It was the first time for Gu's parents to go into the mountains. They felt the wild growth of nature and had never seen many wild vegetables before. Gu Xi picked some for her parents to take back.
"In fact, although there is not much money in the countryside, the living expenses are also low. There are wild vegetables in the mountains and you can hunt pheasants and wild boars. There is hope in life. In the city, on the contrary, the living expenses are high and the pressure is great, but many people are tight on money. The houses are also small, not as spacious as those in the countryside." Gu Weiguo has basically mastered the routine of life in the village. It is simple and unpretentious, without so many entertainment activities, but each place has its own rhythm.
Gu Xi was a little tired from walking, so she asked Wang Xu to hold her hand: "I think people in the city live a fast-paced life, busy with their daily lives. In their free time, they should get in touch with nature, slow down their lives, and breathe the air of freedom."
Chen Minhua felt much more relaxed while walking in the forest. "These sisters are really amazing. They know so many wild vegetables and mushrooms, and what can be eaten and what cannot be eaten. There are so many details. We don't understand so much."
Wang Xu looked around and said, "You guys pick some wild vegetables here. I'll go inside to see if there are any pheasants or rabbits. Be careful where you step."
Wang Xu disappeared from sight swiftly and agilely. It was also the first time for Gu Xi to see him go hunting. She wanted to follow him, but Wang Xu wouldn't let her, fearing that she would be in danger. It was too late to protect her, so she had to give up.
As they gathered around picking fruits, they heard Wang Xu shout from afar, "Gu Chao, come and help."
Gu Chao quickly ran towards the source of the sound, but Gu Xi still held her parents and waited there: "We won't go over and cause trouble, let's wait here."
After a while, the two came back with bamboo baskets on their backs. Gu Chao was obviously exhausted and his steps were heavy. Wang Xu helped him get the bamboo basket. Gu Chao sat down on a rock next to Gu Xi and said, "I am so tired. This rabbit is too cunning and runs too fast. It's really terrible. Wang Xu is like a leopard. I really admire him. He doesn't even breathe."
Gu Xi saw Gu Chao panting and handed him the cup of water in her hand: "Drink some water, this is Dad's cup of water, don't sit down right away, stand for a while and walk back slowly."
He then handed his water cup to Wang Xu: "You should drink some water too. You are sweating all over after running in the weather before it gets hot. Go back and wash yourself thoroughly. You are so smelly and dirty."
Although they were extremely reluctant, the three members of the Gu family still had to go back. They met a lot of people during this trip. They came to say goodbye the night before leaving and gave them a lot of vegetables and dried vegetables they grew themselves, as well as homemade rice wine, which was simply the highest courtesy.
Early in the morning, Wang Xu drove a tractor to take the three of them to the train station, and also took away two wild rabbits and two wild pheasants that Wang Xu had specially shot.
Chen Minhua patted Wang Xu reluctantly, and she was even more reluctant to leave Gu Xi: "You should go back, don't send me off, live a good life with Gu Xi, and bring Gu Xi back to see us when you have the chance, and I will definitely treat you with delicious food and fish."
Wang Xu imitated Gu Xi and hugged Gu's mother: "Mom, I will find a chance to bring Gu Xi back to see you. You should also take care of your health. Don't worry about Gu Xi. I will take good care of her. Gu Xi said that when we go back, we can look for houses. If there is a small house vacant in a good location, we can buy it directly. This passbook is 2,000 yuan, you can buy more, Gu Xi asked me to give it to you."
Chen Minhua didn't want it: "We still have some money at home. Why is this kid buying so many houses? If people find out, they will accuse him."
Wang Xu stuffed the passbook into Chen Minhua's hands again: "Mom, don't push it around when there are so many people around. Keep it. We are not short of money here. The pig farm will have dividends at the end of the year. I will listen to whatever Gu Xi says. She must have a point. If she says to buy a house, then we will buy a house."
Gu Weiguo also agreed: "Yes, Wang Xu is like listening to his wife and becoming rich. Gu Xi is definitely smarter than us, so it's right to listen to her."
The departure time was approaching, and the four of them said goodbye reluctantly. Before leaving, Gu Weiguo patted Wang Xu on the shoulder and said, "I leave my precious daughter to you. Don't let me trust the wrong person."
Wang Xu looked at Gu Weiguo with an unprecedented sincerity: "Don't worry, Dad. You are my role model. I will love her as much as you love Gu Xi. I am very happy to have Gu Xi and you as my family."
Gu Weiguo looked at Wang Xu's eyes, a promise between men, and nodded: "Okay."
Wang Xu was about to go back, but then he remembered that he didn't know how the Dacron shirts sold at Sister Afen's place were doing, so he went to the supply and marketing cooperative.
Seeing him so excited, Sister Afen pulled him aside and said, "Xiao Wang, you're here. Business is booming. I thought it would take a week to sell, but it was sold out in two days. They were gone yesterday afternoon. Many people asked me when you can get more stock."
Wang Xu didn't expect that denitrification would be achieved so quickly: "Sister Afen, you are so capable. We want to learn from you. The transport team has just set out and it will take at least a week to return. It's hard to say the exact date. I will tell you as soon as possible."
When Sister Afen heard that it would take another week, she thought that this time was just right: "Okay, wait here for me, I'll go get the money for you. You don't dare to bring it with you, so I'll change it into a whole one for you."
Sister Afen said hello to her colleagues and hurried out. Wang Xu did not follow her. He walked around the store and bought some new vanishing cream for Gu Xi. When he saw a beige dress with vertical stripes and a red knitted sweater, he bought them both for Gu Xi.
The elder sister introduced a nightgown to Wang Xu, saying that the fabric was very comfortable and it was a new model from Hong Kong. Wang Xu bought it without thinking too much.
When Wang Xu finished shopping and walked out of the supply and marketing cooperative, Sister Afen was waiting at the side of the alley, panting and waving to him. Wang Xu walked over quickly, and Sister Afen handed him an envelope: "I took 75 yuan, and you should count the rest, don't leave less."
Wang Xu smiled and stuffed the envelope into his inner pocket: "No need to order, Sister Afen, I trust you. I'll contact you when the next batch of goods arrives."
After returning home, Gu Xi happened to be returning home from the neighborhood committee at noon: "My parents left? I'm really reluctant to let them go, and they didn't even want me to see them off."
Wang Xu handed the gift he bought to Gu Xi: "Everyone has been sent to the car safely. They are also afraid of separation, so I gave them the passbook. These clothes I bought for you, and this envelope, are the money I earned from the Dacron shirt."
Gu Xi squeezed the envelope: "So much money? How much does it cost?"
Wang Xu put all the vegetables in the yard and washed his hands. "The cost is 10 yuan per piece, and I'm selling it for 25 yuan. Sister Afen takes 1.5 yuan per piece. After deducting the cost, the rest will be split between me and your brother."
Gu Xi nodded: "Hubby, you are really amazing."
Wang Xu's bones softened when she was called "husband": "Call me again, I want to hear it."
Gu Xi ignored him, took the gift and went back to her room. When she reached the door, she poked her head out and said, "Hubby~ muah."
Wang Xu took several deep breaths and suppressed his urge. He hadn't eaten meat for a week and felt uncomfortable.
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