Transmigrated as A Farm Girl Making Her Family Rich-Chapter 84 - 83 Gou Dan’s Bold Declaration
Chapter 84: Chapter 83 Gou Dan’s Bold Declaration
Ye Shuzhi and Ye Shuzhen’s gazes were also fixed tightly on the box in the housekeeper’s hand, greedily thinking that the gift was for their niece from the young master, why wouldn’t that little child accept it? If the child accepted the gift, it would be theirs as well.
At this moment, the two sisters could only think to themselves, like their mother, they didn’t dare to reach out and snatch it away. Knowing the law, and knowing there were guards present, their desires were written all over their faces, yet they dared not make any moves, not wanting to end up in jail at such a young age.
The housekeeper had just returned the item to the carriage when the guards brought back dishes from the town’s restaurant.
He directed everyone to bring out the tables that were used for the main family to dine on from the clouds and set them up in the courtyard.
Chairs that could be sat on were also brought out, anyone without a chair could only stand and eat.
At the entrance to the family’s courtyard, curious villagers watched the excitement; when it was time to eat, everyone went back to their own homes to dine, voices of parents calling their children to come back for meals were heard.
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The children gathered at the gate, eyes fixed on the meat and vegetables on the family’s courtyard table, salivating quietly.
“I didn’t expect Daya’s mother to bring back people from a wealthy family, to have the chance to eat a good meal. I should have gone in just now and freeloaded a meal.”
Gou Dan mumbled to himself, his mouth already beginning to water.
“Gou Dan, you’re not thinking of becoming a live-in son-in-law, are you?”
One of Gou Dan’s brothers teased him.
“Pssh, if there’s good food and lodging, and a wife to do the work, becoming a live-in son-in-law wouldn’t be so bad.” No sooner had Gou Dan’s words fallen than his brothers burst into laughter.
Gou Dan didn’t think his words were funny; his recent thoughts were just as he had said.
Since his father-in-law’s family was so capable of earning money, becoming a live-in son-in-law wouldn’t be too bad. Look, enjoying good food and lodging, who else could be the live-in son-in-law for this family?
Only he, Gou Dan, had the ability; he was really impressed by how capable Daya was.
“Alright, you rascal, I dote on you so much usually, and now you’re thinking of becoming a live-in son-in-law, disregarding your parents? I’ll break your dog legs.”
Suddenly, a middle-aged woman came from behind Gou Dan; having heard her son’s bold declarations, she angrily twisted her son’s ear.
“Mom, it hurts, it hurts! Let go…”
“Do you still dare to think of becoming a live-in son-in-law? Huh! Was it easy for your mother to raise you? Learning nothing good but aiming to be a live-in son-in-law, will you dare to speak of it again?”
The middle-aged woman was fiercely determined not to let go unless her son complied with her demand.
“Mom, even if I become a live-in son-in-law, I’m still your son. I’m a piece of flesh from your body, how could I not want my parents after becoming a live-in son-in-law? Look at the good food they have inside, we’re just going back home to eat veggies.”
Gou Dan, used to being mischievous, was not afraid of his mother’s fierceness at all. His mother was just putting on a show of strength, but didn’t she still indulge her son?
“You dare to speak again, disgusted by your mother for not being capable, aren’t you? How did I end up raising such a useless son?”
Gou Dan’s mother felt that her son becoming a live-in son-in-law would make her unable to raise her head up in the village, this was not acceptable even as an idle talk, as it would be the laughingstock of the village and reflect poorly on the couple’s capabilities.
“Mom, if I go become a live-in son-in-law and bring you a capable daughter-in-law, that would be good, right? You also hope for your son to not have to work hard in the future and to have a lot of money.”
“Give it up, will you? Even if Daya is capable, she and her father have to listen to her grandparents; they don’t have a penny to their name. Going to their family, you would only be a laborer, and even the money you earn wouldn’t belong to you.”
Gou Dan’s mother threw cold water on him, the family’s gossips were too much; secrets were non-existent among adults and children alike.
“Is that really so? Working for their family without pay? Then if I become a live-in son-in-law, I won’t work; I’ll just do away with those two old geezers, daring to keep the money to themselves.”
At that moment, a scene appeared in Gou Dan’s mind, as if he were already the son-in-law being bullied by the elderly couple, living poorly and having his earnings taken away by them. He would have to get rid of the two old people, how could they let him work without pay.
“Shh, killing is against the law, do you want to end up in jail, or not?” said Gou Dan’s mother. “It seems your old mom hasn’t disciplined you well enough. From now on, you’re not allowed to play with that bunch of friends. You have to come work with your mom.”
Upon hearing her son’s words, Gou Dan’s mother was frightened. Her son was usually a little troublemaker, but by nature, he wasn’t bad and hadn’t done anything truly evil.
Today, he had actually said such things, which not only shocked but also scared her. She felt she hadn’t disciplined her son well enough; she couldn’t let him grow up and take the wrong path.
“I was just talking, why do you have to take it so seriously?”
After Gou Dan’s mother released his ear, he cast another glance at that family’s meals on the table in the yard. Seeing how deliciously they ate, he swallowed his saliva, somewhat reluctant to follow his mother’s steps back home.
“Even thinking about it is not okay. From now on, you’ll be working with your old mom.”
Gou Dan’s mother made up her mind; she was determined to have her son work every day so he wouldn’t have any time for mischief.
Gou Dan snorted behind his mother, thinking she was just making empty threats. Did she really think he would diligently work every day? Wasn’t it easy for him to just slip away?
Gou Dan did not realize that his mother had made a firm decision: if he tried to sneak off to play in the coming days, she would follow him, and if he didn’t help with the work, he wouldn’t get any food.
At first, Gou Dan was stubborn; if his mother didn’t give him food, he would just go hungry and not help with the work. He preferred playing with his friends, and when hungry, he would sneak into other people’s vegetable gardens to dig up sweet potatoes to eat.
At night, he would hide somewhere other than home and let his parents search for him.
Some people complained to Gou Dan’s parents, saying he led others to dig up sweet potatoes from their garden.
Gou Dan’s parents grabbed him and brought him home, then grounded him, not allowing him to play with other children.
Confined at home, Gou Dan felt stifled. He was used to playing outside every day, and staying at home to sleep made him feel tormented.
Moreover, he started to miss Daya, the girl he hadn’t been able to see.
The housekeeper had sent over a generous portion of food, and Mrs. Li’s family also benefited from it. Daya and her sisters got an afternoon off, and they didn’t have to cook that midday.
Delighted, she and her sisters ate their meal at the small table in the room.
Tang Shunyan wanted to join them, sitting on their bed without needing anyone else to feed him.
Mrs. Li, accustomed to taking care of Tang Shunyan, also took care of her own children in the same manner.
Hongji also ate with them in the room; it was a moment of reunion for their family. A smile lingered on his lips the whole time, and he kept glancing at his wife while eating.
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He felt that his wife had become even more beautiful than when he first married her, seemingly more mature and alluring.
Pity that Mrs. Li was only back for a visit for two or three days, and then they would return to the main house.
Hongji yearned for his wife so much, yet he could only cast more glances during meals to ease the longing in his heart.
“Husband, has everything been alright at home these past two months?”
“Yes, things are much better now. The children are all well. Don’t worry, I’ve taken good care of them.”
“Good, I couldn’t return last month, but seeing the children looking well this month gives me peace of mind. I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back next time; it will soon be the Spring Festival.”
“Wife, it would be wonderful if you could come back for the Spring Festival.”
The couple exchanged tender, loving glances, mindful not to have too many private conversations in front of the children.
