Chapter 764: Chapter 600 An Anxious Doctor Li
Just as Ming Mo arrived at the door, he saw Zhu Pang holding something in his arms, walking back to his room with a wide smile on his face.
Ming Mo called out to Young Master Zhu and gave Zhu Pang a strange look.
"My lord! Itâs estimated that weâll arrive in the capital this evening."
Gu Chengyu nodded, "Go and inform the old master and the others, tell the servants to get the luggage ready. Also, let the Ye Family know that once we reach the capital, weâll send someone to escort them to Lord Yeâs residence."
"Yes! My lord."
This time, the Ye Family not only brought along those three teenage boys, but also the eldest sister and brother-in-law of the Ye Family were brought by Gu Chengyu.
It was previously agreed with Ye Zhiqiu to bring his eldest sister and brother-in-law to the capital to help him with his business.
"Xiao Bao! Iâve heard from Ming Mo that weâll soon be reaching the capital. We have so many people; I wonder if your residence can accommodate us all."
Gu Chengchi entered the room, looking rather cheerful.
Having stayed on the boat for about half a month, he felt as if he was about to grow mushrooms.
"We donât have that many people; my residence is quite large, and it can certainly accommodate us."
Gu Chengyi smiled. This time, many people came to the capital with him.
His parents, the third household, the fourth household, along with Da Lang and the third son, plus Dashun and Wuziâall of them came.
Gu Chengyu even spent over two hundred taels on the boat fare alone this time.
Itâs worth noting that this time Doctor Li and Mrs. Yao also came along to the capital.
Only the main household and eldest sister were unwilling to come, but Gu Chengli wanted Da Lang to go along with Gu Chengyu to see the capital, so he wouldnât be deceived by others, having never traveled far before.
Eldest sister Gu Xi couldnât bear to leave her bean product workshop; she felt quite alright staying in Shanhe Town and didnât want to come to the capital, only promising to visit them in the capital if she ever got the chance later.
Gu Chengyu understood Gu Xiâs mindset. Gu Xi didnât have the same parents as them and thought coming to the capital would only bring discomfort.
With a modest wealth, Gu Xi didnât seek great wealth and status, only wishing for a peaceful and stable life. As long as there were no worries about daily necessities and a little surplus, she was satisfied.
As for the third son, Gu Chengyu called him over, intending to have him stay at a restaurant in the capital for a while, before following Yu Tuanzi to work.
Gu Chengyu planned to have Xiao Sanzi take the lead in forming a team of patrol personnel.
In addition, someone needed to be chosen in the capital to handle affairs, as he couldnât fully trust just Yu Tuanzi and the third son.
"Weâll stay at your residence first, and once I buy a shop or a house in the capital, weâll move out."
Gu Chengchi wasnât the type to take advantage, not even if it was his own brother.
As the saying goes, familiarity breeds contempt; living together long-term is bound to lead to friction.
Even his wife, Mrs. Zhao, felt the same; itâs never as comfortable living at a brotherâs place as having their own home.
"Fourth Brother, youâre being too formal. Previously, it was just me at that residence, and it felt somewhat deserted. Now that youâre all here, the place will have more life and warmth."
Regarding Fourth Brother wanting to move out, Gu Chengyu didnât try to stop him much.
After all, the Gu Family had already split up, and if Fourth Brother wanted to stay in the capital long-term, heâd need his own residence.
Moreover, although Doctor Li and Mrs. Yao were only visiting the capital for a period, living at his place would certainly be uncomfortable too.
"This time, Eldest Aunt didnât come along; she might hold some grudges against you."
Gu Chengchi sat in the chair, recalling how the whole family of Eldest Aunt insisted on coming along, making him feel dizzy.
Gu Chengyu sneered, "She has no silver, no skillsâdoes she expect to sell tofu in the capital? With her skills, how much could she possibly earn? I donât want to be supporting her family for life."
"Youâve met her two grandsons too; one is calculative and full of schemes, while the other is even more of a wastrel than the typical young masters. Bringing them to the capital would be foolish; if they came, theyâd surely cause trouble."
Talking about Gu Xiu, a hint of annoyance crept into Gu Chengyuâs tone.
Gu Xiu was truly thick-skinned, frequently visiting Shangling Village, trying to convince him to bring her family to the capital.
Even after being refused several times, she was persistent, eventually conceding to only bringing the two grandsons to the capital.
Gu Chengyu naturally refused, knowing that Liao Dong was a troublemaker.
The two chatted for a while, eventually moving past the topic of Gu Xiu.
"Fourth Brother, why did Uncle Li decide to come to the capital this time?"
Gu Chengyu was just a bit puzzled; ever since Doctor Li arrived in Shangling Village, he had stayed there without traveling far.
Could it be that he was worried about Fourth Brother, so he came to the capital to offer some support?
However, he always felt that there was more to the story. Because when Doctor Li talked about the capital, his expression was somewhat complex.
It was as if he felt a mix of nostalgia and reluctance, a thousand emotions overwhelming his heart.
Gu Chengyu suspected that Doctor Li had lived in the capital before, but why he came to Shangling Village later remained unknown.
Gu Chengchi, being Doctor Liâs disciple, naturally knew a bit about the inside story.
"Master says I havenât honed my skills well enough. Previously, in the town, there was no fear, as any tough decisions could always seek his help in emergencies. But now that weâre headed to the capital, there are countless clinics of all sizes here, and being under the Imperial City, heâs afraid my inadequate skills might cause trouble."
Gu Chengyu made no comment, feeling this wasnât the full picture.
"However, later I heard from Master that Mistress was originally from the capital, but she hasnât returned for many years. He didnât delve into the specifics, but I think their return this time might have other purposes."
Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyu suddenly realized.
No wonder when he first saw Mrs. Yao, he thought she was a well-educated, elegant woman; it seemed like Mrs. Yaoâs family wasnât of humble origins.
Suddenly, Gu Chengyu thought of something.
He frowned, then shook his head with a wry smile, dismissing it internally as impossible.
"Sir! How many years have passed since we left the capital?" Mrs. Yao looked out at the vast expanse of the river, her heart heavy with emotions.
Doctor Li sighed, stepping forward to embrace Mrs. Yaoâs shoulders.
"Sixteen years, hasnât it been? Donât dwell on it too much; so many years have passed. Since weâve decided to return, we must face it bravely."
Tears welled up in Mrs. Yaoâs eyes; she bowed her head to Doctor Liâs chest.
"If you havenât made up your mind yet, we can stay in the capital for a few days and then head back, how about that?"
Seeing the worried look on Mrs. Yaoâs face, Doctor Li felt uncomfortable inside.
"In truth, what difference does coming back make? You still canât reclaim your identity; they wonât accept us."
Doctor Li suddenly felt uneasy, a certain resistance brewing within him towards the capital; he didnât want to lose Mrs. Yao.
Mrs. Yao shook her head, choosing not to reply.
Yet, Doctor Liâs thoughts drifted to that noble child, that tough, intelligent boy. His departure from the capital back then was partly because of this child.
But now that heâs returning, who knows if it will stir up any trouble?
Sixteen years have passed now; that child must have reached the age of maturity.
He hoped that after so many years, the matter had faded, with that person no longer remembering him.
Nevertheless, he couldnât shake the unease from his heart as he returned to the capital.