The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 802 - 771: Gold in Chaotic Times, Antiques in Prosperous Times

Chapter 802: Chapter 771: Gold in Chaotic Times, Antiques in Prosperous Times

Seeing his niece and Huashan both say this, Cui Heng felt that he would appear petty if he kept hesitating.

"Big brother, I agree too," Cui Heng said. "If we lose this opportunity, our Unfettered Sect might indeed disappear in a hundred years or so."

After everyone had thought it over and expressed their agreement, Cui Yong nodded and said, "Alright then, I agree. You all go back first, I need to practice for a bit. As soon as I’ve made a beginning, Huo Yingjie will receive my answer."

"Okay!" The three of them agreed together.

After they had discussed all this, it was already four o’clock in the morning.

Cui Heng, Cui Ying, and Huashan chose not to disturb Cui Yong’s practice and left instead.

However, they did not go back but stood guard outside the house, hoping nothing would disturb Cui Yong.

It wasn’t until six in the morning, when the sun rose, that Cui Yong finally opened his eyes, looking refreshed. He had already received Huo Yingjie’s reply.

Now with the techniques, Cui Yong felt he truly started his path and experienced a world unlike any before, a feeling, a realm.

Cui Yong came out of his room and said, "Little brother, go inside and practice. Don’t use your own understanding, just follow the steps as they are written. I’ll guard you from outside. As for Yingying and Huashan, prepare some food. After that, you go to work. As for how to resign from your jobs in a way that’s reasonable and convincing, you’ll have to figure it out yourselves. You must make He Tiantian believe you are out of options and need her help and, in return, promise loyalty."

"Yes, father."

"Yes, master."

Everything they did was partly to experience the mortal world but also to cultivate.

Now that they could manage both, it was really great!

Cui Ying and Huashan, despite having not slept all night, felt spirited, prepared breakfast, and after eating, they went to work.

On the way, the two thought about how they could resign from the museum.

Huashan, having studied archaeology, found working in the museum very fitting to his field.

If the reason was too simple, He Tiantian, being so smart, might not believe it!

As for Cui Ying, it was easier. She could just say that the work there was boring, and she wanted to resign to work for He Tiantian and earn more money.

"How about I break something valuable and get them to fire me?" Huashan again came up with a bad idea.

Upon hearing this, Cui Ying covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "Stop it, those items are very precious. We can’t just break them. There must be other ways, let’s keep thinking."

The two walked on, pondering various options, but rejecting each in turn.

At that moment, from a small alley near the museum, they heard cries,

"Ming dynasty Xuande furnaces, Qing dynasty cloisonne vases, Yongzheng’s snuff bottles, Zheng Banqiao’s paintings······"

Huashan was taken aback, then he came up with a good idea, "Cui Ying, what do you think about this? Let’s go to He Tiantian for investment to open an antique shop. We put in effort and some money to start the business together. This way, we can help He Tiantian with her work, and it also aligns with my major."

After thinking it over, Cui Ying replied, "Your idea is good, but Tiantian is in the food business, I’m not sure if she would want to engage in the antique business. What if she doesn’t agree?"

Huashan smiled and said, "Don’t think of He Tiantian as she appears on the outside, looking like a harmless little lamb, she’s actually very shrewd. Think about it, in Qijia Village, with so many astute people, why does He Tiantian do so well? After graduating from college, she was able to open a store and make money to buy a house? Each of these actions were things others dared not do, but she dared, which shows her courage."

"You are right," Cui Ying nodded, "He Tiantian is indeed very shrewd!"

"Moreover, ’troubled times call for gold, prosperous times call for antiques.’ Now that the reform and opening up have improved everyone’s lives and people have money on hand, the antique industry will flourish. Also, my mentor and I both specialize in archaeology, we understand antiques very well, we can at least ensure not to acquire any fakes. As long as we manage it carefully, we can definitely make a good amount of money," Huashan said, confident in the idea.

After pondering, Cui Ying nodded and said, "Hmm, compared to the others, this one seems more reliable. Let’s keep it as an option. If we can’t think of anything else, let’s approach He Tiantian to partner in opening the antique shop."

"Hmm, sure," Huashan agreed.

That day at work, both Cui Ying and Huashan were somewhat distracted. But the museum’s work was relatively relaxed, and the leaders didn’t comment on it.

That evening after work, the two went straight home.

Cui Ying discussed Huashan’s plan with her father.

"Hmm, you could help in He Tiantian’s shop. Huashan going seems a bit far-fetched. But looking at the antique shop, indeed, it’s a good idea," Cui Yong nodded, "However, you approaching He Tiantian alone to cooperate seems a bit hasty. Before seeking out He Tiantian, you should also ask Huang Jingli and Qin Li. If they are also willing, then when you approach He Tiantian, she surely won’t refuse."

"Yes, but you also need to be clear about one thing: you are the operator. Those people have the right to dividends, not management rights, though they can appoint someone to oversee the management," Cui Heng said, "Figure out the details yourselves, make sure to appear very natural."

"Yes, Father."

"Yes, Master."

With the support of her father and uncle, Cui Ying was very excited and looked at Huashan, "Senior brother, you are amazing, to think of such a great method."

"Actually, I was inspired by that crafts vendor," Huashan said, feeling a bit embarrassed under his junior sister’s admiring gaze.

"I heard it too, but it never occurred to me," Cui Ying said, "Senior brother, you are brilliant."

"Alright, stop the sweet-talk, go cook," Cui Heng saw the two being overly affectionate and was somewhat displeased. Girls are so outward-looking. Once they get married, their world revolves around men.

Cui Yong smiled and said, "That’s also good. When two people have good feelings toward each other, they can carry on our legacy! At the same time, they can grow old together, and not leave the other behind to depart this world first."

Living a long life can feel very lonely without a companion.

Cui Yong knew this profoundly. Even though his wife had been gone for less than ten years, he missed her every single day.

He had brothers, daughters, and disciples, but the softest part of his heart was still reserved for his wife. There were some things he could not discuss with others but could talk about with his wife.

However, she was no longer in this world.

That evening, Cui Yong and Cui Heng were discussing, complementing each other’s strengths and making considerable progress. Huashan and Cui Ying started their practice, continuing until midnight before they both went back to rest.

After sorting out this matter, Huo Yingjie also breathed a sigh of relief. He wouldn’t be threatened by those people anymore, and they wouldn’t come to prowl around their courtyard in the dead of night.

If it could always be like this, that would be quite nice.