Chapter 100 The Tusu Family Cannot Fall Apart
The old grandfather originally felt a little regretful for not controlling his anger, but when he heard Tu Subo's words trying to calm the situation, his anger was instantly rekindled.
"Overwhelmed with compassion? Why haven't you ever seen your grandmother show the same compassion to others?"
Tu Subo was not the old lady's direct grandson, and she was occasionally biased, but the old grandfather never interfered.
However, what about others?
Tu Suting was also the old lady's son, but because he was raised by his grandfather, he seemed more distant from the second son. Therefore, all the old lady's care was focused on Tu Suye.
In her eyes, it seemed that except for the second brother, everyone else was not worthy of being treated as a human being, and she allowed them to be abused at will, while the second brother, the apple of her eye, was her only one.
Tu Subo was not in a position to comment further on the right and wrong of the old lady.
The grandfather's gaze was as cold as ice, sweeping across the old lady's face. He snorted contemptuously and suddenly said decisively, "Well, since you can't be fair and selfless, then this family can no longer be under your control."
"Bo'er's mother."
Xi Lanfang responded in confusion: "Grandfather, you..."
"After dinner, go get the account books and the remaining silver in the house. You must settle the accounts today. From now on, the family finances will be managed jointly by you and your two sisters-in-law, and will no longer pass through the hands of the old lady."
When the old lady heard her grandfather mention buying land, she had a bad feeling.
But she never expected that her grandfather would openly deprive her of her housekeeper rights in front of the whole family!
The old lady's face turned pale as she stared at the grandfather's cold gaze in shock. She retorted in a trembling voice, "Grandfather, how can you let your daughter-in-law manage the family wealth while your mother-in-law is still alive? If I really hand it over to them, how will I have the face to teach the younger generation in the future?"
"lesson?"
The old grandfather sneered and said sarcastically, "Why do you have to do this?"
"Look at how unruly the children you've raised have become. How can you still have the nerve to talk about teaching them a lesson?"
"This matter has been decided, no more discussion!"
Those who had wanted to offer some words of advice now dared not speak again. The old lady looked around in horror, and when she saw no one was speaking in her defense, she angrily threw her hands aside and slammed the main door shut.
As sunlight filtered through the mottled window frames, dust particles danced in the light, and a quiet and solemn atmosphere permeated the air. The door panels swayed slightly, sending fine dust particles drifting down, while everyone in the room maintained a tacit silence.
In the Tu Su family's dining room, Tu Subo carefully rotated a roasted chicken on the rack. Once it was golden, crispy, and cooked through, he expertly picked up a dagger and began to carve it. With the sound of the blade cutting, the first chicken leg gently slid off and landed steadily in his grandfather's bowl.
"Grandfather, please fill your stomach with some food first." Gu Yuexuan said gently.
The old grandfather raised his head, his eyes filled with kindness and expectation: "Daughter-in-law Bo, I would like to taste the meat porridge you cooked yourself. Can you give me a bowl?"
Gu Yuexuan immediately put down the bowl in her hand and went to the kitchen to get a bowl of steaming hot meat porridge. When she returned to the table, she found that the chicken drumstick that should have been in her grandfather's bowl had strangely appeared in front of her.
She was stunned for a moment, her heart filled with confusion and bewilderment. Why was she suddenly receiving such special treatment in this family? The old grandfather seemed to see through her thoughts and spoke in a gentle and slow voice, "The wine you brew is truly of the highest quality. I wanted to give you a generous gift as a reward, but unfortunately, I couldn't find a suitable treasure. This chicken drumstick may not be very impressive, but it is a token of my appreciation, so consider it a reward."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuexuan's eyes flashed with a mischievous light, and she responded generously: "Thank you for the reward, Grandfather."
The old grandfather's expression eased slightly, and he handed the other chicken leg to the bruised Yu.
"I know you've suffered a lot, but you have to remember that no matter how useless Tu Suye is, you still have Min Fei and Min Yang to rely on."
"You must take good care of your body. As long as I am here, the Tu Su family will not fall apart."
This was the first time that the grandfather spoke publicly about Tu Suye’s absurd behavior.
Although he didn't say much, his words were meaningful enough to make everyone present feel his determination and firmness.
Yu lowered her head in silence, tears glistening in her eyes. The old grandfather gently closed his eyes and sighed deeply, "Children, as long as we live well, there is hope and expectation."
"I'm old, and I don't know how much longer I can hold on. But as long as I have a breath left, I will fight for the justice you deserve. As for the future, it depends on you."
"The Tusu family cannot fall apart, no matter what..."
At this point, the grandfather seemed exhausted. He sighed softly, "Lao San, Bo'er, please help me go back."
Tu Suting and Tu Subo stood up immediately, and the other diners also stood up.
Until the old grandfather's back disappeared in the shadow of the door, Gu Yuexuan still sat there, staring at the round chicken legs in the bowl, with mixed feelings in her heart.
She finally seemed to understand why the Tusu family had been able to survive in Kyoto for a century and command such awe. Although the family might be hiding many unbearable secrets, there was always an unyielding force supporting the family and maintaining the peace of the old and the young.
Once, she felt unfamiliar and afraid of this father-in-law whom she had never met but who was burdened with a serious crime; but now, she saw this grandfather who stood up again and felt the tenacity and warmth of the Tu Su family.
Perhaps, the person who will take over is Uncle San, or Tu Subo, and then, maybe Tu Su Minfei, Tu Su Minyang, or even Tu Su Minxu, who is only three years old today...
With their minds on this matter, the whole family can barely focus their thoughts on it. Even if life becomes difficult, they will not fall into an irretrievable predicament.
It should have been a warm and harmonious dinner, but because of the old lady's momentary mistake, everyone felt uncomfortable eating.
After the meal, Gu Yuexuan returned to the bedroom first, and soon Tu Subo followed in.
She gently tugged at the corner of the quilt and asked worriedly, "Is Grandfather really okay?"
The old grandfather’s health condition is not optimistic. He coughed up blood because of anger not long ago.
"No problem."
Tu Subo picked up a dry towel and wiped away the water droplets from washing. He said calmly, "It was just a dispute with my grandmother."
The so-called dispute was actually more like the old lady's one-sided complaint.
However, what is the use of complaining and grumbling?
Compared with the Jingyuan Marquis Mansion, the old lady's background is actually not prominent.
When she was young, she was just the daughter of an official family. Because her status was not prominent enough, she was chosen as her grandfather's second wife and spent most of her life in the magnificent marquis' mansion.
However, this pampered life did not teach her to be tolerant of others. Instead, it magnified many insignificant flaws.
Her mentality is always not right.
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