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Chapter 280: 280: When The Heirloom_1
Chapter 280: 280: When The Heirloom_1
Chapter 280: Chapter 280: When The Heirloom_1
“Old man, what are you carrying to Hanhan?” Yun’s mother noticed the old man was carrying something towards Hanhan.
“I found some Pseudostellaria roots and other things before, I’m taking them to Hanhan for Ahao. Ahao is often on assignments and injuries are inevitable.”
Yun’s mother didn’t ask any further, her face full of worry.
Yet Meng Yunhan was curious about what Yun’s father was carrying, and why it was wrapped up.
When she unwrapped the fabric outside, she was startled to see what was inside.
“Dad, dad…”
Father Zhao heard Meng Yunhan’s voice and thought something bad had happened, he rushed over, “What’s wrong… What’s wrong…”
“This…”
Father Zhao saw the silver coins as well, and was momentarily stunned.
“I’m afraid these silver coins have been minted dozens of years ago.”
Meng Yunhan suddenly remembered that these coins would have a high value amongst collectors in future generations.
“But why would my grandfather give them to me? We can’t use this money now, so why did he give it to me?”
“Put them away. They can be heirlooms, passed down to little Huzi later.” After Father Zhao recovered from the shock, he calmly said.
Heirlooms?
“You’re right, dad. Let’s keep them.”
Even though she didn’t understand why her grandfather would give her these silver coins, she accepted his intentions.
Meng Yunhan put them directly into her space.
“Dad, we are leaving.” Meng Yunhan knew that Father Zhao had been living in this town for decades. It would surely be hard for him to leave.
But despite the reluctance, they still must depart from here.
Father Zhao looked around the house. His wife and his son used to live here, but now he was moving to Kyoto with his granddaughter and great-grandson.
“Let’s go…”
When he quit his job, some people called him foolish, saying that his daughter might not take good care of him. Without the job, he’d have nowhere to fall back.
However, he still quit resolutely.
“Old Zhao, your daughter is taking you to university?”
“Yes, my daughter is taking me to university with her. I haven’t been to Kyoto yet, let’s see what it’s like.”
Along the way, Father Zhao greeted everyone he met.
As soon as Father Zhao left, several women immediately started gossiping.
“I don’t know what old Zhao is thinking. He has left a decent job to follow his daughter and babysit.”
“Many people wanted that job he had, but he actually quit. I don’t understand what old Zhao is thinking.”
“Who knows? But his daughter is now a university student. After graduation, she’s bound to find better jobs than we do. Plus, his son-in-law is a military officer, earning an allowance each month.”
“I think Zhao’s daughter is genuinely good to him. She often goes out with her son. Their child seems intelligent.”
“We’ll see how old Zhao spends his days from now on.”
“No matter how bad, it can’t be worse than old Zhao living alone.”
“Old Zhao is sentimental. When his daughter-in-law passed away, he refused all matchmakers. After all these years, he finally recognized a daughter. His daughter is impressive. It’s not easy to get into Kyoto University.”
“You’re not wrong. I heard that only two youths from our town got into Kyoto University.”
When Meng Yunhan went to buy tickets, the ticket seller recognized her. Over the past year, she had bought numerous train tickets over several months, so of course they remembered her.
Meng Yunhan bought two tickets.