Chapter 733
Chen Degui's figure kneeling on the ground was trembling slightly, like a weed wilted by a rainstorm.
Su Yuanzheng turned to look at his daughter with a questioning look in his eyes. This matter would eventually fall on the shoulders of the two of them.
"I don't agree!"
Second Uncle stood up suddenly, and the chair was knocked over by his calf, and he pointed at Chen Degui and said:
"When they pushed us into a corner, why didn't they think of leaving us some wiggle room? Now they want to turn the page with just 'the child is innocent'? I'm telling you, Chen Degui, there's no way!"
The third wife held her chest and breathed, her old voice panting:
"The second brother is right. There is no such a cheap thing in this world. But... that plaque is the root of the Su family. We must get it back."
She changed the subject and stared at Chen Degui with a sharp gaze, "If you really regret it, return the half of the plaque in your hand to us first. As for helping—"
She paused, then looked at Su Miao, her eyes softening. "Miao Miao is a scholar, and kind-hearted. But kindness should be shown to different people. When they burned the books, they didn't show any mercy."
There was a buzz of discussion among the crowd, and several younger tribesmen looked hesitant.
"But that child is so pitiful. Blood cancer... It's scary just to hear about it."
"You can't say that. If it weren't for the people in the county, our Su family's ancestral hall would have been gone long ago. Our ancestors' things are gone just like that. How can we forget this grudge?"
"Seventh Uncle, please give me some advice!"
Seventh Uncle was silent, tapping the ground lightly with the end of his cane, as if he was weighing something.
After a long moment, he raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before finally settling on Su Yuanzheng and his daughter. "This matter requires the decision of Yuanzheng and Miaomiao."
When these words came out, everyone was stunned.
Some people said, "Seventh Uncle, you are the clan leader. Why let them make decisions? They are not often in the village..."
"Yes, Seventh Uncle, this plaque is the business of our entire Su family."
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Seventh Uncle interrupted everyone's discussion, his voice calm but with unquestionable majesty:
"Back then, the Chen family owed the entire Su family a debt of gratitude, but now the only ones who can help are Yuanzheng and Miaomiao. They are now in business, and Miaomiao is studying at University A. Both of these paths were sought after by the Chen family.
Finding connections in the capital is no small matter. Think about it yourself, you can't even find connections in the county, so how can you do this with just a few words?
Whether they can help, whether they should help, and how they should help should be decided by their father and daughter. Even if it is the Su family's business, there is no reason for them to work in vain."
Everyone's attention instantly focused on Su Miao and his daughter.
Chen Jianjun suddenly raised his head, his eyes gleaming with hope. He moved his knees half an inch on the ground, almost getting in front of Su Miao.
"Student Su Miao, please..."
Su Miao took a half step back, avoiding his gaze, and said:
"You two should get up first. What you are talking about is not easy. We are just trying to make a living in the capital. We don't have such great abilities.
Besides, you came unexpectedly today, so we as a family need to have a good discussion."
Chen Degui hesitated and was helped by Chen Jianjun to stand up slowly, but his back could no longer be straightened, like a dead tree broken in half.
He didn't dare to look up, but just wiped his face repeatedly with his sleeves, not knowing whether he was wiping away tears or sweat.
Seventh Uncle nodded and said:
"You two should go back first. Let's talk about this first. I personally don't want to help you. No matter where you stand, you owe our family."
"I know! I know! I'm sorry for you. I'll send you the half plaque in two days. Please think about it carefully."
The Chen family father and son left under the complicated gazes of the Su family.
Su Miao and Su Yuanzheng inexplicably became the protagonists of the incident. They could not return to Ning County today and had to resolve the matter first.
In order to avoid gossip, the seventh uncle left behind a few influential people in the clan and asked the rest to go back.
"A Zheng, Miao Miao, what do you think about this matter?" Uncle Qi asked openly.
Su Yuanzheng replied, "Seventh Uncle, the Union Hospital in Beijing is one of the best in the country. There are always long queues every day. It's not easy to find connections, and I can't give you a definite answer."
"I know that. Let's refuse the Chen family. Since we know the plaque is still there, we can always ask for it back. It's theirs to return, and it can't be used as a bargaining chip."
Su Miao raised the key point: "But the plaque was divided into two. The Chen family said they want to exchange it back. What about the Sun family's? If we go to look for it, will it be returned to us?"
Her words made everyone silent. This time, the Chen family must have something to ask of them, so they rushed to return the plaque. They had kept it a secret for the past twenty years!
The Sun family always played dirty tricks in the past, plotting evil things behind the scenes to get others to take the lead. How could such people possibly get the plaque back?
"I have an immature idea, but it's hard to say right now. After all, my father and I aren't sure if we can help the Chen family. I want to discuss it with the elders after we're sure."
Su Miao's voice was as clear as spring water hitting rocks, which made everyone who was originally in a heavy mood feel a little relieved.
The seventh uncle said, "Okay, you two should discuss it and then tell us. Don't put too much pressure on us. If it's okay, it's okay. If it's not okay, it's not okay."
He waved his hand and glanced at everyone's tense faces:
"Let's all go. Let Yuanzheng and his daughter have some time to think about this. We can't rush this. We need to break it down and think about it carefully."
Second Uncle stamped his foot hard, stirring up a fine cloud of dust on the blue brick floor.
"Uncle Qi, what's there to think about? Back then, when the Chen family put a knife to our necks, we didn't hesitate!"
Having said that, he still turned and walked towards the door. When he passed by Su Yuanzheng, he patted his shoulder heavily:
"Yuanzheng, don't be soft-hearted. Our Su family will not be coerced."
After the meeting, Su Miao said to his father:
"Dad, I want to retrieve the ancestral plaque. Not to mention that this is our Su family's treasure, it was given by the emperor hundreds of years ago. It is a cultural relic.
The fact that they thought of cutting the cultural relics into two halves shows that the Chen and Sun families are unlikely to protect them. Maybe they will really be burned by their descendants in a few years.
I want to retrieve it, restore it, and preserve it in the ancestral hall.”
After his daughter's donation, Su Yuanzheng knew how much she valued historical relics and understood her feelings, but he still raised some concerns:
"But you just mentioned the problems we'll encounter in retrieving the plaque. How do we solve them?"
"I plan to call Aunt Ye first to ask if there's any way I can arrange treatment. Once I've established this, the rest won't be difficult.
We only help you get an appointment. How the Chen family goes, how they get treated, or how they raise the money is none of our business. Furthermore, they have to pay a corresponding fee.”
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