It's not hidden anywhere else, it's just on the ceiling.
What fell from the ceiling was a large, locked camphor wood box. The contents inside the box and its straps weighed over a hundred kilograms. Zou Shuncai hid such a heavy thing on the ceiling, so it’s no wonder he added several more to the house.
A round wooden stake serves as a support.
It was purely a coincidence. If Hong Yanwu hadn't kicked him out in anger, he might not have been able to find this treasure today.
But on the other hand, it is indeed quite suspenseful.
Those were not just a few bricks. If such a hard and heavy box suddenly hit the Tianling cover, even Hong Yanwu would probably not be able to bear it and would have to lie down on the spot.
But luckily, wasn't there Chen Liquan in the house? His "Fire Burning Body" had been practiced with Master Yu for a long time. As soon as there was a sound on the room, he felt that something was coming down from above.
So when the box was completely smashed down, he realized something was wrong and had already jumped to Hong Yanwu's side.
In the end, just in time, just before the box was about to hit Hong Yanwu, Chen Liquan stretched out his hand to grab it, and with the strength of his arms, which was enough to juggle hundreds of kilograms of stone locks, he finally narrowly caught the box.
When the box was placed smoothly on the ground, the dust that had been shaken off from the ceiling had not yet finished falling to the ground. Looking at it at this time, Hong Yanwu and Chen Liquan both had dirt on their heads and faces. They were both living as stove kings.
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Hong Yanwu cursed and spat on the ground angrily, but he didn't get angry before Zou Shuncai. Zou Shuncai gave a "Zi Liuer" and he collapsed from the bed to the ground.
What's the matter?
Hey! This old boy is scared!
In fact, Zou Shuncai was not afraid that Hong Yanwu would be angry with him. The key was that the things in that box were too important.
It goes without saying that the box is full of good things that he has collected with great difficulty. He was originally afraid that he would be remembered if he was unlucky, and he was on guard against someone coming to blackmail him, so he figured out this trick to hide it in it.
If Chen Liquan really hadn't caught it, it would have been all over. So basically, it was Chen Liquan who should be grateful to him the most.
After breaking the lock and opening the box, he felt that the whole room was lit up, and even Hong Yanwu was startled.
There is really a dazzling array of things in there, you can find whatever you want, and they are all exquisite little artifacts.
There are calligraphy and painting scrolls, a pure gold music box, a jewelry box inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ivory chopsticks, a glass snuff bottle, a carved wood pen holder, a celadon brush washer, a grasshopper gourd from Sanheliu, a pastel pigeon whistle, a bird feed jar... And the box
At the bottom is Hong Yanwu's mother's flat jadeite square. Even the yellow silk wrapped around it is still the same as before.
"Okay, the stuff in this box is far more than 5,000 yuan. They say that toads that have become sperm love to collect treasures. 'Zou Toad', your house is really a toad nest. Old guy, what else do you have now?
By the way! I think I really need to tear you apart like your toad's nest to see if there are any good things left..."
Seeing Hong Yanwu approaching with a ferocious look on his face and gritting his teeth, Zou Shuncai shivered like chaff again, and even his voice was filled with despair-like fear.
"I'm a bastard, I'm not a human being, I've been blinded by lard! I have four hundred yuan, four hundred yuan in cash, as long as you spare me, stop smashing things, and leave me the box, I'm willing to give you the money
As a gift. I don’t even have a home, and only these few things I like are left. You are my ancestor, take pity on me..."
On the way home, Chen Liquan put his right hand in his trouser pocket and kept rubbing it, refusing to take it out.
Hong Yanwu saw it and was happy in his heart.
Others didn't know it, but he knew it. The reason why Chen Liquan was reluctant to extend his hand was actually because he had a gold case pocket watch from the late Qing Dynasty in his pocket.
"Vacheron Constantin", artificial kinetic energy, with dust cover and original gold bracelet.
If there was anything wrong with this watch, it would be that it was Sushun's used watch, which would be a bit unlucky. But if not, Zou Shuncai might not be willing to give it to him.
It turned out that Hong Yanwu had thought over and over again and finally agreed to Zou Shuncai's conditions. Apart from his own jade flat square, he did not take anything else from Zou Shuncai and only accepted the four hundred yuan in cash as "compensation".
Only when he was leaving, because he saw that Chen Liquan was holding the watch in the box and couldn't bear to put it down, he suddenly changed his mind and asked Zou Shuncai for the watch as a companion.
Zou Shuncai was naturally afraid of making the evil star angry and something unexpected happened, so he had to grit his teeth and reluctantly agree, but his expression at that time was as if a piece of flesh had been cut off.
"Xiao Wu, this watch case is really slippery and comfortable to touch. I see there is another white piece in the box with gems on it. Why didn't you take it just now? By the way, these gadgets are not easy to carry.
Let's go. You also said that the box contains more than 5,000 yuan, so why don't we get more?"
It was precisely because he found Hong Yanwu always looking at him with a smile that Chen Liquan felt a little embarrassed, so he asked this question. But Hong Yanwu's answer below surprised him.
"Quanzi, if you had a bottle of Erguotou you just bought and someone asked you to throw it away, would you throw it away?"
"What are you doing? That's not stupid."
"What if it's half a bottle?"
"You can drink even half a bottle, and the wine won't spoil if left alone..." Chen Liquan opened his eyes wide and turned to look at Hong Yanwu in confusion.
"What about the empty bottle?" Hong Yanwu remained calm.
"If you insist on me throwing it away, then I will throw it away. Anyway, you only get two points for selling scrap products, and we don't lack soy sauce bottles." Chen Liquan still didn't understand, and he was trying to figure out Hong Yanwu's expression as he spoke.
His expression made Hong Yanwu laugh.
"Quanzi, you really know how to live a good life. You are reluctant to throw away anything useful... However, this can also explain a truth. We don't feel bad about empty bottles, but as long as there is still wine, no one is willing to throw them away. What I mean is
In fact, I want to say that 'Zou Toad' is like this wine bottle. Today we have managed to get it for him. We have found the jade flat square, along with a gold watch and four hundred yuan. Not only did we beat him
, and smashed several of his belongings, which made him lose face in front of his neighbors. The old boy may have to move in the future. So now he has become the half-empty bottle..."
At this point, he hesitated again before continuing.
"Don't forget, 'Zou Toad' is already homeless, and he is living with the few gadgets he got. And I don't think he is just trying to make money. He seems to be really interested in these things.
I'm obsessed. Otherwise, he wouldn't have just these few hundred dollars at home. Besides, except for the last one, the ones you smashed today are not really precious, but he still feels as if he is dying. So I
I think we have to give him the remaining 'wine' to drink. Don't you think that old guy has become an 'empty bottle' completely? He doesn't even have hope for this.
If it's gone, I'm afraid I'd really dare to 'throw' him..."
"Well... I kind of understand what you're saying. Let's call it 'breaking the jar, breaking the jar'. But 'Zou Toad' can't beat us, so what else can he do? I can poop out for him with just one blow.
"Chen Liquan thought for a moment, then asked a little unconvinced.
"Quanzi, you can't say that. Remember, the inconspicuous bedbugs really shouldn't be looked down upon. Is a piece of mouse droppings small? It can ruin a pot of porridge. Since our goal has been achieved, there is no need to force people like this.
For my sake. If nothing else, who would have thought that 'Zou Toad' could hide things on the ceiling? For this reason, when the old boy is really anxious, he can even take a bite of our flesh..."
Speaking of this, Hong Yanwu suddenly thought of his past, his mouth felt a little bitter, and his tone became a little heavy.
"...Actually, I know best that people who have nothing left really dare to risk their lives, just like me, like I did in the past. So I'm afraid that if I get really desperate, and 'Zou Toad' will risk his life, he will
If he reports us to the public security and workers' militia, he may even do something more extreme. But if there is still hope, he has a weakness, and he will have no choice but to suffer the consequences of this matter. For example,
If he "lifts" us, he won't be able to keep his things. If he is held accountable, his fault may be greater than ours. What's more, he is also afraid of our revenge. As long as people are not crazy and have a way to go, they will always have to calculate gains and losses.
Pros and cons…”
"You are smart, what you say makes sense, and you know how to think. You are much better than me..."
Chen Liquan nodded in agreement at first, but after a while, he thought of something and smiled slightly bitterly.
"Xiao Wu, then do you think... someone like me... is now an 'empty bottle'?"
These words immediately made Hong Yanwu's nose sore. He could quite understand Chen Liquan's thoughts when he thought that Chen Liquan had no father or mother and was now helpless.
"No! No! Of course you are not! I used to be, but not now! Yes, I have parents and relatives...but you, don't you still have me? Aren't we friends? Are we not brothers?
Isn't our relationship better than real relatives? You are really like a brother to me."
Hong Yanwu's passionate confession made Chen Liquan silent. After a while, he let out a sigh of relief.
"Xiao Wu, do you know? You have changed so much since you came back that I don't even recognize you anymore. You can read better and write more beautifully. You also understand these old things and a lot of truths, even your heart."
It's too soft... If you let it go, no matter what, you will have to give it all to Zou Toad..."
Hong Yanwu couldn't help being startled, rolled his eyes, and quickly defended himself.
"Don't think nonsense. I don't take those things because they are difficult to sell and they are valuable. But no one is willing to spend money to buy these things now. It's not because of any soft-heartedness..."
But Chen Liquan, as if he understood everything, still stubbornly interrupted him.
"Xiao Wu, I know you best. Anyway, I know that you are different from before. But don't worry, don't worry. Why is this happening? If you don't want to tell me, I won't ask you again in the future. I just want to tell you
You, you have become better than before, I think I am really lucky to have you as my friend, thank you!"
Who said Chen Liquan was careless and careless? Aren't you able to observe the subtleties quite clearly?
Hong Yanwu looked at him with admiration. He didn't know whether it was because he felt guilty or because he couldn't bear to lie. Anyway, he was even more hesitant.
"Quanzi, you are really...what should I say?"
Chen Liquan smiled slightly and interrupted him again. "Then don't say anything. However, since you said you treat me as your brother, I have to tell you that there is one thing you did wrong!"
Hong Yanwu was a little curious. "What's the matter? Tell me!"
Chen Liquan did not show off any more and said it very seriously and solemnly.
"You went to 'Zou Toad' today to ask for this flat prescription, probably because you wanted to treat Uncle Hong, right? Then why didn't you tell me first that you were short of money? My mother left me a discount of 500 yuan.
, you can take it and use it. Also, let’s sell this watch for money..."
Who said that Chen Liquan doesn't understand emotions and is a wooden person who only knows how to practice, eat and sleep? Then this man really has a pair of eyes in vain!
Looking at Chen Liquan's sincere and sincere face, the corners of Hong Yanwu's eyes became wet and his throat felt hot, as if he had been choked by a mouthful of strong wine.
In a kind of emotion that surged from the bottom of his heart, he seemed to have forgotten all about his eloquent skills and the ability to speak lotus flowers, so that at this moment he became extremely stupid and stupid, even a simple word "thank you"