Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 190

“Well, it’s time to go back.

Well, you two can stay here tonight. I'll tell my family later and we'll leave tomorrow morning.

Once we get to the dock, we don’t know when there will be a boat back.”

Qu Shaoyang went to the dock to inquire. As the weather gradually warmed up, many government and merchant ships were traveling between the Jiao and Liao Peninsulas.

However, the specific departure date is uncertain, so you have to stay near the pier and wait.

After the three of them had discussed it, Qu Shaoyang brought Xingjia and Xingye into the house and introduced them to his parents, saying that they were fellow villagers he met in the Northeast and that they had returned to their hometown to visit relatives.

"Dad, Mom, I have a house, land and a wife on the other side of Guandong Mountain, so I really can't stay at home for too long.

I have just discussed with Xingjia Xingye and others and will set off back tomorrow. I hope we can still arrive home in time for the spring ploughing.

Don’t my parents know my address over there?
If my parents have some free time someday, I will go to the Northeast to live for a while, and I will be filial to them."

"Dad, I have fifty taels of silver left for the family. You can decide whether to use it to renovate the house first or to help the second and third brothers find wives first."

Qu Shaoyang brought a lot of money with him when he came back this time. That day, he went out to do some business and went to the county town to find a money shop and exchanged some silver.

After deducting the money given to Chen as private property, there were still fifty taels left, which he took out this time and gave to Qu Laokouer.

"Also, I plan to go back by sea this time, so keep the carriage and horse at home."

Including the horse and the carriage, it was worth at least twenty or thirty taels, plus what Qu Shaoyang gave to his parents, and the things he brought back.

The total expenses for this trip back home were no less than one hundred and fifty taels.

Well, Qu Shaoyang came back this time to see his parents and relatives, and left some money and things for his family, which also put his mind at ease.

Guandong Mountain is so far away from his hometown. His business there is growing bigger and bigger, and he is getting busier and busier. It’s hard to say when he will come back next time.

It doesn't matter if you spend a little more money. As long as you make your parents happy, it's not wasted.

In his fifty years of life, when has Mr. Qu ever seen fifty taels of silver?

Ordinary people lived in copper coins. Even when Qu Hai made the betrothal gift to his wife, he only gave her a few copper coins.

When he saw the white silver, Qu Laokouer's eyes suddenly lit up. He quickly grabbed the silver and took a few bites.

When Chen saw her husband like this, she felt a little embarrassed.

"Son, you left so much money for your family, do you have enough for the trip back home?
This family is poor but rich, why don’t you take the money with you, so that we can get by at home.

You brought a lot of things to the family during your trip, including skins, medicinal herbs, etc., which are all very valuable."

Chen couldn't help but feel sorry for her son. How many years would it take for her son Sihu to save up so much money?

"Mom, it's okay, I have the money for the trip.

I live far away from home and cannot show my filial piety to my parents. It is my duty to give more to my family." Qu Shaoyang shook his head and smiled.

"Then I'll go cook. You're leaving tomorrow, so let's make something delicious tonight.

You want to build your family and career, right? Don't leave tonight, stay at my aunt's house for one night."

When Chen saw that her husband had already put the silver in his arms, she didn't know what to say. She simply put on her shoes and went to the warehouse to look for something.

When her son came back, he brought back a lot of money and things. Chen felt bad about it, so she wanted to bring something back for her son as well.

No matter how expensive or cheap the item is, it is at least a token of the parents’ love.

Qujiazhuang is close to the sea, and people make a living by fishing. If there is nothing else, every family has enough of various fish, shellfish, shrimps and other things.

Chen found some pickled Spanish mackerel, spotted fish, yellow croaker, dried silver fish, dried ginkgo, dried shrimp, kelp, scallops, etc. in the warehouse. She packed up a lot and planned to give it to her son.

Afterwards, Chen went out again and asked which family was going out to sea that day.

Coincidentally, several families in the village went out to sea together and brought back some sea fish.

Chen picked a few fresh mackerels and cut some leeks. She went home to knead the dough and make the filling, and made dumplings with mackerel filling.

It’s true, Qu Shaoyang had never eaten such delicious dumplings before, and he ate a lot at dinner that night.

In the evening, Xingjia Xingye stayed at Qu's house.

Qu Jiang and others were reluctant to let their younger brother go when they knew he was leaving, and the brothers chatted until midnight.

On March 12, Chen got up early in the morning and started working.

She packed up the things she had found the day before and gave them to Qu Shaoyang.

He also baked some bread for Qu Shaoyang to eat as dry food on the road.

After breakfast, Qu Laokouer asked the third son Qu Jiang to get in the car and take Qu Shaoyang and others to Weihaiwei.

It is the largest port here, with many large ships traveling on the sea.

"Fourth brother, the journey back is long, please be careful.

Originally, I said that I wanted to follow you to Guandong Mountain, but my parents wouldn't let me.

You are alone outside without any help, so be careful." Qu Jiang said reluctantly after sending him to the place.

"Third brother, you stay in your hometown for two years. When I am stable over there and have a profitable business, I will send you a message.

Everything else about Guandong Mountain is good except that there are few women and it is difficult to find a wife.

If nothing else, you can find a wife at home first, and if times get tough, you can bring your wife to my place.”

During the time Qu Shaoyang lived at home, he got to know his brothers a little better.

Qu Hai and Qu He are only one year apart in age. These two brothers are very cunning. On the surface they seem to be friendly, but in fact, each of them has his own little plans in mind.

After Qu Hai got married and started a family, he always wanted to get something for his own little home so that his family could get more benefits.

Qu He was 27 years old and still hadn't married. He was as anxious as a cat and tried every possible way to save some money secretly.

The only one is the third brother, Qu Jiang, who is honest and simple-minded. He doesn't say much all day long and just works hard.

He does all the dirty and tiring work at home. He is very diligent, but he doesn't know how to plan for himself.

In fact, Qu Shaoyang also wanted to take his third brother with him, but Qu Fu was jumping up and down and making a lot of noise, and Qu He was staring at him closely.

If Qu Shaoyang were to say that he was taking his third brother with him, these two would definitely follow.

Of the two brothers, one is too cunning and the other is spoiled by his parents and can't do anything. Qu Shaoyang doesn't want to cause trouble for himself, so he has no choice but to not bring either of them.

Anyway, he left some silver for his family. Fifty taels are here, which is enough for the other three brothers to get married.

When all the brothers in the family have married and started their own families, if Qu Jiang is still willing to go to Guandong Mountain, he will bring his wife to find Qu Shaoyang, and no one else will be able to say anything.

"Hey, hey, I get it, I'll come find you then.

Well, be careful on your way home, and when you get home, try to send a letter back. Your parents are thinking about you."

Qu Jiang nodded honestly, gave his brother a few more instructions, then drove the carriage away reluctantly.

(End of this chapter)