Chapter Eighty-Three: Learning from Brother-in-law +
When the Village Chief heard Gu Yu’s words, a troubled expression appeared on his face.
After hearing about what happened at the Yang family, the Village Chief subconsciously thought of Gu Yu, believing he could resolve the Yang family’s current problems… but he forgot that Gu Yu didn’t have good feelings towards the Yang family, so he wouldn’t proactively help.
However, the Yang family was where Gu Yu used to live, and Gu Yu used to have the surname Yang.
It had to be said that although the Village Chief had good intentions, in his opinion… even though Gu Yu had separated from the Old Yang family and severed ties, the blood relationship with the Yang family couldn’t be simply cut off. If there was an opportunity, he would choose to reconcile with the Yang family.
But seeing Gu Yu’s determined demeanor, it was clear he had no intention of having any further involvement with the Yang family.
Wasn’t this disrespecting filial piety…
Although the Village Chief felt it was necessary to maintain a good relationship with the Gu family, seeing Gu Yu disrespecting his elders so much, he couldn’t help but frown, thinking Gu Yu was too cold-hearted.
Such a person, even if he achieved great things in the future, would not be worth befriending…
“Village Chief, since you’ve brought up the Yang family matter, I won’t hide it anymore. I am not of the Yang family bloodline, because my father, Yang Zhishuang, was an abandoned infant picked up by Old Man Yang from outside. Afterwards, he claimed to be twins born to Madam Li.”
“This… how is this possible!”
“If you don’t believe me, you can go and ask Old Man Yang yourself if what I’m saying is true. As for the Yang family’s kindness in raising my father, my father has been working like an ox and horse for decades, and he has already repaid it… so the Yang family and I truly have no connection whatsoever. Village Chief, please stop coming to me about the Yang family.”
“……”
Seeing the Village Chief’s displeased expression, Gu Yu could guess some of it. What he originally didn’t intend to say, now blurted out from his mouth, causing the Village Chief to widen his eyes in shock upon hearing it.
Gu Yu was not of the Yang family bloodline!!!
Afterwards, seeing the Village Chief’s disbelieving look, Gu Yu shrugged at the Village Chief, indicating that if he didn’t believe him, he could go and ask Old Man Yang.
When Old Man Yang had told Gu Yu this news, Gu Yu had thought that to prevent future trouble, he should directly reveal that he wasn’t of the Old Yang family bloodline, so that the villagers wouldn’t always associate him with the Old Yang family.
Whenever something happened in the Yang family, it would inexplicably be linked to him, which truly annoyed Gu Yu.
However, when Gu Mengyao heard Gu Yu’s thought, she shook her head at him, indicating that now was not a good time to reveal it.
After all, the status of Gu Yu’s father being an abandoned infant wasn’t pleasant to hear.
Gu Mengyao didn’t want Gu Yu to be pointed at by everyone after it was revealed, because when she saw and heard such things, she couldn’t help but want to beat them up.
Therefore, Gu Yu didn’t publicly announce this news. But today, seeing the Village Chief’s attitude towards him change, Gu Yu knew it was time to say it.
He didn’t want the Village Chief to think he was someone who didn’t respect filial piety, and cause more trouble, which would be truly terrible.
Regarding his father’s status as an abandoned infant, Gu Yu didn’t feel anything about it.
Being an abandoned infant wasn’t being a monster that couldn’t live in the future…
He was a soul from another world who had transmigrated and now possessed this body. Even if he were a royal, it wouldn’t make a difference to Gu Yu.
It was just that Gu Mengyao was worried it would hurt him, but Gu Yu wouldn’t pay attention to such gossip.
“Gu Yu! I truly didn’t expect that you and the Yang family would be like this… Forget it, now I know. In the future, I won’t bother you about matters concerning the Old Yang family anymore.”
After the Village Chief processed what Gu Yu had said, he looked at Gu Yu’s calm expression and didn’t think he was lying.
In that case, it would truly be wrong to involve Gu Yu because of the Yang family’s affairs again.
Even though the Old Yang family had raised Gu Yu’s father, that was a matter of the previous generation and had nothing to do with Gu Yu… Moreover, Gu Yu had married into the Gu family, so there was even less connection.
Today, he was the one in the wrong for forcing Gu Yu to reveal that his father was an abandoned infant… He was truly a failed Village Chief!
However, he wouldn’t publicize this matter and cause trouble for the Gu family.
“Grandpa Village Chief, what exactly happened to the Yang family? Why did they call my brother-in-law over!”
Just as Gu Yu was very satisfied with the Village Chief’s understanding, Gu Qingheng, standing beside him, seized the opportunity to release his pent-up curiosity and asked the Village Chief what had happened to the Old Yang family.
As a gossip expert, he actually didn’t know about the commotion in the village, which was a real failure!
When the Village Chief heard Gu Qingheng’s question, he smiled helplessly and then explained the reason why he came to Gu Yu for help.
It turned out that the eldest son of the Old Yang family, Yang Zhiwen, had suddenly hacked Yang Zhiwu, the second son, with a kitchen knife this afternoon. Afterwards, when Madam Li started to make a fuss, Yang Zhiwen, for some unknown reason, used the kitchen knife on himself.
The Village Chief came to the Gu family hoping to ask Gu Yu to help treat the injuries and also persuade Yang Zhiwen not to cause discord in the family over the issue of separating the family.
However, after finding out from Gu Yu that he had no relation to the Yang family… the Village Chief knew he couldn’t ask Gu Yu for help anymore. He then left the Gu family directly to continue checking on the situation at the Yang family.
As for the treatment, it wasn’t a problem with the village doctor helping.
Alas! What is all this!
It’s all Old Man Yang’s fault for being too greedy. When his eldest son wanted to separate the family, it would have been fine if he had refused all along. But then he loosened up because of the dowry issue, and now he’s gone back on his word. It’s no wonder Yang Zhiwen couldn’t think straight for a moment…
It was truly unlucky for him to encounter this family during his tenure as Village Chief!
“Brother-in-law, the Yang family is really never at peace! Now they’ve even resorted to using knives to injure people. I feel sorry for the Village Chief.”
“It has nothing to do with us anyway. I’ve already made it clear to the Village Chief, and I believe the Village Chief won’t come looking for me again if the Yang family has any more incidents… However, don’t tell your sister about this yet, I’m afraid she’ll worry.”
“Hmm… Brother-in-law, are you really okay? If the news gets out, there will definitely be many people discussing you behind your back.”
After the Village Chief left, Gu Qingheng looked in the direction of the Village Chief’s departure and couldn’t help but sigh helplessly, feeling very sympathetic towards the Village Chief in his heart.
Afterwards, Gu Yu patted Gu Qingheng’s head, telling him not to overthink it.
Even if someone died in the Yang family, it had nothing to do with him, Gu Yu.
However, after thinking about what he had just said to the Village Chief, Gu Yu immediately felt a little guilty. He asked his younger brother-in-law not to tell Gu Mengyao about this matter, so as not to make her worry and angry.
When Gu Qingheng heard Gu Yu’s words, he couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows. Then, without teasing Gu Yu, he very seriously asked how he was feeling.
From Gu Qingheng’s perspective, Gu Yu’s father being an abandoned infant also felt very stressful… just like the Gu family before, with both parents gone and himself being a burden, forcing his sister to marry into the family.
“Let them gossip, I won’t lose any flesh… I actually think that my father being an abandoned infant is much better than being part of the Yang family, at least there aren’t so many messy things. People can’t choose their birth, but they can create a possible future, so there’s no need to be so entangled about the issue of identity.”
“Is that so…”
“Yes, look at our previous thatched house that leaked wind and our food wasn’t good. But after your brother-in-law cleverly made money, we now have blue brick and tile houses and meat for every meal. Our lives have changed significantly. Even the villagers were looking down on our family, thinking we were pitiable recipients of aid, but now! At least they don’t call me Gou Dan anymore.”
Gu Yu smiled at Gu Qingheng. When he mentioned the name Gou Dan, his smile turned helpless, thinking how unacceptable that nickname was!
Fortunately, after the measles epidemic passed, when he displayed his medical skills and won the respect of the villagers, the name Gou Dan gradually disappeared, and the name Gu Yu began to appear in public.
After listening to Gu Yu, Gu Qingheng observed the expression on his face. Seeing that Gu Yu was not lying, he finally felt relieved.
At first, Gu Qingheng had intended to be a supportive brother and help Gu Yu resolve his worries!
However, Gu Yu didn’t need it at all…
Gu Qingheng didn’t know whether to say his brother-in-law was powerful or too unrestrained.
However, Gu Qingheng greatly admired this kind of Gu Yu and decided to learn from his brother-in-law in the future.
“A’yu, Qingheng, dinner is ready, come and eat quickly.”
“Okay, coming right away!!!”
Afterwards, when Gu Mengyao’s voice rang out, Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng exchanged a smile, immediately forgot about the Village Chief’s visit, and didn’t mention it again.
…
After one night, after being attacked by Gu Qingheng’s feet again, Gu Yu clearly remembered to hire craftsmen to build a room for Xia Tian when he sent Gu Qingheng to school today.
“Brother-in-law, you must not forget to go to the market…”
“Don’t worry, I remember clearly about adding a room.”
“That’s good, I’m going to school, bye-bye.”
“Bye-bye.”
Afterwards, when his younger brother-in-law wanted to remind Gu Yu, Gu Yu directly said that he remembered and definitely wouldn’t forget!
This made Gu Qingheng nod in satisfaction. He then smiled and waved goodbye to Gu Yu, and after saying goodbye, he turned and walked into the academy.
Gu Yu, on the other hand, thought that both Gu Mengyao and her brother had learned quickly. They had actually remembered the modern slang he had used.
After a moment of reflection, Gu Yu didn’t continue to stand there. He then walked towards the market, preparing to see if the craftsmen he had originally hired to build houses were still there. If he could find him, it would be more convenient to hire him again.
“You go look over there, I’ll continue searching here.”
“Mm.”
As he walked towards the market, Gu Yu saw two people whisper to each other and then split into two groups, walking in opposite directions. Gu Yu discreetly scanned them with his gaze, thinking that even Lian Town wasn’t safe now.
The patterns embroidered on the corners of their clothes were exactly the same as those on Tang Wenshi’s clothes.
