CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45: RUSHING OVER

Mr. Gu was also feeling quite helpless at this moment.

With these words, how could Gu Xiaocheng face the world in the future?

This wasn’t his original intention at all.

Now, perhaps the whole village thinks he’s trying to drive the eldest son’s family to death.

Li Weimin watched the three children crying heartbreakingly, then looked at the silent Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei, and secretly gave a thumbs up in his heart.

Observing this, it became clear that Gu Ruhai and his wife had truly matured, orchestrating such a scene that no one could find fault with.

Unfilial?

Look at how filial they’ve become, offering their lives; who’s brave enough to call them unfilial?

Li Weimin remained silent, just standing aside watching.

Originally, he considered stepping forward to embrace his three nephews and cry, but as a grown man, doing so might complicate matters.

Otherwise, people might say he was bullying the old patriarch on behalf of his sister’s family.

So remaining silent seemed to be the best approach.

Glaring at everyone in the courtyard with fiery eyes.

He angrily shouted, "You people of Gu Family Village are too bullying! Where’s your captain? If I don’t get an explanation today, I’ll have no choice but to go to the town or county to file a complaint. I’m curious to see what kind of filial piety forces someone to their death."

His words, full of vigor, sent a shiver through everyone present.

Indeed, this represents Gu Family Village.

If this matter involving the elder reaches the town or county, the situation will escalate.

Rumor spreaders would not just speak about Mr. Gu and his family; they’ll implicate the entire Gu Family Village.

This reputation is too disgraceful.

How will people continue to live like this?

Looking at Li Weimin’s stance, they realized he was Li Xuemei’s family backing them up.

The elders in attendance internally blamed Mr. Gu for not realizing his daughter’s family was present, causing such arrogance, deliberately inviting trouble.

If her family remained silent, they’d be branded cowards, pointed out and scolded.

No wonder the brother-in-law was furious; anyone facing this would be angry.

Before long, not just the captain arrived but also Gu Rushan and Jiang Xiulan.

Both were frenzied.

The captain was almost beside himself with anger.

Why couldn’t the Gu Family settle down for a while? It’s only been a few days, and they’re stirring up trouble again, offending even the in-laws this time.

If this isn’t self-destructive behavior, then what is?

Moving swiftly.

Gu Rushan and Jiang Xiulan were truly infuriated.

Gu Rushan was filled with regret.

He always thought his father was cultured, aware, at least clearer-headed than Mrs. Gu, understanding what to say and how to say it, needing strategy and tact.

Thought this time, with the old man taking charge, he could be assured.

Turns out, it’s worse than before.

The messenger just got here, informing him the old man was threatening to drive his eldest brother and sister-in-law to death if they didn’t earn money for Gu Xiaocheng’s education.

Such talk terrified Gu Rushan tremendously.

Such a reputation is overwhelming.

Forcing them to death to support the brother’s child.

How can the entire family go on living?

Even Gu Xiaocheng might not have the face to live.

Forget about landing a good job, getting a government salary.

Doesn’t this cut off all his paths?

Gu Rushan felt like he could hate the old man to death.

What on earth was he doing?

Couldn’t he think if he hadn’t pushed so hard, would Mr. Gu be so reckless?

Who caused all this?

Jiang Xiulan was filled with fury, even though she and her husband had grievances, they still cared about Gu Xiaocheng’s reputation.

Gu Xiaocheng is graduating next June; their eldest brother had already found a friend in the county who works at a transportation company, with great connections, regularly socializing. They’ve assured them that if Gu Xiaocheng returns, they could help secure him a position.

That’s a transportation company.

Staff there have formal employment, earning eighty plus yuan a month, it’s a good job. Many drivers reportedly got in through personal connections, not to mention the leaders.

If Gu Xiaocheng joins the transportation company, he’ll be established in government work, the earnings pegged at eighty plus yuan.

Even housing allocation won’t be an issue; they’ve checked, every year transportation companies prioritize employee housing, whether dorms or communal housing, they’re apartment buildings.

Much better than rural housing, a world of difference.

And they’re government distributed.

Yet all this hadn’t even come to fruition, and it’s disappearing.

The old man, what’s he doing?

Took a good thing and made it known to the whole village.

Jiang Xiulan wished she’d never involved the old man.

They hurried to the courtyard door, bumping into Captain Gu Changhai.

Gu Changhai glanced at Gu Rushan and stepped inside.

Gu Rushan and Jiang Xiulan exchanged looks, waited before entering, they couldn’t possibly compete for entry with the Captain.

They still needed to live in the village, needing favors from the captain at times; they dared not offend him.

Entering the yard, Gu Changhai saw the crowd, packed with people.

And heard the gut-wrenching cries.

Saw five people kneeling in the courtyard, the entire Gu Ruhai family was kneeling.

To the side, a burly man was shouting, eyes red with anger: "Isn’t this old Gu family allowing people to live? Gu Rushan is your son, but isn’t Gu Ruhai your son too? At your age, do I, an outsider, need to explain? It’s said the palm and back of the hand are both flesh; did you bring Gu Ruhai here?"

The whole Gu Ruhai family must support his brother’s child while the old man visits to demand money. I’ve been friends with Li Weimin for years, never seen this, truly eye-opening."

These words pierced Gu Changhai, forcing his involvement.

Gu Family Village, a place with mostly Gu surnames, about eighty percent here are Gu, entwining past generations to identify relatives.

Others have foreign surnames.

Speaking of Gu Family Village, basically, everyone can trace a common ancestor.

Being publicly berated, Gu Changhai had to respond.

Coughing, Gu Changhai stepped forward.