Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 229. Provoking Trouble
After Gu Li left, when Gu Kaiyuan returned, he would have done a somersault if it weren't for the cramped carriage.

In his previous life, he was unable to separate from the Gu family until his death. In this life, his wish is about to be fulfilled. How could he not be excited?

"Why is Clan Chief Gu being so agreeable today?" Bai Suihe didn't think that the other party was repaying a debt of gratitude; he probably had ulterior motives.

This whole thing is a complete package, they help solve everything, but it just doesn't feel right.

"It's because the Gu family is about to have a new member, and since my father hasn't been able to make any money from them lately, he wants to use me to see how the Gu family fares."

Gu Kaiyuan could understand the feelings of the Gu clan members, but he did not agree with their actions.

If something really happens, go and fight the Gu family with real weapons. What's the point of making things difficult for a victim like him here?
"Since they've helped us, we can't let them down," Bai Suihe said, "We're most afraid of owing favors. We'll send them another hundred taels later."

Gu Kaiyuan agreed, "I have to go to his place tonight to copy the family genealogy, and then I'll send it over together."

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"Dad, did that brat Gu Kaiyuan make you angry?" Gu Baixi asked angrily when he saw the old man return, looking sullen.

Gu Li said, "I've really offended Gu Kaiyuan today."

Gu Baixi and the others looked puzzled. "Dad, weren't you going to help him? Besides, you're an elder, how can you say you've offended him?"

"As people get older, they become a little confused."

Seeing how carefree Gu Kaiyuan was, I couldn't help feeling a bit resentful, so I said a few sarcastic things to him. I doubt the couple knows how angry they are right now.

"It's nothing," Gu Baihu said dismissively. "You're an elder, so it's only right that you scold him a bit. Besides, we all know what that kid is up to. With so many of us being used as pawns by him, what more does he want?"

Looking at his children and grandchildren, Gu Li felt a headache coming on. It was one thing for his son to be inferior to Gu Baijiang, but now even his grandson was inferior. Could it be that the father was a coward and the mother was a coward? Was it really because of his wife's influence?

But given Xu Huizhen's foolishness, it's hard to believe she could have given birth to such a shrewd son.

"Stop talking about it. Actually, he helped us more." If Gu Kaiyuan hadn't reminded them that day, they wouldn't have gotten those few hundred taels of silver, let alone have any chance to turn their lives around in the future.

"Everyone has their own selfish desires, but we must have our own bottom line."

The principle of repaying a debt of gratitude is the same: you take someone's money, you solve their problems, and you repay their kindness.

Once we help Gu Kaiyuan, the matter will be considered settled between the two sides, and we should try to avoid any further entanglements in the future.

Seeing his third son's unconvinced look, Gu Li said earnestly, "Gu Kaiyuan is cunning and scheming. It would be best if we treated each other like strangers from now on."

These stupid sons and grandsons, if they ever have the chance to go back, they should just honestly farm. The Gu family can't afford to have another Gu Baijiang.

As for Gu Baijiang and his son, once these matters are settled, they will have nothing to do with the Gu family anymore, and they can make a fuss as they please.

Although Gu Baijiang was still dissatisfied, he was also filial and obedient.

After they stopped to cook and rest, Gu Kaiyuan arrived as promised, carrying a large basin covered with a cloth. "Great-Grandpa..." Gu Kaiyuan greeted each of the elders before placing the basin in front of Gu Li. "Great-Grandpa, this is a gift from your nephew to you."

Gu Li nodded, and Gu Baihe, who was standing next to him, quickly took over, asking, "What's inside?"

"My wife made some meat buns in her spare time and specially brought them over to show her respect to my great-grandfather and other elders."

The words "meat buns" even made Gu Li look up at Gu Kaiyuan. Even back in their village, they rarely got to eat them.

When Gu Baihe lifted the white cloth, plump, white meat buns appeared before everyone, still steaming hot. Gu Baihe quickly covered the cloth back up.

But everyone who smelled the aroma couldn't help but swallow hard; they had no idea how long it had been since they had eaten fine grains.

"Since it's their kind gesture, then you should accept it and share some with the elderly and children." Knowing that Gu Kaiyuan was well-off, Gu Li didn't want to be polite with them. They had already said that they were here to show respect to their elders, so of course they should give them face.

He pulled the family genealogy from his pocket and said, "Take this and copy it. Remember to return it to me intact."

They told him to come over here to copy, but there was no stable place here. If he fell on the ground or got it dirty, he would be the one who would suffer. So Gu Li stopped insisting.

Gu Kaiyuan quickly took it with both hands, "Grandpa, don't worry, I will copy it as quickly as possible and return it completely."

Seeing that the children below were almost unable to contain themselves, Gu Li waved his hand and said, "Alright, you've got your things, now go back."

Gu Kaiyuan nodded to the other elders before turning to leave.

Before I had gone far, I could hear the children cheering, and I couldn't help but smile.

Gu Kaiyuan sent a large bowl of meat buns to his clansmen. This news couldn't be kept secret, and soon the Gu family received the news as well.

Chen Dafu, who had specially sent them the message, was curiously looking at Xu Shuanghong. Although she was somewhat pretty, her looks wouldn't even rank in the top tier if she went to the capital. He really didn't know what Gu Baijiang had his eye on.

Uh, no, it should be that Gu Baijiang has such an ugly face, and this woman has decent features, so why would she be interested in Gu Baijiang?
And his own sons, who are also in heat, are now eager to have their wives come and arrange marriages. He doesn't think the two girls from the Fan family are easy to deal with, so he came here to make enemies.

"Lord Gu, is this all you're eating today? Is this dough? Or should we just mix the dough into the soup? It looks like you might as well eat a dry steamed bun; that would be easier."

"Lord Chen, if you're free, go back and eat your dry bread." Saying these things while someone is eating—is this asking for a beating, or is it asking for a beating?
However, seeing the Chen family members not far away, Gu Kaiping didn't dare to go too far and refrained from uttering any harsh words.

"Hey, I'm telling you, you three father and sons, really don't know what's good for you. And don't look at me like that. We've been colleagues, not your enemies."

I saw that Gu Kaiyuan sent a big bowl of meat buns to your people, and I thought you would have some too, so I thought I'd come and see if I could borrow a few. Since you're eating this porridge, then there's no need for that."

Although the Gu family members were angry, they all knew that Chen Dafu had ill intentions and wanted to see them make a fool of themselves.

Only the two children quietly swallowed their saliva; they hadn't eaten meat for several days and were craving it!

(End of this chapter)