Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1218: Found the Treasure Site

Upon the door swinging open, the assembled group eagerly stepped inside.

The gatekeeper, noticing their unfamiliar faces, hurried after them to ascertain their purpose. Only after he had completed their registration were they granted entry.

Han Jingchen had previously arranged for assistance from a contact, a person unknown to any of them.

After locating the individual, a thorough examination was conducted. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Gu produced a photograph. "I understand you are a seasoned member of the exploration team," he began. "Could you inform me if you recognize anyone in this picture?"

The man accepted the photograph, scrutinizing it intently for a considerable duration. "Not everyone here is from our exploration team," he stated. "Some individuals were temporarily assigned from other departments."

Mr. Gu, focusing on a specific person within the image, disregarded other details. "Is this person part of your exploration team?" he inquired.

After a moment’s observation, the man shook his head. "No," he replied. "At that time, due to the immense workload, we enlisted numerous laborers and guides locally on a temporary basis. They were dismissed once the work was concluded."

The hope that had begun to bloom in Mr. Gu's heart was utterly extinguished by these words.

Xinyan quickly moved to support him. "Grandpa, please don't worry. Since they mentioned seeing the person in Chongqing before, we will eventually find them."

Though her words were meant to comfort her grandfather, anxiety churned within her. She mused, "In this modern digital age, this search would have been so much simpler."

Xinyan proceeded to inquire about the other individuals in the photograph, diligently recording the information provided. She then planned to track down each of them individually.

A full day elapsed as they sought out every possible contact. While some recalled the second uncle, the individual who had recruited him had tragically passed away from illness many years prior, and others possessed no knowledge of his whereabouts.

Of the individuals in the photo, only two remained unvisited: one who had been transferred years ago and another who had retired a few years back to reside with his son in Chongqing.

Their spirits were considerably dampened by the day's findings.

Xinyan recognized that Wei Fengyuan could not indefinitely lend his assistance to their search. Consequently, she resolved to return to Chongqing with him and subsequently accompany her grandfather to locate the remaining two individuals.

She harbored a quiet hope that perhaps the miracle they sought resided with these final two people.

Following this, the trio retraced their steps. They politely declined the continued hospitality of the Wei Family, and Xinyan, by her grandfather's side, visited several more offices before finally locating the transferred colleague.

Yet, their efforts yielded no further clues.

As for the retired comrade, they were unable to uncover any information regarding his son, nor could they confirm if he was still residing in Chongqing.

Ultimately, Mr. Gu, a man who had weathered many life's storms, decided after a few days of dejection to first guide Xinyan to the Gu Family's treasure site located in Sichuan.

After all, he was intensely curious about the nature of the allure that seemed to perpetually draw attention to the Gu Family.

Navigating through several public transport transfers, they finally reached their destination. Following a night of rest, they consulted the instructions on the leather map and dedicated an entire day to reaching the precise location.

To be entirely candid, without the guidance of the leather map, discovering this place would have been an almost insurmountable challenge.

A profound curiosity arose regarding how the Gu Family Master had initially found this secluded path, narrow enough for only one person to pass, with sections so perilous that a single misstep could send one plummeting down the cliff to their demise.

Both individuals were well-prepared for the arduous journey, bringing not only sustenance but also essential tools, understanding the difficulty of reaching their objective. A shared thought occupied their minds: what exactly was this hidden treasure?

The day's objective was clearly unattainable. Mr. Gu, being advanced in years, had been subjected to considerable stress and exhaustion over these recent days. After consuming a modest meal, he lay down in the resting place Xinyan had prepared for him and soon drifted off to sleep.

Xinyan, having dedicated some time to studying the leather map, finally applied insect repellent and animal deterrent powder around her position. She then leaned against the rock face to rest, conserving her strength for the trials that awaited her on the morrow.