Just as Gu Lili was about to continue arguing with Gu Jingsheng, her grandmother's voice came from behind.
Gu Lili looked up and saw that it was her maternal grandmother, maternal grandfather, and maternal uncle who had come.
The eldest uncle and maternal grandfather carried a cedar tree on their shoulders, which was much better than the one Gu Lili had chosen herself.
It must have been my maternal grandfather and uncle who carefully selected it for a long time before cutting it down.
I don't know where they heard that their family was going to build a house, so they cut down cedar trees and sent them to them.
Gu Lili smiled and went to greet them with her younger siblings.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, what brings you here!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
Gu Huanhuan and Gu Erniu also came forward to greet them.
Looking at the three members of the Li family, Gu Jingsheng's tears looked particularly comical.
He was caught between a rock and a hard place, unsure whether to cry or not, and simply stood there dumbfounded.
Gu Lili quickly called her maternal grandfather and maternal uncle to unload the cedar logs from their shoulders. The journey had been so long, and the logs were so heavy that both of them were already covered in sweat.
Grandma Li patted Gu Lili's hand, stepped forward, and glared fiercely at Gu Jingsheng, saying, "I'm telling you, what are you wailing about! Is it your father who died, or your mother who died? What are you wailing about!"
Seeing the aggressive look on Old Madam Li's face, Gu Jingsheng couldn't help but take a step back in fright.
However, with the stage already set up, Gu Jingsheng was clearly unwilling to give up and not continue performing.
After all, if this succeeds, I can enjoy a life of luxury with Gu Lili in the future.
"Father-in-law, scold me all you want. I finally know I was wrong. Please forgive me!" Gu Jingsheng said timidly.
They looked as if they had suffered a tremendous injustice.
Old Mrs. Li regretted that she hadn't been assertive enough in the past, which led to her daughter's death.
Seeing Gu Jingsheng like this now, she wanted nothing more than to tear him apart.
"Pah! You old bastard! Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Your whole family is dead, and you still want my granddaughter to take care of you in your old age? Stop dreaming!"
Old Mrs. Li spat angrily on Gu Jingsheng's face and cursed.
Gu Jingsheng wiped his face with his sleeve and continued, "My dear in-law, you're right. I was a scoundrel before. Why don't you beat me up to vent your anger, or scold me? As long as you're willing to forgive this stubborn old man, that's all that matters."
Although Gu Jingsheng was angry that Old Madam Li had insulted him like that, he knew he couldn't let his guard down.
If I just walk away, wouldn't all the suffering I endured today be for nothing?
If I can't get Gu Lili and her brother's forgiveness today, then I won't be able to live in Gu Lili's brick house anymore.
Besides, with so many silver notes in Gu Lili's hands, wouldn't I be unable to spend them?
No pain, no gain! For these reasons, no matter how difficult it is, you must endure it.
Grandma Li was at a loss for words because of Gu Jingsheng's shameless attitude. If they were to argue, she could at least have a good scolding with him.
Gu Jingsheng not only didn't argue with him, but he also kept apologizing.
Because of her anger and frustration, Old Mrs. Li's face turned bright red.
Gu Huanhuan and Gu Sigou didn't say a word the whole time, just coldly watching Gu Jingsheng's performance.
Seeing this, Gu Lili quickly went over to help Grandma Li. "Grandma, you don't need to pay attention to such a shameless person. No matter what he does, we will never forgive him. Let's walk home and have some water. You must be tired after walking all this way."
As Gu Lili spoke, she gave Gu Sigou and Gu Huanhuan a look, then took Mrs. Li's arm and entered the courtyard.
It's a waste of breath to say anything more to someone like Gu Jingsheng.
It's better to ignore him and see how he tries to put on an act.
Seeing this, Gu Sigou and Gu Huanhuan quickly pulled their uncle and grandfather along, preparing to go back inside to rest.
Old Man Li and Li Qingshan had both reached the courtyard gate when they seemed to remember something. They turned around and walked towards Gu Jingsheng.
When Gu Jingsheng saw the two men approaching him, he broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that they would beat him up.
Old Man Li and Li Qingshan walked straight to the pine tree next to Gu Jingsheng, picked it up, and threw it far away.
The entire movement was very unified and seamless. Then he turned around and went back to Gu Lili's courtyard, closing the door behind him.
Old Man Li and Li Qingshan didn't not want to beat Gu Jingsheng up, but they were afraid that if they did, Gu Jingsheng would use it to get back at Gu Lili and the others.
Seeing that the two men didn't intend to hit him, Gu Jingsheng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
With no one watching his performance, Gu Jingsheng had no choice but to leave dejectedly.
Before leaving, he also dragged away the pine trees he had cut down.
"Grandma, come on, have some water and rest!" Gu Lili brought the prepared sweet soup to Grandma Li.
Grandma Li reached out and took it, and looking at the two shacks in Gu Lili's yard, her eyes couldn't help but redden.
She had heard that Gu Lili's family was going to build a new house, but she didn't know that the four siblings were living in such a simple house.
When Erniu and Sigou delivered the melon seeds last time, they didn't mention it at all.
"Lili, you four siblings have really suffered!" Old Mrs. Li couldn't help but cry.
Although Gu Lili and her brother look much fatter and cleaner than they did a while ago.
However, Li Tailai still couldn't stop feeling heartbroken.
"Grandma, don't cry. Look, we're going to live in a new house soon! You should be happy! Once the house is finished, I'd like Grandma to come and help me!"
Gu Lili patted Grandma Li's shoulder as she comforted her.
When Grandma Li heard that Gu Lili needed her help, her tears stopped instantly.
She hastily wiped her eyes with her sleeve and asked, "Is there anything difficult that you need Grandma's help with? Just tell me, and Grandma will definitely help!"
Mrs. Li felt guilty for not protecting her daughter.
Therefore, she transferred all her love for Li Xihua to Gu Lili.
Upon hearing that Gu Lili needed his help, he was willing to go through fire and water to assist her.
Just then, Old Man Li and Li Qingshan came in.
Hearing Gu Lili say this, the two of them came over, wanting to hear what kind of help she wanted to provide.
Gu Lili smiled and poured water for the two of them, then asked Gu Sigou to bring over stools before she began to explain what she needed their help with.
"Grandma, I want you to help me make maltose!" Gu Lili said with a smile.
Gu Lili had already made up her mind about this.
Since we're going to set up a sugar factory, we naturally need trustworthy people to help us.
"We're all peasants, how can we make sugar?" Old Mrs. Li asked anxiously.
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