1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 131 Calculation
As soon as she said this, Grandma Yu nodded to her, then left the yard and stood guard at the gate.

Old Yu glanced at the cloth bag on the old man's head, then thought of his crying grandson: "Once he leaves my house, I won't recognize anything."

Chu Xue naturally understood what he meant: "I understand."

Old Yu glanced outside and said, "Wait a moment, I'll be right there."

About twenty minutes later, he came back and said, "Light the firecrackers at 1:15 AM tomorrow. Before that, take a bottle of liquor and offer three toasts in the northwest corner. After the firecrackers, your father will put down a shovel at the place where the toasts were offered. Then you can start working as usual."

Chu Xue nodded, but then, thinking of her father's leg, she asked, "My father is injured, so there aren't any special rules about building a new house, are there?"

"It's alright, he's not sick, but it would be best to put a red card in his pocket."

After clarifying the situation, Chu Xue didn't stay any longer: "Okay, you guys rest, I'm going back."

When Grandma Yu saw Chuxue come out, she said softly, "Girl, you're so kind. You've really helped my family a lot. I'll remember this kindness."

"Of course, I wouldn't dare say that. It's getting late, so I won't go inside to see my aunt and the child. Please give my regards to them."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left the Yu family home.

Just as she reached the fork in the road, she saw a figure. It was none other than Liu's mother. She quickly walked over and asked, "Mom, how long have you been waiting?"

"Just arrived, have you found out?"

"Okay, let's go back and talk about it."

The mother and daughter entered the house and said, "The alcohol is fine, but we don't have any firecrackers. What are we going to do?"

As they were talking, they heard someone outside the gate: "It sounds like Uncle Liangzi's voice."

Chu Xue stepped out of the yard in a few steps; "Uncle Liangzi, what brings you here? Come over quickly."

Uncle Liangzi followed Chuxue into the house and took out a string of firecrackers from a basket: "I'm afraid you don't have these at home."

"We were just talking about this, where did the firecrackers come from?"

“My older brother’s son is getting married in a few days. He just got back from buying some things yesterday, so I borrowed a pendant. You can return it to me when you buy it.”

"Thank you so much! I'll buy it and return it tomorrow."

Mr. Liu also expressed his gratitude, saying, "Liangzi, you're very kind."

"Hey, there's no need for thanks between brothers. You've finally overcome your hardships, and I'm happy for you."

After delivering the goods, Liangzi didn't linger: "It's getting late, I have to go back too." The mother and daughter saw him to the door: "Take care on the road."

"Okay, let's go, let's go back."

The two closed the door and turned back into the house: "Uncle Liangzi is really kind-hearted."

“We’ve been playing together since we were kids, so our relationship is definitely there, but we have to remember this kindness.”

"understood."

"Alright, it's getting late. We have to get up early tomorrow, so you should all wash up and get some rest."

*
A government compound in Beijing

"What? You're saying their house was burgled a few days ago?"

"Yes."

"How could it be such a coincidence?"

"Madam, what's our next step?"

"Find an opportunity to probe the Liu family elders and see if they have ever seen a thin jade pendant."

"Ok."

"Remember, don't be too deliberate."

"clear."

After hanging up the phone, the woman thought of that good-for-nothing from the Han family and immediately made another call: "Let's stick to the original plan. You and he will go back to Beijing together."

"But I haven't found out the Han family's financial situation yet?"

"That's why I asked you to take Han Huaiming back to Beijing."

"Okay, I see."

Now that the Han family elders are gone, I've achieved my goal. As for whether that imposter knows or won't tell me, as long as he comes to Beijing, I have plenty of ways to make him tell the truth.

(End of this chapter)