Chapter 784 - 780: Asking for Advice

"He’s my own brother, after all. He came asking for advice, so I gave him some. As for whether he listens or what he does after, that’s his business."

"Besides, if his life is miserable and he’s crying in front of you all day, wouldn’t that be an eyesore for you too?"

Eldest Sun said the last sentence very quietly, but it made Aunt Sun’s eyes widen.

’She had underestimated her husband.’

’I thought he was being foolish, but it turns out he understands things much better than I do.’

If the second branch was pushed to the point where they really couldn’t get by, they’d definitely come and cause trouble for the main branch, and they couldn’t afford that kind of trouble.

Thinking about it that way, what her old man had just done wasn’t wrong at all.

At the same time, she started to worry again. "Do you think his eldest daughter-in-law will come back? If she doesn’t, they won’t really come and cause trouble for us, will they?"

Eldest Sun looked serious. "She’ll definitely be back."

"His eldest daughter-in-law just can’t stand her sister-in-law. Going back to her parents’ was just to teach the second branch a lesson. If she really wanted to leave, she would have done it long ago. Why wait this long just to make a scene with her family?"

Eldest Sun had analyzed the situation: they made a big fuss, but didn’t take any real action. If she really wanted a divorce, she wouldn’t care about saving face.

After Father Sun got back, he went to the chicken coop to grab a hen, only to remember that Leng Yuan had taken all of them.

At this thought, another wave of frustration washed over Father Sun.

Fortunately, he still had his wits about him. He asked Mrs. Sun for some money, bought two bottles of wine and some pastries, and took her with him to go apologize.

On the way, Father Sun warned Mrs. Sun repeatedly to have a good attitude, or else she could go back to her parents’ home, too.

At her age, being sent back to her parents’ home by her husband would be incredibly humiliating. So, she didn’t dare cause any trouble and was on her best behavior from start to finish.

While the Sun family was off to apologize to their eldest daughter-in-law, Gu Jiaojiao and Fang Ziyin were preparing dinner. When Jiang Baishu and the others returned that evening, they were a little surprised to see Fang Ziyin.

Jiang Baishu’s expression darkened when he saw Fang Ziyin, but Gu Jiaojiao acted as she always did. "You’re back. Dinner’s ready."

There were only four adults at the dinner table today, no children. The two kids were eating at the village chief’s house.

Gu Jiaojiao had already sent grain over in advance.

At the dinner table, Gu Jiaojiao winked at Leng Yuan.

Leng Yuan placed a piece of meat in Gu Jiaojiao’s bowl, his voice gentle. "Hurry up and eat."

Gu Jiaojiao was speechless.

’Wait, why isn’t he sticking to the plan?’

’The two of them had already agreed yesterday. She would give him a look, and he would bring up Jiang Baishu’s situation. Why did he suddenly clam up?’

Gu Jiaojiao silently bit into the piece of meat Leng Yuan had given her. ’Mmm, it tastes better than when I get it myself.’

After dinner, just as they put down their bowls and chopsticks, Jiang Baishu shot to his feet. "Brother Leng, Sister-in-law, it’s getting late. I’ll take Comrade Fang home."

Just as Gu Jiaojiao was about to speak, Leng Yuan cut in. "Don’t be in such a hurry to take her home. I have something to say to you."

Jiang Baishu glanced at Leng Yuan, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately sat back down.

Gu Jiaojiao quietly cleared the bowls and chopsticks, then brewed and placed a cup of tea in front of each of the four of them.

"Have some tea. It’ll help you cool down."

The three of them were speechless.

Her hint was anything but subtle.

Leng Yuan resignedly pulled Gu Jiaojiao’s hand, making her sit down, then said, "Your vacation should be ending soon. Pack your things in the next couple of days, and go back when it’s over."

’Wow, not a single wasted word.’

’Comrade Leng Yuan, as blunt as ever.’

Even Fang Ziyin, who was sitting to the side, looked a little surprised.

Jiang Baishu was silent for a moment before he spoke. "Brother Leng, I’m planning to transfer back."