Quick Travel: It's not easy to be a System.

Chapter 8: Volume 1 Chapter 6: First Pot of Gold (1)



They met with the caretaker of the warehouse surnamed Zhang. 

"Uncle Zhang we talked on the phone about the Dry sand and gravel stored in your warehouse. Have you asked the authorities for the sale?" Lei Feng said while offering a cigarette to Uncle Zhang.

He took it effortlessly and said "I have the approval. After some 'discussion' all 100 tons of sand will be sold at @500 per ton and 50 Tons of gravel at @800 yuan per ton. Full payment of 90,000 CNY on the spot. Do you think it is ok?" signaling not to forget his cut.

Lei Feng had a similar figure in mind. So, he bought the whole lot directly.

Xu Hong was amazed by the financial strength of his little friend. 

Without waiting for him to ask, Lei Feng said "Brother Hong, I received insurance money from my foster mother's insurance claim. Please keep this a secret, after all, I am still young"

Xu Hong found it acceptable and under the guidance of Lei Feng, the whole lot was transferred to the front area of the yard he rented in Village Lane.

When everything was done, he thanked Uncle Zhang and gave him 1,000 RMB as he promised on the phone.

He wanted to give 1,000 RMB to Xu Hong for renting the lorry. But he refused it saying "You are like my brother and we don't charge the family."

Lei Feng's impression of this brother increased and he vowed to take him to earn money in the future. Thinking he might be able to sell this stock in 2 days or less he returned to the room started sorting notes from class and began studying. 

In the evening, his stomach started protesting, and realizing he had not bought groceries, he went out on a walk towards the market. At the intersection, he met some people from the neighborhood.

Upon learning the fact that he moved in recently, everyone welcomed him and asked him to eat at their house.

After some interaction Lei Feng told them that he was an orphan so one of them took him to their house and after learning he was a student who will be appearing for college entrance exam introduced him to their daughter saying 'please help each other'.

After leaving their house with a tiffin full of food he sighed "Everyone outside appears to be an Angel when compared to the devils in my family."

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While he was feeling the warmth of fellow villagers, Gu Family was in a mess. After Gu Ling returned from her work, she saw her third sister Gu Jing'er who works at City hospital in the living room sipping on tea while studying a book.

Not seeing Lei Feng's shoes in the rack, she asked Aunt Wang "Lei Feng hasn't returned from School?"

"Not yet miss, should I ask his teacher?"

"No need." she walked towards the sofa area.

Third sister Gu Jing'er asked "Did something happen yesterday? Sorry for not returning, I was attending a banquet and slept at my friend's house"

Gu Ling replied "Lei Feng was caught after stealing something from Dad's drawer, later he was punished by Mom. In the morning, he threatened to leave the house. Otherwise, why would I care if he is home or not"

Gu Jing'er did not take it to heart. She had the least interaction with Lei Feng in the whole house. She wished he was not found in the first place or there will not be so much drama in their house.

Soon, everyone was home except Lei Feng, Gu Tianchen like a good boy took the lead in stating the fire "Mom, is Brother Feng still angry with me? I am willing to apologize if he is will to return home. I want our family to be complete."

Zhao Lang's heart melted as soon as she looked at her dear son, "Who care about that uneducated son, let him fend for himself outside. When he gets to know how hard it is, he will come and beg us to take him in. I will let him know who is the boss." with that she asked servants to prepare dinner.

On the dinner table everyone was sitting except second daughter Gu Meng who was out on Music tour and our protagonist Lei Feng.

When Gu Feitian noticed that something was amiss, he asked Uncle Fu who replied "Young Master Feng has not returned from school."

Gu Feitian angrily said "That beast has really grown wings; He does not even recognize his family anymore."

"I do not need such a son, Tianchen is my only son."

They ended the dinner and soon went to their respective rooms. 

Gu Ling stayed in the end and called the police to find whereabouts of her brother. Officer Qin came after 15 minutes and asked some questions.

After dealing with it, Gu Ling was taking her stuff from the sofa area when Aunt Wang approached her and asked "Miss, can I say something?"

"Say."

"Miss, I don't think Master Feng stole the money..."

Before she finished her words, she was interrupted by Third Daughter Gu Jing'er "So now you will tell us how to handle our family affairs?!!!"

Seeing the third miss getting angry, Aunt Wang just kept her head down like a child that was being scolded.

Seeing this Gu Ling said, "Continue."

Aunt Wang told her a little bit about her brother's miserable life like he only has 2 uniforms that he has been using for 2 years straight, his phone is probably a decade old that he brought from the foster family and finally the big bomb, something is wrong with his health.

She could not tell what is wrong but she saw a bunch of medical reports in his room with his name on it. But when Lei Feng went out today, she could not find those files now except one left in the corner saying his physical indicators are less than normal.

Upon hearing so much both sisters went silent, Gu Ling was choking on her tears. She asked Aunt Wang to lead her to his room.

They saw their brother's room for the first time in 3 years.

As soon as they entered, they were hit by a foul moldy smell that was unbearable, increasing their guilt even further realizing their brother had been living in this place for 3 years straight.

They wanted to complain but to whom? Feeling sorry, they went to their respective rooms.

Gu Ling cried the whole evening and went to sleep later than usual.

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Gu Ling usually works at the company and has the least interaction with Gu Tianchen. So, she is more of a neutral member of the family.

Although she might say mean things, it is due to the fact she wants Lei Feng to get better.

As for the part where I wrote of her getting along with Gu Tianchen? It was Lei Feng's point of view.


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