Ignoring Jiang Shushan's desperate expression, Jiang Shuyun knew he couldn't set a precedent and cause trouble for Yi'an.
"Dear relatives and neighbors, I, Jiang Shuyun, hereby solemnly declare that all of my family's money has been used to acquire property, and we have no money left. As the ancients said, 'Give a man a hand in an emergency, but don't give a man a hand in poverty,' and 'It's better to rely on yourself than on others.'"
My wife has done her best to help our neighbors. We don't expect them to repay our kindness, but they shouldn't treat us like suckers, trying to take advantage of us.
Jiang Shuyun glanced around; some people avoided his gaze, while others dared to meet his eyes.
"Shuyun is right. This couple has already done a lot for the clan and the village. Everyone should be grateful and not be ungrateful. Everyone's money is earned through hard work. Don't always think about taking advantage of others instead of working hard to earn money."
"Shuyun's shop hauls so much stuff from the village every day, which family hasn't made money? This is a long-term business; don't ruin the relationship, or you'll be left with nothing, not even a copper coin."
The third grandfather's words brought the onlookers to their senses. Indeed, Shuyun's family needed so many agricultural products every day; they could earn several copper coins without even leaving the village—all thanks to others. If they angered them and they stopped buying from the village, their livelihood would be cut off.
"Third Grandfather, we won't be ungrateful."
"Third Uncle, don't worry, we will keep our children in check."
"Keep them in check, make them do more work, and they'll be so tired every day that they won't even have the energy to go to bed. That will save you from making trouble for yourselves. You guys are just too idle."
Looking at the faces of the clansmen around him, the third grandfather couldn't help but mutter a few words.
In the end, Jiang Shushan was expelled from the clan, and he had to repay the money he owed himself.
The casino staff disagreed, but several hundred people from Jiangjia Village crowded around them, and the few of them had no other choice.
He grabbed Jiang Shushan fiercely and took him back to the casino.
Since he's to be responsible for his gambling debts, then he should work to pay them off.
Jiang Shushan's wife kept crying. Her husband had been expelled from the clan. What would become of her and her children?
“Shushan’s family, you don’t need to cry. Now that the gambler in your family has been taken away, you can rest assured and live a peaceful life with your children. If there’s anything, just come to the clan to talk.”
"Thank you, Third Grandpa!"
Jiang Shushan's wife wiped away her tears, took the child's hand, and went home.
From now on, they, a widow and her child, will have to rely on each other for survival. As for whether Jiang Shushan will be able to come back, we don't know yet.
Mu Yi'an was very satisfied with today's outcome. From now on, anyone who tries to take advantage of her will have to think twice before considering whether they can bear the consequences.
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