Gu Jianzhang was exasperated. "I think it's because no one comes to the village to buy them. Are you also thinking about selling this thing for money someday?"
Grandpa Gu couldn't help but interject, "Jianzhang, what are you doing? Selling it is fine, you'll get some money back. I think your Dahe is right, that thing is inanimate, but people are alive. If the rats really ruin it, it's better to..."
Gu Jianzhang frowned and said, "Old Captain, you don't understand Dahe. He spends all his money on eating and drinking, and doesn't do any serious work. I'm really worried about him. He's so old, almost a grandfather, what can I say to him!"
"He's so old, and you're still belittling him like a grandson. Enough already! Dahe is much more capable now than when he was earning work points!"
After Grandpa Gu finished speaking, fearing that Gu Wei might have some reservations, he quickly introduced him, saying, "This young man also has the surname Gu, and he's from the same clan as us."
Upon hearing that the young man who came to their house also had the surname Gu.
Gu Jianzhang, like his grandfather, became more enthusiastic.
"You also have the surname Gu? I must say, you really do look a bit like someone from our Gu family."
Gu Weiren remained unfazed as Gu Jianzhang scrutinized him, saying, "It's possible we were one family 500 years ago."
Gu Jianzhang nodded with a smile: "Hmm, it really might be an ancestor."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two...
Gu Wei wasn't in a hurry, but the others were extremely anxious.
"Uncle, we're still waiting to sell our old items."
"We can talk about it later."
Gu Jianzhang waved his hand, "Alright, you guys hurry up."
Surrounded by people, Gu Wei visited several more houses before it was noon.
But there are still some families we haven't reached.
Grandpa Gu sincerely invited Gu Wei to his home for dinner.
Gu Wei already knew that the old man used to be a production team leader.
Now his eldest son is the village party secretary, and he went to the township for a meeting with the village accountant and women's director.
He was naturally willing to befriend them.
However, he didn't go empty-handed; he also bought a chicken and some eggs from a family.
In rural areas, eggs are a highly sought-after commodity.
The old lady had a very good impression of Gu Wei.
Seeing that the guests had brought so many things, he quickly instructed his daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law, who had just returned from the market, to cook a couple more dishes to entertain them.
Gu Wei and Old Master Gu went to the octagonal table in the main room and sat down to chat.
He cleverly steered the conversation back to Gu Jianzhang and his group.
Grandpa Gu took a puff of his cigarette. "Didn't I tell you before that someone took their wife and son to the Northeast? It was one of their relatives..."
"Really?" Gu Wei asked knowingly, "Where in Northeast China did they go?"
Grandpa Gu pondered for a moment, "It seems to be near Bingcheng, but I've forgotten the specifics. It was many years ago. Later, I heard that after finally managing to settle down and become a city resident with access to government-subsidized grain rations, that disaster struck. Anyway, they were both very unlucky; both husband and wife died, and their son went to the countryside. I don't know how he's doing now..."
"Back then, he left on a whim. Dahe's great-grandmother was incredibly biased. Don't let her bound feet fool you; she had a lot of temper. She tormented his daughter-in-law terribly, almost killing her! Even a clay figure has some spirit, let alone a human. No matter how filial Da Nian was, he couldn't take it anymore. Luckily, his daughter-in-law had relatives there, so the three of them rushed over..."
Gu Wei finally learned more about what happened back then from other people.
No wonder my grandfather and his family didn't have much contact with their relatives back in their hometown after they settled down in Northeast China.
It was only when he could remember that Gu Jianzhang brought his children and grandchildren to visit his home.
After having lunch at Grandpa Gu's house, Gu Wei was taken to several other households to look at old objects.
It wasn't until after 4 p.m. that Gu Wei was seen off on a bus back to the county town by several enthusiastic villagers.
Back in the modern world, Gu Wei sorted through the things he had collected, finding it all rather amusing.
His original intention was to investigate Gu Honghe and his group.
As it turned out, things turned out unexpectedly well.
It didn't cost much in total.
But I still feel like I got a bargain.
Especially that incense burner.
It appears to be a rare artifact from the Xuande period.
However, whether it is true or not, we'll have to wait until someone knowledgeable takes a look before we can say for sure.
After that, Gu Wei went there a few more times.
Besides taking chairs from the Qing Dynasty.
They also secretly obtained a blank, stamped household registration transfer introduction letter from Grandpa Gu's son.
Regarding the arrangements made for Gu Honghe and his group.
Gu Wei hasn't decided yet.
After all, they were native villagers who continued to farm even after the household responsibility system was implemented.
Even if they use the guise of recruitment, it's impossible to take all the family members away.
It would be better to take a longer-term approach.
As for Grandpa, it wouldn't be a big problem to lie and say we're moving.
After making up her mind, Gu Wei rented another house here.
Although this trip was a bit tiring, it was also very rewarding.
Most importantly, the household registration issue has been resolved.
However, considering the time, he couldn't appear before his grandfather and the others so quickly.
Therefore, Gu Wei purchased a lot of things here.
Then they spent a few more days enjoying a relaxing time eating, drinking, and having fun in the modern world.
During this period, it happened to be the time to pay the employees' salaries.
Gu Wei made another appearance at the private restaurant.
Most people have gotten used to their boss's elusive nature.
Whether they come or not, people still go to work and come home as usual.
But Zhou Wenyi longed for Gu Weineng to appear day and night.
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