Chapter 398 Everyone's Plans in the Old House
After Tong Huaqiong left, everyone in the old house had their own opinions about tonight's meeting.
Old Mrs. Gu pounded the bed and cried, complaining, "The eldest son's wife is becoming more and more outrageous. I really didn't expect that she wouldn't even pretend."
Gu Youtian's eldest son Gu Fengnian said, "Didn't you notice that she has become nicer to Dahan and Datong's wife? I guess Auntie's business depends on Datong's man."
Everyone in the room noticed Tong Huaqiong's change in attitude towards Gu Dahan and Chen Sufen, and everyone agreed with Gu Fengnian.
"My sister-in-law is really a jerk. She sent us window paper, flour, and quilts, but I don't even have any of them to use. Why didn't she send us satin or jewelry?"
"Dad, didn't you say you could talk to my sister-in-law about letting me live at her house? I really don't want to live in the old house. It's damp and cold, and I'm not used to sleeping in the same room with Xiaoxue."
The one who complained the most was Gu Honglian.
Does the eldest sister-in-law want to support my parents, and do the others want to live in the old house.
She didn't care at all.
As long as she can live with her sister-in-law and enjoy happiness, that's enough.
Old Man Gu's face was livid, and he felt powerless about what happened tonight. Gu Honglian's chattering in his ear was annoying, and it was the first time he scolded this old woman who he held in his hands.
"Honglian, can you please understand? Everyone can live in this house, but you are the only one who is so delicate."
Gu Honglian burst into tears after being scolded by Grandpa Gu. Grandma Gu hugged Gu Honglian distressedly and scolded Grandpa Gu: "You old man, why are you scolding Honglian? It's already unfair enough for our Honglian to squeeze into the old house."
"Daughter-in-law Fengnian, please take this thick quilt over and spread it over your aunt." Old Mrs. Gu said to her granddaughter-in-law Wei.
Gu Honglian said, "Fold it and spread it on my side. Xiaoxue won't be afraid of the cold."
Jia rolled her eyes.
Everyone lives in an old house, so why does Gu Honglian feel wronged?
Delicious food goes into Honglian's mouth, and beautiful clothes are worn by Honglian.
Isn't she wronged?
She also has to cook with her daughter-in-law and daughter to serve the mother and daughter.
The old house has been uninhabited for many years and is drafty and cold at night. Shouldn't she be concerned about her most promising son, Gu Ruinian?
The mother-in-law is partial to her sister-in-law.
Wei carried the quilt to Gu Honglian and Xiaoxue's room, feeling so angry that her chest ached.
She is originally from the south. Flowers have already bloomed in her hometown at this time of year, but this damn place is still so cold.
Poor son, he was coughing due to the cold, but the old woman pretended not to hear him and gave the only good quilt to Gu Honglian.
After Gu Honglian calmed down, Gu Youtian said, "Dad, my sister-in-law kept saying today that I took your land and money. I felt so sorry for you. I took your and mother's money, but for whom? To make your two elders and your sister live a good life."
Grandpa Gu's expression eased a little. They did favor the second child, which was normal. After all, most people favored the youngest child.
At the same time, the second child did allow them to live comfortably for a few years.
It's just that I have no choice but to return home because my business is losing money.
Old Lady Gu comforted her youngest son: "We can give our money to whoever they want. Not only can she, a daughter-in-law, not control it, even if your eldest brother were alive, he couldn't control it."
Gu Youtian continued to play the emotional card: "Dad, I'm unlucky and my business has failed. I also want to turn things around. I want my parents and my sister to have someone to take care of them, and to find a good match for my sister. Dad, think about it, when my business was profitable, the matchmakers found good matches for my sister. I have to turn things around just for my sister to have a good match."
Gu Honglian’s marriage is the biggest concern of Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu.
My daughter has a bad temper and looks ordinary. If she wants to find a good marriage, she needs the support of a reliable family.
Even if Honglian has a good marriage now, if she doesn't have a decent family, she will still be bullied.
For Honglian's happiness, they hope that Lao Er can make a comeback more than anyone else.
But how to turn things around? If we can turn things around in the south, is there any need to go back to Qinghe Bay?
Seeing that he had found the weak spot of Mr. and Mrs. Gu, Gu Youtian began to flatter Mr. Gu: "What Dad said last night is very right, that is, you can't write two Gu characters with one stroke. Sister-in-law is a woman after all, she only looks at the present and not the long-term, and doesn't understand the power of a family pulling together. Let me put it bluntly, which woman who heads a family deserves a seat at the table? Sister-in-law's current shop and land should have a share of Dad's, they belong to the Gu family."
Mr. Gu’s eyes rolled around.
What the younger son said makes sense.
Which woman controls the family property?
Not all of them depend on their husband's family to live. Since the eldest daughter-in-law married into the Gu family, she belongs to the Gu family entirely, not to mention the business.
Why didn't he think it through tonight when his eldest daughter-in-law was disrespectful?
Fortunately, his youngest son reminded him.
Old Lady Gu gritted her teeth and said, "She was sold to my family by the Tong family for thirty taels of silver. The second brother is right. Not to mention her business, even her entire being belongs to our Gu family. Old man, let's open the ancestral hall tomorrow and let the clan leader and other prominent clan members come forward to ask her to hand over the shop and land. If she refuses, hang her to death."
Mr. Gu’s eyes flickered.
What Mrs. Gu said makes sense.
Since it is the Gu family's property, it should belong to them.
It is inappropriate for a woman like her to be in the spotlight while doing business. The business will be handed over to the youngest son in the future. If she hands it over obediently, she will live a life of luxury. If she refuses, she will be hanged.
Gu Youtian smiled under the lamplight. He originally wanted to ask Tong Huaqiong to borrow money to turn the tables, but considering Tong Huaqiong's attitude tonight, how could she be willing to lend him money?
Since she was unreasonable, he shouldn't blame him for being ungrateful. He could just rely on the clan to take her business away.
After Gu Ruinian came back from seeing off Tong Huaqiong's family, he stood at the door and listened for a while, then walked in quietly.
Mr. Gu and others talked about how to deal with Tong Huaqiong, and then turned off the lights and went to bed.
"Ruinian, take this lamp back and light it. You need to read." Old Mrs. Gu took the lamp and handed it to Gu Ruinian.
The only person who makes her feel at ease now is Gu Ruinian.
Gu Ruinian took the lamp and thanked him obediently.
Now in the entire old house, only Gu Ruinian has the privilege of lighting lights at night.
"Ruinian, you have to make your mother proud. Look at how arrogant your aunt is. She always keeps saying that Jingzhe can get the third place in the imperial examination. Then you can get the first place and surpass him." After Gu Ruinian returned to his room, Jia sneaked in and stuffed two eggs into his hand.
"Eat it. I cooked this for you without telling your grandma and Honglian."
Gu Ruinian was not polite either. He peeled the egg and ate it while saying, "Don't worry, mother. I will make sure you live a life of servants and slaves in the future."
Jia looked at her son with a look of relief, and sighed, "Your father has been cold to you for the past six months, so don't be angry with him. No matter what, your father never told your grandfather the reason for the business failure. Your father feels bad because our family lost money and the business is gone, but he will feel better when you pass the imperial examination."
Gu Ruinian's face froze when he heard this.