Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 738 - 574: Speaking the Truth

He also smelled the odor in the room, and his brows furrowed deeply.

He saw a person lying on the bed and thought Gu Chengyi had ignored his advice, taken potent drugs, and thus encountered problems.

Doctors naturally dislike disobedient patients, so he angrily stepped forward, ready to check the pulse.

But as soon as he approached the bed, he was startled.

"What is this?"

"Xiao Bao! What on earth happened? Why won’t anyone let us in?"

Gu Chengyu was about to explain to Doctor Li when he heard Mr. Gu’s voice from outside.

He frowned slightly, knowing it was his father’s son that had died, and it would not be right to stop him.

Yet, he feared his father would not be able to bear it if he didn’t stop him.

Gu Chengyu thought for a moment, decided that his father would find out sooner or later, and decided to tell the truth.

If his father insisted on coming in to see, he would have no choice but to let him in.

"Uncle Li! I just came in and don’t know what happened! Please, Uncle Li, check on my second brother and see if he can be revived."

Gu Chengyu instructed Doctor Li briefly and planned to go out first to calm Mr. Gu.

Mrs. Lv was supporting Mr. Gu outside the door, and Xiao Bao had been inside for a while without coming out, suggesting a grim situation.

Mr. Gu was worried sick, and Ming Yan and Ming Mo stood unwaveringly by the door, preventing him from entering.

Gu Chengyu glanced at Mrs. Li and Mrs. Wang, still in the house, and said to Dumb Granny, "Watch over them first, I’ll discuss it when I return."

He signaled Dumb Granny to also keep an eye on Wang Yue, then turned and left the house.

By now, Mrs. Wang had already composed herself. Looking at Gu Chengyi lying on the bed, she couldn’t help but wail loudly.

She still didn’t know what had happened; everything was fine, yet suddenly Gu Chengyi was dead.

Previously, she had a vague feeling something was wrong with Gu Chengyi, but she couldn’t pinpoint it.

Being inexperienced, she had only been with Gu Chengyi for about ten days and didn’t understand these things.

Mrs. Wang’s crying finally snapped Mrs. Li out of her daze.

Her heart was still pounding wildly, and watching Mrs. Wang sob with snot and tears, sorrow welled up in her as well.

Gu Chengyi was truly dead; what was she supposed to do? How would she live from now on?

By this time, Wang Yue had already calmed down, already calculating her days ahead.

Chang was still young, and with Gu Chengyi gone, he could likely inherit some of the silver, right?

Although she was momentarily distraught, she was more concerned about how she would manage the future.

Her gaze fell on a locked cabinet on the bed with money, including a token for withdrawing silver from the Money Shop.

In the yard, only Wang Qikai, You Siyuan, and Zhu Pang remained. Seeing Gu Chengyu enter the house without coming out, You Siyuan realized this was not a minor issue.

"Let’s head to Jinyu’s courtyard first. Once Jinyu handles the matter, he will definitely come to find us."

With the host having issues, staying around wouldn’t be appropriate and might seem like they were there to gawk.

In such moments, one should usually avoid unless the matter involved them.

Hunting together up the mountain yesterday, Zhu Pang had already become acquainted with the two of them.

"I think we should listen to Si Yuan and head over first."

The three of them informed Uncle Gu and walked towards Gu Chengyu’s courtyard.

Manager Liu had wanted to speak a few words with Gu Chengyu, but seeing him busy now, he rose to bid farewell.

He asked Gu Chengyu to make sure to visit his clinic in the county when passing through.

Uncle Gu saw the guests off one by one, leaving only a few close relatives in the yard. Gu Chengli sent the women and children back home. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Closing the courtyard gate, Uncle Gu kept the curious villagers outside, then proceeded to the west wing.

"Hey? What happened again now? Wasn’t there supposed to be a banquet? And now the doors are closed—isn’t the banquet happening? What a pity for all that meat."

The villagers gathered at the Gu family’s gate, reluctant to leave, regretting the missed banquet. In such heat, won’t all that meat spoil?

"You’re still thinking about food? Didn’t you hear someone died?"

"What’s there to pity about the meat? If someone really died, won’t there be a funeral instead?"

The crowd chattered away; the women who had been helping at the Gu house were also driven out.

Worried about not getting their silver coin, some made sour remarks.

"You all worry too much about others’ affairs. Let’s go! Why gather here? You’ve eaten already and are still eyeing their meat. Everyone, head home!"

Aunt Wang knew something had happened to the Gu family and noticed the people starting to speak ill again.

Eating from others’ and not saying a word of goodwill.

Trying to disperse the villagers home, Aunt Wang glared at the closed doors, letting out a long sigh.

"Hold on! Maybe they’ll need our help later."

Someone remembered hearing of a death earlier, but wasn’t sure which Gu family member.

If someone died, wouldn’t there be help needed for the funeral? The Gu family was always generous and wouldn’t let people work for nothing.

"The family has plenty of relatives! Would they need you? Enough with the cold remarks. All that oily meat couldn’t even block your mouth."

Someone with a bit of conscience agreed with Aunt Wang.

Just finished eating their food without cleaning your mouth.

Still standing at their gate gossiping with a malicious tone; is that even human behavior?

Meanwhile, Gu Chengyu was dealing with Mr. Gu, "Dad! Second brother is dead!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu felt the world spinning, and Mrs. Lv quickly supported him while Gu Chengyu lent a hand.

He knew his father couldn’t handle the news, but it was an inevitable truth he had to face.

"Old man, you must hold on!" Despite her surprise at the second son’s death, Mrs. Lv was mainly concerned about Mr. Gu’s health.

Honestly, she had long been at odds with the second son. Now that he was dead, she felt it was a relief for Mr. Gu and Xiao Bao.

They wouldn’t have to worry about the second son causing trouble for Xiao Bao again.

"Dad!"

Gu Chengyu glanced at Mr. Gu and saw him with his eyes closed, breathing heavily.

He didn’t seem like he was going to faint, and Gu Chengyu finally felt a sense of relief.

Being father and son, the parent’s sadness at the son’s death was natural.

But considering what Gu Chengyi had done over the years, how much affection was really left between them?

"I’ve asked Uncle Li to come. Mom, take Dad back first. Once second brother’s body is prepared, you can see him for the last time."

Gu Chengyu worried that if Mr. Gu went in now, he would be even more heartbroken, given the undignified manner of the death.

Mr. Gu shook his head, having already guessed what happened.

After all, he was his own son, and even if he died disgracefully, he still had to take a look.

"You wait outside, me and Xiao Bao will go in and have a look," Mr. Gu said to Mrs. Lv.

"Old man..." Mrs. Lv was about to persuade him further, but saw that Mr. Gu had already let go of her hand and was heading inside.