Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Eloquence
Bai Suihe draped a piece of clothing over herself and went out, putting a cloak on Gu Kaiyuan, "On such a cold day, why get angry with insignificant people?"
Then she turned her head to look at Gu Kaichen, who was still on the ground, "Second brother, we are all family, why do you have to press so hard?
The family couldn’t accommodate us back then, so we had to find another way out.
We didn’t use the Gu Family’s silver, and we didn’t plan to take any advantage in the future. Can’t we all just live our own lives peacefully?"
Before Gu Kaichen could respond, Bai Suihe sighed to herself, "Back then, I entered the family with a grand wedding, and now it has all become a fleeting past. I don’t blame anyone for that; I’ve slowly come to terms with it these days and have prepared myself for hard times.
It’s better for us to accept reality; not everything can go our way.
I know eldest brother’s left hand is injured, and you’re just afraid, which is why you came to vent on us, but now, what choice do we have? We can only bear the danger ourselves.
You can’t blame my husband just because he’s unharmed.
We’re all brothers from the same family. We won’t argue with you much. Now that the weather’s cold, you should go back quickly."
Gu Kaichen finally caught his breath, but Bai Suihe’s words angered him again.
"Ms. Bai, you lack respect for hierarchy..."
Bai Suihe, "Second brother, you’re wrong. The hierarchy refers to the relationship of seniority and status. Your seniority is the same as my husband’s, and the age difference is not big.
As for social status, you’re just a student still relying on the family, while my husband has been managing family affairs for years. In truth, there’s no clear answer as to who’s higher or lower.
So what you mentioned about hierarchy really doesn’t apply between you two brothers."
Gu Kaichen was so angry he coughed dryly a few times, pointing a finger at Bai Suihe, "Sharp-tongued..."
"Second brother, you’re wrong again. Being sharp-tongued means having a sharp edge in argument or speaking harshly. I was only correcting your misuse of words, not arguing or mocking you..."
Gu Kaiyuan tried hard to hold back a laugh; his wife was indeed eloquent. How had he not noticed her charming side before?
Seeing his second brother’s face turn red, it was hard to tell if he was angry or embarrassed—likely both.
"Utterly unreasonable." Gu Kaichen came over with no gain and ended up beaten and speechless after being argued against.
Now his reputation was ruined and he didn’t know how much effort it would take to restore it.
The mocking laughter around him made his face change colors; finally, he stood up, enduring the pain, glaring fiercely at Gu Kaiyuan and his wife before leaving.
"Oh, no, could it be that by hitting the young he brought over the old?"
Bai Suihe’s seemingly unintentional exclamation instantly aroused a burst of laughter.
"Gu Kaichen, after losing a fight, go back and complain to your dad, let him come to your aid."
"You can’t do it like this, you need to make yourself look more pitiful, then your old dad will have a justified reason..."
"Could it really be that by hitting the young, the old will come?"
"It’s all family, brothers love and fight, and day by day, they provide us with so much gossip, without them the team wouldn’t be complete without the Gu Family..."
The laughter made Gu Kaichen walk faster, and he originally wanted Gu Baijiang to stand up for him, but now that thought was abandoned.
If Gu Baijiang really came, then his reputation would be gone.
Gu Kaiyuan cupped his hands in a circle around the crowd, "Truly sorry, once again we’ve disturbed everyone with our family’s matters. It’s too cold outside, everyone please go inside and rest."
"No worries, no worries, it’s so cold, with a show to watch it lightens everyone’s mood."
"Thanks to your family matters, my mood’s been much better, we don’t mind being disturbed..."
Gu Kaiyuan speechlessly helped Bai Suihe back, quietly followed by Chunxiang, as they quickly covered the oilcloth.
"Madam, today I really saw you in a new light."
Bai Suihe glanced at him, "Are you mocking me too, thinking I’m sharp-tongued?"
"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare," Gu Kaiyuan quickly waved his hand, "Thanks to you, Madam, for helping me out and letting me vent my anger.
They used to say I’m unruly, not fit for studying, especially my second brother, who often mocked me. After today’s incident, it’s like a slap in his face.
He claims to be learned but can’t even use words correctly."
"You should be prepared, even if they don’t find you today, they’ll definitely hold you accountable later."
Bai Suihe reminded, "Gu Kaichen is the most meticulous in your family, after today, it’s a direct declaration of enmity."
"Even without today’s incident, it’s impossible to live peacefully with him," Gu Kaiyuan was sometimes annoyed. If not for waiting for that decree, he wouldn’t want to endure such humiliation anymore.
"Don’t worry, at least he’ll be restrained for a few days."
Gu Kaiyuan didn’t know he was speaking too soon; early the next morning, Gu Anliang called him while everyone was loading the carriage.
Bai Suihe raised an eyebrow, laughing at Gu Kaiyuan, "It’s only been a few hours; you overestimated them."
Gu Kaiyuan handed things over to Zhuang Datou and the others to carry, preparing to go with Gu Anliang to see what was happening.
But he noticed Gu Anliang staring fixedly at Lin Hua and the others, surprised that the youngster’s eyes were so sharp; everyone was wrapped up tightly, yet he could still recognize them.
"Third Uncle, why do I find them so familiar?" Over at Third Uncle’s side, people had increased as soon as he arrived.
"It’s right that they look familiar," Gu Kaiyuan didn’t think this could be hidden for long, "That’s Lin Hua and the others, but they are working for the Bai Family now; we can’t order them around."
Gu Kaiyuan didn’t care what Gu Anliang was thinking, directly grabbing him by the collar, "Didn’t you say your grandfather was looking for me? Hurry and lead the way up front."
Gu Anliang, facing this tall third uncle, dared not resist, going along with his force, "Third Uncle, you beat Second Uncle yesterday."
"I did, so what? Do you want to avenge your Second Uncle?"
"That can’t happen," Gu Anliang actually liked Third Uncle more than Gu Kaichen.
"Second Uncle didn’t say much last night, but this morning he did cry to Grandfather, saying many bad things, so you’d better be careful."
Gu Kaiyuan patted his head, "Not bad, I didn’t expect you’d pass on messages to your Third Uncle. Aren’t you afraid of your grandfather or dad blaming you when you go back?"
"In nephew’s heart, you’re just as important as Second Uncle."
Gu Kaiyuan pursed his lips, what a nice-sounding line. Anyway, both he and the second could be obstacles to the main family, so that line wasn’t wrong after all.
When he arrived beside the Gu Family’s ox cart, he found three men sitting there by the fire, while Liu Yun and Xu Yulan were tidying up with Gu Antong.
Seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but shake his head. Did they really not care about saving their last crumbs of dignity?
