Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

After leaving the steel rolling mill, Wang Feng rode his bicycle back to courtyard number 28.

"Brother Feng, you're here."

Lou Xiao'e greeted Wang Feng with a smile as soon as she saw him.

Wang Feng smiled and nodded: "Son, cook more rice for lunch, I'll eat here later."

"Okay, come and have a cup of tea to warm yourself up."

"Um."

Back inside, Lou Xiao'e poured Wang Feng a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Brother Feng, would you like some of those old things?"

Wang Feng was taken aback, then asked, "Son, what old thing?"

Lou Xiao'e smiled and explained, "Didn't Brother Feng want to collect a lot of jade and gemstones before? I wanted to ask you if you wanted any antique items. After the New Year, my dad is planning to sell off the antique items in our family collection. I told him not to rush to sell them, in case Brother Feng needs them, wouldn't that be giving them away for free? I told my dad to let you pick out some that you like and give them to you for free."

Wang Feng's eyes widened: "Son, is your dad planning to leave Beijing?"

Lou Xiao'e nodded gently.

"Son, when you have time, go to your father and tell him that I will buy all his old things, as well as some things he doesn't want anymore, and I'll pay him with gold."

Although Wang Feng didn't know anything about antiques, Lou Bancheng was definitely an expert. What fake items could Lou Bancheng have in his collection?

This stuff will be worth much more than gold in the future. Anyway, he already has dozens of tons of gold. If he goes out more often, he can get even more gold.

Upon hearing Wang Feng say he was going to collect all of her father's old belongings, Lou Xiao'e asked with some concern, "Brother Feng, my dad has quite a collection. Are you sure these old things will be useful to you? Won't we lose money?"

Wang Feng waved his hand and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, son, don't worry, I never do unprofitable business. Just tell your dad that no matter how many collections he has, I'll buy them all."

Lou Xiao'e nodded her head: "Okay, I'll ask my dad to give you a discount and I'll pack it all up for you."

Wang Feng had originally planned to go to the black market to exchange some old items when the weather warmed up, but he didn't expect Lou Bancheng to give him such a big surprise.

It's good that Lou Bancheng goes to Hong Kong Island sooner rather than later. He can go and scout things out for him first, so that we won't be at a loss once he gets there.

"Oh, right, son, there's one more thing. Tell your dad that he has a lot of capitalist friends, right? Ask him to ask if any of his capitalist friends have any plans to sell their old collections. If so, ask him to help me arrange it, and I'll buy them all too."

Lou Xiao'e stared at Wang Feng in shock, hesitant to speak. She didn't know why Wang Feng wanted so many old objects, but since he didn't say, she didn't ask any further questions.

However, she was still a little worried. Collecting so many old items could yield a lot of gold, and if she lost money, it would be troublesome.

Seeing Lou Xiao'e's hesitant expression, Wang Feng laughed and said, "Son, don't worry. These old things are worthless now, but they will definitely be valuable in the future. Trust my judgment. Besides, with our family's wealth, even if we lose money, it won't affect us much."

Upon hearing this, Lou Xiao'e was shocked by Wang Feng again. Her father's collection was probably worth no less than 100 jin of gold. After all, many of her father's collections were valuable old items. If you add the items from her father's capitalist friends, it would probably be at least 500 jin of gold. Losing 500 jin of gold wouldn't affect their family. How rich is Brother Feng?

Her father, known as Lou Bancheng, had all his assets, plus the assets her brother took to Hong Kong last year, plus old family items and other valuables. All of these were estimated to be worth about two thousand catties of gold.

It seems her father, Lou Bancheng, is somewhat undeserving of the title? Feng Ge should be the real Wang Bancheng.

"Okay, Brother Feng, I'll listen to you. I trust your judgment."

After a long silence, Lou Xiao'e finally uttered a few words.

"Alright, alright, don't worry, go and cook, it's already eleven o'clock," Wang Feng said with a smile.

"Okay, Brother Feng, have some tea first, I'll go cook right away."

Lou Xiao'e agreed and went to the kitchen.

Lou Xiao'e cooked two dishes for lunch: stir-fried rabbit meat and stir-fried green peppers with eggs.

After lunch, Wang Feng accompanied Lou Xiao'e for a nap. Of course, it is still very necessary to do some exercise that is good for physical and mental health before going to bed.

Around 4 p.m., Wang Feng returned to courtyard number 95.

Upon arriving at No. 95, Wang Feng saw two military jeeps parked at the entrance. Two soldiers were unloading pots, pans, blankets, and other items from the jeeps. Wang Feng knew that it must be the major general's niece who had brought them over; she was really fast.

As Wang Feng walked into the compound, he suddenly saw a soldier who was the driver who had asked him for directions yesterday. This puzzled him greatly. Could this major general be the same person he had seen in the car yesterday?

Upon seeing Wang Feng, the driver quickly approached and greeted him: "Comrade, hello! What a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here. It's me! I asked you for directions yesterday in Lujia Village."

"Hehe, it's quite a coincidence," Wang Feng said with a smile.

"Comrade, do you live in the compound too?" the driver asked with a friendly smile.

Wang Feng nodded: "I live in this courtyard."

The driver pulled Wang Feng aside and said mysteriously, "Comrade, could you do me a favor? Our leader's niece moved into the backyard of your compound today. If anyone in the compound bullies her, could you help her out?"

Wang Feng agreed without hesitation: "No problem."

Anyway, Li Huaide had asked him to help out the major general's niece, and now the driver was making the same request, so why not? Maybe he could even gain a favor from a major general in the future.

"Haha, good, good, I'm relieved to hear you say that, comrade. I've decided to be your friend. By the way, my name is Wang Tiechui. What's your name? If this girl ever needs anything, just go to this address to find me, or you can find my superior."

As he spoke, Wang Tiechui took out a slip of paper and stuffed it into Wang Feng's hand.

"My name is Wang Feng."

Wang Feng opened the note and saw that it led to a military family compound. There were two addresses written on it, and the major general's name was Li Jianguo.

"Hahaha, it turns out we're from the same clan, Brother Wang Feng. I'm going to get my luggage now. I'll treat you to a drink sometime," Wang Tiechui laughed loudly.

"Okay, you go ahead and get busy."

Seeing Wang Tiechui's anxious appearance, Wang Feng smiled slightly and walked towards the central courtyard.

Wang Feng had great respect for soldiers; they were all straightforward and had a bold personality. If it weren't for these iron-willed soldiers who were fearless in the face of death, they wouldn't have such a peaceful life.