Chapter 26 Grandfather's Words
The old lady, holding her purse tightly, was speechless and looked embarrassed.
Seeing Tu Subo carrying a pile of dirty clothes and about to go to the river to wash them, Gu Yuexuan immediately suggested, "The wooden barrel in the room is already filled with hot water. You can wash inside."
Time flies, and it is already October. There is a hint of chill in the breeze. Even a body of steel can hardly withstand the icy water temperature.
Tu Subo's first reaction was to ask doubtfully, "Didn't I tell you to wait for me to come back and fetch water? Why did you go alone?"
"No way."
Gu Yuexuan replied with a smile: "Min Fei went there for me."
"Don't worry, the hot water for washing for Second Uncle and Third Uncle is already prepared. You just need to finish washing up and come out to eat." Her words revealed a caring and thoughtfulness.
Tu Subo was confused for a moment. He couldn't figure out how he had cleverly assigned Tu Sumin to fetch water. He was stunned for a moment, then laughed dumbly: "Okay."
He tidied himself up quickly, with crystal water droplets still hanging on his hair, and hurried out. At this time, Gu Yuexuan was stir-frying the dishes.
Various vegetables are rolling in the pot, chopped into small pieces, and added with a few cloves of minced garlic and appropriate amount of salt. Just stir-fry in the pot for a while and it will become a simple but delicious side dish.
Tu Subo took the initiative to bring the dishes to the table. Before he sat down, he saw Li coming out with red eyes.
"Father, Mother, my third brother can't come out for dinner today. You guys eat first."
The old lady couldn't help but ask: "What happened to him?"
Li's tears, which she had been holding back for so long, burst forth at this moment. She covered her mouth and choked out, "My third brother went to the brick kiln today to carry bricks. He was so tired that his skin turned purple. The flesh on his shoulders and hands was rubbed to a bloody mess. There were horrific wounds everywhere."
"He was extremely tired and fell asleep as soon as he entered the room. I..."
"I just couldn't bear to wake him up."
"Do you think that only my third brother can't bear such hardship?"
Yu rushed out, her sharp voice echoing through the room. "There's hardly a single piece of intact skin on my second brother's body. Everywhere you look is blue or purple! I've been wiping the blood from that huge wound on his hand for ages, but it won't stop!"
"How could an ordinary person endure such torture?!"
Gu Yuexuan placed the prepared rice next to Xi Lanfang. The bottom of the bowl knocked lightly against the table, making a dull sound, and even her tone seemed a little dull.
"Yes, ordinary people cannot bear such pain. So, is Tu Subo the only one who can bear it?"
Her eyes flickered as she looked at the heartbroken aunts with a hint of sarcasm, and her tone was full of deep meaning: "It seems that in the eyes of the two aunts, Tu Subo is not a human being at all. He is a beast that should be tortured?"
Li replied in surprise, "That's not what I meant."
"So what exactly does Third Aunt mean?"
Gu Yuexuan thought of Tu Subo's always silent demeanor and couldn't help but feel a little angry. She said, "Second Uncle and Third Uncle just started working today and they're already yelling they can't take it anymore. And Tu Subo has been gone for two days in a row, and why hasn't he complained?"
"Aunt, Tu Subo is not an iron wall. He is also a mortal. Doing the same job as me, doesn't anyone feel the pain?"
When Tu Subo went out to move bricks by himself, every pair of eyes stared at him like a cheetah staring at its prey, fearing that he would do less and embezzle some.
Now that it’s your turn, you start to feel it’s hard?
What a pipe dream!
Gu Yuexuan ignored the depressing atmosphere in the courtyard and calmly handed the bowl full of rice to Tu Subo.
"After a long day of hard work, it's time to eat."
"You've worked together today and earned twenty-one cents. Tomorrow, Grandmother will distribute some more funds as subsidies. Tonight, you'll be able to enjoy delicious meat and fish. Just make do with this for now."
Tu Subo was never picky. He lowered his head and began to eat silently.
His exposed wrists, palms and backs of his hands were covered with broken skin. The wounds soaked in water were pale and the flesh was rolled up. The scene was so tragic that it was unbearable to look at.
Li originally planned to come out and cry bitterly, intending to use the old lady's love for Tu Suting to get rid of this torturous job.
However, who could have expected Gu Yuexuan to be so tenacious?
Faced with the gloomy faces of the old man and the old lady, her expression changed constantly and she found it difficult to speak. Yu was also so angry that she was breathing rapidly.
Gu Yuexuan's counterattack was resolute and merciless, and her skill in measuring the situation was just right.
Since her second and third uncles did not come out to eat, she took two large bowls and filled them with food. In addition, there was also a small bowl of vegetables she picked from the vegetable garden.
"Aunt, grind this leaf and apply it to the broken skin to stop bleeding and relieve pain. I did the same thing when Tu Subo came back yesterday, and it worked quite well. Apply it to Uncle San later, so he doesn't get delayed from working tomorrow because of the pain."
"Second Aunt, Second Uncle's meal is here, remember to bring it in."
She performed this considerate gesture, then glanced at Xi Lanfang, who had put down her bowl and looked uneasy.
"Mother-in-law, you've been working in the vegetable garden all day. Take your younger brothers and sisters into the house to rest early. Third Aunt will take care of the dishes and clean up."
Although Xi Lanfang is timid, his advantage is that he obeys orders.
Seeing that the only "soft persimmon" who could be easily manipulated also escaped into the house, Yu was so angry that she sneered repeatedly.
"Well, I really underestimated you!"
"A sharp tongue, truly extraordinary!"
Gu Yuexuan smiled and said, "What do you mean, Second Aunt? Tu Subo and my two uncles are the only source of income for our family. I only regret that I haven't taken good care of them. I'm afraid that one day if our income stops, the whole family will be forced to endure the torture of hunger."
As soon as she finished speaking, the old lady, who had already accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction, could only swallow the scolding.
It’s no big deal to work hard and suffer a little. The most important thing is to have enough food and clothing for the whole family.
When faced with the threat of whether or not you can fill your stomach, heartache seems to no longer matter.
Gu Yuexuan didn't seem too surprised by this. She picked up a small bowl and said casually, "Come on, I'll help you apply the medicine. After all, you still have to work hard to support your family tomorrow."
Tu Subo said nothing and followed her into the stable.
As the door closed, a hint of mischievous interest appeared on Tu Subo's slightly tired face.
"What do you do during your day at home?"
Why did these people become so obedient in just one day?
Gu Yuexuan took out a small wooden pestle and began to grind the herbs in the bowl. She sneered contemptuously, "My words may carry little weight, but when Grandfather speaks, they are imperial decrees."
After all, that was the old man’s personal rule, who would dare to go against it?
At least for now, these people definitely don't dare.
Tu Subo had never expected that she could convince her grandfather. After a pause, he asked, "Did you discuss this with Grandfather beforehand?"
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