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

Chapter 331. The Banquet
As for the other two, Gu Kaiyuan didn't mention them at all. Fortunately, they were too ashamed to stay and freeload, so they left.

Seeing that the ink and brush seemed to be almost dry by then, Gu Kaiyuan took a copy in each hand and followed closely behind.

After they left through the gate, he handed the things to Gu Kaiping and Gu Baihe, who were waiting outside, saying, "The matter has been resolved. Goodbye, everyone."

After saying that, he waved his hand and led his men into the mansion, the gate closing mercilessly in front of them.

"This……"

After reading the regulations, Gu Kaiping and the others were stunned. "Are they really going to let Gu Kaiyuan marry into the family?"

Everyone looked embarrassed; this was unprecedented.

"As mentioned above, let's go back. From now on, he has nothing to do with us anymore." Gu Baijiang left without even looking up.

He felt that Gu Kaiyuan was incompatible with him. The first time he came, he almost died, and the second time he came, he lost his son.

Gu Kaiping didn't think much of it. Gu Kaiyuan's actions had resolved his worries. No matter how much he regretted it later, with this contract, Gu Kaiyuan would have no further connection with the Gu family.

Even if his father still had a deep father-son bond with him, and even if he eventually forgave him, he would still harbor resentment and would not pose a threat to him.

Both being the second son, Gu Kaichen had been diligently trying to appease Xu Shuanghong and her daughter these past few days. However, Xu Shuanghong would also pretend to be a good person and would speak well of him to her father. During this period, Gu Kaichen had been involved in many matters at home. If this continued, he would become a major threat to Gu Kaichen.

Gu Kaichen looked back at the mansion with envy. Although the third brother had no official title and had not studied for many years, he was really lucky to have found such a powerful backer as the Bai family. He would never have to suffer in the future.

As for marrying into the family, Gu Kaichen curled his lip in disdain. As long as there's money to spend and one can enjoy life, it's just a title.

Look at how many people are waiting for him when he goes out. Just one glance and there are more than twenty people serving him. It's just him and Bai Shi. They're enjoying themselves even more than they did at the Gu Mansion in the capital.

"It's settled already?" Gu Baihu still found it a bit unbelievable. Before coming here, he thought it was just a rumor, since no good man would be willing to marry into another family.

"This Gu Kaiyuan is really stubborn. He doesn't think about himself at all." Gu Li felt that all the humiliation of his life had come to an end today. He used to despise Gu Baijiang's ingratitude, but today he had done it himself.

Gu Baihe used his eyes to stop his two younger brothers from speaking.

He had opposed his father's decision before, but since he had already made an agreement with Gu Kaiyuan and received benefits from him, he shouldn't have gone back on his word.

Who knew that Gu Baijiang only made some vague promises, and the father wavered.

He knew the old man had suffered all his life and wanted to find a way out for his descendants, but people must have their own principles.

Now look what's happened—they can't keep their promises and even repay kindness with enmity; this sets a bad precedent.

Will the family still have any credibility in the future? I'm afraid no one will ever come forward to do good deeds or help the family members again.

The other clansmen also had complicated expressions. They still remembered the help Gu Kaiyuan had given them, but it was they who had shattered that kindness.

When Liu Fengyu saw that they were dejected, she knew that there was no way to salvage the situation, so she took her sisters-in-law back to the fields.

Since the family has already made this decision, it is not something these women can question.

Although she was an illiterate peasant woman, she felt that her father-in-law had gone too far this time.

Baihe had tried to persuade her before, but to no avail.

“Mother,” Gu Kaixi and Gu Kailiang came to her side and started helping to dig the ground. “Why are you here too?” Liu Fengyu asked, her hands still busy.

“It’s too oppressive at home. My grandfather and father don’t talk. They just sit there. We feel uncomfortable staying there, so we came over to do some work.” Gu Kaishan’s tone was somewhat downcast.

“I think Grandfather and the others made a mistake this time, and they will definitely regret it later.” Although Gu Kailiang did not like Gu Kaiyuan, this time he was speaking up for Gu Kaiyuan.

"Gu Kaiyuan has helped us a lot, all of it was real money. If it weren't for his help, our little ones might not have made it this far."

Liu Fengyu sighed, "We've let Gu Kaiyuan and his wife down in this matter."

It's likely the two families will never have any contact again, but I'll still help out if I can in the future.

Gu Kaishan said, "That's what they say, but they don't need our help at all."

Mother, you don't know, as soon as I entered the house and saw the kang (heated brick bed) in Grandfather's room, I felt very uncomfortable.

Gu Kaiyuan specially brought people over to help him put the clothes on because he was worried that his grandfather would get cold.

Sometimes I feel that Gu Kaiyuan is more filial than us, his children and grandchildren, but I never expected that his efforts would be rewarded in this way.

Liu Fengyu quickly stood up and looked around. "You child, don't say these things outside."

Family scandals shouldn't be aired in public. This matter was wrongly done by the Gu family, but it shouldn't be revealed by Kai Shan and his family.

"Of course I know that. I'm just saying a few words here. I don't know if my grandfather regrets lying on that kang every day."

Liu Fengyu, "..." Regret? Maybe, but probably not much.

Such conversations have occurred in many places, and some people feel that Gu Kaiyuan has only given some money and has not done anything for them.

After all, silver is very important to them, but it is the least valuable thing to the Bai family.

Some people even cursed Gu Kaiyuan behind his back, saying that he didn't know what was good for him.

Gu Kaiyuan was unaware of these matters and was currently entertaining Chen Dafu and Zhu Ziqiang.

Bai Suihe had participated before, thinking she would have a good debate with the Gu family, but her husband was too powerful and didn't even give her a chance to speak. Now that she had to entertain the guests, she took the opportunity to leave first.

"Lord Chen, I'm sorry to trouble you again today. Let me offer you a toast." Gu Kaiyuan raised his glass first. "I also wish you a smooth career and continuous promotions in the future."

Zhu Ziqiang turned to look at Chen Dafu. Gu Kaiyuan really doesn't know how to talk. He knows that the other person has been demoted, but he is still saying such sarcastic things. Will he get beaten up later?

Unexpectedly, Chen Dafu raised his glass with a grin and said with a hearty smile, "Then I'll take your good wishes. But if you not only have a successful career in government, it would be great if you also had a successful career in finances."

Then, revealing his money-loving nature, he said, "If Kaiyuan has any ways to make money, remember to help us elders out too."

Gu Kaiyuan almost lost his composure. This Chen Dafu was becoming more and more shameless. "Lord Chen, if your fortunes improve, you might not be exiled next time."

Chen Dafu said, "Young people shouldn't be so nervous. Wealth doesn't necessarily come from corruption and bribery. If you can do some small-scale business and accumulate some wealth, that's also feasible."

The Bai family's businesses span the entire country; if they were willing to offer them a helping hand, they would be a great benefactor to my Chen family.

(End of this chapter)