Gu Ze picked up where Gu Ye left off, setting the tone and providing a safety net for Gu Ye; they were of one mind.
"Compared to those who lost their families, we are much better off. During those ten years, there were many people who were more powerful than us, but how many of them were able to live peacefully? People should learn to be content."
Gu Ze's tone was calm and unhurried, yet there was no need for doubt.
From Grandpa Gu to Gu Bei—no, except for Gu Bei, he was all asleep. Everyone understood Gu Ze's meaning: no chance of getting a promotion or asking for favors.
Grandpa Gu's face paled further, as did his spirit. He clung to a sliver of hope, trying to secure a future for the rest of the Gu family, but...
When people get old, they lose their voice!
Uncle Gu was getting anxious. He was only in his fifties and had several years left before retirement. Did he really have to accept his fate like this? There was also Gu Nan. No matter what, he had gone to university. A worker-peasant-soldier university was still a university.
"Gu Ze, you can't be so selfish. You've become successful and now you don't care about your relatives?"
"Third Uncle, I don't agree with what you said. I became successful because of my own hard work. What does it have to do with you? Have you ever helped us brothers in any way?"
Did you offer us elders your care and affection, or material assistance? No, you did nothing but stand by coldly. I don't remember the help my mother gave you, nor do I remember how we used to affectionately call you "Uncle"!
You didn't invest beforehand, and now you expect to reap the rewards? Do you think that's possible?
Gu Ze didn't speak harshly or get angry; his simple statement was enough to make everyone present, except for Gu Ye, feel ashamed.
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