"Dad, thank you for all these years. I think my biological parents must also be very grateful to you." Gu Yu gave Jiang Defu a hug and whispered in his ear.
Jiang Defu smiled and patted Gu Yu on the back. There is no need for too many words between men and between father and son.
When it was time to board the ship, Gu Yu and his party stood on the deck and waved goodbye to Jiang Defu and Lao Ding's family on the dock.
The few people arrived in Jiaozhou, sent Jiang Yaning to school, and took a train to Hui Province. This time, in addition to sweeping the graves of Gu Gang and his wife, they also walked around there. Jiang Yafei was very happy and excited. This was her first time since she was a child. A long trip.
He kept talking all the way, calling An Jie and Gu Yu to look at this and that from time to time. Every time the train stopped, she always went down to the platform to buy some specialties.
An Jie never stopped rolling her eyes. If she could, she wouldn't want to recognize this daughter who had never seen much of the world.
Gu Yu was not short of money. He bought an express train with a speed of up to 80km/h. It only took 14 hours from Jiaozhou to Luzhou.
Because of the letter of introduction and Gu Yu's identity, he was able to buy a soft sleeper carriage in this era.
You must know that during the 20 years from 1958 to 1978, China's population flow was almost at a standstill. Everyone who left their place of residence to go out for business needed to issue a letter of introduction or show a work permit. Otherwise, it was considered a blind migration, and if caught, they would be severely punished.
At that time, the average person could only buy hard seats. Those who bought hard sleepers had to be older or have a relationship with their employer to find someone to buy them.
Soft sleepers must reach a certain level before they are allowed to be purchased. Of course, foreigners coming to China can also purchase them.
Many Chinese people who are high enough to ride in a sleeper class do not know how to ride in a sleeper class. If you only bought a seat ticket because you were able to enjoy the sleeper berth standard at that time, the difference in travel expenses can be used as a personal allowance.
Therefore, in that era when life was not affluent, many people spent as little money as possible on business trips. For the sake of privacy, Gu Yu bought four consecutive soft sleepers at one time, which was equivalent to buying a box. He spent 60 yuan, which is a month's salary of a third-level clerk.
Under such travel conditions, Yafei will naturally feel comfortable and happy, and he will buy a lot of delicious food. The food sold at this time is of high quality and quantity, and tastes good.
Gu Yu and the others got on the bus at around three o'clock in the afternoon. Yafei ate, drank and chatted energetically. After a night's rest, they arrived in Luzhou at eight o'clock in the morning.
Gu Yu and the others didn't bring much luggage, which was inconvenient to carry. As long as they had money and tickets, Gu Yu and Yafei each carried a handbag, and Anjie carried a briefcase.
The three of them got off the train and saw the staff who came to pick them up. When Gu Yu came to Luzhou, he was received by the local Writers Association, the Cultural Association and government departments.
After exchanging a few words, they sent Gu Yu and the others to the hotel to rest for a while. At noon and evening, different departments hosted banquets, and in the afternoon there was a sharing session by the Writers Association.
It stands to reason that many industries at this time pay attention to seniority. Although Gu Yu is very famous in the Chinese-speaking area, he is still too young, not yet twenty years old.
However, Gu Yu not only has works and is famous, he has also been recognized by his leadership. As a pioneer, the first person to take the initiative and publish serially in Xiangjiang, this sharing forum can also be held.
The government departments of Luzhou City hosted a banquet in the evening. In addition to chatting about home affairs and literature, they also asked about attracting investment and foreign exchange.
Now many people know that Gu Yu is not only famous, but also rich. Some newspapers have calculated that he may soon become a millionaire.
In this era when households worth ten thousand yuan are rare, Gu Yu's assets can already attract the attention of the local government.
The most important thing is to use Gu Yu to attract overseas Chinese from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia to invest in the inland. This is a national policy that has only been introduced recently.
Of course, Gu Yu would not agree outright. He just said that he would inspect the local area during this period. Firstly, he wanted to see the place where his father originally gave his life. Secondly, he also wanted to see the local customs and customs. If there is an opportunity later, he could help with suggestions. An inspection group of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
The staff of the Luzhou government naturally clapped their hands and applauded with joy on their faces. At the same time, they also decided that Gu Yu and the others would conduct inspections in Luzhou and the following counties and villages during this period. Special staff would accompany them to explain, pick up and drop off by special vehicles, and the local government would arrange For food and accommodation, of course, if Gu Yu has other arrangements, he will be put first, and he only hopes to make Gu Yu's family feel at home.
An Jie, who was sitting aside, lamented that his adopted son was now as successful as Jiang Defu. He also lamented the changes in the times. Gradually, the capitalists who had been shunned by everyone before and now had a stage in the mainland again. .
What did they say about one million just now? An Jie suddenly thought of this, and Jiang Yafei also looked at Gu Yu blankly after hearing this.
In fact, Gu Yu didn't tell Anjie and Jiang Yafei about this in detail, but Jiang Defu knew about it. When I came back from Xiangjiang before, I just said that it would be serialized in Ming Pao and published by a publishing house in Xiangjiang. At that time, it was two hundred and two thousand words, and it was only said that it was tens of thousands. This made An Jie and the others stunned. Gu Yu Yuguang Seeing their surprised looks, I knew I had to explain myself when I returned to the hotel in the evening.
After the host and guest had a good time, Gu Yu and the others were sent back to the hotel. At this time, there was no nightlife entertainment such as singing, bathing, and spa.
"Xiaoyu, you made one million? RMB from writing a book?
"After returning to the hotel, Anjie took Gu Yu to her and Yafei's room.
"It's the total income from two books, and it's not even one million." Gu Yu replied with a smile.
"That's pretty much the same, right? Brother, you've become a millionaire? Oh my God!" Jiang Yafei on the side shook his head in surprise, with a look of disbelief on his face.
How much does this cost? How much chocolate can I buy? What other chocolates should I buy? I bought the factory directly. The braised chicken I had yesterday was also good.
Not to mention Jiang Yafei, who is already salivating as she fantasizes about delicious food. In addition to being proud of his adopted son's achievements, Anjie was also surprised that Gu Yu already had such a large amount of wealth at such a young age. However, there was also worry and anxiety between his brows. For people of their time, being rich was not a problem. A good thing.
"Xiaoyu, with so much money, will anyone be watching? Although policies have changed in the past two years, some ideas are still conservative." An Jie said with concern.
"Mom, don't worry. Last time I went to Xiangjiang, whether it was serialization or publication, it was approved by the relevant departments. And when I returned to Yanjing, the leader specifically talked to me to reassure me and encourage me to continue creating. Use more excellent works to speak out for the mainland. He also told me that in the past two years, the income policy for literary and artistic workers across the country will change. I am not an alternative but a pioneer." After hearing Gu Yu's explanation, An Jie said Only then did she feel relieved. She no longer had any political worries. The mother started to worry about Gu Yu spending money recklessly and turning bad when he had money. It was another lecture.
Jiang Yafei joined in the fun at the wrong time and asked Gu Yu to buy her a chocolate factory, but was chased and beaten by An Jie.
