Chapter 718: Chapter 554: What Do You Want to Do in Broad Daylight?
Mrs. Lv suddenly had an idea. Wasnât Hua so obsessed with Yan Bi because he was infatuated with her looks?
If he married another beautiful young woman, would Hua still be so fond of Yan Bi?
Gu Chengyuâs temple twitched; his mother really had some thoughts. In that case, he might as well stop studying and just focus on women.
"What are you getting involved for? Donât go telling Big Brother this bad idea. What kind of solution is this? Isnât it the same thing?"
Mrs. Lv mumbled somewhat dissatisfied, "My idea is good!"
Gu Chengyu still hadnât seen Gu Chengyi, who lived in the same courtyard, appear, and he was a bit curious.
In this situation, why wouldnât Gu Chengyi come out to make his presence known? Itâs very strange.
"Oldest Brother, your second uncle is back. In a few days, your big sister and the others will also return, and the house at home will be a bit tight. Open a room so that your second uncle can stay first."
Gu Chengli was about to agree immediately when Mrs. Fang, standing beside him, secretly pinched his waist.
Mrs. Fang had already been observing Gu Changbai and the othersâ clothing, and it was evident that they hadnât been doing well in the south.
Now that theyâve returned to Shangling Village, if they want to settle down and retire here, and they borrow a house, what if they refuse to leave?
Although theyâve built a small courtyard, they originally planned to return to the old house, so the courtyard wasnât built very big.
Itâs just a three-room tiled house! How could it be as spacious as the old house?
If it werenât to avoid Mrs. Lv, they wouldnât have moved out.
Although after the family split, Mrs. Lv had servants and didnât have to work, living together still made her uncomfortable.
Gu Changbaiâs family courtyard was torn down by her family, and now that theyâre back, they have nowhere to stay. She doesnât want someone to move into the old house.
Itâs easy to invite a god, but difficult to send them away! The old house is to be passed down to Da Lang, and the longhouse has this benefit.
But sheâs just a woman and doesnât dare to interfere, so she can only place her hope on the man of the house.
Gu Chengli was pinched, and his facial features twisted momentarily.
He understood Mrs. Fangâs meaning, but since his father had spoken and his second uncle was waiting, could he refuse?
Besides, whether they stay in his house or the main house, arenât they staying in the old house? What difference does it make? Itâs not like they can be thrown out.
Gu Changbai squinted at Gu Chengli, snorting coldly in his heart. It seems his third brotherâs family has no affection for him!
Itâs also because heâs too down and out; he doesnât believe if he returned home in glory, these people would still look down on him.
"Third Brother, actually, thereâs no need for the trouble. Iâll have to go back to the Capital with Xiao Bao in a few days. Changsun Fang is studying in the Capital, and Iâm not at ease; I have to go back to look after him."
Once Gu Changbai said this, Mrs. Fang let out a breath. Since itâs only for a while, she naturally had no objections.
Mr. Gu was a bit surprised, "Second Brother, you still want to return to the Capital? Arenât you staying in Shangling Village for retirement?"
Gu Changbai nodded, and Mrs. Liu chimed in from the side.
"Our granddaughter is also in the Capital. How can Fang manage on his own? He still has to study, and we have to help out."
Mr. Gu began to calculate in his heart. Previously, the expenses for Second Brotherâs family in the Capital were covered by Xiao Bao. Now that theyâre back, they still want to return to the Capital?
How will Second Brotherâs family make ends meet? Are they still thinking of relying on Xiao Baoâs support?
He felt a bit displeased. The silver Xiao Bao has belongs to him, earned by himself. What does it mean for Second Brother to follow Xiao Bao and enjoy a comfortable life?
Previously, the silver for Fangâs private school was also covered by Xiao Bao, and future expenses for pen and paper and exams would all cost silver.
This isnât a small amount. Does Second Brother want all of it to fall on Xiao Bao?
Rejoicing at seeing Second Brother is one thing, but allowing his own son to suffer is another.
After settling Second Brotherâs family for the time being, he intended to have a talk with Xiao Bao.
With Mr. Guâs dissatisfaction, his face no longer displayed the warmth it had before.
The atmosphere froze momentarily, while Gu Chengyu had plans of his own.
In a few days, if Gu Changbai still hasnât contacted the person behind the scenes, he plans to kidnap Gu Changbai to forcefully extract the details.
This is Jingyuan Prefecture, as long as that person hasnât sent someone to follow, he could take care of Gu Changbai.
Even if the person was influential, as long as they didnât send someone to Jingyuan Prefecture, he naturally wouldnât have to worry.
Based on the prior situation where the innâs staff withdrew as Gu Changbai returned to his hometown, he felt the likelihood of sending someone was reduced.
As long as he could extract some information, upon returning to the Capital, he could have him contact the person behind the scenes and trace it back to reveal the mysterious individualâs identity.
As for whether Gu Changbai would cooperate, he wasnât particularly worried. Isnât there Gu Wanfang?
The person behind the scenes could capture Xiao Yao for leverage, so he too could control Gu Wanfang.
By then, with a combination of coercion and benefits, promising to rescue Xiao Yao, he wouldnât fear Gu Changbaiâs refusal.
After going through his plan, he needed to wait a few more days, ordering Ming Mo to secretly watch Gu Changbai and his wife closely.
This way, it would still be more convenient for them to stay at Guâs house, enabling close supervision and surveillance.
"Second Uncle! Weâll have to trouble you to stay here first. This house hasnât been tidied up in a while, and itâs gathered quite a bit of dust. Iâll have my wife clean it up first."
Gu Chengli, knowing Gu Changbai wasnât staying in Shangling Village long-term, felt relieved.
Saying this, he pulled Mrs. Fang up, intending to tidy the house.
Seeing this, Li didnât dare to sit any longer and hurriedly got up to join them.
"Then Iâll have to trouble my nephew." Seeing the situation finally settled, Gu Changbai felt at ease.
Ming Mo entered the room from outside, having been arranging luggage with Ming Yan.
Even with Qingxia and Caiyunâs help, there were quite a few items Gu Chengyu brought back.
And then there was Zhu Pang; his luggage was even more than Gu Chengyuâs. Theyâve all been arranging them up until now.
"Sir! The items brought back have all been put in order."
Gu Chengyu acknowledged with a sound, then turned to Mr. Gu and others, "I brought gifts for a few village families and our clan. Iâll have Ming Mo deliver them tomorrow."
Mr. Gu nodded in response, "Thatâs the proper decorum."
"Ming Mo! Go help the master clean out the room."
Before Ming Mo reached the courtyard door, he had already noticed the commotion over there, so he obeyed and went.
By the time Gu Changbai and the others went to settle in, it was nearly mealtime.
Once they had left, Mr. Gu stepped forward and closed the door.
Mrs. Lv was at the dressing table removing her hairpin, although she enjoyed the envious glances from Mrs. Liu, she feared more that Mrs. Liu might be short-sighted.
With guests earlier, she didnât dare to gather and hide these things. Now she put away the expensive ones from her head.
She took out two golden hairpins without gemstones from her jewelry box and fastened them in her hair. Soon enough, the jewelry box was locked in the cabinet.
Hearing Mr. Gu close the door, she was a bit puzzled. Whatâs he trying to do in broad daylight?