Chapter 216 Not inferior to others
Gu Chongshan and Gu Nian were both confused when they left. They didn't understand why these two old women started fighting when they just came to see their daughter (sister).
"Dad, brother, don't worry about me. I'm fine here. I will go back to see you and my mother when I have time." Gu Xiang sent Gu Chongshan and Gu Nian out the door.
"Well, if you have any problems, go find your second brother. My daughter, remember, although we are from the mountains, we don't steal or rob, and we are no less than others.
If the Guo family makes you angry, go find your second brother and ask him to inform us.
Gu Xiang nodded and agreed.
After Gu Chongshan and Gu Nian came out of Guo's house, they went to Gu Bei's house.
It was getting late and Gu Bei returned home from the restaurant. When he heard the knock on the door, he knew it was his father and elder brother, so he hurried to open the door.
"Dad, brother, where have you been? Why did you come back just now?" Gu Bei was waiting anxiously at home and was about to go out to look for them.
"We went to see Gu Xiang, which delayed us a little," Gu Chongshan explained.
"Is Gu Xiang okay?" Gu Bei asked casually.
"Oh, I really regret that I shouldn't have agreed to let her marry into the town." Thinking of the old Guo family, Gu Chongshan sighed.
"What happened? Did Guo Erlang go to see Widow Song again?" This was the only thing Gu Bei could think of.
"A dog will always eat shit, so what does he think he can do?
The Guo Erlang incident is really terrible. Although I said that I would not care about her in the future, as a parent, how could I really watch my daughter suffer?
I think that in addition to the unclear relationship between Guo Erlang and Widow Song, Old Lady Guo is not easy to get along with either.
When I went there today, Gu Xiang…” Gu Chongshan recounted what happened at the Guo family today.
"If I had known that Guo Erlang was such a person, I would never have introduced Gu Xiang to him.
It's too late to say anything now. Let me tell our shopkeeper tomorrow (their shopkeeper is Guo Dalang) and ask him to go back and take care of Gu Xiang." At this point, Gu Bei had no choice.
He originally acted as a matchmaker between Gu Xiang and Guo Erlang, although he had some ulterior motives and wanted to establish a good relationship with Guo Dalang.
But Gu Xiang is also his biological sister. Now that his sister is not doing well, he feels bad too.
"Well, okay, things have come to this, so we can only hope for the best. When you have time, go see your sister.
I think her two sisters-in-law are not easy to deal with, and with her mother-in-law, her life may not be easy.
If they really go too far, go back and tell me." Gu Chongshan warned worriedly.
"I understand, Dad. By the way, is there anything you want to talk to me about?" Gu Bei asked.
He had already seen the cured chicken, cured rabbit and cured meat on the table.
When he suddenly got so many things, Gu Bei knew that his elder brother must have something to ask of him. And it was something big.
You have to ask Gu Bei why he was so sure that the thing was taken by Gu Nian, not his father Gu Chongshan.
That’s because Gu Bei knew what was going on in Gu Chongshan’s family.
He would go back every once in a while and bring back any pheasants, rabbits, etc. that were at home.
So there are no such things at home.
Considering how stingy his elder brother and his wife were, they were able to give him such a valuable gift. That's why he knew that Gu Nian and the others must have come here to ask for something very important.
"Second brother, we came here this time because of your nephew's studies." Gu Chongshan said directly.
"Shuanzi wants to study? That's a good thing, but what does it have to do with me?" Gu Bei asked in confusion.
"Isn't Shuanzi studying and has no place to live? Your elder brother is thinking about whether he can let Shuanzi live in your house.
It just so happens that Zhiwen is also studying, so the two brothers can have some companionship.” Gu Chongshan said.
Gu Bei didn't expect that his elder brother actually wanted Shuanzi to live in his house.
This matter is indeed a big deal. Logically speaking, Shuanzi is his nephew, and he should not refuse if he wants to study and live in his house.
But having another child in the family is not a trivial matter, and all aspects need to be taken into consideration.
When a child comes, someone has to take care of his eating, drinking, defecating, urinating, and washing. It would be even more troublesome if the child has a headache or fever.
But he couldn't say no, because he was different from Gu Yan.
The reason why Gu Yan could refuse without hesitation was because he had never relied on his family since he was a child.
So Gu Yan could refuse directly and decisively.
But he can't do that. It can be said that among his brothers, he gets the most help from his family.
Whether it was when he opened the shop or when he was working in town now, he always brought back game when he got home.
His parents are really kind to him from the bottom of their hearts. It would be fine if only Gu Nian came today.
He refused and that was it.
The problem is that his father came with him and it was his father who was talking just now.
This made him very embarrassed: "Dad, it's a good thing for Shuanzi to study, and I, as his uncle, will definitely support him.
I just want to live at home, but I'm afraid Yingdi won't agree."
Gu Bei didn't say that he wasn't happy about it either, but instead pushed the blame onto Li Yingdi.
After all, it was difficult for him to say these words, but Li Yingdi could say them.
"Don't worry, Lao Er, we will take Shuanzi's rations from now on and won't let him eat your food for free.
Also, I've discussed with your sister-in-law that after Shuanzi moves in, I'll come over every two weeks and bring you some pheasants, rabbits, and other goodies. It'll also be a treat for you." Gu Nian thought Gu Bei was afraid Shuanzi would eat and drink for free, so he quickly expressed his opinion.
"Brother, this is not a matter of food and drink. Shuanzi is my nephew. He is at his uncle's house. How can I argue with my nephew for eating and drinking a little?" When Gu Bei heard Gu Nian say that he would provide food and game, his reluctance faded a little.
"That won't do. It's already troublesome enough for you to let Shuanzi live in your house, how can he take advantage of you?
If I were to ask you, Second Brother, you still care about me, your eldest brother, unlike that ungrateful Third Brother." Gu Nian thought Gu Bei agreed and breathed a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong? What does this have to do with Third Brother?" Gu Bei asked.
"Well, I originally wanted to let Shuanzi go to the county town to study. It just so happens that Xuanxuan from the third family is also studying, so Shuanzi can keep him company.
But when I went to talk to him, he refused to agree.
Humph, since he doesn't take me, his elder brother, seriously, then I'll just pretend I don't have this brother from now on." Gu Nian still feels angry when he thinks about it now.
He, as the eldest brother, spoke up, but Gu Yan dared to refuse without hesitation, which made him lose face.
He was angry because Gu Yan didn't agree to his request. He felt that Gu Yan didn't treat him as his elder brother.
But he never thought that he had been indifferent to Gu Yan since he was a child. He had not done what a brother should do. Why should Gu Yan agree to his unreasonable request?
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