SFS Chapter 133 A Face Full of Regret
Chapter 133 A Face Full of Regret
"How pitiful you are! If you hadn't been out of your mind and secretly taken some silver away, we wouldn't have been afraid to report you to the authorities, fearing something might happen to you!"
"You're an old woman, and your mind isn't quite right. If people find out you're carrying money, how will we ever find you safe and sound?"
"And these heartless people, they're all family, they took my old mother away without even saying a word."
"The money's gone, the family's rich, and they still make their old mother live with a man in the woodshed! Mother, my poor mother! This whole family doesn't treat you like a mother or a grandmother!"
Li Guixiang cried as she spoke, and when she got emotional, she even slapped her thigh. Lin Cai wanted to give Li Guixiang two thumbs up when she saw this.
Good heavens, this tantrum, crying and screaming is so convincing! If this were a family drama, it would definitely be the king of tantrums and shouting.
After hearing Li Guixiang's words, Gu Ershi's eyes turned red with anger, and Gu Dachui next to him was in no better shape.
He was the eldest child in the family, older than his younger siblings. When the family divided their property, he was already able to remember things clearly.
He remembered that when they left Old Gu's house that day, they had nothing but clothes and blankets.
It was only because Li Guixiang said at the time, "Even after the family is separated, we still have to be filial to our parents, so the filial piety money will start from this month."
"I won't count the extra amount from you, just 20 copper coins will do. 20 copper coins are just enough to cover a bag of rice and flour..."
With just that one sentence, the small bag of rice and flour they had just been allocated was taken back, leaving them with nothing to eat when they moved out.
Later, when her father was still alive, he would send money to the Gu family every month for their retirement, but Li Guixiang found it troublesome.
The suggestion was to give them five taels of silver at once, and after that, they wouldn't need to give any more for a year.
His father was honest and thought it was acceptable, so he gave him five taels of silver all at once.
But later on, there were even more expenses. Grandma was sick every few days and needed to see a doctor and get medicine. As her son, how could he not give her money?
Once she recovers from her illness, it won't be long before Grandma falls again, or she gets a craving for something sweet. As her son, I can't just ignore her, no matter what happens.
Thinking of his parents, Gu Dachui hated the Gu family, but because of them, he couldn't do anything.
He didn't provoke them, but they wouldn't give up. Gu Dachui took two steps forward: "Since Aunt insists that Grandma left with silver."
"Then let's go directly to the authorities and have them come to investigate. We should also tell Uncle that Grandma has been found."
Upon hearing this, Li Guixiang immediately jumped up: "Gu Dachui, this is a matter for our Gu family. Why do you insist on making everyone know about it?"
"It was clearly your stepmother who took your grandmother's money, and now you're still helping your stepmother. How can you face your deceased father?"
If she didn't mention Gu Tieniu, things would be fine, but now that she does, the hatred in Gu Dachui's eyes only intensifies.
Lin Cai, who hadn't said a word until now, heard what Gu Dachui had just said. She hadn't expected that Gu Dachui would actually offer to report it to the authorities.
You have to understand that the people of this era are most afraid of and least willing to see government officials.
They are happy to see their family members become officials, but they don't want to see officials in person, because if they do, it's bound to be something bad.
"Isn't this what you wanted to do, Auntie?"
“Aunt, you said that Grandma brought silver, and that my mother spent the silver that Grandma brought. Since you’re so sure, then let them investigate.”
"Whether or not they brought it, and no matter who spent it, the officials will make that person confess honestly."
Having gone into business, Gu Dachui has broadened his horizons and become much bolder. Now, when it comes to government offices, he is no longer as terrified as other farmers.
Sure enough, after hearing this, Li Guixiang immediately said that it wasn't necessary and that all she needed to do was take out the remaining silver.
Lin Cai stepped forward and looked at her: "Sister-in-law, I'll listen to my husband Da Chui. I think it's better to report this to the authorities."
"This way, I can prove my innocence and also help Mother get the lost money back, don't you think?"
The village chief, having no other option, suggested reporting it to the authorities, but Li Guixiang immediately shook her head.
"No, you can't report this to the authorities, you absolutely can't report this to the authorities, this matter is..."
"Li Guixiang!! You vicious woman with a heart of stone."
Before Li Guixiang could finish speaking, she was interrupted, and then Gu Jinniu rushed in from outside.
He slapped Li Guixiang across the face, then grabbed her hair with his rough hands: "You slut, you poisonous woman, didn't you tell me that Mother was always at home?"
"Didn't you tell me that Mother has always eaten well and lived well?"
"I never imagined you were lying to me all along, Li Guixiang, you bitch, how long have you been lying to me? How long have you been lying to me..."
Two more slaps followed, and Li Guixiang's entire face was almost swollen from the blows. She was completely stunned.
She was too weak to resist. Men who do farm work all day are naturally strong, and it only takes two or three punches to knock out a grown man, let alone Li Guixiang, who is a woman.
Gu Jinniu rushed in and unleashed a barrage of attacks, knocking the man unconscious before stopping.
Then he kicked Li Guixiang on the ground, turned around and looked at Gu Dachui with a face full of regret: "Dachui! Your uncle is so sorry! I'm sorry to you and your siblings, and even more sorry to your father!"
As he spoke, he knelt down, his voice filled with utter remorse. Gu Dachui quickly helped him up, but he remained silent.
After Gu Jinniu regained his footing, Gu Dachui took two steps back and said, "Uncle, I don't want to get involved in our parents' affairs anymore, and I don't want them to affect me or my younger siblings."
"My aunt came to my house today without asking any questions, and even said that we spent my grandmother's money. If that's the case, then we'll just report it to the authorities..."
"We'll say whatever we have to say, and let the officials investigate it all. No matter what the final result is, I won't say a word against it."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jinniu quickly waved his hand: "Big Hammer, Big Hammer, I know this is Li Guixiang's fault, it has nothing to do with you. Don't worry, I'll take that crazy woman back right now and I will definitely not let her bother you again."