Appreciation of treasures

Chapter 10
"Hey! 30?! The old Xu family really dares to speak."

"That's right, it's not easy for a child like Gangzi. Dad is still raising him at home, and he depends on his mother inside and out."

"That's not necessarily the case. Look at Gangzi, who took 200 yuan as soon as he made a move. Who in our village has ever received such a big gift?! Maybe, Gangzi really made a lot of money while he was outside."

"Let me tell you, the old Xu's family wanted so many betrothal gifts, and it was clear that they didn't want this marriage. Just watch, the matter of these two children will not work out."

……

When Zhao just entered the house, Zhao's mother was busy in the kitchen.

She heard movement in the main room, guessed that Zhao Gang had arrived home, and hurriedly came out to greet him.I haven’t seen my son for more than a year. I saw his thin figure and knew that he was working hard outside.

She couldn't help feeling distressed, took the backpack from her son, and said, "Are you motion sick on the road? You go in and sit in the house for a while, and the meal will be fine. Let's eat dumplings today."

Zhao Gang looked around and asked, "Where's my dad?"

"Today is the fifteenth day. There is a temple fair. Your father set up a stall to write for others."

There is a Yaowang Temple in the countryside. There is a temple fair every 15th day of the Lunar New Year. In the evening, many people go to the temple to pray for their families and burn incense. It is very lively.

When offering incense, the villagers are happy to use a brush to write the names of their family members and the wishes of the Lord Wang on the raw edge paper.So there are many people who can write calligraphy, set up a stall at the gate of the temple, and it costs two yuan a piece.

Zhao Gang's father had this skill.Since his illness, he has been unable to do heavy work. It is his daughter-in-law and son who are struggling for the family, and he feels very uncomfortable.So every 15th day of the new year, he would go to the gate of the temple to set up a stall to supplement his family.

It is now October, and the night is cool and windy.Zhao Gang felt sorry for his father, and said to his mother: "It's so cold now, please tell my father not to go. He is not in good health, so don't catch a cold again."

"It's okay, your dad, if you let him idle, he will feel uncomfortable."

Zhao Gang knew in his heart that his parents were anxious because of the dowry.His father dragged his sick body and had to keep working in the cold wind, not because he wanted to help him get enough money for the bride price as soon as possible.

It's just that they don't know yet that they already have supernatural powers, so there is absolutely no need to work so hard anymore.

Yaowang Temple is only ten minutes away from the village. Zhao Gang said hello to his mother, rode on the electric car in the courtyard, and went to Yaowang Temple to pick up his father.

The whole family gathered together to eat steaming dumplings. While eating, Zhao Gang chatted with his parents about Mei Chun's return to the village.

"What? Mei Chun came home with her aunt? When did it happen?" Mother Zhao asked in surprise.

Xu's family is in the west of the village, while Zhao Gang's is in the northeast of the village. The two families don't live close together. In addition, Zhao Gang and Mei Chun came back one after another, so Zhao Gang's parents don't know about it yet.

"That's what happened in the past two days. I saw her the night before yesterday."

"Gangzi, I hear what you mean. Mei Chun came home and didn't say hello to you?" Father Zhao has always been very sensitive, "You two didn't have any conflicts, did you?"

"Hi! Isn't it just that...her dad is urging the bride price again." Zhao Gang said hesitantly.

Hearing him mention this, Father Zhao's face turned gloomy.

He had no objection to the marriage between Zhao Gang and Mei Chun.He is also very satisfied with Mei Chun, his future daughter-in-law.However, since the Xu family proposed a high amount of bride price, he had some opinions.

In their locality, the villagers still have a very traditional way of thinking, and the man will give a certain gift when they get married.It's just that the amount raised by Xu's family is too outrageous, far beyond the local customs, and beyond the capacity of Zhao's family.

Therefore, Father Zhao doubted the sincerity of the Xu family for this marriage.In his view, Mei Chun's parents probably looked down on the Zhao family's financial conditions and were unwilling to get married.Proposing a high betrothal gift is just an excuse.

Seeing Father Zhao's serious face, Mother Zhao also put down the dishes with a heavy heart.

Her thoughts are the same as Father Zhao's.However, Zhao Gang has been unwilling to give up the relationship for so many years, so in order to support her son, she and Zhao's father had to work hard to save money and try to collect the gift money as soon as possible.

Sensing the change in the atmosphere, Zhao Gang thought for a moment, and said to them: "Father, Mom, to be honest, I have already collected the dowry money that the Xu family wants."

"What did you say? Got it all together?" Mother Zhao was very surprised, "Where did you get so much money? Did you borrow it from a friend?"

"No, didn't I work in an antique shop before? Mei Chun's father pushed me into a hurry, so I went to the antique street to try my luck. Unexpectedly, I really caught a big leak."

"How can you make money like this? You can earn so much money in just a few days?" Zhao's mother knew nothing about antiques. She couldn't imagine that besides winning the lottery, there is such a thing in this world that can make people rich overnight.

"To put it simply, someone else has a valuable treasure in his hands, but he doesn't know the goods, so he sells it to me at a very cheap price. After I get it, I sell it at the actual value, so I can Make a lot of money."

"Oh..." Zhao's mother thought about her son's words thoughtfully, "Then this...'picking up leaks' isn't breaking the law, right?"

When she asked such a question, both Zhao Gang and Father Zhao couldn't help laughing.

"Of course it's not against the law."

"Oh, my son is really capable! Did you hear that, Lao Zhao! Now our family's luck has come!" Zhao's mother was about to jump up excitedly.

"By the way, Gangzi, can you pick up this leak every day? I think you might as well stop going to work and concentrate on picking up leaks. You've earned so much money in just a few days, what a big deal in the future! My dear, How can this money be spent!"

Zhao Gang was almost amused by her. It seems that his mother is really thinking far and wide, and has already begun to think about such far-reaching issues.

"Of course not, it depends on luck. When luck is good, you can make a lot of money in a few days, but there are also people who accidentally slap their eyes and lose all their wealth. It is not uncommon for them to go bankrupt in a blink of an eye."

Seeing his mother's exaggerated reaction, he thought it would be better not to tell them about the superpower.

"Ah? Isn't that the same as gambling?!" Zhao's mother thought for a while, and said with great determination, "No, the risk is too great! Gangzi, we are lucky this time, listen to your mother, don't go there in the future gone."

"How is this the same as gambling?! You have to rely on your eyesight and ability to pick things up, not just anyone." Father Zhao has always been steady, but the sudden good news also made him very excited.

Although he was very proud of his son, he still told him: "However, your mother is right, you should be cautious in the future."

"Don't worry, Dad." Zhao Gang nodded, and said to his parents: "Since the dowry is all together, Dad, Mom, I want to go to Mei Chun's house to propose marriage tomorrow."

Pangjiayuan Antique Street, known as the "ghost market", has a variety of objects.Jewelry and jade, agate jade, Chinese and foreign coins, ancient calligraphy and paintings, and even the Spring and Autumn and Warring States bronze tripods that have been banned from trading can be found here.As for the true and false, it all depends on the buyer's own eyesight to identify.

(End of this chapter)