Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space

Chapter 823: Chapter 823: Speculation

The two went directly to Sanyuan City and checked into a guesthouse.

Han Jingchen, leveraging his connections, brought Gu Wanqing to the archives, where they found some records about the Gu Family’s ancestors.

From the fragmented words left there, it was clear that the Gu Family had numerous enterprises in East Province at the time, though no special discoveries were made.

However, Han Jingchen and Gu Wanqing, piecing together this information, speculated that the Gu Family must have gained some significant opportunity, which allowed them to develop so rapidly.

But later, someone discovered something, and the family became a target.

When the two returned to the guesthouse, Gu Wanqing contemplated and said, "According to what my father mentioned before, combined with what we found today, my grandfather’s troubles couldn’t be unrelated to those few families.

However, my grandfather didn’t have time to explain things in detail to my father; he only instructed them to focus on survival.

Grandfather knew my father was smart and would surely grasp his intention."

Han Jingchen poured a glass of water and handed it to Gu Wanqing, "But the records show that at that time, the Mechanical Factory in Sanyuan City was already nationalized. How did your grandfather appear there?"

Gu Wanqing furrowed her brows and thought for a while, "I remember my father once said, although the factory was nationalized, the ownership of a small building there still belonged to the Gu Family."

Upon hearing this, Han Jingchen was about to say something when Gu Wanqing exclaimed, "Do you think the treasure they’ve been searching for all along is in that small building?"

Hearing this, Han Jingchen also found it quite possible, "It is not out of the question. If this is indeed the case, it’s no wonder grandfather had troubles here."

Gu Wanqing grew even more silent, "What kind of treasure could it be that those families refused to leave us alone for all these years?"

Han Jingchen looked at his wife, who was deeply in thought, "Shall we visit the Mechanical Factory tomorrow?"

Gu Wanqing looked conflicted, "Wouldn’t it draw attention if we go there recklessly?"

Han Jingchen clasped her fair hand, "Xinyan once studied at the university there. Who could say anything if we visit?"

Hearing this, Gu Wanqing thought about her daughter’s past experiences, "Jingchen, before I wasn’t in the country, not by Yanyan’s side, that couldn’t be helped. But now I’ve returned, those who bullied Yanyan, regardless of whether you stood up for her then or not, I won’t let any of them off the hook, not a single one. I must make them pay."

Han Jingchen hugged her close, "As long as it eases your anger."

*

On the road heading northwest, He Jinxuan had been staring at the map for a good while.

The driver beside him noticed their squad captain’s dazed look at the map, "Captain, are you expecting the map to reveal something to you?"

He Jinxuan raised his head, gazing at the distant loess plateau, calculating the best timing to change the route.

The driver saw him abandon the map and instead gaze at the ravines in a trance, sensing something amiss with the captain.

He Jinxuan glanced at his wristwatch, mentally bolstering himself, then took out a small flag, extended it out the car window, signaling the cars behind to follow the lead car, not to fall behind.

Then he said to the driver beside him, "When we reach the cliff edge ahead, turn onto the road below."

The driver was somewhat puzzled, but He Jinxuan didn’t elaborate — he only said, "Just follow my instructions."

Moving forward, they had to pass through a canyon mouth; once inside, there’s no turning back, because the road is narrow. Encountering bandits would mean becoming a lamb to be slaughtered.