With a cheat code, she travels through the 40s and hoards goods to take her motherland to new height

Gou Xinglan knew that Shu Ran would definitely not miss the food when she came here, and Taoran Restaurant's morning tea happened to be the most authentic and famous in the vicinity.

After settling down next to Shu Ran with satisfaction, Gou Xinglan started eating without any hesitation.

It was obvious to everyone that Shu Ran and Gou Xinglan knew each other, so the accompanying staff didn't say a word.

He simply introduced the two to morning tea and the places to visit around the area.

"Comrade Shu, everything has been arranged. Would you like to go and take a look?"

Actually, you can go to the antique shop the day after you go to the Friendship Store.

Unfortunately, the owner happened to be in the countryside collecting antiques those two days, so the shop was handed over to the shop assistants, and the owner also had the warehouse key with him, which delayed things until today.

Gou Xinglan ate a little, then stopped eating, showing little appetite.

Hearing Zhai Qing's words, he moved closer to Shu Ran: "Where are you going? Can I come with you?"

"Let's go to the antique shop!" Shu Ran turned to look at Zhai Qing, and seeing that she didn't stop her, she continued, "If you're interested, we can go together."

He casually picked up another piece of shumai for Gou Xinglan: "Eat more!"

Looking at Gou Xinglan's meager appetite, Shu Ran was a little worried: "Don't you really need to rest? You're eating so little."

"No! I just don't have much of an appetite, I'll be fine in a bit."

Gou Xinglan knew how to use his advantages, especially knowing that Shu Ran couldn't stand his pitiful face and often used this trick to soften her heart.

"Alright! I just ordered a slow-cooked soup. You can finish it first, no rush."

Over the past few years, Shu Ran has become acquainted with the three Gou siblings, especially Gou Xinglan, whom she often bumps into after birthday parties.

Gou Xinglan is a really cunning person. Taking advantage of his poor health, he handed over the management of the family business to his sister and brother, making things easy for himself.

Like a gentle rain nourishing the earth, he gradually made Shu Ran accustomed to his presence.

Now Shu Ran doesn't call him Xinglan Ge anymore. Whether it's his appearance or his behavior, he's more like a proud and aloof younger brother, and Shu Ran can't bring herself to call him that.

Gou Xinglan obediently finished the soup.

The two teams merged into one and headed together to the antique shop on Donglin Street.

Looking at the blue-and-white porcelain brush washer in her hand, Shu Ran carefully put it back in its original place: "Is this really allowed to be sold?"

It should be from the Ming or Qing dynasty, definitely not after the Qianlong era.

Does this really not count as trafficking in national cultural relics?

"Comrade Shu, rest assured, these items have all been carefully selected. We have already consulted with the authorities, so you can confidently choose anything you like from the store. Of course, the same applies to Comrade Gou."

"It was specially approved by the big boss. Your helping hand saved many lives. Human life is the most important thing. The country is willing to give up some antiques and cultural artifacts."

"To be honest, the things that are truly of historical significance have all been collected into museums."

"These are newly collected and have not been screened yet. They have been specially kept for you two to choose from."

"The usual process for selecting items is as follows: museum staff come to screen them, then antique shops, and then the antique shops screen out a batch before the Friendship Store."

Hearing this, I felt relieved. As long as the country allows it, that's good. She's really picky.

In fact, Shu Ran has quite a lot of things, especially those she acquired from abroad in recent years, but who would complain about having too many things!

It doesn't matter who you sell to, selling to your own people is better than selling to foreigners!

"Xinglan, you choose first!"

Shu Ran told Gou Xinglan to go and choose what he wanted first.

Gou Xinglan didn't stand on ceremony and obediently picked out a few items to give to her family as gifts when she got home.

He picked out about ten items and then stopped.

"I'll take the rest!"

With a wave of her hand, Shu Ran bought out the entire store's warehouse and everything else displayed outside.

"Would you like to pay with M yuan? Or you can pay with Y pounds or Hong Kong dollars, either is fine."

Shu Ran is very wealthy and has the most of these three currencies.

Zhai Qing quickly refused. Although he was heartbroken to have missed out on a large sum of foreign exchange, he had already received so much grain from them, so how could he accept money as a thank-you gift?

"No need, no need. The boss said that whatever you choose will be given to you as a thank you gift. You don't need to pay anything."

I didn't tell them beforehand because I was afraid they would feel awkward, and I also hope that they won't be shy and will feel free to choose.

Looking at the warehouse full of antiques and cultural artifacts, neatly arranged, and the items being sold in the large shop outside.

Shu Ran felt embarrassed to accept the gift since the other party was willing to give it to her. Her original intention was to buy it herself, as long as they were willing to sell it.

If it were ten or eight gifts as a thank you, she would accept them; but this shop and its warehouse together are a different story.

Shu Ran was genuinely embarrassed to accept it for free.

Shu Ran raised her eyes and looked directly at Zhai Qing: "Comrade Zhai, if you're going to do this, I'll be embarrassed to accept it. As you just saw, my personal hobby is collecting these things, and I'll charge whatever price it is."

"Sending grain was my own choice. Although I am in the port city, the port city belongs to the Xia Kingdom. As a member of the Xia Kingdom, I just wanted to do my part. We shouldn't confuse the two."

Zhai Qing said anxiously, "The grain you sent is quite valuable. It's all back home now. How can we let Comrade Shu spend money on it?"

One insisted on paying, while the other insisted on not paying.

Shu Ran is numb. She has a lot of money, but nowhere to use it. Can't she even spend money on the country?

Gou Xinglan held the small bag that Shu Ran had given her, watching the two argue back and forth.

"How about we each take a step back?"

The two of them turned to look at Gou Xinglan, who had interrupted them.

"What do you mean?"

Gou Xinglan hugged the small bag in his arms tightly, feeling a little uneasy, unsure whether Ranran would agree to his suggestion: "It's like this, things can't go on like this forever. Let's compromise! You have to pay, but only half the normal price. How about that?"

The two reluctantly agreed.

Watching stacks of foreign exchange being deposited into the treasury, Zhai Qing smiled wryly, realizing he couldn't even deliver gifts anymore: "Comrade Shu, it seems I'll have to go to the leadership to accept my punishment later."

Shu Ran looked at the person packing the food, completely unashamed. She had already backed down: "Talk to your boss properly and tell him it was my request."

After a few more days, the day for Shu Ran to return to Hong Kong soon arrived.

Gou Xinglan also chose the same time to send most of his entourage back by ship, while he stayed behind with Shu Ran.

The cargo ships that had unloaded the grain sailed away one after another, leaving Shu Ran's small cruise ship, Shu Zhouxing's boat, to pick people up and take them back to port.

Lin Shichang, together with Zhai Qing, saw Shu Ran and Gou Xinglan off as they returned to Hong Kong.

Behind them, dozens of soldiers carried boxes onto the ship.

"Comrade Shu, these are gifts prepared by several big bosses, as well as some of our goodwill."

"Please don't refuse. You are welcome to come home anytime. The mainland is always open to you both."