Chapter 419: The Collapse of the Interest Alliance
"You old fool, I told you not to get involved in this, but you didn't listen to me. You helped Arita bully the orphans and widows, so you won't be able to face your cousin in the underworld?"
"Hurry up and apologize to your sister-in-law. Our Daqiao can't carry anything and he's lame, so who would help him make money? It's his big-footed aunt who pities him... wuwuwu..."
Before my fourth cousin could say anything, his wife started cursing and crying.
"Fourth sister-in-law, please don't say that. There are not many people in our village who can agree on the letter. I would not feel at ease if I gave this job to someone else." Tong Huaqiong said.
My fourth cousin and his wife thanked me with tears in their eyes.
Gu Youtian was left with an expression of embarrassment that he couldn't hide.
Tong Huaqiong added, "Daqiang, I heard from Lai Fu that your son is willing to work hard at studying. He discussed with me yesterday that his tuition will be waived in the future."
Gu Daqiang was unwilling to stand on the same front with Old Man Gu.
The other party forced him to return the land. He tried to reason with the clan leader but it was no use. However, his grandfather and the clan leader were brothers, so his grandfather forced him to come.
When Gu Daqiang heard Tong Huaqiong praising his son, he was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
When he heard that he didn't have to pay the tuition fee, he was even more moved. It turned out that Aunt Tong was kind-hearted. Knowing that his family was not well off, she waived the tuition fee for his son.
His son studied together with the clan leader's great-grandson, and the clan leader suppressed him because his son was good at studying.
"Aunt, I don't know what to say. I told my son to study hard and pass the exam to help Jingzhe."
Tong Huaqiong: “…”
Not really.
These Gu family members in front of us seem to be united with Old Man Gu and Gu Youtian, but in fact they are just a pile of loose sand that will fall apart at the slightest touch.
They came here originally for Mr. Gu’s promise, such as his son’s livelihood and his grandson’s education... You can’t say they are wrong. Everyone in this world plans for themselves.
Tong Huaqiong doesn't mind winning them over as long as she can, since she needs manpower anyway.
Moreover, Tong Huaqiong knew clearly that the people he had won over were all wavering people, and they would not be interested in either her or Old Man Gu Youtian.
She once again thought of the words of a great man in later generations: develop fewer enemies and more friends.
As a result of Tong Huaqiong's arrangements, the clan's interest alliance collapsed.
"Well, Youtian, you have been in the south for so many years and don't understand the situation in our Yanguan Town. Don't let your sister-in-law's business go bankrupt again. This way you will be even more sorry to your eldest brother. I think you should just farm honestly in the village." Uncle Gu said to Gu Youtian.
"Old brother, you have reached the age of knowing the destiny, so don't worry about whether your daughter-in-law does business or not. You have enough food and drink, so don't worry about it. Just enjoy your life." Grandpa Gu's cousin advised sincerely.
"That's right. If you're not dumb or deaf, you can't be a patriarch. Aunt Tong was praised by the emperor of Shengjing in an imperial edict. Can we be more capable than the emperor? Chief, our clan rules are not greater than the emperor's."
Those who followed Grandpa Gu Youtian and the clan leader and wanted to cause trouble not only stopped after receiving the benefits given by Tong Huaqiong, but also kept persuading Grandpa Gu not to make trouble.
Old Man Gu Youtian and the clan leader's faces looked as if they had opened a soy sauce shop, and their expressions were extremely wonderful.
It turns out that in the face of real interests, everyone's alliance collapsed instantly.
"Well, my wheat needs watering, so I'll be leaving first. Dashu Niang, my boy is ready to go to work anytime."
"There's a hole in my chicken coop, and I have to go home to fix it. Dashu Niang, if you need anything at home, feel free to call me."
"Ruinian, you are already a virgin, so go and persuade your grandfather and your father. Your aunt is doing well in business, and it would be bad if your father took over and messed it up."
Everyone stood up one after another.
They were afraid that if they didn't leave, their son would lose the livelihood he had worked so hard to get from Tong Huaqiong.
Soon, more than half of the people in the room were empty.
There are only a few stubborn people left around Mr. Gu.
This group of stubborn households had once been at odds with Tong Da Jiao. After Old Man Gu passed away, they forced Tong Da Jiao to give silver to Old Man Gu in front of the mourning hall.
They wanted to ask Tong Huaqiong if it would be too late for them to join you now.
Their family also needs money, and their children and grandchildren also need jobs and education.
In the end, he didn't dare to do so because of the face of Mr. Gu and Gu Youtian.
Everyone made up their minds and decided to just stand by and watch no matter how Mr. Gu and Gu Youtian attacked Tong Huaqiong, and planned to give some advice to please Tong Huaqiong when necessary.
Old Man Gu Youtian and the clan leader looked extremely unhappy.
Especially Gu Youtian, who clenched his teeth tightly. He underestimated his sister-in-law's skills.
"Chief, on behalf of our entire family, I would like to thank you for coming to celebrate the anniversary of Dashu's father's death. It's getting late, I dare not keep you." Tong Huaqiong ordered the chief to leave.
The clan leader was too embarrassed to save face, so he stuck his butt on the chair and gave Grandpa Gu an encouraging look. He wanted Grandpa Gu to continue to suppress Tong Huaqiong as his father-in-law.
Even if I can't get what I want, I have to create some trouble for Tong Huaqiong.
It seemed that Grandpa Gu and Gu Youtian did not receive the signal from the patriarch.
They knew that today's plan had failed and they could only plan for the future.
Mr. Gu stood up without saying a word and walked outside.
When the other stubborn residents in the clan saw that Grandpa Gu had stood up, they stood up and ran away as if they had been pardoned.
I was afraid that if I left a step too late, Tong Huaqiong would make a note of it.
In the end, only the clan leader, old lady Gu Honglian and Gu Youtian's family were left.
"Ruinian, you and your second uncle should accompany grandma home." Gu Jingzhe said to Gu Youtian.
Here, Gu Dashu had already helped Old Lady Gu up and handed her to Gu Youtian.
Old Mrs. Gu followed Gu Youtian and Gu Ruinian out the door with a confused look on her face.
Gu Ruinian raised his eyes and looked at Gu Jingzhe who was sending him out the door. He was confused for a moment.
Where does this pure ancient man get his confidence from?
Today at the banquet, he confirmed that Gu Jingzhe was a pure ancient person, because in order to show his talent in the tribe, he recited a lot of poems and songs. Gu Jingzhe even asked him how he came up with them, and that expression didn't seem to be fake at all.
Gu Ruinian hated Tong Huaqiong very much, but he also hated the people in the clan for being short-sighted and being led by the old lady's petty gains.
The second branch of the Gu family saw that everyone had left and thought it would be inappropriate for them to stay, so they left as well.
"Honglian, why don't you come with us?" Tong Huaqiong asked when she saw that Gu Honglian was the only person left in the old house.
Gu Honglian was hesitant. She still wanted to live in her sister-in-law's house.
She complained that her father didn't take her words to heart. Shouldn't he have taken the opportunity to tell his eldest sister-in-law that she could live in her sister-in-law's house? Her request was not as excessive as her second brother's, so she wasted the opportunity and didn't get anything for her second brother.
"Sister-in-law, I want to live in your house." Gu Honglian said anxiously, "Don't worry, I'm not like my second brother who covets your shop and your business. I'll be satisfied as long as I can live in your house and eat and drink delicious food."
Tong Huaqiong thought, who gave you the confidence to make this request?