Su Guofu shot to his feet, his eyes blazing. "What?"
There's gold in the river again?
The old woman shot her a sidelong glance and slowly dusted off her clothes.
"That river has no idea how many years people have been digging through it. The sand's been turned over until there's nothing left. Where would gold come from?"
Su Guofu realized what she meant and sat back down. "Exactly. Woman, don't tell me you've gone stupid?"
Liu Hong was frantic, afraid that if they went too late, there would be nothing left. "Good grief, what do I have to say before you'll believe me?"
"It was Erya. She went to the river to catch fish, but didn't catch any fish. Instead, she felt around and came up with a whole handful of gold.
"I heard the big pieces were larger than broad beans, while even the small ones were as big as melon seeds.
"Xiao Aimin took that good-for-nothing boy from the Gao Family, Gao Jinghui, with him, and each of them carried two huge sacks back."
"Third Brother Liu saw it with his own eyes. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of gold.
"Everyone in the village has gone crazy. They're all carrying Little Gold Hoes and Little Gold Basins down to the river."
Su Guofu shot to his feet again. "Is this true?"
The others finally began to believe her too, and they all stared at Liu Hong.
"Of course! Why would I lie to you? If we don't go now, there won't be anything left."
The old woman reacted just as quickly and immediately ordered her two sons around.
"Guoqiang, what are you waiting for? Hurry and get the Little Gold Basin and Little Gold Hoe your father left behind."
"Guofu, go get