When Wang Gang and Na Cunhua returned home, they found that their grandfather Song Liuxi was also there, but none of the others were either at school or at work.
When Song Liuxi saw Wang Gang, he complained for a while and almost took action.
"Zhaocheng, I thought you were the most stable among the children in the family. How could you be so unreliable this time?
You've been gone for a month and there's been no news at all. Your dad thought you died outside."
Wang Gang squeezed Song Liuxi's shoulders and said with a smile: "Grandpa, I went to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, so I'm worried that you will scold me!"
Na Cunhua said angrily: "You want to go to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but we don't agree, so just go secretly!"
Wang Gang laughed and said: "Mom, I will never dare to do it again, but this time I went to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, I realized how great the changes have been in the south, and I even made a business deal by the way."
"What kind of business makes you so happy?" Song Liuxi asked.
Wang Gang explained: "Making money this time is secondary. What I am mainly happy about is finding a way for the forest farm to make money."
"How to make money?" Na Cunhua saw that his son was becoming more and more unreliable, so he couldn't help but ask: "What on earth did you do outside this month?"
Wang Gang took out an envelope from his bag, put it on the table, and asked Na Cunhua to open it and take a look.
There was no doubt that Cunhua was there. When he opened the envelope and took a look, he was almost frightened.
The envelopes were full of money, one hundred each, a thick stack, at least five or six thousand yuan.
"Where did you get so much money?" Na Cunhua asked nervously.
"Of course I earned it! Could it be that I stole it?" Wang Gang said with a smile.
Na Cunhua's heart trembled and he said anxiously: "Zhaocheng, tell me honestly, what exactly did you do outside? Did you do anything illegal?"
Wang Gang sighed, already expecting that Cunhua would ask this question, and took out a stack of lists that he had prepared long ago.
"Mom, I earned this money from business. I sold mountain goods from the Northeast to the South, and bought a batch of clothes from the South and took them back to the Northeast to sell. I made a little over 10,000 yuan every time."
The more Cunhua listened, the more mysterious she became, and she couldn't help but look at Song Liuxi.
Song Liuxi picked up the documents on the table and found that they were Wang Gang's purchase order and shipping order, and there was a huge gap between the purchase price and the shipping price.
"Zhaocheng, can the wild products from our mountains be sold for so much money?"?
Wang Gang nodded and said: "Grandpa, the walnuts and wild mushrooms in our mountains are very popular in the south. We can get a big bag for a few yuan, and we can sell it for dozens of yuan in the south."
Na Cunhua said in surprise: "No wonder some people have come to the forest farm to collect mountain products recently. Many people from our village have gone into the mountains."
"Mom, when I come back this time, in addition to seeing you, I also want to collect some mountain goods from the villagers. The price I offer will definitely be higher than others." Wang Gang said.
When Song Liuxi heard this, he immediately said happily: "Is this the forest farm's way of making money you mentioned?"
Wang Gang nodded and said: "Actually, many things on the mountain are quite valuable. We just didn't know it before."
"Who would have thought that mushrooms all over the mountains and plains are so valuable, and we didn't even pick them up in the past." Na Cunhua sighed.
Wang Gang explained: "The mountain goods in the Northeast are valuable only if they are not available in the South. Just like when things from the South are brought to the Northeast, the price will also double. This is called rare things becoming more expensive."
Song Liuxi sighed and said, "Zhaocheng, I didn't expect you to end up as a salesman."
"Grandpa, sellers are pretty good, as long as they can make money." Wang Gang pointed at the banknotes and said, "I made several trips back and forth to Guangzhou and Shenzhen this month, but I made money that other people can't make in a year."
Na Cunhua suddenly said proudly at this time: "My son has the ability. He made a lot of money right after he went out."
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Mom, I want to discuss something with you. I may have to travel to Guangzhou and Shenzhen frequently in the future to collect mountain goods. Can you and dad help me?"
"How can we help you?" Na Cunhua asked in confusion.
"It's the mountain goods that the villagers sold to me. You can keep them for me for the time being. Then you can ask the next village who wants to sell the mountain goods. I will accept them all and give you the best price."
Cunhua understood that her son wanted to pull her into business.
"I can't do this." Na Cunhua said worriedly: "If I make a mistake in calculating the account, wouldn't it cost you money?"
"Mom, you are so smart, you will definitely not make a miscalculation. I won't let you work in vain. I will give you 500 yuan in living expenses every month, which is considered as salary." Wang Gang said.
Na Cunhua frowned and said: "You are my son, just help me, no need for any salary."
"Brothers are still settling the accounts. I asked you to work, how could you not be paid?" Wang Gang smiled and pushed the money in front of Cunhua and said:
"You can keep the five thousand yuan first."
Na Cunhua said anxiously: "This is too much."
"No more, no more." Wang Gang said: "If you accept goods from other people, you must pay the bill. This money is considered as payment for the goods. If it is not enough, I will send some home."
When Cunhua heard what Wang Gang said, she didn't refuse.
Song Liuxi, who was standing by, finally saw that Wang Gang wanted to save money for Na, but was worried that she wouldn't accept it, so he found an excuse to accept the goods.
Wang Gang took out two more cigarettes from the bag, handed them to Song Liuxi and said, "Grandpa, these are two cigarettes I brought you from the south. You smoke them first. If you like them, I will buy them."
Song Liuxi scolded: "Zhaocheng, you have just made some money, don't spend it carelessly. You haven't started a family yet, and you will marry a wife in the future."
"Grandpa, don't worry! I have kept my wife's identity." Wang Gang smiled and took out another silk scarf and handed it to the deposited flower.
"Mom, look at this silk scarf. I bought it from the south. It was sold out as soon as it arrived at Bianhe. I specially saved one for you."
Na Cunhua's eyes shone when she saw the silk scarf, and when she touched the silky feel, she couldn't put it down, but she still said:
"How can I use such a precious thing? You should leave it to Fengxia!"
Na Cunhua has always regarded Liang Fengxia as her future daughter-in-law, so she said this.
"Mom, this is what I specially left for you." Wang Gang put the silk scarf around his mother's neck and said, "Please don't mess with Fengxia and I."
Na Cunhua was stunned and asked, "Did you and Fengxia quarrel?"
"No." Wang Gang said dumbfounded: "Fengxia has always regarded me as her brother, but she likes someone else."
Na Cunhua asked in confusion: "Don't you always like Fengxia?"
Wang Gang said: "Mom, I didn't know before and there are so many good women outside, so I treat Liang Fengxia as a treasure. I will bring you a beautiful and educated daughter-in-law in the future."
Na Cunhua was unhappy when she heard this and said: "Zhaocheng, you must not act recklessly when you have money. I tell you, to marry a wife, you have to find someone who is responsible. Just looking good is useless."
"I know." Wang Gang said perfunctorily: "Look at the gift I bought for my dad."
While talking, Wang Gang opened the bag and took out the family members' gifts one by one. They were all good things that could not be seen in the forest farm. Not to mention the stored flowers, even Song Liuxi was dazzled by them.
Na Cunhua scolded Wang Gang for being too prodigal.
When Gu Changshan came home from get off work in the evening, he saw Wang Gang and scolded him again. However, Gu Zhaoxi and his children were very happy to see Wang Gang, and they were even more excited to see the gifts.
Wang Gang brought a pair of leather shoes for Gu Changshan, a piece of clothing for his younger brother Gu Zhaoxi, a latest schoolbag for Liang Fengqin, and a pen for Chen Xingjie.
Everyone who received the gift was very happy, except Gu Changshan who was a little bit amused and chatted with Wang Gang for a few words before eating.
"I heard what your mother said. It's great that you made money in Guangshen and can still think about your hometown. In the past, I was short-sighted and almost delayed your future. Don't blame dad." Gu Changshan said sincerely.
"Dad, we are father and son, we don't speak the same language." Wang Gang said.
Gu Changshan pursed his lips and said, "But I still have to remind you of some things. When you have money in the future, don't always think about your family. I will take care of my younger brothers and sisters. I don't need you. If you have money, save it for yourself."
Wang Gang knew that Gu Changshan said this because he didn't want his family to drag his son down.
"Dad, I just said, we are all one family, why bother so much." Wang Gang pulled Gu Changshan to sit down and said.
Gu Changshan sighed and said: "Just be nice to your mother and brother. Feng Qin and Xingjie are the ones I want to raise. They have nothing to do with you. I will be responsible to the end.
You have to plan for your own small family in the future. If you support the family too much, it will be difficult to find a wife."
Wang Gang was a little touched. Gu Changshan thought about others all his life and seldom thought about himself. He treated Gu Zhaocheng, Liang Fengqin, and Chen Xingjie, who were not related to him by blood, as his own without expecting anything in return.
"Dad, it was you who was responsible for this family in the past, let me help you share the burden from now on!" Wang Gang said sincerely.
"Your dad is not old enough to move. You don't need to fulfill your filial piety in advance. Just live your own life." Gu Changshan said firmly.
Just when Wang Gang sighed and was about to say something, Liang Fengxia and her parents suddenly visited the Gu family.
"Captain Gu, I heard that Zhaocheng is back and came here specifically to have a meal. You won't welcome him, right?"
Liang Fukuan, stepfather of Liang Fengxia, walked into the Gu family yard with a smile on his face.
