1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 1128 Consider this a thank-you gift.
Chu Xue directly stated her request: "Uncle Afu, I have limited time. When we arrive at our destination, could you please show me the way? I'd like to exchange some fresh seafood for my friends in Guangzhou, and I also want to take some dried seafood home to share with my relatives, friends, and neighbors."

When Afu saw the cigarette box, he was stunned for a moment, then his eyes were full of excitement. But he felt it was not right to accept something for just showing the way: "No need, no need, it's just showing the way, there's no need for these."

Besides, the boat today was chartered by the Jiao family to pick up their daughter-in-law and grandson, so he felt a little embarrassed.

Chu Xue saw him looking back and understood what he meant. She stuffed the two packs of cigarettes into Afu's arms and said, "Keep them. We don't know anyone here. If you feel bad about it, please help me find some better quality seafood."

Seeing that Chuxue was genuinely willing to give it to him, and since he did indeed covet the cigarettes, he only kept one pack and handed the other back to Chuxue: "These cigarettes are a rare find. I'll just take one pack. Don't worry, I'll make sure you find the seafood you like."

Once something is given away, Chuxue will naturally not take it back.

He pressed the cigarette back into Afu's arms and said, "Keep it. It's a cigarette from Beijing. Try it out."

Grandpa Afu couldn't put the two packs of cigarettes down, looking at them over and over with delight: "These are Beijing cigarettes, my God, these cigarettes must be so precious."

Just as they were immersed in joy, they heard the middle-aged man sitting behind them say, "Uncle Afu, let's go straight back to the new house."

Grandpa Afu quickly put the cigarettes into his pocket: "Okay."

As he spoke, he adjusted the direction the boat was traveling.

Seeing that they were about to reach the shore, Chu Xue didn't bother Grandpa Afu anymore. Considering that time was limited, she naturally wanted to get things done in the shortest amount of time. After moving to the family's side, she repeated what she had said earlier to the middle-aged man, and also took out two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes from her bag and handed them over: "Consider this a thank you gift."

Seeing this unexpected surprise, the middle-aged man had no reason to refuse: "Don't worry, once I get them home, I'll help you with the arrangements. I promise you won't be disappointed. When you get off the boat, just say they're a distant relative of my daughter-in-law." Chu Xue knew he meant well, and after asking his surname, she said, "Then I'll call you Uncle Jiao."

She made the arrangements, and the boat docked.

As soon as they got off the boat, Uncle Jiao packed his things and accompanied his wife to take his daughter-in-law and grandson home.

Meanwhile, Chu Xue wasn't idle either. Uncle Afu took her directly to where the fishing boats in the village were moored: "You can take a look first, and if there's anything you like, you can exchange it with them."

Of course, I also explained the exchange method and approximate price to her: "You can browse first, I'll go and dock the boat at the designated location, and the other party will come to find you in a while."

Before leaving, he spoke a few words to the people nearby, implying that they should keep an eye on things for him.

Chu Xue dared to come alone, which means she had made thorough preparations. She had also communicated with Grandpa Afu earlier, and after she finished her business, Grandpa Afu would take her back to where she boarded the ship.

The fishing boats had just docked, and most of the seafood on board was still alive, which excited Chu Xue, though she didn't show it on her face.

Watching the people on the boat unload the seafood, someone came over to weigh and register it. Then someone said, "Xiao Hai, bring the oxcart over here and quickly deliver the goods."

Chu Xue was shocked to hear this, as the goods were about to be sent away. Just as she was about to step forward, she heard Grandpa Afu's voice: "Village Chief, this young lady wants some fresh produce. Could you spare some for her?"

(End of this chapter)