Fu Sinian kneaded the dough and chopped the meat, doing all the heavy work, while Jiang Tang wrapped the meat filling into the dough.
She does have some skills in this area. The big buns she makes are so delicious and tasty after being steamed that you'll want to have another one after eating one.
The servants' wives next door even shouted towards their house.
"Captain Fu, Miss Jiang, are you having meat buns at home tonight? The whole compound can smell the aroma of meat from your house."
After the buns were steamed, Jiang Tang packed them into two portions.
"Yueyue, this one is for Aunt Ding next door. Chaochao, this one is for Aunt Zhao. Walk slowly on the road and don't fall."
Jiang Tang gradually adapted to life in the compound. A few days ago, Zhao Xiumei and Mrs. Ding next door both sent her meals, so she reciprocated.
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