Maozi earned fifty yuan and walked away whistling in a good mood.
Gao Mingcheng put away the ancient coins in his hand and was in a good mood.
These ancient coins are all from the Qing Dynasty. They are recent and there are indeed many of them on the market, but as long as they are collected for a dozen years, their value will increase by thousands or tens of thousands of times!
Let alone the other things, the value of the 'Qixiang Chongbao' alone is immeasurable. Gao Mingcheng remembers that at an auction in 2013, a 'Qixiang Chongbao' was finally sold for 5.75 million Hong Kong dollars, or about 4.85 million yuan.
Just think about it, what a huge profit this is!
Therefore, he had no intention of selling the "Qixiang Chongbao" and would keep it for himself, waiting for the right opportunity to sell it.
Gao Mingcheng sat at the door of the clothing store, taking care of Xiao Xuxu while slowly selling bayberries. His bayberries were expensive, so they sold slowly, but he still sold more than ten kilograms of them.
Suddenly, a familiar voice was heard. Gao Mingcheng looked in the direction of the voice and saw Gao Yue's smiling face.
"Hey, why are you back? Didn't you say before that you would stay in the provincial capital to help your teacher?" Gao Mingcheng was happy to see Gao Yue.
He offered his small stool to Gao Yue, pointed at the bayberries in the bamboo basket and said enthusiastically, "The bayberries I grow taste pretty good. Just take as many as you want!"
Gao Yue didn't bother to be polite with him. Seeing that the bayberries were indeed good, not only were they large in size but also had beautiful color, he picked them up and put them directly into his mouth without even thinking about washing them.
However, bayberries are relatively clean. After Gao Mingcheng picked the bayberries from the tree, he put them directly into his mouth and ate them without washing them at all.
Of course, if you are particular, it is best to soak it in light salt water, so that you can see many small insects coming out of the bayberry pulp!
Ever since Gao Yue went to the provincial capital to attend university, the two brothers have rarely seen each other. In the past, Gao Yue would come back during the winter and summer vacations, but during this year's vacation, he suddenly called home and said that he wanted to stay in the provincial capital to help a teacher.
Gao Guobing was naturally willing to do this and told him to do his job well.
Originally, when Gao Yue graduated, he would be able to work at the county police station, but if he had a relationship with his teacher and could stay in the provincial capital, it would also be a good choice.
After Gao Yue spit out the bayberry pit, he said, "I came back naturally after I finished my work. I came back yesterday and saw the piano you put in our house. Wow, you almost failed in your academic performance, but you still bought such a high-end and artistic thing!"
Gao Yue's exaggerated expression made Gao Mingcheng laugh.
"When you've been away for three days, you should look at me with new eyes. I'm the principal of the kindergarten from now on! You have to curry favor with me. Your child will have to work under my supervision from now on!"
"Hello, Director Gao!" Gao Yue bowed to Gao Mingcheng, feeling a bit funny and awkward.
Gao Mingcheng laughed out loud.
In just a few words, the two of them eliminated the alienation that had existed since they had last seen each other for several months and became as close as real brothers who saw each other every day.
Gao Yue took little Xuxu out of the stroller and started teasing him. Unfortunately, little Xuxu had too much self-control and would let you hold him as much as you wanted, but he couldn't laugh easily!
Gao Yue teased him for a while and commented: "Your son is very well behaved, he is totally unlike you! When you were a kid, you were like fleas on your body, you just wouldn't stop."
Gao Mingcheng said immediately: "He's still young, only eight months old, what can you see? Wait until he can walk and run, and see if he's naughty or not!"
Even if he isn't naughty, I will try my best to make him naughty!
In his previous life, his eldest son was indeed a very worry-free person, but he was too silent and introverted, which doomed him to be mediocre.
Gao Mingcheng knew that the environment could influence a person's character, so in this life, he hoped that his eldest son could have a more complete childhood.
The reason why he founded the kindergarten was to give Xiao Xuxu a better preschool education environment, to give him more useful friends and to broaden his horizons.
"You can have lunch here at noon. Gao Zhuang happens to be here today too, so let's have some fun together." Gao Mingcheng invited.
Gao Yue naturally would not refuse, he just smiled and said: "There are more and more people in your family, I'm afraid that a large round table can't accommodate them all!"
Indeed, it is impossible for family members, relatives, friends and people invited to work to sit down and eat lunch.
But it’s okay, we can split into two tables, and the many Americans can also eat at the cashier counter in front.
The two of them sat at the door of the store and talked. Gao Yue talked about some interesting things that happened to him in school, and Gao Mingcheng also talked about some interesting things he encountered while collecting antiques.
Speaking of this, Gao Yue said: "It's a pity. If it weren't for the fire, there would be a lot of bottles and jars left in Gaojia Village. My dad said that my grandfather had a very beautiful bottle at home, and some four treasures of the study."
After hearing this, Gao Mingcheng also sighed.
The ancestors of Gaojiacun had many Jinshi (imperial examination) graduates, and they were considered a gentry family in this area. Unfortunately, they suffered heavy losses during the war.
The two were talking aimlessly, and suddenly the topic turned to the person Gao Yue liked.
When Gao Yue talked about the other person, his face was full of joy, and there was a feeling that the young man's feelings were always poetic.
Gao Mingcheng listened to his story carefully. This secret love affair was something he didn't know about in his previous life.
However, he knew that Gao Yue’s wife was not the girl he was talking about now.
Instead, like his brother Gao Hong, he married a girl within the local system.
After Gao Yue finished expressing his admiration for the girl with a dreamy expression, he let out another long sigh.
"She is from the provincial capital, and comes from a wealthy family. She is very good at dancing. She and I... Alas..." A trace of loss appeared on Gao Yue's face.
In his heart, he had already concluded that there was no possibility for him and that girl.
After finishing speaking, Gao Yue did not forget to remind Gao Mingcheng: "My parents don't know about this matter, so don't talk nonsense."
Gao Mingcheng agreed.
"Hehe, I know you are not a talkative person. After you said it out loud, I feel much better!" Gao Yue smiled, as if he had buried the secret feelings the moment he said it.
At this time, little Xuxu, who had been quiet all the time, no longer gave face and suddenly struggled and refused to sit in the stroller.
Gao Mingcheng knew from his expression that he was addicted to milk, so he picked up little Xuxu and said to Gao Yue: "You help me sell bayberries here, and I will give my son to my wife!"
So he carried little Xuxu into the store to find Xuanyuemei. Xuanyuemei was trying hard to sell a dress to a customer. Seeing that little Xuxu was craving for milk, she immediately picked him up and gave Gao Mingcheng a look. Gao Mingcheng understood, and the couple exchanged tasks. Xuanyuemei took little Xuxu upstairs, while Gao Mingcheng stayed in the store selling clothes.
While we were busy, it was already noon.
The market is usually busy in the morning. By noon, the flow of people will gradually decrease, and by the afternoon, it will be almost the same as usual.
Today's lunch was cooked by Hu Yinchen, a big pot of pork ribs stewed with winter melon, a big pot of braised pork belly, as well as stir-fried beef with chili, stir-fried eggplant with chili and other dishes.
Hu Yinchen's craftsmanship is excellent and has won unanimous praise.
After lunch, Gao Yue did not stay long but left.
As for Gao Zhuang, he also planned to return to Gaojia Village. He was worried about his grandmother being alone at home.
Women are naturally good at shopping. When Gao Zhuang came, he didn’t bring anything, but when he left, his bicycle was piled with things that He Xiuman bought!
And on Gao Zhuang's head was a brand new straw hat.
"Brother Mingcheng, Xiuman, Yuanyuan, I'm leaving!" Gao Zhuang grinned and waved goodbye to everyone.
Little Yuanyuan was reluctant to see her father go and cried loudly. He Xiuman looked at Gao Zhuang's departing back and her eyes became a little red.
This scene seemed like a farewell between life and death.
Even the most hard-hearted person cannot be so cruel, let alone Gao Zhuang, whose heart is not hard at all.
He couldn't bear to see Xiao Yuanyuan cry, so he immediately parked his bicycle and went to hug Xiao Yuanyuan.
Gao Mingcheng said: "It's still early, you can go back later, the sun is shining brightly now."
He Xiuman also said: "Wait until Yuanyuan falls asleep before you leave."
So Gao Zhuang had to stay and play with Xiao Yuanyuan for a while, and then coax Xiao Yuanyuan to take a nap.
As for Xiao Xuxu, he had fallen asleep by now.
There were few customers in the store at noon, so Gao Mingcheng and Xuanyuemei also took a rest on the second floor.
Gao Mingcheng took out eight ancient coins from his pocket and prepared to clean them.
Maozi had no knowledge of how to maintain antiques, so the eight ancient coins he sold to Gao Mingcheng were covered with stains, including grease, dust, and more copper rust.
Copper rust needs to be dealt with in time, otherwise the copper coins will be completely rusted over time and will be useless.
Dealing with copper rust is also simple. The most common and convenient method is to brush the copper rust area with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
In addition to removing rust, toothpaste can also clean grease and dust.
Gao Mingcheng squeezed toothpaste onto the toothbrush, wet it, and started brushing the coin.
This is also a strenuous job, requiring constant brushing until the rust disappears.
Many beauties watched curiously from the side, finding it very novel. After Gao Mingcheng washed a copper coin, she took it in her hand and played with it.
Many people could not see the beauty and scarcity of such a small copper coin, and just asked curiously: "How much did you pay for it? How much can you sell it for?"
Gao Mingcheng said: "It's fifty yuan in total, I bought it from Maozi."
"Fifty dollars?" Xuanyuemei was slightly surprised. She immediately said, "You weren't cheated by him, were you? Last time you had a similar coin, and he said he charged you five dollars!"
Gao Mingcheng smiled and said, "Oh, don't think they all look the same, but they are different in age, so the prices are different. Different quantities also have different prices. I gave him fifty, which is a bit of a premium. But it's still worth it."
"Look at this one - this 'Qixiang Chongbao' was only issued for one month in history, so the number on the market is extremely rare. I gave Maozi a little more money because of it, so that he would be more active when he went to receive the goods."
Gao Mingcheng is naturally not a sucker. He helps Maozi make a lot of money. In this way, Maozi has tasted the sweetness and will naturally be active in collecting antiques.
He then buys good quality ones from Maozi.
Gao Mingcheng gave many beautiful people a brief introduction to the dynasty background of each copper coin and roughly talked about their future estimated value.
"The previous batch of antiques and bezoars made me more than 100,000 yuan, and the decoration of my new home and kindergarten is no longer a problem. I will keep the antiques I receive in the future if they are in good condition and have high collection value."
"From now on, these things will be our heirlooms. When we move to our new home, I'll have to build a special warehouse to store them."
Xuanyuemei said, "Let's put the warehouse on the third floor, so that the children won't break it when they are naughty!"
Ever since she knew the value of those antiques, Xuanmei has been quite nervous. She tries to be very careful when touching them. If she accidentally breaks them, she will be heartbroken.
"Um."
As the couple was talking, they unknowingly started talking about Gao Mingli's wife Zhang Jinling.
Gao Mingcheng told her what he saw and heard at his parents' house yesterday, and couldn't help asking, "Duomei, if you lived under the same roof with your sister-in-law, would you be able to get along well with her?"
Xuanyuemei thought about it, and then said decisively: "We definitely won't get along! If I lived under the same roof with her, I would definitely be like Jinling, quarreling and fighting with her every day!"
"My sister-in-law wants to take everything and she's always talkative. I'm impatient, so if she provokes me, we'll definitely have a fight."
After hearing this, Gao Mingcheng fell silent.
In her previous life, Xuanyimei did fight with her sister-in-law Huang Su'e every day.
Later they lived separately and seemed to have no contact with each other forever.
One sister-in-law is like this, and two sisters-in-law are also like this. Gao Mingcheng doesn't think it is the fault of his wife Duoyumei. It must be the fault of his eldest sister-in-law Huang Su'e!
Many women did not witness the quarrel between Zhang Jinling and Huang Su'e with their own eyes, but when they put themselves in their shoes, they could empathize with Zhang Jinling.
She sighed and said, "Mingli and his wife always live separately, which is definitely not good. Otherwise, why not ask Jinling to come live in the county?"
Gao Mingcheng didn't care about it, he just said: "I think Mingli doesn't want his wife to come live here."
Xuanyue frowned when she recalled Gao Mingli's attitude towards Zhang Jinling.
If you don't like the person, what's the point of spending a high price to marry her?
That night, Gao Mingcheng called Gao Mingli aside and told him what had happened in the village.
After listening to this, Gao Mingli frowned, and the first thought in his mind was why Zhang Jinling was like a shrew?
"If I had known she was a shrew, I would not have married her," Gao Mingli complained.
Gao Mingcheng was stunned. He didn't expect Gao Mingli to behave like this.
The eldest sister-in-law Huang Su'e is favored by her parents-in-law, and her husband is still around. If she quarrels with Zhang Jinling, no matter how fierce Zhang Jinling is, she will not suffer much.
On the contrary, if Zhang Jinling shows weakness, she will suffer serious consequences!
But after hearing this, her husband not only did not sympathize with her situation, but instead despised her for being a shrew?
"Do you think my sister-in-law is right?" Gao Mingcheng asked a soul-searching question.
Gao Mingli thought for a moment and said, "Although my sister-in-law likes to take more, she's still okay. She's usually polite and has rarely quarreled with anyone. If she could quarrel with Jin Ling, it must be that Jin Ling did something wrong."
Gao Mingcheng was silent, recalling the scene in his previous life when he came back from outside and Xuanmei took the opportunity to complain to him about how his sister-in-law bullied her, but he didn't quite believe it.
"Pa!" Gao Mingcheng raised his hand and slapped himself hard!
He was very strong and didn't hold back when he hit himself, so his cheeks became red and swollen all of a sudden.
This scene gave Gao Mingli a big fright.
When his second brother raised his hand just now, he thought he was going to hit him.
"Second brother, you..."
"Oh, a mosquito bit me just now." Gao Mingcheng said calmly.
This slap was given to my previous life self!
Can't tell the difference between inside and outside!
In his previous life, he ended up with his wife and children separated. It was all his own fault, so he couldn't blame anyone else!
Gao Mingcheng looked up at Gao Mingli. His eyes were calm, but they made Gao Mingli feel a little scared.
The way the second brother looked at him was as if he was looking through him at a non-existent person.
Gao Mingcheng sighed. He saw the fate of his previous life in Gao Mingli.
If Gao Mingli still maintains this attitude, then he will soon be separated from his wife and children!
Gao Mingcheng patted Gao Mingli on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Mingli, think carefully about why you want to marry a wife? What have you paid for marrying a wife? What do you want in return? Some couples are good couples, and some are resentful couples. If you can't treat Jinling better, then you are destined to be resentful couples. Either go your separate ways, or hate each other for the rest of your lives."
"Mingli, after you get married and have your own little family, your little family is the most important. Your wife is the one who will accompany you for the rest of your life and give birth to your children. Parents will grow old, and brothers will drift apart. You have to think clearly about what is most important to you." (End of this chapter)
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