Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 919 - 0919 Like-minded People 7

Chapter 919: Chapter 0919 Like-minded People 7

"Yes, my old man sent it back, I do these things to exchange for foreign currency through national exports, right?" Huang Qingbai said, justifying himself before lowering his voice, "Ever since the relics were sent to the trade department for export, I’ve only managed to rescue a part that wasn’t sent out. The things I reclaimed, I dare not hand them over anymore. Sometimes I have to fool those ignoramuses with fake antiques!"

Desperation and anger filled Huang Qingbai’s eyes, almost tangible.

"Our nation’s cultural heritage, in the past was plundered by Western powers, now it’s being sent away by our own people, ending up in foreigners’ hands. What’s left for the country? Culture, culture. We, the descendants, ought to extract the essence and discard the dregs, preserving the relics left by our ancestors. Yet somehow, both essence and dregs have been labeled as old culture that must be discarded!"

Feng Qingxue consoled him, "It will pass eventually, just like you said, the country will value cultural heritage. The Forbidden City museum was preserved through this turmoil, wasn’t it? You should be grateful it wasn’t completely destroyed."

"By the time they value it, it will be too late. These cultural heritages are irreplaceable; once destroyed, they’re truly gone."

"Isn’t that the truth? But all we can do now is try our best to salvage what we can."

Huang Qingbai paused, then patted Feng Qingxue’s shoulder, unconcerned about the two dark handprints he left on her clothes, "Good kid, not many kids have the guts like you these days. Seeing you, I feel relieved to find a kindred spirit. This old man doesn’t have money, only able to watch countless relics and antiques being sent into factories."

Feng Qingxue’s heart stirred. She wanted to say she had money, even gold, but no way to purchase a large quantity of relics and antiques. But after some thought, she decided against it. She didn’t want to take risks that could affect her family.

With Huang Qingbai’s significant influence, Feng Qingxue easily left with a dozen books and paintings hidden within newspapers and textbooks.

Just out of the recycling station, she was confronted by Lu Jiang’s stern face.

Feng Qingxue felt guilty and turned to run.

Lu Jiang, tall with long legs, quickly caught up and grabbed her, his eyes blazing, "Try running again!"

Feng Qingxue retracted the step she had taken and swallowed, grinning foolishly, "Ajiang, you’re here? Is the adobe ready? I rode the bicycle over, how did you come?"

She looked behind Lu Jiang, but there was no sign of any means of transportation.

Seeing his wife’s stained face and her big, watery eyes, the anger in Lu Jiang’s heart dissipated, and he said helplessly, "Next time you come, I’ll accompany you. I worry when you’re here by yourself. Look at the time now; even if you head back home this instant, it will be dark halfway. Aren’t you scaring me?"

"I’m sorry, Ajiang!" Feng Qingxue admitted her mistake meekly.

Before marriage, she was accustomed to going out alone. After marriage, she moved between the Capital, home, and the military with her child. Being an adult with capable skills and a daring spirit, she didn’t realize she was still seen as a delicate woman in Lu Jiang’s eyes.

Her mistake was making him worry.

Lu Jiang took the bundle of textbooks, newspapers, and paintings, "No more talk, let’s go home."

"Wait!" Feng Qingxue stopped him, "Can you check the grocery store to see if there’s any pig offal left to buy?"

Unable to refuse his wife, Lu Jiang secured the items on the bicycle and went in empty-handed, and came out the same way, "There’s none left. The state-owned restaurants took it all, a bunch of students were clamoring for meat, claiming it’s the restaurant’s reluctance to properly serve them without it."

Feng Qingxue was somewhat disappointed, "Well, if it’s gone, it’s gone."