Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 718 - 554: What Do You Want to Do in Broad Daylight?
Mrs. Lv suddenly had an idea. Wasn’t 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 Chengyu’s 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? Don’t go telling Big Brother this bad idea. What kind of solution is this? Isn’t it the same thing?"
Mrs. Lv mumbled somewhat dissatisfied, "My idea is good!"
Gu Chengyu still hadn’t seen Gu Chengyi, who lived in the same courtyard, appear, and he was a bit curious.
In this situation, why wouldn’t Gu Chengyi come out to make his presence known? It’s 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 others’ clothing, and it was evident that they hadn’t been doing well in the south.
Now that they’ve 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 they’ve built a small courtyard, they originally planned to return to the old house, so the courtyard wasn’t built very big.
It’s just a three-room tiled house! How could it be as spacious as the old house?
If it weren’t to avoid Mrs. Lv, they wouldn’t have moved out.
Although after the family split, Mrs. Lv had servants and didn’t have to work, living together still made her uncomfortable.
Gu Changbai’s family courtyard was torn down by her family, and now that they’re back, they have nowhere to stay. She doesn’t want someone to move into the old house.
It’s 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 she’s just a woman and doesn’t 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. Fang’s 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, aren’t they staying in the old house? What difference does it make? It’s not like they can be thrown out.
Gu Changbai squinted at Gu Chengli, snorting coldly in his heart. It seems his third brother’s family has no affection for him!
It’s also because he’s too down and out; he doesn’t believe if he returned home in glory, these people would still look down on him.
"Third Brother, actually, there’s no need for the trouble. I’ll have to go back to the Capital with Xiao Bao in a few days. Changsun Fang is studying in the Capital, and I’m not at ease; I have to go back to look after him."
Once Gu Changbai said this, Mrs. Fang let out a breath. Since it’s 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? Aren’t 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 Brother’s family in the Capital were covered by Xiao Bao. Now that they’re back, they still want to return to the Capital?
How will Second Brother’s family make ends meet? Are they still thinking of relying on Xiao Bao’s 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 Fang’s private school was also covered by Xiao Bao, and future expenses for pen and paper and exams would all cost silver.
This isn’t 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 Brother’s family for the time being, he intended to have a talk with Xiao Bao.
With Mr. Gu’s 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 hasn’t 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 hasn’t sent someone to follow, he could take care of Gu Changbai.
Even if the person was influential, as long as they didn’t send someone to Jingyuan Prefecture, he naturally wouldn’t have to worry.
Based on the prior situation where the inn’s 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 individual’s identity.
As for whether Gu Changbai would cooperate, he wasn’t particularly worried. Isn’t 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 wouldn’t fear Gu Changbai’s 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 Gu’s house, enabling close supervision and surveillance.
"Second Uncle! We’ll have to trouble you to stay here first. This house hasn’t been tidied up in a while, and it’s gathered quite a bit of dust. I’ll have my wife clean it up first."
Gu Chengli, knowing Gu Changbai wasn’t staying in Shangling Village long-term, felt relieved.
Saying this, he pulled Mrs. Fang up, intending to tidy the house.
Seeing this, Li didn’t dare to sit any longer and hurriedly got up to join them.
"Then I’ll 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 Caiyun’s help, there were quite a few items Gu Chengyu brought back.
And then there was Zhu Pang; his luggage was even more than Gu Chengyu’s. They’ve 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. I’ll have Ming Mo deliver them tomorrow."
Mr. Gu nodded in response, "That’s 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 didn’t 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. What’s he trying to do in broad daylight?
