Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family-Chapter 32: If you’re not strong, who will you cry for?

Chapter 32: Chapter 32: If you’re not strong, who will you cry for?

The three bachelors observed the drastically changed siblings; indeed, their lives had clearly improved.

Glancing at the prey in the twins’ hands, Gu Dahe’s eyes darted about before he walked up to Dashuang. A broad smile instantly appeared on his face as he said amiably, "You must be Dashuang. It’s only been a few months, and you’ve all changed so much. Your Third Uncle almost didn’t recognize you."

Xiaoshuang glanced at him coldly. "Yes. Before, we often went hungry and cold. Now we have food to eat and clothes to wear. Isn’t it natural we’d look better?"

"Nonsense, Xiaoshuang! How could you have grown so big without enough food and clothes?" Gu Dahe deliberately put on a stern face. This brat is accusing the old Gu family of mistreating his family!

It was the truth, but who would admit it?

He wasn’t a fool.

Gu Qingming shot them a contemptuous glance. Hmph! So, they think they can stand tall and talk big just because they left the old Gu family? Just wait until they’re back. We’ll see how we deal with them then!

Gu Qingyan, however, watched the three siblings thoughtfully. Not only had their physical health improved, but their demeanor had also changed. They were like completely different people from their formerly timid and shrinking selves.

We must find a way to get them back. They ought to live like dogs. Dogs raised by our old Gu family!

"Third Uncle—oh, I mean Second Uncle Gu now—surely you haven’t come all this way in the freezing cold just to see us, have you?" Gu Qingli noted their expressions. She tugged at her two brothers. Why waste breath on such people?

"You’re Second Daughter, aren’t you? Now that you’re married, life seems to be treating you well, eh?" Gu Dahe’s eyes were glued to the wild rabbits and pheasants in her hands, and to the bundles carried by Xiao Yunjing and his brothers.

TSK TSK TSK... People who can hunt are really different; they can eat meat every day. We’ve been back on break for days and haven’t seen so much as a speck of meat. Mother said their family eats meat every day, and it’s really true. If this family came back, then wouldn’t we be the ones eating the meat this wretched girl sends over in the future?

Gu Qingli thought, This Gu Dahe... he’s certainly dreaming in broad daylight.

Even Gu Qingming’s beady, rat-like eyes darted greedily over the game.

How wonderful it would be if all this game was theirs. They could eat meat every day and wouldn’t have their stomachs growling with hunger in the middle of the night.

Gu Qingli rolled her eyes at Gu Dahe. These greedy individuals, just like Ms. Hua. That Ms. Hua is stirring up trouble again. It seems she won’t stop unless she’s taught a lesson. We’ve already severed ties, yet she still sends people to get us to go back? What kind of twisted logic does that old woman operate on? Gu Qingli felt an urge to crack open the old woman’s head and see what was inside.

She walked past Gu Dahe and entered the main room.

"Eh?"

Gu Dahe, having been ignored, hurried to follow, but Xiao Yunjing blocked him. Xiao Yunjing then shot him a sharp glance.

"HISS!" Gu Dahe sucked in a breath.

What a terrifying gaze! Gu Dahe flinched, ducking behind Gu Qingyan and nudging him.

Gu Qingyan shook his head at him.

Gu Qingli put down her things, approached Ms. Wu, and said, "Mother, what are you crying for? When shameless people like this show up, you should just drive them out."

Gu Qingli fumed internally. It’s infuriating! We’ve severed ties, yet they still come to our door to bully us, and all Mother does is cry. A mouth isn’t just for eating! Can tears make them drop dead or force them to leave?

"Exactly, Mother! Don’t always cry. Sister says, if you’re not strong, who are you showing your tears to? Look, have they left? They’re still shamelessly lingering here, and we can’t even chase them away." Dashuang put down his game and came over, speaking indignantly. Mother is good in every way, except she cries at the drop of a hat. Can crying solve anything?

Ms. Wu looked up at Dashuang in surprise. Is Dashuang annoyed with me?

"What are you saying, you little brats! I’m your Third Uncle! We came today with good intentions to invite you back. You’re ungrateful and even want to throw me out? Who taught you such manners?" Gu Dahe couldn’t hold back his anger and rushed forward. As if I’d be afraid of these two little rascals!

Dashuang stood blocking the doorway, hands on his hips, and retorted angrily, "PAH! Who would want to go back to that place that devours people whole? We’ve already severed ties with your old Gu family. Besides, my father isn’t even Third Master Gu’s biological son. Why should we go back? To slave away like cattle and horses to support the three of you in your studies?"

Gu Qingli mentally gave Dashuang a thumbs-up. You have to be fierce when the situation calls for it. Who benefits from showing weakness? Kind people get bullied, just as docile horses get ridden. The weaker and more submissive you appear, the more others will try to walk all over you and humiliate you.

She nudged Ms. Wu, gesturing for her to see Dashuang’s assertive stance.

Ms. Wu opened her mouth but couldn’t speak. She didn’t know what to say. Whenever something like this happened, her mind would go blank, and she couldn’t think or utter a word.

Gu Qingli shook her head. I’ll have to find some time to have a proper talk with her later.

Gu Dahe hadn’t expected Dashuang to speak with such force. Weren’t they asking them to return precisely to be their beasts of burden? For a moment, he was at a loss for words.

"When we become accomplished scholars in the future, don’t you dare try to cling to our success!" Seeing his Third Uncle faltering and this family still not appreciating their ’generosity,’ Gu Qingming stepped forward. His tone implied that them becoming scholars was a foregone conclusion.

"PFFT!"

Gu Qingli couldn’t help but chuckle. Even Xiao Yunjing, his brothers, and the three animals laughed.

Gu Qingyan’s face darkened. He shot a disgusted look at his brainless eldest brother and his smug Third Uncle.

Gu Qingli waved her hand impatiently. "Just go. Come back to show off when you actually become scholars."

They haven’t even passed the qualifying Tongsheng examination, and they’re already dreaming of becoming Xiucai scholars.

Gu Qingyan, who had been frowning in thought for a while, looked directly at Gu Qingli and the twins. He finally spoke in a measured tone, "Dashuang, Xiaoshuang, have you really decided not to return? No matter what, if we’re together, we can look out for each other. Besides, you’re out here with no land, and your Second Uncle’s leg hasn’t healed. How will you manage next year?"

Xiaoshuang frowned. This fellow has always been insincere. He pulled Dashuang to stand before Gu Qingyan. Looking up at Gu Qingyan’s hypocritical face with his own small one, Xiaoshuang maintained his cold, sarcastic tone, "You don’t need to concern yourselves with that. We all know perfectly well why you’ve come to our home. Why bother trying to make it sound less ugly than it is? You’re scholars; try to have some shame. Please leave, and don’t come to our home again. You are not welcome here."

When dealing with people like him, you have to tear away their facade; otherwise, they’ll never stop pestering you.

Gu Qingyan’s face alternated between pale and livid. He had spoken kindly and tried to persuade them, only to be berated by this little brat. His face burned with shame.

Among the three of them, he was the most calculating. To have his dignity publicly trampled by a mere child like this... it was a bitter pill to swallow! Second Uncle’s family used to be such pushovers. When did they become so assertive? Especially the change in these three siblings. Could it be because Gu Qingli married that man notorious for his wives’ unfortunate fates? Does she have his backing now?

Gu Qingyan looked towards Xiao Yunjing.

Xiao Yunjing had been watching these three men intently. They must be living too comfortably, coming here to stir up trouble and bully his Li’er’s maternal family the moment they returned.

When Gu Qingyan met Xiao Yunjing’s bloodthirsty gaze, a chill ran down his spine, as if he were being stared down by a ferocious beast.

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