UGB Chapter 566 The Origin of the Gold Bars
Chapter 566 The Origin of the Gold Bars
Inside Yuan Tianshu's room.
Chen Da Huzi bowed cautiously:
"Old Chairman, I got a small yellow croaker today, it looks a lot like the one you described, let me show it to you."
Yuan Tianshu was startled.
He quickly stood up:
"Where did you get it?"
"At the black market by the river, a kid was trying to sell himself to Fang the Cripple. Fang the Cripple is one of my men; he gave me a tip. This kid's name is Sun Erbiao; he's got some nerve. The four of us couldn't catch him; he got away."
"Bring me the yellow croaker."
Chen the Bearded Man presented a gold bar with both hands:
"Chairman, look. This is Lao Qingyun's gold bar, it has a mark on it. It's from our batch."
Yuan Tianshu took it and used the reading glasses as a magnifying glass.
Searching back and forth on the gold bars.
Stop at the bottom left corner; there are knife marks above it.
"This is a reward for my brothers. It's a number 6, the sixth one I've given out."
"Who is that for?"
"Zhang Lishan. He disappeared after Liberation. But I heard from Deputy Director Zhao of the Public Security Bureau that they arrested a shoemaker before the New Year and he confessed to having dealings with a guy named Zhang Mazi from Shuiling. But Zhang Mazi died later, and the matter was never made public and was dropped. I was afraid that Old Zhao would suspect me, so I didn't ask any further questions."
Chen the Bearded asked, "You mean, this Zhang the Pockmarked is Lishan?"
"I didn't pay attention at the time because the shoemaker didn't know I existed. But now that Zhang Lishan's gold bars have appeared here... then perhaps Zhang Mazi is him. You should investigate this."
Chen the Bearded Man nodded: "Yes, old chairman."
Yuan Tianshu got up and put on his clothes.
"Old Chairman, where are you going?"
"I went to Xiao He's place. The timing of getting this gold back is perfect; I'll need it right away. I'll cut it open and give you a piece later."
Chen the Bearded Man quickly waved his hand:
"No, no, no. President, I serve you out of loyalty, and I absolutely do not seek any personal gain."
Yuan Tianchu couldn't help but smile and reached out to pat him on the shoulder:
"Xiao Chen, it wasn't for nothing that I assigned you to the market office again. Work hard, and when I get my stuff back, I'll take you with me. I'll make sure you enjoy a life of luxury!"
"Thank you, former chairman."
Chen Da Huzi bowed deeply to the ground again.
Yuan Tianshu was deeply moved.
This bearded man isn't very capable, but he's extremely loyal and a trustworthy fellow.
……
Half an hour later, Yuan Tianshu arrived at "Yongshun Gold and Silver Shop".
It's been years since I last visited this dimly lit little room.
Yuan Tianshu shook the bell to summon people.
An old man wearing a dark blue Zhongshan suit came out.
He is the old silversmith here, named He Yongshun.
Looking up at Yuan Tianchu, he was taken aback.
"Commander?"
Yuan Tianshu waved his hand:
"Call me Lao Yuan, or Chairman Yuan, you can call me that."
He Yongshun's lips trembled, clearly indicating that he was very excited.
This was his former superior, the ruthless bandit leader "Jin Wanliang".
Before liberation, He Yongshun was a craftsman at the "Lao Qingyun" jewelry store. Later, during the turbulent times, the jewelry store was looted, and his parents, who worked as handymen, were killed.
He ended up wandering in a foreign land.
Later, he was taken by a group of bandits to work as a handyman.
Back then, the eldest brother was Jin Wanliang.
Jin Wanliang especially liked gold.
Once they robbed and stole gold and silver jewelry, they would have it melted down and made into gold and silver bars.
In He Yongshun's view, Jin Wanliang was like a god.
It was Jin Wanliang who taught him how to shoot, how to kill, and even how to harm the young women he had abducted.
Later, Jin Wanliang surrendered and became the regimental commander, and he followed Jin Wanliang as his orderly.
Later, when the Nationalist army was defeated and fled, Jin Wanliang did not follow them.
They chose to stay.
In 45, after the liberation, Jin Wanliang took him to Jiangzhou.
Jin Wanliang transformed himself into Yuan Tianshu, the president of the federation.
Only He Yongshun knew this inside story.
However, he would not betray Jin Wanliang, because he regarded Jin Wanliang as his father and brother.
In the years immediately following liberation, Jin Wanliang often took care of him.
This "Yongshun Gold and Silver Shop" was opened by Jin Wanliang with money.
Later, during the political movement, the shop was nationalized. It was through Jin Wanliang's secret efforts that he became a bank employee and even had gold and silver jewelry made there.
In recent years, Jin Wanliang has rarely come.
However, I still consider him the person I trust the most.
They came to visit suddenly today; I don't know what they want.
He Yongshun is already married with children and has gotten used to a comfortable life. He really doesn't want any more trouble.
Yuan Tianchu placed a gold bar on the table:
"Little He, cut off a piece for me and make a gold coin; I need it as a gift."
He Yongshun picked it up and glanced at it.
Anyone coming to mine gold and silver must have a letter of introduction.
There's no need for Yuan Tianshu to come at all.
But when he saw the gold bar, he was taken aback again.
"These are gold bars from the 'Lao Qingyun' jewelry store in Shanghai... the place where I apprenticed."
Yuan Tianchu smiled: "You know, that's true. My adjutant bought it for me before, and I've kept it until now."
He Yongshun nodded: "Okay, Commander... no, Chairman Yuan, I'll do it right away."
He Yongshun cut off a corner of the gold bar, wrapped up the rest, and sent it back to Yuan Tianshu.
Then they weighed this small piece and started to process it.
Yuan Tianchu sat behind him, watching him operate the equipment and chatting with him.
"Xiao He, all these years, no one has investigated you, has they?"
"No, the certificate you gave me, Chairman, made everyone think I was a wounded Eighth Route Army soldier who had gone missing. Not only did no one investigate, but I was also treated quite well."
"Okay, then live your life well and don't give yourself away. Once I've finished my business, maybe I'll take you far away!"
He Yongshun gave a wry smile:
"President Yuan, I'm getting old and don't want to abandon my family and business to wander around aimlessly. I'm already very content with my life now."
Yuan Tianchu gave a wry smile:
"You little rascal, you've never had any ambition. The reason I trust you is because I feel you're a man without desires and wouldn't betray me."
"How could I betray you? I myself am full of sins. I have no other wish now but for my children to be safe and for me to live out my old age in peace."
Yuan Tianchu laughed and said, "You don't have to leave. If I can find my things, I'll leave you some money when I leave."
Suddenly, Yuan Tianshu noticed a piece of paper on the corner of the table.
There was a pattern drawn on it, so I picked it up to take a look:
"You're making bracelets, rings, and earrings... that's exactly the amount of a gold bar! Who's so generous?"
He Yongshun was taken aback, and his hand paused for a moment.
Looking back at Yuan Tianchu holding his previous design drawings:
"He's a young man. The gold bars are an heirloom from the Qingyun family. He needs them made to get married."
"Ugh, does he have any proof of identity or a letter of introduction?"
"Yes, I would never dare to process something without it. It's different from yours."
"Let me see it."
Yuan Tianchu's expression turned serious.
He Yongshun hesitated for a moment.
According to the rules, anyone coming to buy gold and silver jewelry must have a letter of introduction and a police certificate.
The materials need to be kept here for review.
These materials are only for the reviewers to see, not for outsiders; leaking them is a fundamental error.
But He Yongshun was genuinely afraid of Yuan Tianshu.
I don't want to make mistakes.
I had no choice but to lie: "Oh dear, that document was taken by my superiors; they're reviewing it."
Yuan Tianchu asked, "Do you remember what this person looks like, and his name?"