Chapter 19 Thinking of the Secret Recipe 2
"That secret recipe belongs to your third brother and sister-in-law. Whether it's given to you or not, you can't complain in your heart. You must remember that you are brothers. Brothers fight together, and fathers and sons fight together. There is no one in this world who is closer than you two. You can't let this alienate you."
Knowing that Li Yingdi was pregnant, Zhang Dahua's tone immediately changed.
These words were obviously directed at Li Yingdi and his wife, but everyone knew who they were really addressed to, so they knew for sure.
But as long as they didn't mention anyone by name, Li Wanqing wouldn't respond. The secret recipe was hers anyway, and if she didn't give it to them, they couldn't steal it even if they wanted to.
Li Wanqing didn't answer, and the atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment.
It was Gu Chongshan again. He glanced at Li Yingdi and then at Li Wanqing, and saw that Li Wanqing was looking at him as if it had nothing to do with her.
Gu Chongshan knew that Li Wanqing was a person with her own ideas, and the second brother and his friends’ wishful thinking was likely to fail.
Although he also wanted the second son to have a livelihood, he also knew that the things belonged to the third son's wife and they had no say in the matter.
Besides, today is the first day after the third brother’s wedding, so it’s not appropriate to say these things.
"Okay, let's eat quickly. We can talk about business after dinner." Gu Chongshan said.
Perhaps because of the previous incident, the meal was a bit dull. Apart from Li Yingdi, who was being pretentious and demanding more food, no one else spoke much.
After dinner, Gu Xiang took the eldest and second daughters to wash the dishes. Gu Chongshan filled a bag of cigarettes and took two puffs before speaking: "Now the third child is married. According to our family tradition, after you get married, you can go out and live your own lives.
This is what the eldest brother did after he got married, and the second brother, because he was not good at hunting, never got married and was single.
But now the third child is married, so you might as well split it up together.
When the eldest child was born, his family prepared 20 kilograms of brown rice, oil and salt for him.
Now the second and third children have the same amount. As for the bowls and chopsticks, I can only give you two bowls. Is that okay with you?"
Gu Yan had known about this for a long time and he had no objection.
"No problem." Gu Yan said.
Gu Chongshan turned his gaze to Gu Bei again: "Second brother, what about you?"
Gu Bei hesitated for a moment and said, "Dad, I know this is the rule of our family, but you also know my situation.
I usually hunt small prey such as pheasants and rabbits, so hunting wild boars is a no-brainer.
I can’t support my family like this, especially since Yingdi has a child now.”
Gu Bei's words made Gu Chongshan silent.
They knew that Gu Bei couldn't support his family by hunting, so they arranged for him to marry Shanni.
That girl is very capable. Hunting in the mountains and fishing in the river are not difficult for her.
If he marries her, even if the second son is a little weak, his life will not be any worse.
Unexpectedly, the second brother looked down on Shanni and went to find Li Yingdi at the foot of the mountain.
Gu Chongshan was not satisfied with Li Yingdi. Apart from anything else, Li Yingdi's family was not good. Not only was the family patriarchal, but the whole family was a bunch of pushovers.
Moreover, it is obvious that Li Yingdi is not an easy person to deal with. It is just that Lao Er is silly and is completely bewitched by her.
Because she was determined to break off the engagement.
Although he disagreed, as a parent, how could they force their child to do what he wanted? In the end, they followed his wishes and married Li Yingdi to him.
How are you now? You know how hard it is to support a family.
"Then what do you think we should do? I'm old and can't help you all the time. Besides, there is the fourth son at home, and he also needs to get married. I also have to save money." Gu Chongshan asked.
“Dad…” Gu Bei called out “Dad” and turned his gaze towards Li Wanqing.
His purpose was self-evident, he wanted Li Wanqing's braised pork recipe.
Gu Bei's gaze was very clear, and everyone understood it.
Everyone saw it, including Gu Chongshan. He also looked at Li Wanqing, wanting to see what she would say.
Of course, Li Wanqing also understood what Gu Chongshan meant, but she remained as still as a mountain.
Gu Bei has to give it to her just because he cares about her? There is no such good thing in the world.
Besides, what if she hadn't married Gu Yan? Would Gu Bei not be alive?
Seeing that Li Wanqing remained silent, Gu Chongshan knew that she was unwilling to give it. It was no wonder, because if it were him, he would not be willing to give it either.
"Calling me dad is useless. You didn't want everything I planned for you, so you have to endure the life you're living now. Didn't you beg for it at all costs?
What can I do now that you say this?" Gu Chongshan said angrily.
Gu Bei couldn't refute what Gu Chongshan said. He had always felt that Shanni was too big and strong and she didn't like her.
I happened to meet Li Yingdi when I was visiting my aunt's house. We fell in love immediately. I didn't think too much about it at that time.
It was not until after he got married and his parents wanted to separate them and live on their own that he realized that the few cents he earned was not enough to support the family.
Of course, it cannot be said that we cannot support our family. After all, there is not much else in the mountains, but there are plenty of wild vegetables and fruits, so we will not starve to death.
But it is impossible to live as well as I do at home.
It was not until they had to live on their own that Gu Bei and Li Yingdi realized that they had taken things for granted. Love can satisfy a day or two, but after a long time, they will become a pair of resentful lovers.
"Dad, I want to live in the village at the foot of the mountain. When my child is born, he will be able to go to school and learn to read." Gu Bei said after hesitating for a moment.
Gu Chongshan glanced at him and said, "Then just go? I'm not stopping you. Not only you, but also the eldest and the third brother, I won't stop you.
I have found wives for all of you, and my mission is accomplished.
As for how you will live in the future, that depends on your own efforts.
Your mother and I are old and can no longer take care of you."
Gu Bei didn't expect Gu Chongshan to just say that he didn't care about them anymore.
Gu Bei was really anxious now. If Gu Chongshan didn't care about them, how would he live?
Since his father didn't care, Gu Bei went to find Zhang Dahua. He knew that among all his brothers, Zhang Dahua loved him the most.
"Mom, what should I do in the future? There will be another child in the family this year." Gu Bei looked at Zhang Dahahua pitifully.
Zhang Dahua looked at Gu Bei in embarrassment. She didn't know what to do. They couldn't just support them forever, could they?
Gu Bei looked at Zhang Dahua pleadingly, but in the end Zhang Dahua still couldn't bear it. She turned around and came to Li Wanqing and Gu Yan.
"Wanqing, I know I'm putting you in a difficult position by saying this, but you've also seen that your second brother is in poor health and will soon have another child.
Can you...can you give your braised pork recipe to your second brother and his family?
Mom guarantees that they definitely won’t dare to tell anyone else. They are just setting up a stall to make a few coins.
If you want to do it yourself in the future, just let Lao Er and the others give it to you."
Now everyone's attention was focused on Li Wanqing.
Li Wanqing first glanced at Gu Yan to see what he meant.
"Wife, you don't have to worry about me. I have no objection to doing whatever you want."
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