"What did you say?" Lin's father asked, frowning, as he came to the ward during a break.

Lying on the hospital bed, the person, ravaged beyond recognition, looked resentful: "It was Gu Zixiao's boyfriend who ruined me. I didn't touch anyone when I went home."

Besides her, Lin's mother couldn't think of anyone else.

Lin's father wasn't a fool: "She's just a young girl, she only met you once, and you were the one who went looking for trouble with her. How could she possibly harm you? What methods would she use to hurt you?"

"You don't believe me? You don't even believe me? I really was her fault. She stuffed something into my mouth."

Lin's mother said quite firmly.

This is the result she came to after being tormented in her hospital bed for so many days, thinking it over and over again.

Anyway, she really didn't touch anything else, but she had intense contact with Gu Zixiao's boyfriend on her way home.

After she got home, the accident happened immediately.

Seeing how confidently Lin's mother spoke, Lin's father thought for a moment and said, "I will investigate this matter. You should just focus on recovering in the hospital."

"You have to avenge me, you absolutely have to avenge me. That little bitch dared to hurt me, I'll make her pay."

Lin's father: "...If this really was done by Gu Zixiao's boyfriend, don't worry, I will definitely make him pay."

Hearing Mr. Lin's assurance, Mrs. Lin finally smiled with relief.

"I knew you cared about me, Lao Lin."

"Alright. I have other things to do."

Lin's father stood up and left after saying that.

After leaving the hospital, he rode his bicycle to a certain place and knocked on the door.

The door opened, and when they saw it was him, they let him in.

A few minutes after Lin's father went in, he came out.

As soon as he stepped out of that house, Li Sangye, who had been following him, looked at the small courtyard he had just emerged from.

After secretly memorizing the address, Li Sangye turned and left.

...

As for the Gu family, ever since Gu Zixiao made a genuine mockery, letting the Gu family know that Gu's mother would cause trouble.

First, after giving Gu's mother and father a severe scolding, Gu's older brother also spoke to them sternly, warning them to behave themselves, keep their mouths shut, and not to say anything that might be said to outsiders.

If they dare to disobey or reveal anything about the family to outsiders, then that person will be removed from the Gu family. The daughter-in-law will be divorced and sent back to her parents' home.

Although Gu's mother was somewhat resentful, feeling that everyone was targeting her.

However, Gu's mother was still very afraid of Gu's older brother. Besides, if she were to be sent back to her parents' home, she would have to go back to the countryside.

She never wanted to go back to that rural place again; it had been so difficult for her to get out of there.

So, after a few days of being well-behaved, Gu's mother realized that this whole thing was caused by that scoundrel Gu Zixiao.

So, she cried and asked her father, "We, we..."

Before she could finish speaking, Mr. Gu, who already knew what she was going to say, interrupted her directly.

"I know what you're trying to say. But that brat is beyond our control now. For our own sake, let's just leave him alone. Whether he lives or dies in the future is none of our business."

Anyway, he chose his wife all by himself.

Mrs. Gu was somewhat incredulous: "Old Gu, how could you say such a thing?"

Mr. Gu sighed, touched his wife's face, and said with heartache, "Haven't you learned your lesson from last time? Do you want to keep getting beaten up for that annoying guy?"

Perhaps this time it won't be as simple as just getting beaten up.

What if my brother forces us to divorce? Then we'll have to separate.

Startled by what Mr. Gu said, Mrs. Gu stammered, "I, I, I..."

She hesitated for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

Mr. Gu: "So, let's just leave that brat's business alone. You'd better take care of me."

Although Gu's mother was still unwilling, since Gu's father had already said so, she could only reluctantly say, "I understand."

"Good girl." Mr. Gu hugged Mrs. Gu and patted her on the back.

In fact, the reason why Mr. Gu became so understanding was because Mr. Gu had a talk with him.

It seems that Grandpa Gu knew that Madam Gu would definitely cause trouble, since as long as Madam Gu speaks, Dad Gu, being a love-struck fool, would charge into battle for her.

So whether it's for the sake of the Gu family or for that brat Gu Zixiao, Old Master Gu can't just sit idly by.

Grandpa Gu spoke frankly and directly: "You should not concern yourselves with Gu Zixiao's affairs."

If you really try to interfere, and you anger Gu Zixiao to the point that she does something that harms the family, the other branches of the family will definitely not let you off the hook.

Now I'm giving you two options: one is for you two to continue being so bored that you meddle in Gu Zixiao's affairs.

However, you two must leave the Gu family and sever all ties with them. After that, whether you live or die will have nothing to do with the Gu family.

Secondly, one should stay obediently and quietly in the Gu family.

What Gu Zixiao does is none of your business.

As long as you don't cause trouble, the Gu family will definitely let you stay put.

Otherwise, you two can get out of here.

This is the first and last time I'll say this to you.

The main problem is that Gu's father isn't very bright, doesn't have much ability, and is mediocre at everything he does.

So, if he leaves the Gu family, he'll still have a wife who seems gentle but is actually domineering, brainless, and prone to causing trouble.

Their whole family couldn't make a living, and their lives just kept getting worse.

Therefore, Old Master Gu felt that even if his son was foolish, he would never do anything to leave the Gu family.

Sure enough, after a short while, Mr. Gu earnestly assured him, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely persuade my wife."

My wife will no longer care about that brat Gu Zixiao.

Grandpa Gu hummed in agreement and waved for him to leave.

This is why Mr. Gu would explain those principles to Mrs. Gu, in case Mrs. Gu remained obstinate.

Mr. Gu felt that for the sake of the other children's future, he might choose to send Mrs. Gu away so that she wouldn't affect the other children.

After Gu's mother's problem was completely resolved, Gu's father told Gu's grandfather about it.

Grandpa Gu: "I understand. I will talk to Zixiao."

Mr. Gu nodded and left with his back hunched over.

Seeing Mr. Gu's father like this, Mr. Gu regretted letting Mrs. Gu into the family back then.