Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 731 - 0731: Fubao is One Month Old 3_1

Chapter 731: Chapter 0731: Fubao is One Month Old 3_1

Father Lu carefully rolled up the paintings by Huang Binhong and said, "Indeed, you recognized the works of Master Hong. Rightly so, I’ve always admired his posthumous art. Back in the day when I was young and visiting the capital, I had the honour of meeting him. He gifted our family two of his paintings. In the blink of an eye, nearly a decade has passed since Master Hong’s departure. Now, when I visit the capital, I can no longer see my old friend. What a sorrowful reality!"

Feng Qingxue was quite stunned. She didn’t expect that Father Lu had actually met Huang Binhong and that their house even had his paintings. This fact was more unfathomable to her than having works from Qi Baishi and Zhang Daqian.

"Father, you truly have an extensive circle of friends."

"Back then, I visited Master Hong as a junior. I had the privilege of receiving his personal guidance, providing me with a deeper understanding of the art of painting and calligraphy. Unfortunately, I had no means to collect his works at the time." Father Lu sighed, then carefully separated the authentic pieces from the forgeries, placing the real ones on the table, "Here, I want you to keep these. In the future, our children can study and learn from them."

Just as Feng Qingxue responded to him, she was tugged by Xibao.

Xibao had been weary from his journey earlier and had been resting sprawled on a chair. Now, he seemed to have recuperated.

"Mama!" Xibao tiptoed and raised the rattle drum in his hand, "Sister, Sister!"

"Is it for your sister? She will be very pleased." Feng Qingxue squatted down so that Xibao could see Fubao’s chubby face and round eyes, which looked very similar to Xibao’s.

Xibao gave his sister a sweet kiss on the cheek, saying, "Sister!"

After a glance at her brother, Fubao promptly closed her eyes.

"Sister!"

Xibao stretched out his hand, trying to force open Fubao’s eyelids, but he was stopped by his grandfather, "Xibao, your sister is sleeping. Would you like to go play outside with grandpa? Tomorrow is your sister’s full moon celebration, grandpa will take you to buy cakes."

"Good! For Hua Hua to eat!"

Father Lu left the house again with Xibao, while Feng Qingxue took great care to store the thirteen scrolls of calligraphy and paintings inside a special space. These were cultural treasures, with a heritage value that surpassed any expensive jewellery.

At this moment, Wang Fengqiao was steaming buns in the kitchen. There were no visitors in the house except for Fubao, so Feng Qingxue dared to hide the arts into the special place, which offered the safest protection.

As for the porcelain dishes that Father Lu had bought, Wang Fengqiao cleaned them up and started using them as everyday dinnerware and containers for condiments.

Many people came for Fubao’s full moon celebration, but none of them recognized the true value of the art pieces.

Both the grandmother and granddaughter duo, Guo Yan, and Jiang Xiaoyue, Yang Fengying, and Fang Ning all came. A representative was also sent from the Capital Military Region Medical Corps, Chen Lin. The biggest surprise was Bai Xue, who not only came but also brought many gifts for Xibao.

Yes, the gifts were for Xibao, not Fubao.

"Xibao is just so lovable!" Bai Xue explained, "When I get my cloth ticket at the end of the year, I’ll make a new outfit for Fubao."

Although the army took care of all their basic needs, they did not cover underwear. Therefore, members received a certain amount of cloth tickets every year for making undergarments. This was not surprising for the group when Bai Xue said this.

Feng Qingxue thanked her, "Fubao is still young and doesn’t need new clothes, so Comrade Bai Xue should keep the cloth for herself."

"No worries, if I want clothes, I can ask someone else to exchange my ration for processed cloth."

Bai Xue seemed nonchalant, so Feng Qingxue didn’t press the matter. At this moment, Guo Yan interjected, "Xiaoxue, I wish to discuss something with you. No matter if you are willing or not, you cannot refuse."

Feng Qingxue asked what it was, and Guo Yan replied, "Please lend me Xibao for a few days. You must lend him to me."

... The ancestral home was slated for demolition. Although it was unknown when exactly it will be demolished, arrangements have to be made for my parents to live in town in advance. I’m afraid that once the eviction notice is issued, there will be a shortage of housing. I have to go see a house and make a deposit today. As there is only a postal savings bank in town with a withdrawal limit for ATM transaction interbank, I have to make another trip tomorrow. Therefore, it is uncertain if I can update more, but I will try as much as possible.