Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

"Where's Sister Nan?"

When I came to my senses, I looked around anxiously.

But the crowd around was so surging that the beauty had long disappeared.

"She's long gone... Was it an address she wrote on your palm?"

"Good my stone brother!"

"Sister Fairy left her address for you!"

Cui Hao looked surprised.

His eyes were as big as copper bells, with seven parts surprise and three parts admiration in his eyes.

"Brother, you are really the reincarnation of Ximen Qing... Ouch"

I smacked him on the back of the head.

"What nonsense are you talking about? She is Professor Zhang's daughter."

"What?"

Cui Hao was stunned for a moment, then he winked at me and gave me a smirk.

"Hehehe, that's even better!"

"I think Professor Zhang likes you very much. Seize the opportunity to become his son-in-law!"

But I felt sad inside.

If he had not been disqualified from attending university, he might have had a chance to become Professor Zhang's son-in-law.

Now, I am just a country bumpkin.

And they also robbed tombs!

He and Zhang Nan are from completely different worlds.

Wanting to achieve love with her is a bit wishful thinking.

But the love in my heart is indelible, and I wish I could be with her for the rest of my life.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep puff.

Two streams of white smoke blew out of his nostrils, blurring everything in front of him and suppressing his irritability.

I impulsively hid my love for Zhang Nan carefully in my heart.

This may be my lifelong secret.

After buying two bottles of Xifeng wine and a pound of Demaogong crystal cakes, we set off on our return journey.

It was already dark when we arrived at the village entrance.

Most people have turned off the lights and gone to bed.

Only the chirping of cicadas, insects and birds tells of the silence of the night.

I took money out of my bag.

"Haozi, we'll split the money from selling the gold bubbles in half..."

Cui Hao held down my hand as I was about to share the money.

He said seriously and sincerely: "Brother, the money should be used to treat our grandfather's illness first."

I was moved by Cui Hao's sincerity.

He usually talks about being greedy for money, but now he is not moved by money.

At this moment, I don’t know how to express my feelings.

I could only hug Cui Hao.

"Brothers!"

"Brother, don't be so cheesy."

I patted him hard on the back twice, and everything said it all.

At this time, shouting and cursing were heard not far away.

The voice sounded like Camel Master.

"roll!"

"Take away the junk you brought with you!"

We took two steps at a time and arrived outside Grandpa Tuo's house as fast as the wind.

Through the low courtyard wall, you can just see what's going on inside.

I saw Grandpa Tuo standing at the door and threw out a few bags of snacks.

Bang!

The snack fell to the ground and rolled around.

The straw paper wrapping the snacks broke into pieces, revealing the broken pieces of peach cakes, crystal cakes, etc.

A few Great Unity cards also fell with the snacks.

Meng Jianshe squatted on the ground picking up the Great Unity, shouting in a cowardly manner.

"Don't be so shameless!"

"Let your father say this." Grandpa Tuo said lightly.

Meng Jianshe was so angry that his nose became crooked.

This means that he has no right to make a fuss.

"You old hunchback!"

"Wait for me!"

After saying those harsh words, Meng Jianshe stomped hard on the broken snacks twice and left with hatred.

"elder brother."

"Why is Meng Jianshe coming to give gifts to Tuo Ye so late at night?"

"And given his temper, he won't just sit there and take it. He should just punch people."

"This is weird no matter how you look at it."

Cui Hao felt strange.

But I have a guess in my mind.

Perhaps the Western Zhou tomb that I intercepted was the one pointed out by Tuo Ye.

The basis for the speculation is that when Huang San was delivering the goods to Boss Dong, he said that he was able to produce bronze ware only with the help of an expert.

Combined with Meng Jianshe’s behavior of giving gifts to Tuo Ye at night.

It can be basically concluded that there is some kind of transaction between Tuo Ye and the Meng family.

But since Tuo Ye is cooperating with the Meng family, why does he have such an attitude towards Meng Jianshe?

Will the cooperation between Tuo Ye and the Meng family affect my opening of the possible royal tomb?

I'm eager to understand the connection.

"Mouse, go to my house and help look after my grandfather."

"I'll go talk to Master Tuo first and ask him what's going on with the Meng family."

He stuffed the bag containing money and anti-inflammatory drugs into Cui Hao's hand.

I carried Xifeng wine and snacks and knocked on Grandpa Tuo's door.

The deep curses of Tuo Ye came from the house.

"Is it that I didn't explain myself clearly, or is it that your brain is messed up?"

"Do you still want to humiliate yourself? Get out!"

I was at a loss for words and said, "Uncle Camel, I am a stone."

"Ouch, Stone Baby!"

The gate opened quickly.

Grandpa Tuo smiled happily and pulled me into the house.

"I didn't expect it was you outside. I just said that, but don't take those unpleasant words to heart."

"Who made you angry?"

I asked while pretending to be confused even though I knew the answer.

"I was mad at that grandson of the Meng family!"

"Let's not talk about that bastard, let's go inside and talk."

I smiled and said, "I went to the provincial capital today and bought Xifeng wine and crystal cakes for you on the way."

"Thank you for speaking up for me during the day."

"If it weren't for your advice, I would have gotten into big trouble."

I placed the wine and snacks in my hands on the old elm table.

Uncle Tuo picked up the Xifeng wine, and his eyes gradually became more haggard.

It seems that the wine contains memories of the past.

"Xifeng, Xifeng."

"The last time I drank Xifeng Liquor was in Baoji forty years ago."

“When people get old, they love to reminisce.”

"Your son went to the provincial capital and brought something for this old man. That's quite thoughtful of you."

Uncle Tuo put down the wine, got up and went to the inner room.

There was a rustling sound coming from the inner room, as if someone was rummaging for something.

I sat at the elm table and looked around curiously.

The old adobe house was not bare, but it was certainly poor.

Apart from the elm table and benches, there was only a table against the wall.

On the table were a thermos, a rough porcelain bowl with a chip on its mouth, and a black butcher knife.

The butcher knife is full of traces of time.

The grease that stained the blade was a testament to its merits.

This is the butcher knife I have seen since I was a child.

He was the only butcher in the surrounding villages, and he had slaughtered countless pigs with it.

But how could it be in Grandpa Tuo’s house?

As I was staring at the butcher knife in wonder, Grandpa Tuo lifted the curtain and walked out from the inner room.

In his hand he held a small bag made of a handkerchief.

In those days, villagers liked to wrap up valuables in handkerchiefs when they received or sent them.

"Stone boy, I can't accept your wine for free."

"There are a few ginseng roots wrapped in it. They are what I left behind when I was out there. They are a great supplement to my vitality and can keep me alive."

"Your grandfather is not feeling well, maybe he can use some of these drops."

Tuoye's plain words surprised me.

Ginseng roots that can save lives!

If not a hundred years, then at least eighty years!

"It's too expensive..."

"It's nothing valuable. I was planning to give it to your grandfather. Since you're here, I'll just take it back."

I wanted to refuse, but Grandpa Tuo glared at me.

"You must not refuse!"

"Thank you, Master Tuo. If you need my help in the future, please feel free to ask."

I don't like owing favors to others.

But it seems that I have to owe Tuoye a favor today.

Seeing me put the ginseng roots into my pocket, Grandpa Tuo smiled and took a puff of his pipe.

"You're bringing me wine so late at night, so you must be busy, right?"