Chapter 121

Every time, many aunts and older women rushed to introduce partners to Cao Cao Weiguo.

Upon learning that Cao Cao Weiguo was already married, many elderly people looking for sons-in-law sighed in regret.

"Director Cao, you’re here so early today!"

A woman carrying a shovel greeted him with a smile by the field.

Cao Cao Weiguo’s eyes lit up when he saw the woman; her name was Li Li Xiuxia.

She had a good figure, an oval face, phoenix eyes, and a pretty appearance.

She was wearing black pants and a thin blue women’s shirt, the curves of her chest quite striking.

Cao Cao Weiguo replied with a smile: "The weather is hot, so I came out early to cool off."

Li Li Xiuxia said with a smile: "That’s true, it’s getting hotter and hotter."

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "Sister Li, I have to go to the brigade; let’s chat when we have time."

Li Li Xiuxia hurriedly said: "I caught a wild chicken; do you want it?"

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "If it’s alive, I’ll take it."

Li Li Xiuxia said happily: "It’s alive and very energetic; I’ll go home and get it for you right now."

A wild chicken was worth one Brother Yuan and fifty cents, enough to feed her for several days.

Li Li Xiuxia was 24 years old, and her husband had passed away from illness two years ago.

Her in-laws blamed Li Li Xiuxia for "cursing" her husband and drove her back to her maiden home.

Her father had passed away early, and only her mother and a younger sister were left at her maiden home.

Li Li Xiuxia had to support three people by herself, so even eating mixed flour was a struggle.

Cao Cao Weiguo knew the situation of Li Li Xiuxia’s family: "No rush, just bring it when I’m about to leave."

After a few words, Cao Cao Weiguo rode his bike to the brigade.

Village Chief Li Li Dazhu had already brought the accountant and others to wait.

Many villagers also brought things to the brigade, waiting for Cao Cao Weiguo to weigh and settle the accounts.

"Director Cao is here!"

Seeing Cao Cao Weiguo’s figure, the villagers were happy.

This is a living God of Wealth!

Once he arrived, the brigade’s courtyard immediately became busy.

Cao Cao Weiguo checked them one by one, and only those that met the standards were weighed.

After the accountant registered them, Cao Cao Weiguo settled the accounts on the spot.

This decisive and straightforward manner made the villagers very happy.

In the past, when purchasing agents came to the countryside, settling payments was a real struggle.

The longest could drag on for seven or eight months, and the fastest would take one or two months.

"Director Cao, I heard you like old objects."

"See if you like this."

While loading the sacks, the accountant sneaked over.

Cao Cao Weiguo’s heart trembled when he saw the incense burner in the accountant’s hand.

Exquisite casting, warm patina, thick body, inner treasure...

"This bronze furnace looks good."

Cao Cao Weiguo took the incense burner and began to observe it carefully.

The incense burner was made of bronze, the body was regular in shape, with double elephant ears on both sides... the patina was steady, the color elegant, thick yet delicate.

The bottom was inscribed with "Xuande Sixth Year Li Yuzuo Made" in regular script.

Cao Cao Weiguo had already confirmed that this was a Xuande furnace.

The Xuande furnace was the first bronze ware in Chinese history cast using brass, and the Xuande Emperor of the Ming Dynasty had personally supervised it.

This Xuande furnace was in perfect condition and exquisitely cast; even if it were auctioned abroad now, it would be worth a fortune.

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "How much money does Accountant Li want for it?"

Accountant Li said in a low voice: "Is ten Brother Yuan okay?"

Cao Cao Weiguo hesitated and pondered; this price wasn't high, but he didn't agree immediately.

Accountant Li stood nervously to the side, regretting asking for such a high price.

Asking for ten Brother Yuan for an old bronze furnace made him feel guilty.

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "I quite like this bronze furnace, but ten Brother Yuan..."

Accountant Li hurriedly said: "How about eight Brother Yuan?"

Cao Cao Weiguo nodded: "Alright then."

Accountant Li was overjoyed; a bronze furnace for eight Brother Yuan.

He thought to himself that city people are truly foolish and rich.

This kind of thing can't be eaten or drunk; what’s the use of it.

In this day and age, no treasure is as practical as steamed buns and pork.

Just then, Li Li Xiuxia came over carrying a brown pheasant:

"Director Cao, you like old furnaces? My family has one too; do you want it?"

Cao Cao Weiguo was overjoyed when he heard this; what a good day it was.

Double happiness!

Cao Cao Weiguo said: "Is it the same kind?"

Li Li Xiuxia thought for a moment and said: "The one at my house has three legs."

This sentence made Cao Cao Weiguo’s heart jump wildly.

A three-legged incense burner!

Cao Cao Weiguo couldn't wait: "Can you take me to see it?"

Li Li Xiuxia said: "Why not, but look at this wild chicken first."

Cao Cao Weiguo readily took out one Brother Yuan and fifty cents: "It’s quite plump; I’ll take it."

Li Li Xiuxia was overjoyed to receive the money, and Cao Cao Weiguo placed the pheasant in the corner.

He found Village Chief Li Li Dazhu and told him the truck for the goods would arrive soon.

Then he left the brigade with Li Li Xiuxia.

Li Li Dazhu leaned over to the accountant and asked: "Where did Director Cao and Li Li Xiuxia go?"

Accountant Li laughed wickedly: "What else could they be doing? I think Li Li Xiuxia has hooked up with Director Cao."

What about her family having a bronze furnace, and what about three legs.

Her family is so poor they can't even find a four-legged chair.

Where would they get a bronze furnace.

Nine times out of ten, she took a fancy to Cao Cao Weiguo and is looking for a provider.

Li Li Dazhu laughed: "No wonder Li Li Xiuxia hasn't remarried; it turns out her standards are high, and she doesn't even look at farmers."

Li Li Xiuxia has good looks and a good figure, and there are many men who want to marry her.

But after being driven back by her in-laws, she stayed at home and never remarried.

Which made many men sigh in regret.

Leaving the brigade, Cao Cao Weiguo followed behind Li Li Xiuxia.

His eyes couldn't help but fall on her shapely parts, and his heart felt hot.

Li Li Xiuxia’s figure was no less impressive than Qin Qin Huairu’s.

Although her skin was a bit rough from years of working in the fields and being exposed to the wind and sun.

But Li Li Xiuxia had the advantage of youth, her features were pretty, and her figure was even better.

"Have you seen enough?"

Halfway there, Li Li Xiuxia suddenly turned around, blushing as she glared at Cao Cao Weiguo.

Cao Cao Weiguo was thick-skinned: "Ah! What did Sister Li say?"

Li Li Xiuxia rolled her eyes: "I’m not talking to you, walk faster."

Following Li Li Xiuxia to her home, the courtyard was dilapidated but kept clean.

Entering the room, it was truly bare, without a single piece of intact furniture.