Free Web NovelChapter 230: Chapter 230: Meat Buns
"Baijiang, this gentleman mentioned your third son, right?" Xu Shuanghong was also fed up with the recent meals that were either too salty or too bland, and upon hearing about the meat buns, she couldn’t resist.
"It’s that ungrateful son, that boy is rebellious, don’t bother with him." Gu Baijiang didn’t want to continue the topic.
However, Chen Dafu wasn’t that easy to deal with. "Master Gu, your words aren’t right; with so many elders in your clan, Gu Kaiyuan is fulfilling his duties for you, and you ought to commend him.
Although your food isn’t great nowadays, it’s still refined grain.
I’ve heard that your clan members are living off dry buns, saving even coarse grains, and only cooking thin porridge to pair with the dry buns every day. Such a life is indeed tough."
"Mr. Chen," Gu Kaiping stood up at this point, having been full of anger over the flavorless broth today.
"Why don’t you mind your own family’s business? It’s not like your family lacks silver, so why be so stingy?
Look at how you’ve starved your children. Don’t let them collapse before reaching Lingnan, after all the effort to raise them. You should be more attentive."
"Young Lord Gu, why are you so upset today? I’m just envious of your good days; I didn’t say much otherwise.
Fine, you are all beyond my reach, I’ll leave, can’t I?"
Chen Dafu finished speaking, shook his head as he left, muttering, "The whole family is ungrateful; why not use the grain fed to outsiders to eat better themselves?
At a time like this, still thinking about love and romance, be careful not to lose face in old age."
"Father, why did you provoke them?" Chen Dafu hadn’t even reached his family’s territory when his youngest son rushed over, "You’re just giving Miss Fan a bad impression."
Chen Dafu glanced at him, "What do you mean by provoking them? I was kindly sending them news, and instead of being grateful, they spoke harshly to me. As a son, shouldn’t you be thinking of standing up for me, rather than worrying about those romantic notions.
Let me tell you, they don’t even take notice of refined grains; they disdain our dry buns."
Chen Laoqi was about to retort when he heard a pleasant female voice from the other side, "Baijiang, this gentleman just mentioned your third son. As an elder, I haven’t met him yet; should I go greet him?"
Fan Meilin had been inquiring about the Gu Family’s affairs these days, quite curious about Gu Kaiyuan and his wife, and heard they were living well. If she could stay with them, might she suffer less?
"There’s no reason for you to see him, I’ll have the children bring him back later." Gu Baijiang finished the mush in his bowl; it was edible, but the Liu Family was getting more negligent, and at this rate, it might be better to drink a bowl of hot water daily.
The three women put down their bowls simultaneously, no longer willing to eat the unpalatable mush.
"Father is right, how could we let Aunt Xu do such hard work? We could do it ourselves." Said Gu Kaichen, although his eyes were closely watching the Fan sisters.
"Look at the Gu father and son, each with their own," Chen Dafu spoke cynically, as he too had some pride and wouldn’t slander the young girl’s reputation.
"When things settle down, I’ll have your mother find a matchmaker to get you someone to your liking." Chen Dafu painted a rosy picture; the daughter-in-law had to meet their approval, as these youngsters’ tastes might bring trouble home.
Watch how they fancy certain people with just one or two glances.
Chen Laoqi was discontent but felt a little uneasy seeing the Gu father and son entangled with those three women.
Even such delicious mush wasn’t good enough for them; their family really couldn’t afford to keep them.
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Upon seeing Gu Kaichen again, Gu Kaiyuan didn’t even want to talk, simply watching him silently.
"I heard you sent big meat buns to the great grandparents, why not share with father?"
"There were only so many buns, not enough for all the elders in the clan, I was powerless."
"You brat, can’t tell the difference between inside and out..."
"Second brother, if you’re here to lecture, you can leave now.
You might as well ask father about the word ’filial.’ Could I bypass so many elders to send him food directly?
If word gets out, it’ll sound bad, and our whole family wouldn’t be able to stand tall in the world."
"Don’t argue with me," Gu Kaichen knew he couldn’t win an argument with Gu Kaiyuan, "Aunt Xu and the others want to meet you."
"Some unknown women, only you regard them as elders. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
What is it? Eager to find a match for father, or break house rules first by taking two wives for yourself?"
Gu Kaichen couldn’t believe Gu Kaiyuan wasn’t living with them yet knew them so well.
Anyway, he had already made up his mind and didn’t want to hide it, "So what? Our family isn’t the same as before; those rules needn’t be upheld."
Bai Suihe scrutinized Gu Kaichen, suspecting he didn’t even realize his current demeanor. Previously unkempt, now he dressed like a peacock displaying its feathers.
Who knows what Xu Yulan was thinking; it’s so obvious, can’t she see, or has she given up on struggling?
"Anyway, I’ve passed the message, and it’s father’s intention too. Decide for yourself." Gu Kaichen stood there uncomfortably, sensing the disdain from Gu Kaiyuan and his wife.
He turned and left, not believing Gu Kaiyuan wouldn’t go.
"Day after day, just trivial nonsense."
Bai Suihe giggled, "Stop complaining, you better go have a look. Otherwise, who knows what they might gossip about behind our backs."
"As if I fear their gossip," Gu Kaiyuan scoffed, unwilling to use such petty methods, or else rumors about the Gu Family would have been flying everywhere.
"Yes, I know you aren’t afraid," Bai Suihe’s cheeks were flushed by the fire, forehead sweating. As she slowly moved away from the fire, she continued, "Believe me, if you don’t go now, they’ll come again, and you’ll eventually have to go anyway. Why resist?"
Bai Suihe understood the Gu Family well, even speculating about the next visitor and their tactics.
Seeing Bai Suihe lost in thought again, Gu Kaiyuan could guess what she was thinking. He couldn’t help but shake his head; Suihe was good in many ways but had a penchant for drama, indulging even in her own.
"The genealogy has been copied; do you want to deliver it on the way?" Bai Suihe had previously sent Gu Kaiyuan into space to copy the genealogy, thinking of sending it later, but now seemed timely.
