Era: After foreseeing the future, I changed my fate using spatial abilities.

Chapter 45 The Su Family Ancestral Home
Sitting on the oxcart, Su Ning had no idea that Granny Qin had already started planning what good things she could ask her eldest son to take to the city before the autumn harvest was even over.

He was thinking about another reason for coming to Hongqi Commune: to visit the Su family's ancestral home in Team One.

After much persuasion, Qin Zhu, who was rushing to catch the bus, finally agreed to change his route and take him to the brigade.

"Girl, are you sure the person you're waiting for is in the same group?"

"Don't worry, Brother Dazhu, it's true. I'll go back with them."

……

The first team wasn't too far from the second team, but they were deeper in the mountains, and the road was more rugged and harder to travel.

The mountains are green and the water is clear. The air in the mountains is very fresh. However, due to the inconvenient transportation and the poverty of the working people, no one has the mind to appreciate the scenery of nature.

After climbing several steep slopes, you can see terraced fields winding around the mountaintop in the distance.

"Go in through this opening and follow the path until you reach the brigade."

"I understand, thank you, Brother Zhu!"

Qin Zhu left, whipping his whip with unease. He was worried that Uncle Dafeng would be angry if he found out he hadn't taken the person to town.
Standing by the roadside, Su Ning watched the oxcart gradually disappear into the distance, then turned and walked into the alley.

One side of the path was lined with yellow and white honeysuckle, and the fragrant aroma made her forget the mud under her feet.

The three people who were talking on the muddy ridge by the field looked surprised when they saw Su Ning walking slowly towards them, except for the captain.

"Suning, what are you up to?"

Fu Jiaming didn't recall her saying that another team would come. He should have just joined them.

"Is the matter over there finished? This is Captain Su from the First Brigade. Captain Su is also a colleague from our textile factory, Officer Su."

After introducing the two, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Fu Jiaming once again ignored his good friend next to him.

"What a coincidence! You two are even from the same family, both surnamed Su. You might have been from the same family a hundred years ago!"

"They are indeed the same company."

What was meant as a joke turned into something much more unexpected, leaving Fu Jiaming completely bewildered for a long time.

"Who are you, little girl?"

My maternal grandfather was Su Ting.

"Is Su Ting your maternal grandfather?"

Su Qingshan, who was usually serious and rarely smiled, had his expression constantly changing.

First came surprise and disbelief, then excitement, and with a complex mix of emotions, she exclaimed, "Great, great..."

Where is your grandfather? Has he come back this time?

“My grandfather passed away, and I came back to visit him on his behalf.”

Su Qingshan nodded knowingly. Speaking of connections, most of the people with the surname Su in the former Su Family Village of the current brigade came from the same ancestor.

However, after so many years, they have long since crossed the fifth degree of kinship. In fact, Su Ting's branch is the direct line of the Su family.

As for how close the relationship was, it wouldn't be that. I just heard his grandfather mention how glorious and successful the most successful direct descendants were.

As for how he came to know Su Ting, it was because he had seen the spirited Su Ting return to the village to build the ancestral hall and ancestral home when he was a child. The grand scale of that event is still quite unforgettable to this day.

"According to seniority, you should call me 'Grandpa'."

Regardless of whether he is a grandson or not, since he bears the surname Su, he is a child of the Su family. Su Qingshan gathered his thoughts and said in a rare kind tone, "Your maternal grandfather is my cousin."

"uncle."

"Hey, hey, your name is Ningning? Come on, let me show you your ancestral home."

Fu Jiaming stared dumbfounded at the two who had just finished their family reunion and were leaving hand in hand. He turned to Yan Bei beside him, as if to ask: What about us? Did the captain just abandon us like that?!
"Let's catch up."

Without waiting for his reaction, Yan Bei slowly strode off and followed behind Su Ning and the other man.

"Hey, wait a minute, you guys wait for me!"

……

When Su Ting returned to his hometown to build the ancestral hall and ancestral home, he put a lot of thought into it, paying great attention to everything from site selection to the materials used.

The Su family ancestral home is located far from the village's main residential area, built at the foot of Dayan Mountain. Its blue bricks, gray tiles, and beams are all made of century-old fine wood, and it still looks magnificent after so many years, making it unique in the village.

There are five main rooms and two side rooms on the east and west sides. The front and back yards are similar, and each has a well.

The surrounding courtyard wall was two people high, and the wall was covered with ivy. From a distance, the whole house looked like it was hidden in the green mountains.

Because there are few people around, the steps under the eaves and corners of the walls are covered with green moss.

Although it was Su Ning's first time visiting the ancestral home, she didn't feel unfamiliar with it; on the contrary, she felt a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Because its layout is almost identical to that of old houses in Beijing.

"Ningwa, after you're done watching, let's go to your grandpa's house and have a good drink together. Do you remember the way I pointed out to your grandpa's house earlier?"

"I remember, I'll be there in a bit." "Okay, when you get back you'll have your siblings help you pack. No rush!"

Su Qingshan, with his hands behind his back and holding a pipe, smiled and finished speaking before turning around and seeing two motionless, human-shaped 'mushrooms'.

Captain Su, whose kind face instantly turned serious: Damn it, he jumped in fright!
"Comrade Yan, Officer Fu, shall we continue our conversation as we walk?"

The two equally perceptive individuals noticed the deep sorrow on her face and nodded without objection.

In times like these, it's best to let people be alone.

Fu Jiaming, who was usually very talkative, wisely kept quiet and followed Captain Su away without saying a word.

……

After everyone had gone far away and there was no one else in sight at the foot of the mountain, Su Ning took a deep breath and pushed open the tightly closed door.

All the doors were unlocked, and the house was completely empty, without even a simple piece of furniture.

Su Ting probably knew that since no one guarded the place year-round, to prevent petty thieves from coming to look for things, it was better to keep everything clear at a glance and not leave anything there.

After closing the doors one by one, Su Ning waved the dust off his nose and walked around to the corner of the wall outside.

Sure enough, the same scratches and marks in the same location.

Having learned from the previous experience, this time it only took less than half the time to empty the underground secret chamber and store it all in the cave of the Peach Blossom Spring Space.

They didn't even bother to check the contents of each of the mahogany boxes; they only knew that the number of mahogany boxes here was twice that of the old house.

These are the treasures left by the Su family ancestors to their descendants, the foundation upon which they can stand firm no matter when or where.

If possible, she also hopes to add some of her own savings to it, and pass it on to future generations.

After leaving the secret room, Su Ning returned to the outer wall and walked around the entire courtyard several times until every place had been marked with new traces and no spot stood out before she left with peace of mind.

"Suning!"

Under the large locust tree on the only road leading to the village, Fu Jiaming and Yan Bei stood and sat there, waiting for who knows how long.

Upon seeing her, Fu Jiaming spat out the grass root in his mouth, immediately stood up, and waved to her.

"Why are you here?"

It was as if they were waiting specifically for her.

"I'm just worried about you. There's hardly anyone at the foot of the mountain. What if a big guy runs out from the mountain?"

Fu Jiaming brushed a stray hair from his forehead with his index finger and smiled brightly, "Don't be too touched, we're friends after all!"

"Then, you're welcome?"

Has anyone ever told you that you're good at telling corny jokes?

Yes, you are.

With a helpless shrug, Fu Jiaming was silenced by her direct rebuke.

"Cough~ Let's go quickly, the captain is still waiting for us at home."

The two walked ahead chatting and laughing, while Yan Bei silently followed behind.

This experience of being completely ignored from beginning to end made him feel slightly uneasy, yet also strangely novel.

Suning.

He opened his mouth and silently murmured her name, a faint ripple appearing in his eyes, so subtle that he himself didn't even have time to perceive it.

……

"Everyone's here! The food is ready, come inside quickly!"

Seeing the three people in front and behind, Su Qingshan tapped his pipe, and as he spoke, he got up and led them into the main room.

There were about ten people of all ages in the room, and their eyes all turned to the three as they entered.

"Old woman, this is Ningning from Uncle Ting's family."

"Hello, Auntie."

"Oh, good, good, what a pretty girl! Sit down, sit down and we'll talk!"

Su Qingshan's wife, Liu Juan, greeted them with a smile, "And Comrade Yan, and Secretary Fu, please don't stand on ceremony, please sit down."

After a brief introduction and greeting, the three members of Suning took their seats.

After a lively dinner, it was already quite late, and the crescent moon was peeking out from the horizon.

Su Qingshan insisted on leaving, so he had his eldest grandson hitch up the oxcart and take them to the town's guesthouse.

Ugh, over a hundred, *facepalm* Is there any light that can just come crashing down on me?

Keep asking for votes, my lovely ladies! Let's turn on a flashlight and give each other some light, shall we?

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