Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

Xu Guishan pretended to refuse a few times, but finally he carried the cakes and wine and left with heavy steps.

After all, since he knew he was about to bleed heavily, it would be nice to save a little face from his mother, right?

After returning home, Xu Guishan respectfully presented all the cakes to his mother and made up a touching story, saying that he had bought them especially for his mother with the money he had saved, in an attempt to create the image of a filial and good son in the family.

A few days ago, because of Xu Liyun's trivial matters, there was a tense atmosphere in the Xu family courtyard. The couple's arguments back and forth were like the restless wind in spring, making people unable to find peace.

But soon, Xu's mother's gentle words, like spring breeze and rain, gently smoothed out the wrinkles in Xu's father's heart.

In addition, Xu's father did not have much emotional ties to Xu Liyun, so the storm was like a ripple on the lake, which soon disappeared without a trace, and the Xu family's life returned to its former tranquility.

The couple secretly thanked their luck that their son had the foresight to ask Jiang Ying's family to leave the Xu family early. Otherwise, this family dispute would have become a laughing stock among the neighbors, and they would have lost face.

Xu Guishan had already made a plan in mind to raise money.

Early the next morning, he tried his best to persuade his mother to go back to her parents' home for a few days. His words were full of concern and filial piety, which made Xu's mother return home with great satisfaction.

In the evening, he used the precious pot of wine to toast with his father until the moon was at its zenith. Father Xu was already drunk and fell beside the table, snoring loudly.

As for Xu Guilong, the little tail that always followed his brother around, Xu Guishan easily sent him away with just one sentence, "I'll go buy you some candied haws."

As night fell, some of the people in the house were properly settled, while others fell into deep sleep. Xu Guishan seized the opportunity and quietly sneaked into his mother's secret hiding place for money.

He originally only wanted to take 15 taels of silver for emergency use, but when he saw the pile of silver coins with his own eyes, his greed was like a wildfire that was ignited and could not be contained. He did not bother to think about the story behind the silver coins and took half of them.

After receiving the silver, Xu Guishan didn't even look at his father who was already drunk and unconscious. With heavy hope in his heart, he quickly ran towards Zhang's house.

After some negotiations, the sun was already high. Although Xu Guishan had fifteen taels of silver less in his arms, he had an ordinary-looking backpack on his back.

Although this backpack is old, for some reason Zhang Laoer was willing to give it away generously. Perhaps it was the effect of the fifteen taels of silver. Before leaving, Zhang Laoer specifically reminded him to keep a low profile to avoid unnecessary trouble and let the treasure he had worked so hard to obtain fall into the hands of others.

Xu Guishan naturally knew what was going on, and he was walking on thin ice all the way. After returning home, he dared not say anything. He just secretly hid the backpack in his bedroom, and then hurried out, heading towards the county town, to look for a buyer who could recognize a gem.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Xu Guishan left, Xu's mother returned from her parents' home.

She gently stroked the gold earring on her earlobe with a satisfied smile on her lips, but as soon as she stepped into the house, this warmth was immediately replaced by caution. The gold earring was carefully put away and replaced with an indifferent expression.

As she stepped over the threshold, a strong smell of alcohol wafted into her nose. Mother Xu couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, her eyes revealing helplessness and slight dissatisfaction with her husband.

She casually put the basket in her hand aside and walked towards her eldest son's room. She wanted to share the fresh fruits she bought today with her son, but she was shocked to find that the room was empty, with only a tattered backpack leaning lonely in the corner.

The backpack was dirty and tattered, as if it was out of place in the clean and tidy room.

Mother Xu frowned, picked up the backpack with a look of disgust, and threw it out the door without hesitation. In her opinion, how could such a shabby thing be kept at home? If relatives and friends saw it, wouldn't it be disgraceful?

With a heart full of joy, Xu's mother turned back to the kitchen and prepared to wash the fruit for her son, her mind full of her son's surprised look.

At this time, Xu Guishan was bringing a new friend, Fang Dayong, who was said to be a master in antique appreciation, to unveil the mysterious treasure in the basket together, and hoped to sell the treasure for a good price through the hands of this big brother.

But when they returned to the room full of anticipation, the tattered backpack that should have been waiting for them quietly had disappeared without a trace.

"Something is missing?!"

Xu Guishan's forehead was instantly covered with fine beads of sweat, and his heart was in a panic, like a tangled mess.

He pondered over and over again, wondering who had stolen the treasure in his heart and how it had happened without anyone noticing.

Xu Guishan was secretly surprised that Fang Dayong, a master with a great reputation in the antique world, could invite him. He even began to suspect that the humble earthenware jar might really be a priceless treasure, which was why Fang Dayong was willing to help and appraise its value.

On the way back, Xu Guishan's mind became active. If the earthenware jar was really as he guessed, then the mere five hundred taels of silver would definitely be an insult to it. He would have to increase the price by at least one hundred taels to match its true value! Xu Guishan's heart was mixed with excitement and anxiety. This unexpected encounter seemed to be foreshadowing the beginning of an unknown adventure.

A moment ago, Xu Guishan was still immersed in beautiful fantasies about the future. In his mind, he imagined using the money earned from selling rare treasures to purchase the dream house in the county town, with carved beams and painted rafters, deep courtyards, and every brick revealing the owner's taste and dignity.

However, the next second when he stepped over the threshold and entered the house, the dream bubble woven by money was instantly shattered, and was replaced by an ominous premonition.

Fang Dayong, a burly man, walked in and glanced around Xu Guishan's simple living room. His weathered eyes keenly captured the strangeness in the air.

The corners of his mouth gradually sank, and a dark cloud gathered between his brows. His voice was mixed with dissatisfaction and doubt that was difficult to conceal: "Xu Guishan, are you kidding me? I'm telling you, this joke is not allowed!"

Xu Guishan's heart tightened when he heard this, and he waved his hands to explain, his tone full of sincerity: "Oh, Brother Fang, how could I have the courage! I spent a lot of effort to get that treasure, it is worth at least several hundred taels of silver, and it should be kept well at home. I'm afraid my mother, who likes to tidy up, may have put it away. I'll go ask her now, and I'm sure I can find the whereabouts of the treasure!"

As he spoke, he slapped his forehead suddenly, as if he had found the key to the matter. He immediately turned around and strode towards the inner room.