Chapter 53 Come here, kneel down
I don’t know how many seedlings have been lost in the village, and how many seedlings need to be bought to allow all the villagers to replant them.
She had already promised to pay for the purchase of the seedlings, so she didn't know how much money it would cost.
Once the house renovation begins, daily wages, food, materials, etc. will be a huge expense.
Therefore, the store should be opened as soon as possible to get the funds flowing so that money can make money and avoid eating up all the funds.
She asked Hu Zi to tell her about the few stores that Kang Zi had her eyes on so that she could have an idea in advance.
Seeing the two of them talking about serious matters, the Gu family members unconsciously lowered their voices.
Grandma even asked everyone to leave the main hall, leaving only Gu Jiayue and Hu Zi.
Grandma asked everyone to do their own thing, and she took the soles of shoes and sat by the gate to sew them.
Although the customs in the countryside are open-minded, two single men and women cannot be left in the same room. Grandma is sitting at the door watching, and no one can say anything bad.
After a while, a sharp howl belonging to Gu Yuhe alone sounded from far away, causing everyone in the Gu family to put down what they were doing and come out to see.
I saw that he was covered in mud, his clothes were torn in several holes, and his face was washed with tear marks, which made people feel distressed and couldn't help laughing.
"Shut up! I'm not dead yet, why are you crying?" Grandma picked up the broken stick at her feet and threw it at Gu Yuhe without saying a word. Her voice was loud and angry.
Seeing the wooden stick at his feet, Gu Yuhe became even more upset and ran to his grandmother crying. "Grandma! Shitou bullied me!"
What? Bullied?
The Gu family members who had originally not taken it seriously all gathered around.
"Did they beat you?" asked the uncle anxiously.
"Give it to me, are you bullying my Gu family because there is no one there? Yushan, take the carrying pole and follow me. Let's go talk to his parents." The second uncle was so angry that his face turned red, and he rolled up his sleeves as if he was ready to fight.
"Hey, don't cry, tell us how they bullied you? Did they hit you? Does it hurt?" The aunt asked with concern, while reaching out to wipe the tears from Gu Yuhe's face.
Gu Yuhe sobbed and said intermittently: "We went to the river together to fish and catch shrimps, and then I found a shallow beach with a lot of shrimps. I caught them there by myself, but the two brothers Shitou came over and tried to snatch them away. When I refused, they beat me. They also snatched away the shrimps I caught!" As he said that, he took out the bucket, poured it down, and it was empty!
"This is outrageous, damn Zhang family stone. Gousheng, stop crying, uncle will take you back to seek revenge." The uncle said angrily, his fists clenched tightly.
"That's right, he dares to snatch what my dog left. He must be tired of living. I'll go and have a good talk with his mother too." The aunt-in-law also echoed, her face full of anger.
The Gu family left in a grand manner.
Gu Jiayue didn't like this kind of thing. In her previous life, she met many unreasonable parents. No matter who was right or wrong, she would go to the school and have a fight with the teacher.
So deep down she really refuses to quarrel.
With so many people in the Gu family, they shouldn't suffer any loss, right? So whether she goes or not shouldn't have much impact.
Well, you have to believe in the fighting power of grandma and aunt.
Sure enough, after a while, the voices of Grandma Gu and my aunt came over, occasionally mixed with a few folk songs.
Oh, yes. People in the southwest love to sing, and they often turn curse words into rhymes and sing them out.
You sing four lines, and the other side responds with four lines, and they can sing back and forth for a whole day.
Of course, it's not just for arguments; it's also sung at weddings and funerals. Last time, an elderly person in the village passed away, and Gu Jiayue listened to it and thought it was quite good, with ups and downs and a catchy rhythm.
How about going to have a look? It's not that I just want to join in the fun, but the folk songs that grandma sings are pretty nice.
Thinking this way, Gu Jiayue put down her pen and pushed open the door. She saw Hua Chao and Aunt Cai standing at the door, craning their necks to look outside.
Hearing the door open, they both turned around. Aunt Cai was a little embarrassed. Seeing the master's lively atmosphere being known by the master, this...
Gu Jiayue didn't have any thoughts. After all, she was just out to watch the fun. "Let's go and take a look?" she suggested with a smile.
"Okay, okay." Aunt Cai quickly agreed happily, "Miss, the quarrel here is quite interesting, and there's even singing."
Hua Chao quickly replied, "Mammy, you came late. My young lady and I have seen them singing at funerals. I asked my aunt at the time, and she said it was a filial song. They also sing at weddings, whether they are happy or unhappy."
"Oh, then why haven't I heard anything even after being here for so long?" asked Aunt Cai curiously.
"You've only been here for a few days? And everyone must be tired after the busy farming season. Later you can go to the big banyan tree in the village, where the old ladies often gather to sing." Hua Chao said with a pout, looking very much like a villager.
Before the three of them arrived, the entire Gu family came back in full force. Gu Yuhe was at the front, holding a small wooden bucket filled with shrimps, like a victorious general with a proud smile on his face.
"Jiayue, where are you going? It's getting dark, don't walk around, the ground is slippery." Grandma saw Gu Jiayue first and called her.
"Since you guys haven't come back yet, I wanted to go and see if I could help." Gu Jiayue stood there obediently and didn't move forward.
"Hey, the old woman from the Zhang family is not very good at fighting. She was defeated after I scolded her twice." Grandma said proudly, her face full of pride.
Gu Yuhe on the side chuckled: "Grandma is still amazing. Grandma, I want to eat fried shrimps tonight."
"No problem!" Grandma was very happy. It was just a dish of fried shrimps, but she was satisfied.
Seeing everyone so happy, Gu Jiayue didn't have the heart to pour cold water on them. But if she didn't say anything, she felt that she wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight. "Grandma, have you forgotten where Yuhe got this shrimp?" she reminded softly.
Grandma Gu, holding the small wooden bucket, said doubtfully, "I haven't forgotten. Didn't Yuhe say it was at the shallows by the river?"
"Yes, by the river, in the shallows. Grandma clearly told us not to go to the river. It just rained and the river is rushing fast. If we are not careful, we will be washed away by the flood..." Gu Jiayue explained patiently.
She didn't mean to complain, but as a teacher, every year there were students who fell into the water after playing in the river. Even though she promoted the idea of not going to the water every semester, those students still didn't believe it.
Especially those who can swim, relying on their good swimming ability, not only go themselves, but also persuade others to go together. In the end, those who can swim are often the ones who drown.
After being reminded by Gu Jiayue, everyone in the Gu family came back to their senses. Yes, didn't Gu Yuhe say he was going to the fields to catch fish when he left? Why did he go to the river?
Gu Yuhe couldn't help but shudder, looking at Gu Jiayue with accusing eyes. How could you trick your brother like this?
"Gu Yuhe! Did I tell you not to go to the river?" Grandma put her hands on her hips, her voice like a bell, her face full of anger.
"Mother, use this." Li went out and broke off a peach branch. The branch was about the thickness of a child's finger, long and straight, and when it was waved in the air, it could be heard breaking through the air.
Grandma Gu tried it and it worked perfectly. "Come here, kneel down!"
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