Chapter 43 Chapter 43 She was washing clothes in the yard, and outside...
There are not three bracelets, nor four, but only one pair, and all are in Hongguo's hands. Grandpa asked my aunt to take the bracelets, which is a slap in the face to my aunt.
My aunt couldn't take it out, and if she confessed now, Hongguo wouldn't be able to say anything. At most, she could be educated within the family, but it is difficult for people to make rational and correct choices when they are panicked.
My aunt wanted to calm things down: "Dad, I came home to clean up last time, and I forgot where I put it?"
Since Grandpa had mentioned it, he couldn't just smooth it over, and ordered his sons to take action: "Second Elder, you and the eldest and third sons, don't go to work this afternoon. When you find the bracelet, you can leave."
In fact, no one believes that there would be several antique bracelets like this. Hongguo just said that her friend who is in the antique business received one, so it might have been from her family. So who gave it away?
Feeling clear in her heart, she unconsciously stepped aside. The second aunt pulled the third aunt a step away and they winked at each other.
My second uncle already knows what’s going on. Today is his father’s birthday and his father is present. Let’s see what his father has to say.
The eldest cousin wanted to save face. He knew that his mother was wrong, but he still said, "Changzong, let's talk about this matter later. My family will give your sister-in-law a real one later."
Gu Changzong didn't treat his cousin well: "Is this the gold necklace that my family needs? I think it's your family that needs it. If you need it, just tell me. How can you give a fake one as a gift?"
The eldest cousin was embarrassed and annoyed: "Today is grandpa's birthday, do you have to make a scene? Changzong, why are you still making a scene like before?"
It doesn't matter what the occasion is. Who can't talk?
Hong Guo said, "Cousin, your family used to bully Changzong like this, didn't they? They didn't allow him to say anything after bullying him, and when they did, they said he didn't know the occasion. Why didn't you mention your mother? She didn't know the occasion. On grandpa's birthday, she replaced the gift for me with a fake one. Did your mother-in-law give the gold she replaced to her son? Or did she give it to her daughter? If not, who did she give it to? The behavior of aunt-in-law brought shame to the Gu family, but who knows who got the benefits? I made a fuss today, and you blame me. Why are you still talking about Changzong? You're used to bullying him, right? Now that I'm here, don't even think about bullying him with words. Last time at my second uncle's house, I said hurtful words and decided not to rely on relatives here. What am I afraid to say today?"
Hongguo's face turned red when she was angry. When the little kid saw his mother was upset, he felt upset too. He ran down from his grandfather's arms, ran over to hug Hongguo's legs, and dragged her away, not wanting to stay there anymore.
Hongguo picked up the kid and didn't finish her words. She had to wait for her uncles and grandpa to express their opinions.
The eldest cousin wanted to argue, but was stopped by his eldest cousin's wife, who whispered, "If you keep making trouble, I will say that my three golds, which were kept at home, became fake inexplicably. Let people guess who replaced them."
The eldest cousin looked at his eldest cousin's wife pleadingly. If he told this today, everyone would think that the mother-in-law had exchanged the gold for her daughter-in-law's wedding. The eldest cousin's wife turned her eyes away. It was just like that, and she was too lazy to say it.
The eldest uncle was suspicious and said, "Hongguo, even if the gold necklace is fake, it is possible that someone deceived your aunt."
Jiang Hongguo smiled, "The three aunts went together to buy the gold, did you only cheat your aunt? Uncle, you just wrote the letter of guarantee yesterday. Will you trust Changzong between your biological son and Changzong? Changzong is not okay with changing his wife? Uncle still loves his wife very much, and so does Changzong. Your wife cheated on his wife, he will never let it go. He will not have any contact with Uncle's family in the future. Take this fake necklace back."
Hongguo returned the necklace and took back the bracelet. This one was actually in pretty good condition, but not as good as the other two. She could sell it for more than a hundred yuan. She said goodbye to her grandfather and uncle, and went out with Changzong and the little one.
The little kid lay on Changzong's shoulder and did not forget to wave goodbye. His aggrieved expression made the adults who saw it feel guilty.
Hong Guo knew that she had caused trouble today, and sighed, "Chang Zong, your relationship with Grandpa's family may not be repaired."
It’s impossible to repair the relationship with my grandfather, let alone his mother.
Gu Changzong didn't care, and instead blamed himself: "It's all my fantasy. Grandpa's side is not my family. My uncles are his sons. I am already one level away from him."
Hongguo and Changzong didn't care and soon stopped talking about it and went home happily. Hongguo was in the right today and grandpa was old and should know who the bad guy was and would not do anything to Changzong.
After this incident, Changzong calmed down and continued to drive his car down to earth. He went out again the next day.
Hongguo went to the antique shop, and Xiao Zheng took credit for it: "Sister, when Brother Zong's second uncle came and asked me where he bought the bracelet, I knew there was something wrong. I told him the truth. Are Brother Zong's uncle's family going to take real action?"
Hongguo is not sure. It may be an internal family investigation. It is not realistic to file a case. Once the eldest aunt has a criminal record, the work of my cousins will be over. Grandpa should not do this. Grandpa is Changzong's grandfather and also the grandfather of my cousins. He cannot be extreme.
But if we don't punish my aunt, when my grandfather is gone in the future, my uncle's brain and personality will definitely make his family a mess, and it will also affect my second and third uncles. My grandfather will definitely think of a safe solution.
Second aunt came over soon, wearing the jade bracelet given by Hongguo. It was so obvious that she and second uncle expressed their attitudes through the bracelet.
The second aunt said, "Hongguo, I have something to say from a personal perspective. Your third aunt and I are the beneficiaries of your commotion. Your eldest aunt just won't say what she did with the bracelet. Grandpa asked your second uncle to trace the case back from the buyer, who is your friend, to her mother's family. Not only the bracelet, but also some of my mother-in-law's gold jewelry have been replaced with fake ones. Even her own daughter-in-law's gold jewelry has been replaced. With the evidence in front of him, Grandpa told your eldest uncle to choose: either sever ties with his father and brothers, or divorce and sever ties with his wife."
"How will uncle choose?" Jiang Hongguo couldn't help asking.
The second aunt laughed and said, "They divorced quietly. The eldest sister-in-law's family was guilty and afraid of going to jail, so they divorced. Your eldest uncle's house was given to her. As for the money, it was almost squandered by your eldest aunt, so there is nothing left to share."
Hong Guo was dissatisfied: "Give the house back to my aunt. My family is so tolerant of my aunt, but they are strict with Changzong."
Second aunt couldn't tell the difference. Besides, she came here to apologize today, so of course whatever Hongguo said was what it was.
"What can we do if we don't give her to her? Our family needs to save face. We can't let your cousins watch her living on the streets. If we don't give her a house, she will have to live with your cousins. We have to separate the couple. We have to give her to her."
Hongguo was just talking about her uncle's family, it had nothing to do with her, she was just curious: "Where does my uncle live?"
"I'll live with your cousin and his wife, cook for them, and take care of their children in the future. Your uncle may not be able to manage things, but he does a good job of housework. It just so happens that your cousin's family needs an elder to help."
After explaining the family affairs, the second aunt took Hongguo's hand and said, "Hongguo, no matter how angry you are, your second uncle and I are fair in our hearts. Our two families should go together. What do you think?"
Hong Guo nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to my second aunt on this matter."
Second aunt felt relieved. Hongguo was quite easy to get along with, much easier to get along with than her eldest sister-in-law. She was so prickly the day before yesterday, but today she was so easy to talk to. It seemed that she was really good to Changzong, so Changzong had changed so much. It was a good thing. Second uncle Changzong could rest assured about this young couple.
When Changzong came back from the transportation, Hongguo told him about the result of his grandfather's handling of his uncle's family.
"My uncle has been protecting my aunt for half his life. I thought he would still choose my aunt."
Gu Changzong thought about his uncle's mentality at the time and said, "Maybe in his heart, my aunt is not as good as what he has behind him. Although the house was given to my aunt, my grandfather lives in the ancestral property. My grandmother was confiscated, but she still left so many things. My grandfather's family has never been liquidated. The inheritance that my uncle is waiting for is enough for his retirement, so he dare not sever the relationship."
Hong Guo suddenly realized: "Then my uncle is not stupid."
Chang Zong laughed at her, rubbed her and kissed her: "Guo Guo, you are the stupidest one, but don't be afraid, I will protect you."
Hongguo pushed him away with a smile, he was a big fool, how dare he say that to her. She smiled and looked up at the light in his eyes, which was all her reflection.
Hongguo smiled even more: "Well, I will protect you too."
In the next two trips, Changzong did not go to Shenzhen again. Hongguo felt a little regretful. If Changzong did not want to be by her side when she needed him, he would not have given up the boss in Shenzhen.
But there is another meaning for the two of them being together. Besides, she is making money. Xiao Zheng's business is better than Hongguo imagined.
Xiao Zheng told Hongguo in advance that they would go to purchase more goods during the summer vacation in July or August. Hongguo took the thick stack of money she was allocated and gritted her teeth. Even if the source of goods in Pingzhou was Longtanhuxue, she would go again. With Changzong following her, she was not afraid.
As the weather gradually got warmer, Changzong bought a refrigerator for his home and ordered milk for Hongguo and Xiaobudian. Any milk that could not be finished on the same day was placed in the refrigerator, and some meat and vegetables could be kept for two more days.
Two minor incidents also happened in the middle. Kong Xiuqin, who had bullied Gu Zhiqing in a group during their student days, was the granddaughter of Grandma Kong's brother. No wonder she was so prejudiced and hostile towards Changzong. She thought that Changzong wanted to seize Grandma Kong's inheritance. What a ridiculous idea.
Hongguo used her jewelry skills to help look at the small gold locket that Grandma Kong's youngest son had worn before he went missing. The child might have struggled too hard and the gold locket had been pulled off, so Grandma Kong found it.
Seeing the clues, Changzong borrowed a sports car and went out to look for more than ten days. He finally found it and took Grandma Kong to see it. The man already had a son and a daughter. Now he was working outside, and his wife was taking care of the children in the mountain village of his hometown. It was so difficult, but she still supported the children to study in the countryside.
After laughing for several times, Grandma Kong knelt down in front of Hongguo and Changzong, thanking them for their kindness. Hongguo was so frightened that she quickly stepped aside, unable to bear it.
Now that they have found their offspring, Hong Guo wants to move, but Grandma Kong won't let her. She is angry and says, "Do you want me to act ungrateful to my children? You buy this house. I will buy another one near the school. It will be convenient for going to school and selling tea eggs."
Moving is indeed troublesome. This place is becoming more and more like home. Since Lao Zheng is here, he has to move too, otherwise it will be inconvenient to pick up the little one back and forth.
There was also Sister Shan, who couldn't bear to leave her neighbor Hongguo, so she picked up Hongguo and bought him.
Hongguo and Changzong discussed it and paid for the house. Changzong was happy and went to install a telephone, which would cost several thousand yuan. Hongguo was reluctant to do so, but Changzong insisted, saying that every time he went out in the car he could only call Sister Shan's house, which was inconvenient.
Now that I have made more money and bought a new house, I should install it. After installing the phone, Chang Zong received a shipment to Shenzhen. Hong Guo also said that if he met the Hong Kong businessman on this trip, he would not have to avoid him deliberately, saying that this was a connection, and if he met him, it was fate, and he should not go against his luck.
Changzong agreed. After walking for only half a day, he stopped the car to eat and called home. They talked for more than 20 minutes. It was Hongguo who urged him to do so before he hung up. Hongguo felt sweet thinking about it. It was good to have a phone so that she could hear Changzong's voice at any time. When she heard it, she felt at ease.
She was washing clothes in the yard when a stranger knocked on the half-open door and said politely, "Sister, you are Hongguo, can I have some water?"
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