Although the Guo family only ran a rice shop and lived in a small courtyard behind the shop, they owned a lot of other real estate.
For example, in this alley, there are three courtyards that belong to the Guo family. Back then, Gu Sangu's father-in-law was good at managing things. He had some money and would buy any available property he saw, then rent them out to others and collect the rent himself.
Besides these three courtyards, there are also two houses in the south of the prefectural city, both with two courtyards, which are also rented out.
I still have several hundred acres of land in my hometown, and four farms around the city, all of which are planted with rice and other grains.
Therefore, while her third aunt's husband could focus on his studies, Guo Wan always wanted to find someone with more wealth than their own family. Guo Yan also felt he was rich and, being the youngest son, he drifted through life without any ambition. He wasn't worried about food, as long as he didn't gamble or squander the family fortune. (Source: Entire Internet)
This courtyard has only one entrance and a total of five rooms: three living rooms, one kitchen, and one living room.
There is also a storage room next to the kitchen.
Aunt Gu had already cleaned the place up and replaced all the daily necessities with new ones.
She was thinking that her second brother had the provincial examination in August this year and the provincial examination in March next year, so wouldn't he have to stay here?
So she replaced everything with new ones.
"I thought Huihui was coming too, so I put two beds in this room, but it turns out it's just the three of you sisters, one bed is enough!" Aunt Gu led the three of them to the next room to put their things away.
"Auntie, I'll just sleep with Huihui's share, okay? Those two little brats, I'm afraid if I sleep with them, I'll dream about kicking them out of bed!" Gu Nian said with a smile.
“Sister, you’re not much older than me. We’re kids, and so are you! Xinxin, let’s sleep with you in a little while, one on each side, holding her so she won’t kick us!” Gu Xin said.
"Alright, alright, you three sisters can arrange it yourselves!" Aunt Gu rubbed Gu Xin's head.
"Auntie, why do you and Uncle have this habit? Can't you be a little gentler on our heads?" Gu Xin smoothed her hair and complained.
Every day at home I have to endure my uncle's daily tap on the head, and when I go out I have to get my aunt to rub my hair. My life is so miserable!
“Your uncle has a habit of hitting people on the head, that’s barbaric. Your aunt is much gentler, she just rubs it. Oh, your aunt really wants a daughter, so she can style her hair! Xinxin, Sisi, how about you don’t comb your hair tomorrow morning, and let your aunt comb your hair?” Aunt Gu’s eyes lit up.
“Auntie, you can check my cousin Rui’s hair, really. He has more hair than me and Sister Xin Xin,” Gu Si said earnestly.
"Do you think I don't want to? He won't allow it! Oh, God bless me, let me have a daughter in one go!" Gu Sangu said devoutly, her hands clasped together.
The three Gu sisters: Everyone else gets a son in one go, but you want a daughter? Sure enough, the Gu family is a family that favors daughters over sons.
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It was almost dark when Gu Shouxin arrived.
Gu Nian, along with Cai Lian and Gu Sangu, had already prepared a table of food.
"How is the Li family boy doing?" Grandpa Gu asked.
"I took him back. He had a leg injury and lost too much blood, so he fainted!" Gu Shouxin said, forcing a smile.
"Huh? Wasn't he quite energetic on horseback just now?" Gu Nian asked in surprise.
“His horse was more spirited than him. If I hadn’t caught up quickly, he would have been taken somewhere. That unlucky kid, knowing he was doomed, still went out to mess around. He deserved it!” Gu Shouxin shook his head and said speechlessly.
"Dad, there's blood on you. It must be Mu Yan's. Are you alright?" Gu Xin, with her sharp eyes, noticed the bloodstains on Gu Shouxin's clothes and asked worriedly.
"Yes, it's him. I'm fine. You guys eat first. I'll go change my clothes and wash my hands and I'll be right back!" Gu Shouxin said as he went into the house to change his clothes.
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