Then, Gu Wenlin told Wu Minzhen about the good deeds Xu Yan had done.
That Daniu was a friend of Xu Yan’s eldest brother, and this matter was instigated by Xu Yan’s eldest brother.
At the moment, both of them had been arrested. Xu Yan was safe, but this matter ultimately stemmed from her!
Wu Minzhen’s face turned livid with anger: “Even if we separate, it should be the second son’s family who leaves. The fourth son has a leg injury, and Tongtong is pregnant. How will they manage if they move out?”
“Let’s go, we should go inside and discuss this properly.” Gu Wenlin sighed, then walked into the house with his hands behind his back. Wu Minzhen hurriedly followed.
Inside the house, Ruan Tong looked at Gu Bai in disbelief. “Is Xu Yan’s eldest brother some kind of sister-obsessed maniac? How could he do something so insane?”
Gu Bai didn’t understand what “sister-obsessed maniac” meant, but he didn’t press further. He simply explained calmly, “In the years since Xu Yan married into this family, she’s often given financial support to her own family. It’s understandable that her eldest brother would stand up for her.”
So that was it.
The elderly couple had truly been too indulgent toward Xu Yan.
Even Gu Bai knew about this, so the elderly couple couldn’t possibly be unaware. Yet they had tacitly allowed her to do it.
Xu Yan really was a despicable person!
“Ruan Tong, let’s move out and live on our own!” Gu Bai suddenly spoke.
These words exploded in Ruan Tong’s mind like fireworks.
A life for just the two of them? Wouldn’t that be wonderful?
She felt a faint sense of anticipation in her heart.
“I’m fine with whatever you decide. I’ll follow your arrangements,” Ruan Tong replied with unusual obedience.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Gu Bai opened it to find the elderly couple standing outside.
Wu Minzhen hurried into the room and, looking at Ruan Tong with tearful eyes, said, “Tongtong, I know this incident has wronged you. But we can’t separate the family!”
Gu Wenlin nodded in agreement. The old couple naturally stood united.
The small spark of anticipation that had just ignited in Ruan Tong’s heart was quickly extinguished by cold water.
With her in-laws blocking the way, it was obvious even without thinking that the family couldn’t be separated.
Ruan Tong lowered her gaze and remained silent.
Gu Bai’s refined brows furrowed deeply, his voice tinged with displeasure. “We’ll just move out. We’ll still contribute money to the family.”
“This isn’t about money!” Gu Wenlin said sternly. “Tongtong is pregnant now, and your leg is inconvenient. You also have to take care of two children. How will you manage everything? Fourth Son, you’re not a child anymore. You can’t act on impulse like this!”
These words pierced Gu Bai’s heart like a sharp knife.
Seeing Gu Bai purse his lips tightly without speaking, Ruan Tong grew angry.
Regardless of whether Gu Bai was lame in one leg, constantly hearing people tell him, “You can’t do it,” or “Your leg is useless,” was enough to infuriate anyone.
Ruan Tong set aside her usual gentleness and looked seriously at the elderly Gu couple, speaking with unprecedented earnestness. “Dad, Mom, I can understand that you care about Gu Bai. But Gu Bai only injured his leg—he’s not disabled!
He’s a normal person. He can work, he can farm, he can labor. He’s not made of clay, fragile and easily broken!”
Her words left the elderly Gu couple stunned, both falling into deep thought.
Gu Bai, meanwhile, looked at her in astonishment. Her resolute profile made his long-dead heart seem to stir back to life.
Yes, everyone thought he was useless because of his leg injury. Over time, he had become insecure and sensitive.
“Additionally, Gu Bai’s leg can be cured.” Ruan Tong dropped a bombshell.
“What? Tongtong, are you serious?” Wu Minzhen excitedly stepped forward and grasped Ruan Tong’s hand.
“Tongtong, did your master teach you a treatment method?” Gu Wenlin guessed.