Chapter Seventy-Three: The Grandfather Who Married Three Daughters-in-law
The group returned to the Pomegranate Flower Pavilion, and Tang Zongyi called Qu Guangquan to his room.
"At the age of 17, you can think of planting cooperatives, which can make such a breakthrough in the sales of Chinese herbal medicines, and you should plan your life well with such a sense of the times for Chinese medicine. Tang Zongyi's eyes were full of anticipation.
Qu Guangquan smiled: "Uncle Tang, in fact, my biggest idea now is to return. Reciprocate the kindness you owe. Dad almost died because of me, and Mom could get worse and leave me at any time. โ
Those kindnesses that have not had time to be repaid in the previous life will all be repaid in this life.
Like his most memorable mother, as well as his father Qu Changlong, stepmother Zhang Xiuya, and people like Zhang Qian and Zhao Beiting who are ignored by themselves and really care for themselves.
Tang Zongyi looked up to the sky and sighed: "The biggest regret I feel in my life is that I didn't have time to repay my teacher!"
"My grandfather?" Qu Guangquan was at a loss for his grandfather.
Soon after Qu Guangquan remembered, Liu Guixiang and Qu Changlong divorced, and knew very little about the history of the Qu family, and his mother rarely talked about it, and the time of contact with his father was short, and he rarely communicated.
Shuanggang only knows the history of the Qu family, Zhang Changshun, but Zhang Changshun is hindered by Liu Guixiang and rarely talks about it to Qu Guangquan.
After the sudden death of Qu Changlong in the previous life, Zhang Changshun became even more estranged from Qu Guangquan.
Qu Guangquan at this moment in the previous life only had the hatred that was instilled by Liu Guixiang and the hatred of Qu Changlong.
"Didn't your father tell you the history of your Qu family?"
"Nope. โ
Tang Zongyi suddenly felt sad in his heart.
"Your grandfather was in Qiaozhou back then, and there were many of these among the pharmacists", Tang Zongyi gave a thumbs up.
"At that time, there were very few Western medicines, but the Chinese medicine market was much more lively than now: at the north entrance, Huazi Street, and the Daguan Emperor Temple, there were more than ten shops in front of your house, and there was a workshop for making pills in the backโโ"
"My grandfather can still make pills?"
"I heard the old people say that your grandfather's big Huo Luo Dan is marketed in more than a dozen provinces. โ
"Haven't you seen it? Aren't you my grandfather's apprentice?" Qu Guangquan wondered.
"That was before liberation, when I was too young and had just been picked up from the pile of dead by your grandfather. As far as I can remember, at that time, it was already a public-private partnership, and Dahuo Luo Dan basically didn't do it at home. โ
No wonder Uncle Tang is so good to himself, so that's the case.
"When you picked me up, your grandfather's six daughters, who had no children, were ready to treat me as his heir. Before I can remember, your grandfather began to teach me to recognize Chinese medicine. โ
"Then why do you still call me grandpa?"
"However, as soon as I can remember, your third grandmother gave birth to your father. โ
"What, my third grandmother?"
"Yes, your eldest grandmother gave birth to 4 daughters, your second grandmother gave birth to 5 daughters, and three died, and your grandfather was almost 40 when he married your third grandmother. You're 43 years old with your dad!"
This old thing!
Qu Guangquan couldn't help but slander.
"You kid-" Looking at Qu Guangquan's face, Tang Zongyi knew what Qu Guangquan was thinking. "It was like that in those days! Even with your father, your grandfather still loves me very much. didn't change my name or my sex, he treated me as his closed disciple, and poured everything he learned to pass on the art to me. โ
"Hey, Uncle Tang, why haven't I seen my aunts?" Qu Guangquan thought about it, even if his father died, they didn't show up.
"They were all sent away by your grandfather. Tang Zongyi's eyes moistened.
"When I was just liberated, there were wars everywhere, and there was a shortage of soldiers, your aunts were older, and you had an uncle in Nanyang, saying that it was safe over there, and it was okay, and your grandfather would go with him. As a result, as soon as they hit the road, they were never heard from again, and they heard that something had happened. โ
What a tragedy!
"Your grandmother is with you. The second grandmother ran away from home because of this! Your grandfather almost went crazy. Tang Zongyi still had palpitations when he thought about it.
"Then why did you go to Tongrentang and not stay with my dad and them?"
"It's your grandfather who is gone!" Tang Zongyi was saddened, "After the public-private partnership, your grandfather is not so busy, and he has to exercise along the Yingquan River every morning." On a winter morning, I exercise. Suddenly a little girl fell off the river embankment, and your grandfather, who is already in his 50s, still jumped desperately. โ
Tang Zongyi finally couldn't help it, and his eyes turned red.
"My grandfather is gone like this?"
"Yes, the little girl was rescued, but your grandfather fell into a coma when he came up. Now that I think about it, it should be the same as your father, who also had a heart problem. By the time the little girl's family arrives when they hear the news, your grandfather will be gone. โ
"How old was my dad then?"
"As old as that little girl, both 8 years old. I was 15. The family was very powerful at the time, and recognized your grandfather. When your grandfather closed his eyes, he made a request to others, that is, to send me to school in Yanjing. I studied Chinese medicine in Yanjing, and after graduation, I went to Tongrentang. โ
The background of the family is not small, and Qu Guangquan's curiosity suddenly came up: "What is the name of that little girl, and did she still have contact with my father later?"
Tang Zongyi snorted in his nose: "Your father hasn't told you?"
"I've never mentioned this!" Qu Guangquan thought desperately, and he didn't have such a memory.
"This little girl's name is Zhang Xiuya, you should know!"
It's too dramatic!
Qu Guangquan finally understood the behavior of his stepmother Zhang Xiuya: why did her father die, she could still insist on paying her tuition and living expenses.
Why did she curse her like that with her mother, she was still so good!
However, her deep affection for her father should have been there for a long time, why didn't she marry her father first, but her mother Liu Guixiang married her father first!
"Uncle Tang, why did my mom marry my dad in the first place? instead ofโ"
"Blame your grandma, your grandma was married by your grandfather in his 40s, when your grandfather left, she was still very young, young, widowed and superstitious, and regarded Zhang Xiuya as the nemesis of your Qu family. โ
Tang Zongyi took a deep sip of water: "Xiaoquan, these things have passed. Grievances and grievances can no longer be entangled. If I hadn't been in a good mood today, I wouldn't have said these things. โ
Qu Guangquan had a question, but Tang Zongyi didn't want to say it anymore.
"Xiaoquan, your grandfather's biggest wish back then was to make his medicine all over the world, but when he closed his eyes, it didn't come true. Today, hearing your words, I feel that his old man can finally rest in peace under the Nine Springs. โ
"Uncle Tang, you're asking a little too much of me. โ
"It's not high! Your intelligence is no less than that of your grandfather, and you are capable of doing things, and you have the style of your grandfather, and you are at such a good historical opportunity!"
Tang Zongyi made a strong gesture: "Your father and I are both old, and we have not fulfilled your grandfather's grand wish, if I plan for your life, I will realize this wish!"