Chapter 31 31. Calculation
"Dad, this matter can't be handled like this." Gu Yuanshui stopped his eldest brother with one hand, and did not forget to prevent Gu Yuantu, who was sitting next to him, from holding him back.
As for the seventh brother, he didn't even consider him. This guy is very cunning and might be waiting for his brothers to charge into battle from the front.
"It's settled now. Don't you think your father can give you any water?" Gu Dashi stared at his sons in front of him, not understanding why they didn't understand his painstaking efforts.
This is a great bargain. You can get a daughter-in-law with just a little bit of effort. Do you still have to wait for real money to marry her in the future?
"This is not just a little bit of water, it's our life-saving talisman. Who knows how long the journey will take? We just sip a little bit every day and dare not swallow it in big gulps." The more Gu Yuanshui thought about it, the more he felt that this would not work.
Gu Yuanmu also joined in the persuasion, "Yes, Dad, we have agreed before that you and Mom will marry all of us brothers into our families, and then we will all be filial to you. You should have saved enough money for the youngest brother to marry, so we can discuss with them about the betrothal gift."
"Bullshit, this is not a question of betrothal gift. They insisted on giving some water. This is a great thing. When we get to the next city, if we find a water source, the youngest son will get a wife for free." Gu Dashi looked at his sons and wondered why they couldn't think straight.
"Brothers, please help me this time. At worst, I will return you double the amount next time we find water." Gu Yuanlei no longer cared about being shy and bowed repeatedly to the Gu brothers.
"No wonder you want to send mom away. Mom doesn't agree with you doing this!" Gu Yuanmu changed the subject and brought up the decision maker at home. "Why don't we wait for mom to come back and discuss it. We all listen to her."
"Then you won't listen to your father?" Gu Dashi stared at them with a gloomy face. If the old woman agreed, he wouldn't have to bother following around with a few brats.
"That girl is pretty?" Gu Wenheng poked Gu Yuanlei curiously, "You saved her life, but she put forward such a condition. Are you sure she is not repaying kindness with enmity?"
"Seventh Brother, what you said is interesting. You are indeed a scholar. You hit the nail on the head." Gu Yuanhuo clapped his hands. "Everyone knows that a drop of water can save lives. You dare to be so arrogant. Isn't that repaying kindness with enmity?"
"No," Gu Yuanlei glanced at Gu Wenheng complainingly, "She also wanted to leave a way out for her family. She can't live with us alone while leaving her family to fend for themselves here!"
"I think she doesn't want to leave us a chance to live." Gu Yuanshui curled his lips, "Your brothers' families all have families waiting for these people to survive. You should also think about your nephews and nieces."
Seeing that they were still talking about the same thing, Gu Wenheng turned to look at Gu Dashi and said, "My mother doesn't agree with you doing this!"
Without giving them a chance to refute, Gu Wenheng continued, "Didn't mother say that our family couldn't start this? If we exchange water for a wife, would other refugees be tempted?
Will other villagers who don’t have wives follow suit?
In this case, do people outside have to guess whether our entire team has sufficient water sources?
Think about the consequences. Can we bear it?"
Although he and Qianqian put some water in every corner when they went out to release it, people are greedy, and the water should have fallen into the hands of a small number of people.
What about those who are still thirsty? Are they really not willing to take risks to save their lives?
Gu Dashi's eyes were a little evasive, not understanding why Old Seven could see so clearly.
"Seventh Brother, you just can't bear to see me doing well. Isn't it good for me to get married earlier? This way, I can save more money for my parents' retirement."
Gu Wenheng stared at Gu Yuanlei and suddenly laughed, "Youngest, are you sure you are doing this for your parents' sake?"
Gu Yuanlei, "How can this not be the case? It's just using some water, can't you brothers even help with this little thing?"
Gu Wenheng stood up and patted his butt, "I really don't want to help, do whatever you want."
The other brothers hesitated for a moment and then followed Gu Wenheng's actions.
"Are you trying to piss me off to death?" Gu Dashi shouted angrily.
"Dad, let's wait for Mom to come back to discuss some things. After all, we can't leave Mom behind for such a big happy event.
It's getting late. If we don't go back to rest, we brothers will be left behind tonight." Gu Yuanhuo said this, and looked at Gu Yuanlei sarcastically, "Mom is so old, but I still have to play around for you. You are really a good son to mom."
"This is none of the youngest's business. I'll ask your mother to go see your sister. Besides, it won't take long to go back and forth."
Seeing that the old man was still protecting Gu Yuanlei at this time, Gu Yuanhuo shook his head and took the lead to leave.
"Dad, what should we do now?" Now that everyone had left, Gu Yuanlei became anxious.
Gu Dashi, "Go and have a good talk with the Lan family. Tell them that we will give them money and will definitely not treat their daughter badly."
Gu Yuanlei bit his lip and could only tell the truth, "I guess they won't agree. Her family doesn't even have a drop of water now, and I was the one who brought up this matter first. I can't let Yingying down."
"How can you be so bold? If we hadn't gotten this water this time, even we wouldn't be able to protect ourselves." Gu Dashi was a little bit unwilling to believe it, "We didn't even have a drop of water before, how could you open your mouth and ask for it?"
Gu Yuanlei didn't know why he got so excited that he made such a promise at that time, but now that the words were out, it would be very embarrassing if he failed to do it.
"Dad, please help me think of a solution. I have so many brothers in my family. If each family gives some money, I can have a wife. I finally found one I like. You have to help me." Gu Yuanlei walked over and hugged Gu Dashi's arm, acting coquettishly like he did when he was a child.
Gu Dashi's heart softened immediately. "I would like to help, but your brothers are not willing. Why don't you go and convince your mother? As long as your mother opens her mouth, those bastards won't dare to refute."
Speaking of this, Gu Dashi felt a little unhappy again. It was all because Li Cuicui was too strong in normal times, causing the children in the family to be afraid of her and listen to her. As the head of the family, he was the one with the weakest say.
"I told my mother before, but didn't she disagree?"
“…”
Gu Wenheng was just about to fall asleep when he was pulled up again by Gu Yuanhuo, who had appeared at some point in time.
Gu Wenheng held his breath and said, "Fourth brother, hurry up and go to sleep. We can talk about anything after you wake up."
(End of this chapter)
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