Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

Gu Ruhai said something that almost drove Mr. Gu insane.

Those words hit right where it hurt.

For what reason did he do it all? Was it not for the future of the Gu Family, not in the hope of the family’s honor and reputation? Why else would he go through all this trouble, why else would he be willing to be the "villain"?

To be scolded by his son like this, holding his nose; how could a father feel good about it? But what hurt Mr. Gu more was his son’s lack of understanding, his lack of understanding of his father’s wish to revive the family’s name.

That was what pained Mr. Gu the most.

"The eldest, are you saying that I’m disregarding your life, your child’s life, and favoring Gu Xiaocheng and his family?"

Mr. Gu questioned Gu Ruhai, breathing heavily.

Gu Ruhai met his father’s gaze, not flinching.

"Dad, do you think otherwise? Why did you insist on matchmaking my Xiao Ying to Feng Yuejin, knowing he’s a cripple, a nearly fifty-year-old cripple, and kept it from us, her parents? Is that reasonable? What are you afraid of? Afraid I’d disagree?

Ha, of course, I disagree. Would you match Gu Xiaocheng with a blind, deaf, crippled mute? Would the second eldest agree?"

Mr. Gu was speechless with anger.

Covering his mouth, he coughed incessantly.

Mrs. Gu hurried down from the bed to soothe Mr. Gu, scolding Gu Ruhai, "You heartless creature, is that even human talk? Our Gu Xiaocheng is a college graduate; how could he marry a woman like that? You, as the elder uncle, saying such things—is it because you have a grudge, or are you trying to harm Gu Xiaocheng? Deal with me if you have any issues.

I was the one who spoke about Xiao Ying’s matter, I agreed to it. If you have any problems, deal with me. If you have the guts, you could kill me as her mother today, so that our old couple won’t have to suffer from your grievances in our old age."

Gu Ruhai chuckled coldly, "Mother, if this matter concerned Gu Xiaocheng, it wouldn’t work; it would be sabotaging him. You don’t find your words ridiculous when you say them. If it concerns my family’s Gu Xiaoying, then it’s supposed to be that way.

I dare not kill you; you are my mother. But today I’ve made it clear: I’ll handle my daughter’s marriage myself, as long as I’m alive, nobody will manipulate it.

I’ve made it clear with Granny Feng; my daughter will absolutely not marry Feng Yuejin. You might as well give up on this, or else don’t blame me for being ruthless.

In the coming year, we’ll not be lacking in filial piety, but in terms of our matters henceforth, none of you will interfere, nor will you have the right to interfere. Otherwise, you might as well consider not having a son like me."

Gu Ruhai stood up, prepared to leave.

Was there any point in further discussion at this point?

"Stop!"

Mr. Gu spoke up.

His voice was hoarse.

"Eldest, are you thinking of severing ties with me?"

The question was harsh.

Gu Ruhai turned, looking at Mr. Gu with disappointment and defeat, "Dad, what do you want me to say?"

The appearance of his father, with red eyes and bloodshot veins, the fury on the verge of fainting—it’s not that it didn’t move Gu Ruhai, but what chilled him more was that his father still wanted him to compromise.

Gu Ruhai understood the implicit meaning behind those words.

If he uttered severance, he would undoubtedly be branded as unfilial.

What kind of family could bear to speak the words of severance? If his parents’ actions were spread publicly, people wouldn’t see it as unforgivable to the point of severance; they’d only say he exaggerated not wanting to honor his mother and father.

Such is the fear of people’s words.

As long as nobody dies, everything seems not to matter much.

"I want you to agree to this marriage. As long as you agree to this marriage, I won’t make things difficult for you anymore, and when Gu Xiaocheng achieves success in the future, considering the help you’ve given him today as his uncle, wouldn’t he treat your family a bit better?

Eldest, I’m truly doing this for your benefit; you should empathize with your father’s intentions. I’m sacrificing your daughter, but she’s also my granddaughter. Do you think my heart doesn’t ache? But it’s not so easy for our Gu Family to produce an official. Gu Xiaocheng currently has this opportunity, to be in proximity to county leaders, giving him a smooth path for future advancements.

This is an opportunity.

Sacrificing one girl for the honor of the whole family—it’s worth it, eldest."

Mr. Gu was holding back his anger as he tried persuading, knowing that if Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei did not agree, this matter would absolutely not succeed; there’s no precedent of marrying someone’s daughter without the parents’ agreement. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Mr. Gu fell to his knees with a thud in front of Gu Ruhai.

"Eldest, I beg you."

Mr. Gu did not believe that his simple-minded eldest would be heartless enough to do this to his aged father.

This was the last resort.

If Gu Ruhai didn’t soften, Mr. Gu knew that the father-son bond was at its end.

The final opportunity.

Gu Ruhai’s face mixed with pain and sadness, as he looked at Mr. Gu, slowly kneeling before him.

He gave Mr. Gu three loud kowtows.

Each one landed heavily on the ground, even loosening the bricks and leaving deep stains of blood on them.

Every knock was like his heart bleeding.

The forehead’s blood burst forth.

It seemed so fierce and tragic.

Li Xuemei also fell to her knees beside Gu Ruhai, knowing his thoughts, and leaned down to make three equally deep and loud kowtows.

Mr. Gu slumped to the ground.

"Eldest, are you going to..."

The unspeakable outcome, the known result, the final hope crumbled.

"Dad, I beg of you, spare our family."

Gu Ruhai’s voice was hoarse, looking at Mr. Gu with desperate sorrow.

At that moment, Mr. Gu was rendered speechless; the brilliant seeds of hope were utterly shattered, and everything seemed to fall into darkness.

Mr. Gu weakly waved his hand, "Leave, and I’ll consider never having you as my son."

Such heartless words.

Mrs. Gu rushed up, dragging Mr. Gu, and went straight to give Gu Ruhai two slaps on the face, "Is this how you treat your father? That’s your dear father, has already knelt to you, what more do you want? Even then you don’t relent; are you even human? Get out! And don’t step foot in our house again. We’ll consider never having birthed a son like you."

Pushing and shoving, they drove Gu Ruhai and Li Xuemei out the door, and slammed it shut with a loud bang.

Gu Ruhai looked at the firmly closed door.

He pulled up Li Xuemei’s hand, their fingers interlocking tightly.

"Let’s go home!"

Li Xuemei consoled.

"Home!"

Gu Ruhai responded strongly, home!

Back to their own place.

With children, spouses, and a cheerful home. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)