Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 421 - 420: Removal from the Family Registry
"???"
Gu Ruhai was completely puzzled, not understanding what was going on.
The old man, trembling, stood up with the help of others, looked towards Li Xuemei and the others, and said, "We have all heard about what Gu Xiaoqing did. Ruhai, you’ve contributed a lot, but Xiaoqing has brought disgrace to our village, and we cannot tolerate her. If you have grievances, you can blame me, this old fool, and I apologize to you here. But Gu Xiaoqing must be removed from Gu Family Village!"
"How did it come to this?"
Gu Ruhai’s eyes widened, finally understanding why there were so many people present today. Apparently, Gu Xiaoqing’s issues had become known throughout the village.
"Ruhai, don’t get agitated. Everyone respects you and appreciates your contributions to the village, but covering up for your daughter’s mistakes is a separate matter."
Gu Changhai gently reassured Gu Ruhai, after all, in everyone’s eyes, Gu Ruhai was now a wealthy man. Although the village didn’t completely rely on Gu Ruhai, his contributions over the last few years were acknowledged.
"Ruhai, you’re a good child, you’re filial and capable, you are the pride of Gu Family Village, and we can all see that."
The old man turned slowly to look at Gu Xiaoqing in the distance: "But you must also understand, our village cherishes its reputation. Now that the harm has become known, everyone is watching us!"
Mr. Gu raised his withered hands, pointing to his own eyes, earnestly trying to persuade.
Indeed, Mr. Gu was trying hard to retain Gu Ruhai’s heart while preserving the village’s reputation, using his best words.
Even the village leader wouldn’t have the capacity to persuade such an elder with kind words, setting aside his status to speak.
Though standing at a distance, people’s discussions and their expressions already indicated problems.
Gu Ruhai found himself in a difficult position.
Without saying a word, Li Xuemei turned around and shouted, "Xiaoqing, Xiaoying, let’s go."
Gu Ruhai saw this, knowing his wife was angry. Leaving like this, would they ever return to the old home? More importantly, what would the people of Gu Family Village think of him?
Saying he’s gotten rich and forgotten his roots?
"Xuemei, wait, wait!"
Gu Ruhai called out, holding Li Xuemei back.
"Wait for what? To be driven away by them? Hmph, it’s just a matter of us encountering some issues, what a bunch of vultures kicking us when we’re down."
Li Xuemei was furious. They were indeed facing some problems, but surely these people couldn’t be so opportunistic?!
"No one said anything about driving people away; there’s no problem at all. Don’t get angry," Gu Ruhai consoled.
Gu Ruhai looked at Gu Xiaoqing in a difficult position, then said to her, "Xiaoqing, suddenly I remembered there’s something I forgot, how about this, you help me run back home..."
Gu Ruhai couldn’t directly say that the village didn’t allow Gu Xiaoqing to stay. Since they lived in the city now, they just came back during holidays for ancestor worship and visiting the elderly.
Gu Xiaoqing would get married eventually and wouldn’t return, so they could just let this situation slide.
But Gu Xiaoqing wasn’t foolish; going home now?
Looking at those people’s gazes, she immediately understood what was going on.
"Then I’ll accompany Xiaoqing. It’s not safe..."
Liu Ming wasn’t at ease with Gu Xiaoqing going home alone; he really thought his father-in-law had some important task for Gu Xiaoqing.
"My sister is quite capable, you don’t need to worry."
Gu Xiaoying was deeply dissatisfied; Gu Xiaoqing caused her husband to lose his job, and she even suspected the family business being investigated was Gu Xiaoqing’s fault.
Thinking of the change from a perfectly good family to this situation made Gu Xiaoying incredibly angry. Not to mention the trouble Gu Xiaoqing caused, she was now criticized constantly.
"I’ll protect my sister on the way back!"
Gu Xiaojie volunteered, though it seemed like he was more eager to go back and play on the computer.
"It’s alright, I’ll be fine on my own."
Gu Xiaoqing managed a weak smile and left Gu Family Village, dragging her exhausted body.
It wasn’t physical exhaustion, but mental fatigue.
This kind of mental torment was the most lethal.
She had realized Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law’s ruthless tactics, indeed aggressive, one wave after another, even controlling those around her to turn against her.
How did Gu Family Village get the news?
The newspapers only published a couple of articles, and it was barely mentioned on TV, how could it have reached the village?
The only possibility was just as Gu Xiaoying knew, that Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law spread the news here.
New Year’s holiday, for the first time Gu Xiaoqing felt so desolate.
She made some dumplings at home and personally prepared a bowl of Eight Treasures Rice, but it tasted salty and bitter.
Ring ring ring~
The phone rang, and Gu Xiaoqing wiped her hands and picked it up.
"Hello?"
Who would call at this time?
Fang Shaohan surely couldn’t, and others should have known they returned home for the New Year.
Could it be Fang Shaohan’s sister-in-law?
Gu Xiaoqing clenched her fists.
"Xiaoqing?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
However, to Gu Xiaoqing’s surprise, it was Fang Shaohan’s mother, He Cui.
"Ah..."
"No ’Ah’ this and ’Ah’ that, call me auntie. I’ve heard bits and pieces about your situation from my family, that woman is so ruthless, leaving a young girl like you to endure."
Saying this, He Cui started to sob a bit; Gu Xiaoqing was a savior to them, saved Fang Shaonan when they were young, and awakened Fang Shaohan’s spirit, bringing him back from the brink.
But now, she felt powerless, not knowing what to do.
"Xiaoqing, Shaohan had someone secretly send a letter back. I mailed it to you, all I can do is this. But I’ll always support you. Can’t say more, he’s here, goodbye~"
He Cui’s unexpected call brought Gu Xiaoqing a touch of warmth, perhaps the only warmth she’d felt in a while.
Without bothering to dress, Gu Xiaoqing hurriedly rummaged through the mailbox at home. It was full of various flyers and miscellaneous things.
Finally, Gu Xiaoqing found a letter.
Opening the letter’s seal, she saw Fang Shaohan’s handwriting leap off the page.
"Xiaoqing, how are you? I’m currently in a remote area near Hami, Xinjiang. Coming here, I knew for sure it was arranged by my sister-in-law. She moved me away, she’s definitely planning something. You’ve probably suffered a lot.
Thinking about this keeps me up at night, and my physical exhaustion is nothing compared to what you must be going through.
But, be strong, okay? Not for me, but for yourself, because my heart is always with you, don’t let my sister-in-law erase me from your heart, alright? I will resist to the end, though it’s difficult, this letter represents my determination..."
