Chapter 83: Unraveling the Mystery
If possible, no one wants to see their loved ones in a hideous state.
Gu Mingda turned his eyes away tiredly and lowered his head, just in time to see Niuniu looking at the two sisters-in-law with her big eyes full of surprise.
"There is nothing for us to do here, let's go out first." Gu Mingda said softly to Zhang Yuniang.
Zhang Yunniang nodded, waved her hand, and took the children out of the main room and went into the kitchen.
Zhang Yunniang handled the ingredients skillfully. Gu Mingda sat down at the stove and lit the fire. He glanced at his little girl and saw that she was frowning slightly, as if she was stuck in something very puzzling, so he pulled her to his side.
"Who made our good baby unhappy?" Gu Mingda asked gently.
Niuniu hesitated for a moment and asked, "Dad, aren't the eldest aunt and the third aunt a family? Why are they arguing so fiercely? They seem to be about to fight."
In the world of children, family members should help each other, just like Zhang Yuniang and Liu Xiaoru.
Gu Mingda originally thought that he would be able to divide the family property in peace after giving up his property, but he did not expect it to turn out like this. He did not know whether it had left any psychological trauma on his children.
"Separation means they are no longer a family. They keep quarreling because they want to get more for their husbands and children and make their family's life easier in the future," Gu Mingda explained.
Niuniu still said: "But I still think they are so fierce and scary."
Zhang Yunniang had just finished cooking a bunch of vegetables. When she heard this, she asked, "Their quarrels are terrible. When I quarrel and fight with others, do you also find it terrible?"
Niuniu immediately became anxious and said, "Mom is not scary! No matter what mom does, she is the best and most beautiful mom in the world. Niuniu loves mom the most!"
Zhang Yuniang gave her daughter a reproachful look.
Niuniu was afraid that she wouldn't believe it, so she added, "Niuniu knows, Niuniu understands everything. Even if mom quarrels or fights with others, it's to protect her family. Mom is really amazing..."
After Niuniu finished speaking, a look of shame suddenly emerged on her face, and she said, "Dad, I understand what you mean. The way my aunt and my third aunt quarrel may look fierce and ugly, but they are actually very brave."
Gu Mingda reached out and patted the little girl's soft head, saying, "Everyone has their own reasons for living in this world."
He deeply hated his eldest sister-in-law and third brother's wife for making the old lady angry, but he would not do anything to them. He just wanted to keep his parents away from the circle of right and wrong, because they also had their own difficulties.
Humans are very complex creatures. Gu Mingda would in his heart condemn his eldest brother and third brother for their inaction in helping their parents to be angry, but he also remembered that when he was ten years old, his eldest brother walked more than ten miles to bring him food, and he remembered his third brother who would always save the good things he got to share with him.
His eldest brother was once a responsible brother like Gu Yan, and his third brother was once a sensible younger brother like Gu Zhao.
Niuniu nodded as if she understood, and after a moment, she suddenly asked, "Dad, why don't you share those things?"
The little girl asked this question not to accuse, but simply because she didn't understand. Even though Gu Mingda had already explained the reasons in front of everyone, those long speeches were still confusing to Niu Niu.
"Because Dad has already gotten enough from family, and he is not short of money. Your uncle and third uncle have worked hard, so he will give in if he can. Besides, Dad has also gotten a lot of other things." Gu Mingda said.
Feelings and interests are intertwined. Gu Mingda is not short of money, and he has his own way of making money, so he can preserve the brotherhood easily.
"What?" The little girl was puzzled. She looked her father up and down, and saw many things on his body, but she couldn't see anything extra.
Gu Mingda was amused by his daughter's silly and cute look, and patiently explained: "Daddy has a good reputation, which can't be bought back no matter how much money you spend."
Niuniu lowered her head and thought for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "I don't know what 'reputation' is, but Daddy thinks it's important, so it must be a good thing. Niuniu will tell Grandpa that Niuniu doesn't want to eat chicken legs anymore. As for the six chickens, Aunt and Third Aunt can take them if they want."
After the little girl said this, her face was still full of reluctance, and it was obvious that this decision was extremely difficult for her.
Gu Mingda's heart softened, and he said, "My dear, if you don't want to let go, forget it. You are still young and can be a child who does whatever he wants."
Niu Niu likes to hear adults call her "good girl". This makes her feel that she is a baby held in their hearts and an extremely important person.
"Niuniu is really reluctant, but Niuniu wants her 'reputation' and she also wants them to stop quarreling." Niuniu said with her little face raised.
Gu Mingda didn't know what to say for a moment.
Old Mrs. Gu suddenly walked in and said with a sullen face, "Don't give them any. They want everything. Why don't they go to heaven?"
Behind her were Chen Chunhua and Liu Erni, who walked in with their necks shrunk like quails. It was obvious that everything had been sorted out.
"Yunniang, you've been busy all day. Take the children to rest for a while and let them cook." Old Lady Gu looked at Gu Mingda again and said, "Your uncle wants to see you for something."
Gu Mingda got up and left.
Zhang Yunniang didn't ask about the issue of caring for her parents in their old age and was about to leave with Niu Niu, but Old Lady Gu took Niu Niu's hand and led the little girl to the backyard.
"Second brother's wife, there is not much water left in the water tank. Can you go to the village entrance and fetch some?" Chen Chunhua suddenly asked.
Zhang Yunniang understood the character of her sister-in-law. Every time it was her turn to cook, she would find thousands of reasons to order others to do the work. The person who was commanded by her before was Gu Daya.
The reason why they do this today is probably because they feel that the division of the family business accounts for the lion's share, and that the second branch is just a piece of dough that can be easily manipulated.
Zhang Yunniang was almost laughing out of anger, thinking that this guy really only remembered the food and not the beating. He started shaking as soon as he got a little bit of sweetness.
Zhang Yunniang had never indulged him before, and she would not indulge him now, so she said casually, "I'll go and help you call big brother."
Chen Chunhua was anxious. Her husband was still entertaining guests in the main room. It would be fine under normal circumstances, but now that there were strangers around, how could she let him go to work? Wouldn't that make him seem inferior?
"Sister-in-law! Wait a minute!" Chen Chunhua hurriedly stopped the person.
Zhang Yuniang stopped and looked at her with a smile.
Chen Chunhua laughed dryly and said, "I was mistaken. There is enough water in the water tank. You don't need to carry it."
As soon as Zhang Yunniang left, Chen Chunhua couldn't help but groan and said, "A woman without her family's support really thinks she's a piece of cake. When Gu Laoer becomes rich, he will be the first one to divorce her."
After hearing this, Liu Erni nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, the most important thing for us women is to have the support of our brothers from our natal family."
When Chen Chunhua saw her answer, she rolled her eyes on the spot. The two of them had been arguing for the whole afternoon and it was impossible for them to reconcile immediately. She retorted on the spot: "You subsidize your parents' home every day. If you don't support me, where are you going to get the ready-made money?"
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Mrs. Gu, who was staying in the backyard, heard the sound of banging in the kitchen and yelled, "If you don't cook well, no one will have dinner tonight!"
Chen Chunhua and Liu Erni's brothers were still waiting for dinner, so no matter how angry they were, they had to stop temporarily.
At this moment, in the backyard, Niu Niu watched as her grandmother, who had just shown her mighty power, turned around with tears all over her face.
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