Chapter 213: Teaching Martial Arts to All the Men in the Village
Not only did the Gu family not object, they also thought Li Mumu's idea was good.
"It would only dirty our hands if we quarreled with a family like the Pei family. It would be better to let them fight among themselves so that we don't have to get involved," said Gu Mingyu.
"It's still Miss Mumu who has a plan. This way, they won't have the energy to target your cousin anymore." Old Madam Gu smiled and said, "Let them feel uncomfortable for a few days. I can see that they don't dare to act tough."
"Of course they don't dare. If one comes, I'll beat him up. If two come, I'll beat them up as a pair. If all of them come up, I'll still beat them till their teeth are left on the ground." Gu Mingjing said.
If Jiang Tingting wanted to be told that the Pei family intended to demote his wife to a concubine, there was no need for the Gu family to step in personally. There were many people who were willing to stand up for the Gu family.
When Piglet's Mother didn't know the Gu family's plan, she volunteered to make the Gu family suffer so that Gu Lan could vent his anger.
She sat on the kang, her face flushed. "Miss Lan'er, don't be afraid. Several of us aunts have said that we should teach that woman a lesson. We all heard that she hooked up with your man before you two divorced. We are all women and we despise this kind of thing the most."
Gu Lan shook her head. "Aunt, I appreciate your kindness, but you don't have to get into trouble for me."
"What trouble? We are just angry. It's not okay for such a person to dare to jump around in front of you." Piglet's mother said, patting her chest.
Li Mumu smiled. "If you really want to help my cousin, I have a way. It won't get you into trouble, but it won't make the Pei family suffer."
"What method? Tell me and I'll do it right away." Piglet's mother agreed without thinking.
Li Mumu chuckled. He was such a naive guy. Wasn’t he afraid of being cheated by himself?
After Li Mumu finished explaining her plan, Piglet's Mother took a breath and said, "Isn't this too good of a deal for them?"
"It's not cheap. Whatever happens, it has nothing to do with us." Li Mumu thought that she couldn't ask for help for free, so she took out a frozen chicken and gave it to her.
"No, no, I can't take it anymore. It's just a few words. What's the big deal?"
Piglet's mother recommended it again and again, and finally, unable to resist Li Mumu, she accepted it with a blushing face, "Alright then, I'll shamelessly accept it. I'll stew it and send some to you during the Little New Year."
"Don't worry about that." Song Qiang said, "We still have some at home. Just enjoy it. You've already helped us a lot."
"Please don't say that. I'm... embarrassed. If anyone knew, they'd definitely poke me in the back."
"Ever since you came to our village, our villagers have someone to take care of their illnesses, and our children can go to school. This... even if I burn incense sticks to worship you, it wouldn't be too much. How can I bear to see you being bullied?"
Piglet's mother smiled and said, "It's a pity that our Piglet is not good at studying. This time he went back and had a hard time reciting a poem. His father and I are really at a loss. We feel guilty towards Mrs. Gu. Piglet is okay running around and making trouble, but he is good at climbing mountains and swimming in the water."
"It's good to read some books. No matter what you do in the future, being literate and being illiterate make a difference." Song Qiang said.
"Yes, yes, that's what I said. Look, those who can read and do accounting have an easy time working outside. We just hope that Piglet doesn't go astray." Piglet's mother said sincerely, "Don't be like that kid from the neighboring village, who became a bandit and robbed his own village with a group of bad guys."
Speaking of which, Piglet's mother sighed again, "It's the end of the year, and there will be bandits again. Your family should be careful."
Li Mumu's eyes lit up. What Piglet's Mother said was right. Not everyone is suitable for studying.
If that were the case, wouldn’t everyone be the top scorer?
There are 360 professions, and every profession has its top talent.
Those who like to be active and are not good at studying can definitely practice martial arts.
Gu Lan seemed to have thought of this as well, and looked at Li Mumu. The two cousins had the same idea.
"Auntie, do we often have bandit problems here?"
"Not really. Our village is poor, so bandits don't come here. I heard they came a while ago, but they didn't find much, so they stopped coming." Piglet's mother said with a sad face, "But your family is doing well, so you have to be on guard against others. Don't blame me, it's hard to predict what will happen, so I told you to be careful."
Gu Lan nodded. "Thank you for reminding me. I have an idea. Since Zhuwa is not good at studying, it is enough for him to learn some words. Instead of forcing himself to go down a path that is not suitable for him, it will be hard for him. As you know, many people in my family know martial arts. Since bandits are rampant, why not let Zhuwa and some of the villagers learn martial arts from my father and uncles? Then they won't be afraid of bandits in the future."
"Oh my!" Piglet's mother slapped her thigh. "What else is there to say? This is great news. Both my father and I have signed up. That's great! We'll say you are the lucky stars of our village. You sit here while I tell the village chief. This is a good thing to be celebrated with drums and gongs."
Seeing her running off with the chicken in her hand, Gu Lan couldn't help but laugh, "That's good too. It saves my father and Third Uncle from being idle."
Gu Mingtang naturally had to accompany Song Qiang to open a shop. Now the shop had been chosen, but it was almost the New Year, so he didn't bother to do anything. He just waited until after the New Year to choose an auspicious day to open the shop.
Song Qiang and his wife took a little of the money for the shop, and the bulk was paid by Li Mumu, so naturally she would get the bulk when the dividends were distributed.
Gu Lan told Gu Mingyu and Gu Mingjing about teaching the villagers martial arts. The two brothers nodded in agreement and both thought Gu Lan's idea was a good one.
It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish.
If the villagers learned some martial arts, even if they were no longer here in the future, they would not be afraid if the bandits came again.
"Dad, Third Uncle, you won't blame me for making decisions on my own, right?" Gu Lan said guiltily. She was also listening to her father and Third Uncle complaining all day long about having nothing to do. There was only so much work to do at home. The two of them wanted to go hunting in the mountains several times a day. They were almost going crazy from being idle.
Gu Mingyu looked at his brother and said, "Dad has no objection, just treat it as military training."
"Brother, you are not kind, but you have no objection, so why should I have any objection? I am itching to do it. Lan'er, your idea is good, otherwise I would feel like a useless person. Anyway, I am free anyway."
Not long after, Old Master Qin also arrived. After discussing the specific plan with the two brothers, he took the gong and beat it from east to west.
In the blink of an eye, the entrance to the Gu family's house was full of people.
Li Mumu looked and saw that almost all the men in every household had come out, and some women had also come out with rakes.
"Xinghua, what are you doing here? You're making trouble!" Old Master Qin said with a stern face, "Go home quickly, this is a man's business!"
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