Uncle Xu said, "Don't worry about Qibao. They haven't even told their family about anything that happened at the winery. They all know their limits. Besides, there's the agreement."
The old man said, "Second and third brothers, you two can't sit idle either. You need to make arrangements in advance so that you won't be panicked when the time comes."
"Okay! Dad!"
…
In the afternoon, after Qibao sent Wu Xinyi away...
"Xiao Ling, I suspect there is definitely more than one diamond!"
"Well, maybe there is a diamond mine in Huamen Town!" Xiao Ling said.
Qibao said, "People here don't even know what diamonds are good for. If I could get this diamond mine, how much silver would that be worth?"
Xiao Ling said, "Let's wait until we find it! This mine is not easy to mine!"
Qibao thought about it and agreed. It was still uncertain whether there was a diamond mine.
The next day, Uncle Xu went to town on the carriage and did not return until noon.
The old man asked, "Boss, what did they say?"
Uncle Xu smiled and said, "What else can I say? They're all willing. They even said they don't want any of the money they earn, and want to give it all to our family. They said they want to repay our family for giving them a new life. I refused."
The old man said, "Well, you did a good job."
"They have discussed it among themselves. Those who are free will come to help when the time comes. If there are people who are good with their hands, they can make some small gadgets during this period, which will come in handy when the time comes." said the old man.
The old man nodded and said, "They are all people who know how to be grateful."
Uncle Xu said, "But someone has made a request."
The old man asked, "What's the request?"
Uncle Xu said, "They said the house they live in belongs to our Xu family. We can't call it a slum anymore. It doesn't sound nice. We want you to help come up with a name."
The old man said: "That's right, wait for Wenwu to come back and let him get up."
Uncle Xu nodded in agreement.
…
What Qibao didn't expect was that the news came so quickly.
In the afternoon, a bailiff from the yamen came to the Xu family.
This person was sent by Wu Xinyi, who said that the old man was setting up a stall in the town at that time.
Qibao did not delay and said goodbye to his family before rushing to the town with the yamen runner.
The yamen runner led the way and soon they came to a stall of an old man in his sixties, who was selling groceries. At this time, Wu Xinyi was squatting there and talking to the old man.
Seeing Qibao coming, he stood up and whispered, "Qibao, I took it to heart when you told me yesterday. As soon as the old man showed up, I sent someone to notify you. Don't you think I'm loyal?"
Qibao laughed and said, "Enough, enough, enough! You are the most loyal person."
Wu Xinyi said, "I've already found out the origins of this stone for you. The old man said it was washed down from the mountain by rain on a rainy day. He thought it was beautiful, so he took it home. I didn't expect that I would buy it the first day I put it on display."
Qibao walked up to the old man and asked, "Grandpa, where do you live?"
The old man looked at Qibao and said, "I live in a nearby village. Miss, you want to ask about the stone, right?"
Qibao nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa, I think this stone is very special and sparkling. I like it very much."
The old man said, "I went to the mountain to look for it yesterday, but I didn't find it. Maybe there is only this one."
Qibao thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa, I want to go and see it myself. Can you take me? Don't worry, I won't let you suffer any loss. How about I give you one or two ounces of silver?"
The old man was a little tempted, thinking that he couldn't sell so much silver even if he sold it for a month, so he got a bargain. So he immediately said, "Okay, I'll take you there, but I don't know if you can find me."
Qibao said, "It's okay. Just take me to the place and I'll look for it myself. I won't blame you if I can't find it."
The old man quickly started to pack up his things and said, "Okay." He thought that this young lady from a rich family was different. She was so generous. If he could have more good things like this, his family would be better off.
Wu Xinyi said, "Qibao, can I go with you?"
Qibao said, "Sister Xinyi, you should go back! It's getting late now. It will probably be dark by the time you get back. Your father will be worried about you. Don't worry, I'll be fine. Have you forgotten that I know kung fu?"
Wu Xinyi hesitated for a while before saying, "Okay then! Be careful."
Qibao nodded.
The old man said, "Miss, I'm done packing. You can leave now."
Qibao nodded, said goodbye to Wu Xinyi, and followed the old man.
On the way, the old man was carrying a large package, but he didn't feel any effort at all, as if he was used to it. He smiled and said, "Miss, I didn't expect that you are so brave despite your young age. Aren't you afraid that I am a bad guy?"
Qibao asked, "Then, old man, are you a bad person?"
The old man laughed and said, "You are such an interesting kid! If I were a bad guy, I wouldn't need to set up a street stall to make a living!"
Qibao asked, "Grandpa, why are you still setting up a stall at such an old age? Where are your children?"
The old man sighed and said, "I've experienced the pain of seeing my loved ones die young in my early years. Now I've let it go. I'm saving some money for my coffin so that my wife and I won't have to be buried in such a shabby state with just a straw mat."
Qibao comforted him, "Grandpa, who can predict what will happen in your life? Living in the present is the most important thing."
The old man murmured, "Yes! The living are the most important!"
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