Back to 1978: Getting rich starts with treasure hunting

Chapter 218

City bus station.

"Gangzi, hurry up, the bus is here!"

Liu Xiao'e and Lin Gang just came from the train station and had been waiting at the bus station for almost an hour.

Liu Xiao'e's legs were numb from squatting, and then she saw a bus pulling into the station.

Lin Gang looked at Liu Xiao'e who was rushing forward with her luggage bag and became anxious. "Mom, don't worry. The bus hasn't stopped yet and the people on the bus haven't gotten off yet."

This does not work for Liu Xiao'e. Although she rarely goes out, she knows that in this era, if you are not proactive, not only will you not be able to occupy a seat, but you may not even be able to get on the bus.

"What do you know, kid? Hurry up!"

Liu Xiao'e carried a light luggage bag and squeezed in through the back door at the speed of a 100-meter sprint while everyone was heading for the front door.

The passengers who were getting off the train were forced to slow down slightly.

Some passengers getting off the bus had their feet stepped on inexplicably, and they didn't know who did it. The people whose feet were stepped on kept cursing, but they didn't slow down at all as they got off the bus.

Liu Xiao'e finally squeezed into the car. She smoothed her slightly messy hair and looked around. There were quite a few empty seats at the back of the car.

She quickly took one for herself and left her luggage bag on another seat.

Only after she had secured a seat did she proudly watch the passengers rushing to grab seats on the bus.

But the smug look on her face didn't last long. When she saw Lin Gang getting into the car slowly, she became furious.

"Hurry up, you're slower than an old lady like me!"

Lin Gang glanced at Liu Xiaoe helplessly, "Mom, there are people blocking my way. I can't run over them, right?"

"You are always right. When I went out with you, your dad thought you could take care of me, but it turned out that I was the one who took care of you all the way."

Liu Xiao'e said this, picked up her luggage bag with disgust, moved her butt, sat down in the window seat, and gave the aisle seat to Lin Gang.

Lin Gang placed the luggage bag on the luggage rack, sat down and said, "Mom, I have taken care of you along the way. If nothing else, at least I was the one carrying the luggage all the way here."

Liu Xiao'e couldn't refute this and glared at him: "Who did I come back for?"

Lin Gang: “…”

Liu Xiao'e thought about the fact that she would get carsick, so she immediately thought about opening the car window. However, she tried to open the window for a long time but it didn't open.

"You stupid guy, quickly find out how to open this car window. I've been trying to open it for a long time but I can't."

Lin Gang didn't dare to say a word even though he was scolded. He silently pried open the buckle of the car window and pushed the glass window, and it opened in an instant.

At the same time, the cold air outside the car instantly poured into the car, making Liu Xiao'e and Lin Gang shiver.

Lin Gang said in a negotiating tone: "Mom, it's too cold outside. It will be even colder when the car starts. How about closing the window?"

Liu Xiao'e stopped him and said, "You can't close it, you can't close it. I'll get carsick later. If you close the window, will I vomit on you?"

Lin Gang: “…”

"Mom, can we be a little more gentle when we talk? The way you talk will scare your future daughter-in-law when she gets to the Li family."

Liu Xiaoe: “…”

You forgot your mother after you got married, and now you start to despise your mother before you even get married. You have no conscience, you ungrateful boy!

Lin Gang had never ridden in a car with Liu Xiao'e before. This was the first time he knew what she meant by motion sickness.

The car drove out of the bus station, but before it was completely out of the city, her face had turned pale.

When they were about to leave the city, at an intersection, the driver slammed on the brakes. Liu Xiao'e's pale face turned pale and she leaned forward toward the window, and at the same time she heard a "ugh" sound.

Liu Xiaoe vomited!

This vomiting cannot be controlled until all the food in the stomach is vomited out.

After vomiting all the food in her stomach, Liu Xiao'e collapsed in her seat as if she had suffered a serious illness.

"I've got a belly full of cold air. Third brother, help me get the thermos from my bag."

Lin Gang was wondering how to take care of Liu Xiaoe who was suffering from motion sickness. When she reminded him, he quickly took out the thermos from his bag.

There was boiled water in it from the train, which was just enough to drink. After taking a few sips of hot water, my stomach felt much better.

Seeing that Liu Xiao'e's complexion had improved, Lin Gang carefully closed the window a little, leaving just a gap to let in fresh air without causing Liu Xiao'e to vomit from the smell of diesel.

"Mom, this thermos cup Lin Shu gave you is of great quality. It won't leak if you cover it tightly and put it in a bag. The water has been in it for two hours and it's still so hot. The insulation effect is pretty good."

Liu Xiao'e felt dizzy and was in no mood to pay attention to him.

"Mom, next time we go back to the provincial capital, can you ask Lin Shu to give one to me and Wanwan as well?"

He also wanted such a good thermos. With this thermos cup when he went to the stall, he would no longer have to drink cold water in the middle of the meal.

Setting up a stall outside in this kind of weather and having to drink cold water is really chilling and makes one feel happy.

"I'll ask her about this."

Liu Xiao'e did not agree immediately. Thinking about Lin Shu's preference for Li Wan, giving her a thermos cup should not be a big deal.

The bus was moving and Liu Xiao'e's stomach was churning. On the way, Lin Gang wanted to chat with Liu Xiao'e again.

Liu Xiao'e felt drowsy and didn't want to speak.

She regretted making this trip, but it was their parents' responsibility to help the third child find a partner, so she had to make the trip no matter what.

I just thought that I would try not to have to use a car to get back to the provincial capital this time. This motion sickness is really uncomfortable.

"Dad, hurry up and braise the pig's head, then go to the bus station to pick up my mom and the others. I estimate that they should be here soon."

There are two buses from the county to the city in the afternoon. Lin Xue guessed that Liu Xiao'e would take the last one back in the afternoon.

In fact, Liu Xiao'e and her companions were lucky to come back this time, as the railway transportation had just added an express train. Otherwise, it would have been almost evening when they arrived in the city.

But this time, it was almost dark when we arrived at the county town by bus.

Deng Cai was standing at the entrance of the bus station, and neither Liu Xiaoe nor Lin Gang recognized him.

"Mom, Gangzi, you are finally here. You have worked hard along the way. Come! I will carry the luggage."

Deng Cai took the luggage from Lin Gang's hand and put it on his shoulder without saying anything. "Gangzi, help mom carry the bag."

Lin Gang took the luggage bag from Liu Xiaoe's hand and helped Liu Xiaoe walk out.

"Brother-in-law, have you been waiting here for a long time?"

"Not long. I came here just in time. It's really painful to take the bus in this weather. Let's go back quickly. Xiaoxue might have already cooked the meal."

"Oh, don't tell me, I can't help but envy people who ride in a car like this. It's so painful." Liu Xiao'e got off the car and her motion sickness was slightly relieved, but she still felt uncomfortable.

It’s about two miles from the bus station to the convenience store, which is not too far.

It takes about twenty minutes to measure it on foot.

Walking from the bus station to the convenience store, Liu Xiao'e's mind became clear and she no longer felt dizzy or nauseous due to motion sickness.

When I entered the old house and smelled the fragrance of the food, I suddenly felt hungry and felt like I could eat two large bowls of rice.

"Xiaoxue, Mom and Gangzi are back!"

"Oh, mom, you're finally here, come in quickly, I just prepared the food."

Lin Xue came out, followed closely by Ding Zaichun and several children.

"Aunt, just cousin."

"Grandma, Third Uncle."

"Hey, come on, let's go inside and talk. Zaichun, are you used to being here?"

Liu Xiao'e walked into the house holding a child in each hand, and did not forget to look back to check on Ding Zaichun.

"Don't worry, auntie, I'm fine here."

"That's good. If you are not used to it here and want to develop in the provincial capital, your cousin needs help. You can go up and help her."

"Mom, you just arrived and you're already poaching people from my place before you even sit down?" Lin Xue stomped her feet in anger.

Ding Zaichun has worked in the store for so long that he is considered an old employee. He can do a good job in both retail and wholesale.

If they poached him suddenly, she would be extremely busy.

Liu Xiao'e laughed and scolded, "Why are you in such a hurry? Even if Zaichun wants to go to the provincial capital, he will have to wait for a while until you can recruit someone before leaving."

Ding Zaichun smiled. The provincial capital was one of the few big cities in the country, so of course he wanted to go and see it.

But... just like Liu Xiao'e said, I can't leave for the time being. I have to wait until Lin Xue recruits someone.

"We have to wait until after the first month of the lunar year to discuss this matter. It's not long since the Chinese New Year, and I believe there are many people looking for jobs, so it shouldn't be difficult to recruit people."

Lin Xue Hehe, it is not difficult to recruit people, but it is difficult to recruit people that the couple can trust.

"You all went to the provincial capital, and now I am the only one left in the county."

Lin Gang suddenly raised his head, looked at Lin Xue, and said with a smile: "Sister, if you want, you can also go to the provincial capital to develop. However, you are now stable. If you go to the provincial capital, you will have to start all over again."

After dinner, the family talked about the situation in the provincial capital. Liu Xiao'e learned about the Li family's situation and agreed to go to the Li family to present the bride price tomorrow. Then everyone went to bed.

Liu Xiao'e had been sitting in the car for a whole day and was really tired. She slept till dawn and did not even get up in the middle of the night.

The next day, I got up, washed, and just sat down to have breakfast when I saw Deng Cai walking in from outside carrying a pig's head.

"Deng Cai, why are you up so early?"

Deng Cai picked up the pig's head and placed it in a basin beside him, saying with a smile: "We are going to ask for the bride price today, and I thought that since we can't buy meat, we have to get a pig's head back, which will at least count as meat."

Liu Xiao'e nodded with satisfaction: "You are a thoughtful brother-in-law and have made very appropriate arrangements."

Deng Cai chuckled, washed his hands and sat at the table, "Gangzi's lifelong event, as his brother-in-law, I have to pay more attention to it."

All members of Yue's family have moved to the provincial capital, and he is the only brother-in-law in the county. How can he not be attentive?

It was rare for Lin Gang to thank Deng Cai in a serious manner, so Deng Cai quickly waved his hands and told them to eat quickly, otherwise it would be cold.

After breakfast, Liu Xiao'e checked the wedding cakes and other gifts that had been given as gifts today, then took out a stack of red envelopes from her bag, each of which contained a certain amount of money.

This red envelope went to Li's house and was given to Li's family members and relatives' children.

"Mom, did Gangzi really make a lot of money by setting up a stall in the provincial capital these days?"

"I've made a little money. At least now your father and I don't have to pay for his wedding."

Lin Xue turned around and glanced at Lin Gang who was tying gifts outside, and asked in a low voice: "He really doesn't want to go to work, and plans to sell his work quota?"

Liu Xiao'e put away the red envelope with money in it and said with a smile: "Your father and I said that he should make his own decision. Your brothers and sisters said that as long as he is willing to make progress, we should just follow his wishes."

Although it is hard work to set up a stall in the provincial capital, the money earned is indeed many times more than working in an office.

The son-in-law said this is called: You have to give in order to gain.

It is impossible for you to take all the benefits in the world. If you want to get a certain benefit, you must give up another way out.

I went to the betrothal ceremony today and had already discussed it with the Li family and Mingxin's mother in advance.

Mingxin's mother was waiting for them halfway.

When they arrive, we will rush to the village where the Li family is.

Li family.

Early this morning, the Li family slaughtered chickens and ducks. Those who didn't know the situation speculated that there was some happy event in their family today.

"Aunt, your family is killing chickens and fish again today. Are there any distinguished guests coming to your house?"

The other villagers passing by pricked up their ears. They also wanted to know who would come from the Li family today.

While plucking the feathers of chickens and ducks, Li's mother heard the neighbor's question and smiled, "Yes! Today my Wanwan is going to present the betrothal gift. The man works in the city and is usually busy. I took the time out today to come here to present the betrothal gift and to get the marriage certificate with Wanwan."

"Hiss! Wanwan found a man who has a job in the city?"

"Yes, I am still a formal employee."

"Why would a regular worker in the city want to find Wanwan? Could it be that your family is greedy for the city people who eat the government food, so you want to marry Wanwan to an old bachelor?"

"That's not right. If he's a regular worker, he can't be a bachelor. Could it be that you're marrying Wanwan to a divorced man or an old widower?"

This statement shocked everyone.

The villagers who were paying attention to the Li family looked at Li's mother with incredible expressions.

Some even glared at Li's mother with condemning eyes, as if to say, how could you marry your own daughter to such an old man?

When Father Li came out with the hot water, he was met with disapproving looks from his neighbors. He was a little confused. What was going on?

"Old Li, no matter how short of money you are or how bad Wanwan's reputation is, you can't marry a young bud like her to a bald old man!"

"That's right, Wanwan is a girl we watched grow up. She is so sensible and well-behaved. How could you bear to send her into the fire pit?"

"It's not easy to be a stepmother. You're not marrying Wanwan off to enjoy happiness, but you're ruining her entire second half of her life. What a sin!"

"How could you do this?"

Father Li was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when faced with the condemnation from the villagers. He seemed to understand what they meant.

"You may have misunderstood. It's true that Wanwan's partner is a worker in the city, but he is not in his seventies or eighties. He is still young."

But no one believed this.

Everyone had the same idea. If he wasn't in his seventies or eighties, then he must be at least in his forties or fifties, right?

"Old Li, that person won't be similar to you, right? When you two drink together, will you be father-in-law and son-in-law, or brothers?"

After hearing this, the villagers were angry, but some of them couldn't help laughing out loud.

Father Li was also amused by them. "Okay, I know you all mean well. But please clarify the situation before you say this."

"Why didn't we figure it out? Wanwan is just a young girl, and you guys are so cruel to marry her to an old bald guy. Can't we say a word or two to you?"

Father Li stroked his forehead and said, "I told you that Wanwan's boyfriend is very young, two years older than Wanwan. How come he has become an old bald man in your mouth?"

"If it's not an old bald guy, then could it be an old, ugly, short guy?"

The old, ugly, short and fat man pushed his bicycle, turned around, pointed at himself, and asked the people behind him: "Are they talking about me?"

Mingxin's mother and Lin Xue both nodded embarrassedly.

Liu Xiao'e had no concerns about her son. She resisted the urge to burst out laughing and asked, "If it's not you, then is it one of us?"