Chapter 139 Born Rich and Idle
The old grandfather pondered for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled, "This kind of stubbornness is admirable, and exactly what I want."
"Since you've carefully considered the entire process and are prepared to bear the consequences of failure, why hesitate?" "Just do what you want to do."
As a young person, it’s okay to take some detours occasionally.
Life is long and time is long, there is always an opportunity to correct mistakes in time.
As long as you have the courage and the courage to move forward boldly, you will not make any big mistakes in your life.
Gu Yuexuan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Then I will go and study how to build a kang path between the two plots of land. Once I make any progress, I will immediately report to Grandfather."
The old grandfather nodded with a smile and said gently, "Go ahead, don't forget your calligraphy practice today."
Gu Yuexuan smiled and agreed repeatedly, and at the same time did not forget to gently pull back Tu Subo, who had run out to get some fresh air.
Tu Suting hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn't help it.
He moved a small stool, sat down next to his grandfather, and whispered, "Father, do we really have to follow my niece-in-law and make such great efforts for something that seems almost impossible to succeed?"
"If it really fails as the villagers say, then wouldn't our efforts be in vain?"
The old grandfather smiled slightly, his eyes teasing. "Since the spring thaw is still several months away, if you don't get busy, do you plan to stay home and sew with the women?"
Tu Suting was extremely embarrassed, his mouth twisted nervously. "How can I be competent for such a delicate craft? Why is Father making fun of me?"
"How could I have the leisure to come and tease you?"
The old grandfather quickly closed his eyes, looking somewhat helpless. He sighed and said, "I understand your concerns, but this is something we have no choice but to do. Do you understand?"
Tu Suting blinked in confusion, his grandfather's earnest words ringing in his ears: "Village folks just want to have enough food and clothing. A single piece of clothing can last seven or eight years, and a pair of cotton shoes, patched together, can last for years. Potatoes are a common sight in our meals, and the occasional meat dish is common. My family might be able to endure such hardship for a while, but it's hard to sustain."
"Even if adults can tolerate it, what about the children? Do you have the heart to let them struggle for food on their way to growing up?"
Tu Suting thought of his spoiled sister and was speechless for a moment.
The old grandfather gazed at him deeply, his tone gentle but firm: "You are better than your second brother, but you lack the courage and decisiveness of your eldest brother."
“Sometimes, being content with the status quo is a special kind of peace, but it is not beneficial for future generations. If we don’t explore every possible detour, how will future children move forward?”
"You should try to put aside what others say. A real man should stand up and take responsibility, even if he makes mistakes, without regrets. Only by bravely fighting can you see the day when you can break through the difficulties. Do you understand?"
As the third master in the Marquis's Mansion, Tu Suting has always lived a life of contentment and pleasure and is estranged from his parents. He knows in his heart that those titles and power have nothing to do with him.
He never had any ambition to usurp the throne, nor any desire to fight for it. He had spent half his life as a rich and idle man. He had never really made his own decisions and was accustomed to following the arrangements of others.
When his grandfather was in charge of the family, he followed his grandfather's instructions.
And when Tu Subo's father took over the family business, he continued to follow Tu Subo's father's instructions.
Even in this situation, the right to speak in the family gradually shifted to the young couple Tu Subo and Gu Yuexuan. He watched coldly as the old lady was so anxious that her mouth was blistered and she pretended to be sick every day, but he didn't really take it seriously in his heart.
Someone will make the decision anyway, and he just needs to follow the arrangements.
If he had any suggestions, he would express them directly. After all, those in charge had always been fair and had never treated him unfairly. He felt he had no reason to complain.
Under his grandfather's deep gaze, Tu Suting heard a sentence that overturned his half-life belief. It was a huge shock to the creed he had adhered to for a long time, so much so that he could not calm down his emotions immediately.
The old grandfather looked at him helplessly, shook his head, and said earnestly: "Even if you take the wrong road, don't worry too much."
He pointed to the young people in the village and said with emotion: "Look at the enterprising spirit of those young people."
If Gu Yuexuan's idea could be realized, the family's harvest in the field of farming alone could easily surpass the hard work of other families in two years.
However, other families in the village may only pursue immediate food and clothing and dare not hope for more.
But the situation of the Tu Su family is different.
The Tu Su family must accumulate capital as soon as possible, as this is the cornerstone for future generations to achieve something.
The old grandfather didn't explain much. Tu Suting pondered for a long time, and finally just sighed with a sad face.
"It's boring to be idle anyway, so why not find something to do to kill time?"
He reluctantly compromised: "Okay, I'll listen to you, it's settled."
The old grandfather looked at him with complicated eyes and said slowly: "Remember what your eldest brother said when he was young? Do you want to know?"
Tu Suting responded puzzledly: "What?"
"He said that you were born with the destiny of being rich and idle, and that you probably can't bear too much worry."
In short, he is not suited to dealing with complex matters that require careful consideration.
The grandfather once mistakenly believed that Tu Suting was hiding his talent and hoped that he would show his talent one day. However, after a series of tests, he had to admit that Tu Suting's father did have a unique understanding of people.
This clumsiness cannot be hidden.
Tu Suting smiled bitterly after hearing this: "Brother, you are clearly teasing me."
"I just think that whether it's idle hands or idle mind, as long as one of them is empty, life will be comfortable. But, big brother is right, I'm too lazy to worry about that."
In his generation, Tu Subo's father was the best and no one could match him.
As for the next generation, Tu Subo and Tu Su Minfei were both outstanding young men, promising young people with a bright future. He was already over 70 years old and no longer had the heart to pursue further pursuits, nor was he too lazy to think about it.
Tu Suting clapped his hands, stood up, and sighed, "I really can't afford such extravagant wealth. Now I just hope to benefit from my nephews' influence and enjoy a leisurely life with three dishes and a soup in the future. I'm already satisfied with such a life."
Who says that people who have few desires and pursue simplicity are stupid?
Knowing that it is impossible but still doing it recklessly is the true ignorance.
The old grandfather smiled slightly, said nothing more, and turned his gaze to the back of the main house. There was a barely perceptible indifference in that smile.
"Your mother has been ill for a long time. If you have time, you might as well go and see her."
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