Chapter 139: So Much Money, Nowhere to Burn It
The matter of Jiaojiao Yang returning was actually very simple. She had been deceived by a scumbag who not only stole all her money but also intended to sell her into a brothel. Fortunately, Jiaojiao Yang still had some sense and did not wait until the last moment to realize what was happening. She secretly ran away and returned begging for food. As for Jiaojiao Yang, their youngest daughter, Old Yang’s Father’s stance was very firm: he would not acknowledge her! Although she was once the cherished youngest daughter of the family, her status rapidly declined after so many incidents. Even Madam Li dared not plead for her, fearing Old Yang’s Father would scold her as well. In the end, Jiaojiao Yang knelt by the door refusing to leave. It was the Village Chief who helped her find an unused house for her to stay in temporarily, with future matters to be discussed later.
However, while she had a place to stay, she had no food at all. This led Jiaojiao Yang to her former close little sister friends’ homes, hoping to beg for something to eat. But they all refused to let her near, and the contemptuous glances in their eyes were particularly evident, making Jiaojiao Yang extremely angry. But considering her current situation, she forcefully swallowed her anger. Wandering outside for a period was not entirely a bad thing. At least it made Jiaojiao Yang grow up quickly and learn to suppress her temper. In her current state of having no one to rely on, she was like a small ant, which could be crushed at any moment.
“Brother-in-law, this Jiaojiao Yang is truly pitiful! I secretly took a look just now and found her clothes tattered and her hair a mess like a bird’s nest. She looks more like a beggar than a beggar!”
“Who can she blame for this? She brought it upon herself. However, if it means Madam Li won’t come to cause trouble, it’s not a bad thing.”
“Madam Li?”
As Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng were talking, Mengyao Gu, who was beside them, felt something was not quite right. She wondered why Madam Li would come? How could she not know about this matter at all?
“It’s like this, Qingheng found out that Madam Li is badmouthing our family again, and even threatened to acknowledge kinship and want me to support their entire Old Yang family. Otherwise, she would report you to the yamen for filial impiety.”
“Filial impiety? Hmph, they are not worthy of uttering those two words!”
Seeing the suspicious look in Mengyao Gu’s eyes, Gu Yu’s heart stirred, and he immediately concocted a half-truthful lie, thinking that Mengyao Gu would definitely not doubt him after hearing this. And the situation indeed developed as Gu Yu had expected. Mengyao Gu became furious after hearing this. She didn’t think in any other direction, which made Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that they absolutely must not reveal a single word about the arson. Otherwise, the fire would not be set!
“Ah Yu, those people from the Old Yang family are too much! But I’m not afraid of them calling me unfilial! When they come, if you are home alone, don’t be afraid of them!”
“When has your husband ever been afraid? He just finds it troublesome.”
“Yes, this is a problem. I’ll think of a way to solve it later!”
Afterward, listening to Mengyao Gu’s words, Gu Yu couldn’t help but become interested. His little wife said she would solve it… How would she solve it?
“Mengyao, how are you going to solve it? Those people from the Old Yang family are very difficult to deal with, and not easy to resolve!”
“Don’t you worry about that. I’ll find an opportunity to teach them a lesson!”
However, as Gu Yu inquired curiously, Mengyao Gu directly shook her head and did not reveal her plan. This made Gu Yu even more curious. But thinking of his wife’s personality, she would definitely expose it later, so there was no need to rush to know. Even if Mengyao Gu wanted to teach the Old Yang family a lesson, Gu Yu did not give up his plan to set the fire. Later, even if Mengyao Gu really punished the Old Yang family, she would not drive them away, so this fire had to be set. For the peace of the future.
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After a night passed, life had to go on. Today, Gu Yu did not continue to lie in bed reading books. Instead, he went with the Village Chief to other villages to meet the people he was about to hire, and also to let the hired people meet their employer. Gu Yu was only fourteen years old this year. Although he was young, because he had experienced many things, his whole demeanor was astonishing. Especially in front of these workers, he had to put on a show of dominance. In the military camp, facing those burly men, Gu Yu showed no signs of panic. Now, looking at these farmers, he felt no pressure at all. Instead, the people standing in front of Gu Yu, when they occasionally met Gu Yu’s sharp eyes, would immediately lower their heads in the next second, not daring to look at him again. Gu Yu’s gaze was not only sharp but also exuded a sinister aura… like the most poisonous snake, making people tremble just by looking at it. Under this inexplicable threat, there was no one who dared to cause trouble. They all stood upright, reminding Gu Yu of the well-behaved primary school students sitting in class. Gu Yu was very satisfied with these hired workers. He didn’t say much more but took out a stack of contracts and had people sign their names one by one. He then paid a month’s salary in advance as a taste of what was to come.
Because they were signing contracts with Gu Yu, these villagers also wanted to understand who their employer was. Initially, when they learned that they were just a few children, these villagers did not take it seriously. Perhaps it was just child’s play. So much money, nowhere to burn it. It was only after seeing their reaction that their Village Chief reminded them. Although the other party was young, one of the girls had already become an official, appointed by the Emperor himself! Therefore, don’t think of crooked ways. If you want to do it, do it well; if not, get out.
“I believe you have inquired about our family before and have some understanding of us. However, there is one point to clarify: not only is my wife an official, but my father-in-law also holds a position in the capital.”
As Gu Yu spoke, his face wore a half-smile, a smug expression, perfectly portraying a pretty boy living off his wife’s success. Especially his show of borrowed power made everyone present envy him, thinking how good it would be if they had such a wife! Although they might be strictly managed at home, they would be imposing outside!
“However, now that you have signed the contract, you are considered people under the Gu family’s management. In the future, you don’t need to worry about encountering trouble, and someone will naturally help you resolve it. But if anyone uses the Gu family’s name to act recklessly outside… in that case, I will not impose too severe a punishment. Besides sending them to the yamen, no one from their village will be hired in the future.”
“As for wages, the village captain will collect them from me, and they will be paid fixedly at the end of the month, without a single day’s delay.”
After Gu Yu finished speaking, looking at the villagers again, although some still had indifferent expressions, most of them had changed their attitudes. Next, after they get used to it, they will focus on this job. After all, Gu Yu paid quite a lot just for the wages.
