The Red Era: The Crowd in the Siheyuan

Chapter 521 Antiques Are Not Fun
Ran Qiuye has liked He Qing since she was a child, and has always said that she wants to marry Lou Xiaoe, and Lou Xiaoe doesn't object.

But the children of the Xu and He families grew up together and often slept on the same kang when they were young. They were so familiar with each other that there was no such feeling at all.

Ran Qiuye could only settle for the next best thing and acquiesced to her son's idea.
At least the Sophora japonica flowers grew up in front of her eyes.
Although she has been influenced by some of the Jia family's bad habits, she is still a good child after all, and a college student. It is a blessing to be able to make her a daughter-in-law, so naturally she is provided with good food and drink.

This is not,

Qin Huairu and Jia Zhangshi had just finished talking when they saw Xu Damao coming over from the front yard carrying a chicken and two fish.
Since this guy became the head of the Propaganda Section, he was too tired to go to the countryside. Instead, he took a commission from the section and arranged for anyone who gave him a gift to go down. His life was even more comfortable than before.

Since everyone had a share, and with Director Yang's support, the Propaganda Department became very successful for a while.

He didn't rush home with the chicken and fish, but came straight to the door of He's house.
"Uncle He, Aunt He,
Hey, Zhuzi, today we have good food and good wine, how about we have a couple of drinks later?"

Seeing Xu Damao coming over, before He Yuzhu could say anything, He Yuejin and He Qing were the first to greet his Uncle Xu, Uncle Xu.
He Yuzhu knew that this guy must have been holding back when he came to his house.
"Goodbye, didn't Teacher Ran invite Huaihua to give Wenyuan a lecture on life in a normal university today? I dare not eat your good food and wine, lest your teacher Ran find me as a laborer.
I know you didn't come to me just to drink, just tell me what you want to say."

Hearing He Yuzhu's words, Xu Damao didn't take it seriously.

The two have been dealing with each other for half their lives, and they know each other so well that they know what shit is going to happen as soon as the other person sticks his butt out.

"It's nothing. Didn't the higher-ups remove the hat in January? A college student from a few years ago came to Corey. Maybe he suffered a loss in the past, so he's quite smooth.

This time when I went to the countryside, I was brought back a toy that I said was from the Yuan Dynasty.
You know, I can only show movies, but I don't understand anything about this thing, so I asked you to show it to me."

When He Yuzhu heard Xu Damao say that he had an antique from the Yuan Dynasty, he was not interested in it.
There are several thousand antiques in his space, all of which are fine pieces that he has picked out over the years. Even Yuan blue and white porcelain is just so-so in his place.
"Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times,

Our Great Xia is developing its economy now. When the people have more money, antiques will become more and more valuable. Your comrade in the department seems to be a wise man.

Bring it to me after dinner. If it is really from the Yuan Dynasty, it might become a family heirloom."

When Xu Damao heard that there was a chance that it could become a family heirloom, his eyes lit up immediately.
"Okay, okay, I'll come find you after dinner."

After saying that, Xu Damao staggered out of He's house carrying the chicken and fish and returned to the backyard, without mentioning anything about drinking again.

Just as He Yuzhu shook his head, Lin Weidong asked curiously,

"Uncle He, do you think so highly of those antiques?

I remember that the old man in Huozi's family seemed to know something about this, do you think we can go to the countryside to collect some?"

Suo Lanqi's ancestors were bannermen who made a living from farming, and their home did have many antiques, calligraphy and paintings, but they had been almost all put away before liberation, otherwise Suo Qian would not have fallen to the point of eating and drinking for free everywhere and having no money to visit brothels before the liberation of Peking.

As for Lin Weidong's question, He Yuzhu thought about it and then said,
"Why go to the countryside? Our Peking is a thousand-year-old capital. The family business accumulated over 600 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties cannot be wasted in just a few decades.
Even though a lot of things were smashed in the past few years, there are still a lot of interesting things in the city.
It is possible that a pickle jar or a chamber pot used for urination in some household is a Dakaimen thing. It all depends on whether you have a good eye and whether you can identify the goods. "

Everything was fine at the beginning, but when He Yuzhu talked about the latter part, He Qing was not happy at all.
"Dad, I'm cooking, what are you talking about the chamber pot?"

Hearing his daughter's complaint, He Yuzhu quickly smiled and raised his hands in surrender.

"Yes, yes, it's Dad's fault. I forgot that you are learning to cook. I shouldn't say such dirty things." After dealing with He Qing, He Yuzhu looked at Lin Weidong again.
"Dongzi, if you want to tinker with this thing, you should find a job and earn money.

Ordinary people can barely make enough to eat now, and they won't spend money on antiques. If you get into this business, you won't be able to make a living from it for at least 20 years, let alone get rich from it.

Another point is that playing with things can lead to loss of ambition and playing with people can lead to loss of morality. It is easy to get involved in both when tinkering with antiques.

Moreover, antiques are about circle culture, and people who are not in the circle will not be recognized by others.

I don’t recommend you do this.”

When Lin Weidong heard that there were so many disadvantages in dealing with antiques, he immediately shook his head.
"Forget it. If my parents knew what was going on, they would probably beat me up. I'd better find a serious class and play around when I have free time."

As they were talking, Suo Lanqi came in from the front yard with Sun Xiaomin and Ye Juan.
"Uncle He, Uncle He, Xiaomin and Juanzi are here."

As soon as Suo Lanqi finished speaking, Ye Juan had already greeted the main room happily, and finally the quiet Sun Xiaomin.
Seeing the two girls wearing Dacron shirts, floral long skirts, and white Warrior shoes, Lou Xiaoe was extremely happy and immediately went out to greet them.
"Every time I see Xiaomin and Juanzi, I think of my youth.
It’s just so beautiful.”

"Aunt, look at what you said. Even right now, Xiaomin and I can't compare with you, right, Xiaomin?"

"Well, Juanzi is right."

Ye Juan's words made Lou Xiao'e very happy, and she said with a smile,
"I just like talking to you two. Look at how talkative your little mouth is.

Yuejin, stop working so hard. Don't make Xiaomin and Juanzi sick with your poor cooking skills. Leave the kitchen to your dad.

Come out and talk to Xiaomin and the others."

As a couple for many years, He Yuzhu could not fail to see Lou Xiaoe's feelings. He knew that Lou Xiaoe had already chosen Sun Xiaomin, so he naturally tried his best to cooperate with her.

"Well, it's my job to practice cooking as promised.
What are you standing there for? Can't you tell the difference between the big and small kings? Don't you know who is in charge in our family? Listen to your mother. Leave this to me and your grandfather."

When He Yuejin left the door, Lin Weidong, He Qing and others all laughed softly.

He Daqing looked at Sun Xiaomin and nodded with satisfaction. It was obvious that he was very satisfied with the granddaughter of his old friend.

Then he whispered,

"I don't know how Zao'er taught her. Xiaomin doesn't look like Zao'er, Tiedan, or even her grandfather."

At this time, He Qing turned around and looked at her grandfather curiously.

"Grandpa, do you still know Xiaomin's grandpa?"

(End of this chapter)