Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity
Chapter 78 - 3: Mrs. Fang’s Pain

Chapter 78: Chapter 3: Mrs. Fang’s Pain

Mrs. Fang was called out by He, and her face turned somewhat pale. In a farming family, having more children means more blessings, and having many brothers means you speak loudly when outside. But after giving birth to Da Lang, she kept having daughters—three already—and she was not young anymore, so she probably wouldn’t have more children. The main house only had Da Lang as its sole heir, which had always been a pain in her heart. Now, He openly exposed it, and at this moment, she hated He, wishing she could scratch that large face that kept appearing before her eyes. The sight of that face annoyed her.

Mrs. Fang suppressed her anger, "Second sister-in-law, doesn’t Sanya already have one? As an aunt, isn’t it inappropriate to take things from your niece?"

Anyone could see He wanted the pearl flower for herself. Giving it to Sanya? Someone who usually doesn’t care about Sanya’s meals or accommodations would hardly be so generous. Already at such an age, she still wants to take her niece’s jewelry; it’s truly eye-opening.

He didn’t care what Mrs. Fang meant; she only knew that the eldest sister-in-law wouldn’t give it to her, so she immediately started to stir things up.

"Alright, doesn’t Sanya already have one? It’s agreed everyone gets one, don’t drag it out, go home and wash up and sleep early!" Gu Chengyi knew He all too well, and of course knew He was about to cause trouble, so he immediately stepped in to stop her. He wanted to avoid losing face.

He looked at Gu Wan, who sat silently on the kang, noticing she only picked a red ribbon but didn’t take the pearl flower. She sat there quietly, which was not her usual nature. He was sure that Old Five and Father had bought her better jewelry, including Mrs. Lv. Silver should definitely be kept in one’s hands!

He was a bit unwilling, but thought about how Sanya also got hers, and figured she could borrow it to wear from time to time, right? Sanya was her daughter, could she really go against her mother? Thinking about it like that, she became happy again.

"Today’s matters will end here. In the next couple of days, finalize the arrangements for Xiao Bao’s schooling, then discuss building a house and buying land. Everyone go to sleep!" Mr. Gu noticed it was getting dark outside and wanted everyone to hurry back to sleep. After talking for so long, he was tired and would need to comfort Mrs. Lv tonight.

"Grandpa, when we went to the outside yard just now, we saw Aunt Zhang from next door peeking over the wall looking into our yard!" Er Ya thought about it and felt the need to mention it; she was practically climbing the wall.

"Hmph! That Zhang family’s woman loves to gossip, and she spreads half of our family’s affairs outside. Mrs. Zhang can’t seem to control her. Definitely drawn by the noise we made. How dare they climb the wall without shame? Let me go yell at her." Mrs. Lv didn’t like the neighbour’s wife, who did nothing all day. Her mother-in-law was old and unwell, and couldn’t control her roaming the village and treating their family’s affairs as dinner table chatter.

As Mrs. Lv said this, she started to get up, only to be held down by Mr. Gu. "Forget it, why bother with such petty people? Focus on living our own lives. What’s important is Xiao Bao’s schooling; tomorrow morning be sure to ask elder brother, we don’t know about the private schools in town, don’t know which is better, everyone wash and rest!"

Mrs. Lv was pacified by Mr. Gu’s words, since the matter of silver was more important tonight than dealing with Aunt Zhang.

Everyone from the main house hurried away, and Mrs. Lv motioned for He to go heat water and wash her face, as she was in charge of the kitchen today. Did she plan to sneak away? Surely she didn’t plan to skip washing her face or feet? Considering that it might actually be possible, Mrs. Lv was quite disdainful; she was absolutely lazy.

After the four had finished washing up, Gu Wan went back to her room to sleep. Gu Chengyu also climbed into his bed and lay there listening to Mrs. Lv and Mr. Gu talking.

"Dear, did you really use Xiao Bao’s schooling money to buy land and build a house? What about Xiao Bao’s schooling expenses later?"

"You as a woman don’t think as far ahead as a man does. The expenses for Xiao Bao’s early schooling won’t be too much silver. If the silver just sits there, everyone at home will eye those pieces. It’s better to buy land, and the annual income will be substantial. When Xiao Bao grows older and causes more expenses with exams, if need be, we can sell the land again. Since we haven’t split the family, the family silver should be spent on Xiao Bao. Second missed the chance to split, and it won’t be easy to split again in the future. I want to block his mouth; it doesn’t matter if we split or not, anyway he’s still young! Does he think he can outsmart me as his father? I’ve walked more roads than he has eaten salt." Mr. Gu spoke with a certain pride.

"Huh? Don’t think I can’t see it, you’re probably happy Second doesn’t want a family split! Though you say pleasant things, surely you still can’t bear to let more good things go to your precious son." Mrs. Lv wasn’t so easily swayed by a few words. Perhaps Gu did have such thoughts, but surely there were plans in place for the main and second branches.

"Ah! You really understand me. But what can I do? I can’t be too biased, right? This time, Old Three and Fourth might still have thoughts about it." Mr. Gu worried too! In a big family, it’s impossible to be completely fair, sometimes one gets wronged for the sake of another.

Gu Chengyu actually thought of it too, Third Brother was straightforward and might not think deeply. Fourth Brother was sickly since childhood and became sensitive, prone to overthinking. Thankfully, he was sincere, though he tended to brood alone. Fourth Brother needed more attention. Besides, it’s not good that Gu Family had only him studying. Whether in business or not, one needs to understand writing, right? Better for Third Brother, Fourth Brother, and three nephews to learn too. Even if not taking exams, recognizing and writing is good. Yet, this issue, right now wasn’t the time to mention it. Today, having only him studying almost incited a fight; better to wait until the family was better off.

"I’ll find an opportunity to talk to them. I heard today from Second’s wife about Eldest Brother’s Hua coming back. You should ask about it tomorrow morning. Hua studying in town likely knows more than us."

"Mm! Must also visit Doctor Li, gotta thank him. Tomorrow I’ll take Xiao Bao along."

"Alright, go to sleep early!" Mr. Gu was truly tired today, having travelled for a long time and upon returning home, facing too many issues.

Gu Chengyu waited until the two breathed steadily, then went into the space, as usual first drinking the Spiritual Spring, then visiting the practice room. The progress in inner strength needed attention. Considering the excuse of the Immortal, when studying later, might as well find some secret manual in the space and see who in the family had the potential. Not expecting world-class martial arts, only hoping for strong health.

Practicing for an hour, he felt notable growth in inner strength; today’s progress satisfying him. Then he studied for another hour on exam books, and upon checking Xiao Zhong, found it was already past ten, quickly exited the space to sleep.