Chapter 737 739. Father and Son
"Dad~," Gu Benluo hugged Gu Wenheng's arm, shaking him and acting coquettishly, "I was wrong last time, but my mother couldn't help asking me, do she and my brother miss me too?"
Gu Wenheng saw that the boss was acting like a rogue again, so he patted him on the back and shouted, "Stand up straight.
I'm not your mother, I won't fall for your tricks, how could a good boy like you learn these things?"
Gu Benluo knew that he would not be able to get away with being cute today, so he could only stand up and say, "Dad, tell me first, is everything okay at home? I'll write a letter to my mother later."
"Oh, after playing for so many days, I finally remembered that I have a mother at home." Gu Wenheng thought of the concern his wife showed for this brat in the letter and couldn't help feeling aggrieved.
"You said you've been out for so long, how many letters have you written home? Let me tell you, your mother doesn't miss you at all. You should go do what you need to do and stop standing here."
Gu Benluo would never believe his words, but the letter was put away by his father and he would not be able to see it for a while. He could only smile and say ingratiatingly, "Dad, when are we going back? I've been away for so long, I miss my home and my mother."
"Really?" Gu Wenheng looked at him doubtfully.
Gu Benluo nodded seriously, "Really, I dreamed last night that my mother made delicious food for me."
"That's easy," Gu Wenheng patted his little shoulder and said, "I'll have someone prepare a carriage to take you back first, so you don't have to worry about it day and night here."
Gu Benluo, "...Dad, but I promised my mother that I would take good care of you when I get out..."
Gu Wenheng, “I wonder what my eldest son has done to take care of me?
Tell it to your father, and I will praise you for it when we get back."
Gu Benluo's eyes were a little evasive. "I helped collect firewood and boil water... I also caught fish and made fish soup for you... Ah, we also caught a rabbit that day, Dad, I roasted the rabbit leg for you..."
Gu Wenheng nodded as he listened, "Anything else?"
Gu Benluo: "..."Isn't this enough?
"Dad, when you went out, you told my mom not to worry and that you would take good care of me, but it seems like you haven't taken care of me these days..." Gu Benluo pursed his lips. If he really calculated it this way, it seemed that he was at a disadvantage.
Gu Wenheng, "… Brat, your father has taken good care of you by keeping you safe along the way.
Stop talking nonsense to me here. What do you want from me at this time? "
"Dad, I just want to see if my mom misses me?"
Gu Wenheng, "Your mother wants you to go back soon, I will help you pack your bags."
"Dad, you are lying to me again. I don't believe you. How about you show me the letter?"
"That was written to me by my wife, what does it have to do with you?
If you want to receive a letter from home, you'd better write a letter back first so that she can reply to you."
Seeing that this kid had been lingering here for such a long time, Gu Wenheng also became suspicious. "Tell me what's going on. Why are you here instead of sleeping at night?"
"No, no." Gu Benluo grinned at him, "I just miss Dad. You've been leaving early and coming back late these days, and we haven't been able to talk to you even once.
Dad, we are already halfway through the journey, will the rest of the journey be more difficult?"
"You kid, now you have the leisure to care about these things," Gu Wenheng stood up and was about to go over to open the window to get some fresh air, but Gu Benluo grabbed the corner of his clothes and wouldn't let go.
"Dad, you haven't told me yet whether the road ahead will be difficult?" Gu Benluo continued speaking despite Gu Wenheng's gaze.
"The next part is all about rugged mountain roads, but you won't have to abandon your car and walk. Just be at ease. When it comes to that, you can just ride on your horse."
Such a tiny person has so many things to worry about.
"Loosen up your father's clothes first. Although I brought a lot of clothes this time, they can't withstand your rubbing." Looking at his wrinkled outer robe, Gu Wenheng sighed and said.
"Now tell me, why are you not letting me open the window?"
Gu Benluo, "...Dad?"
"Don't think you can hide it from me. You've been hiding something since you came in. You've been staring at this window several times. If you don't say anything, I'll just go over and open it."
Gu Benluo hung his head. "I told you that I couldn't hide this from you. If I had known, I wouldn't have done anything."
Gu Wenheng, "..."
"Dad, we really didn't do anything bad." Gu Benluo pursed his lips and said, "We just finished our meal and were about to walk on the street when we saw some officers driving away some beggars.
I asked the store owner, and he said they wouldn't do that originally, it was because of our arrival that they were not allowed into the city.
A few of us brothers discussed buying some multi-grain steamed buns and wanted to deliver them to the city gate while it was still early.
It’s just that your room faces the street, and I was afraid you might see me, so I wanted to come here to delay time.”
Gu Wenheng touched Gu Benluo's head and sighed silently. He was not unaware of the little tricks done by the officials below.
But the main purpose of his trip this time was to allow more people to have land to farm.
As long as there is a harvest, everyone's life will gradually stabilize, and the number of beggars on the street will gradually decrease. He alone cannot intervene at all, and can only rely on long-term plans to gradually improve the situation.
"You brought some silver with you this time. Have you used most of it?" Although Gu Wenheng was asking a question, he was very sure in his heart.
When they found Gu Letian, these brothers had already generously donated money once. In recent days, they have not been clamoring to go out to improve their lives. They eat and live the same way as the people below them and no longer seek special treatment.
"Yes, there is still a little bit," Gu Benluo gestured with his hands, looking aggrieved, "Dad, I am the poorest among my brothers."
Gu Wenheng, "My family isn't well off, how about you write a letter and ask your mother for some?"
His words had reasons and proof. The salary he received was not enough to support his family, and he did not lie to the boy.
Gu Benluo had no concept of money, but he still understood some of the ways of the world. "But Dad, aren't you a high-ranking official? Don't officials have money?"
Gu Wenheng tapped his forehead lightly, "You know it clearly, little brat.
Today, I will give you an assignment. Your father's current official position pays him two hundred and eighty-six taels of silver per month. Doesn't that sound like a lot?"
Gu Benluo nodded, "All my assets are not even close to yours."
"Then the question is, how many people are there in our family, and how much monthly allowance do you receive?
How many maids and servants are there in the house? How much food do you need to eat every day? You don't need to count other favors, just count these and see if the silver is enough. "
(End of this chapter)
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