From Hoarding to Time-Travel: My Supplies Saved Him

Chapter 799: Chapter 801: Seeking Death

If she hadn’t sent the two children to this foolish daughter’s side back then, would their lives have turned out completely different?

Chuncao had previously harbored unrealistic delusions. Li Cuicui had sent the two girls to the Shi family to teach her a lesson, never expecting them to fall prey to the Shi family’s schemes instead.

What was done was done. This made her even more disappointed in her own biological daughter, so she had simply washed her hands of the matter. However, she never expected that even Chun Ya would be dragged down and harmed as well.

Over the years, Chuncao rarely visited the Gu family. Even when she occasionally came over, the coldness in her eyes caused a dull ache in Li Cuicui’s heart.

She knew that these two sisters blamed her, but she had no other choice. She could only try to make it up to them by secretly adding more to their dowries.

Yet, she never expected this to fuel the Shi Family’s greed even further. Chun Ya had barely gotten engaged when the Shi family started spreading rumors, boasting about how massive her dowry would be.

Gu Yuan was so angry back then that he wanted to report it to the authorities. With Gu Wenheng’s connections, the Lord County Magistrate would definitely stand on the Gu family’s side.

But Li Cuicui was afraid, so she stopped him. Old Seventh was out there fighting his battles alone; it hadn’t been easy for him to reach his current position.

If he were tainted because of these trivial family matters, not to mention she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself, she wouldn’t even be able to face the Gu family ancestors.

"Mother, I am your only daughter," Gu Yuanfeng said dismissively. Now when she entered the village, wouldn’t all these kids, big and small, have to respectfully call her Great-Aunt?

If she went out, as long as she mentioned she was Gu Wenheng’s only sister, wouldn’t those people have to flatter her?

"So what if you are my daughter? You are married out. You are now Mrs. Shi Gu," Li Cuicui reminded her once again. "The clan elders couldn’t even stand the foolish things you did before. If you do anything to damage the Gu family’s reputation again, we will sever ties with you. You will no longer be a daughter of the Gu family."

"What are you afraid of those old fogeys for?" Gu Yuanfeng said, holding Li Cuicui’s arm. "My biological brother is a First Rank official. They are only all talk.

"If it weren’t for Old Seventh, would they have the good days they have now? And now they actually dare to meddle in our family affairs."

Hearing Gu Yuanfeng’s dismissive words, Jin Qianqian’s face darkened.

"You’re right," Li Cuicui looked at her, nodding. "This is indeed the Gu family’s business. As a daughter-in-law of the Shi family, you are at most a guest here. Now you’ve seen everyone and had your tea. Take your family and leave immediately!"

Gu Yuanfeng argued, "Mother, Old Seventh and I are full biological siblings. It’s wrong for you to say that.

"I’m not going to sit here and talk nonsense with you all. Where is Old Seventh? I’m going to see him.

"I am his biological sister. Even outsiders get to enjoy wealth and blessings by following him. Do I deserve to suffer in poverty here for the rest of my life?"

Seeing her pointed gaze, Jin Qianqian nearly laughed out of anger. She reached out and stopped the wives of the other brothers who wanted to speak up against the injustice. "Since Yuanfeng looks down on us, we’d better mind our own business when it comes to her family affairs from now on. Coincidentally, a few elders have arrived out front. Let’s go greet them. We won’t keep you company any longer."

After Jin Qianqian finished speaking, she led the crowd toward the front courtyard. Hong Daya walked at the very back, looking at Gu Yuanfeng with disdain. "What the hell does she think she is? She really thinks she’s a big deal!"

Gu Yuanfeng pointed at the Gu family’s daughters-in-law. "Mother, look at them. They don’t respect you as their mother-in-law at all.

"You should lay down some rules for them in our family. How do they even look like proper daughters-in-law?"

Li Cuicui retorted, "I actually think they are doing just fine. When dealing with insatiable people who take a mile when given an inch, you shouldn’t give them a good attitude, lest they walk all over you.

"It’s getting late. The family has been busy these days. You should go back first."

As soon as the old lady issued the order for her to leave, Gu Yuanfeng’s face twisted. "Mother, I haven’t even seen Old Seventh yet.

"We siblings haven’t seen each other in years. Why don’t you take me to see him?

"Coincidentally, your eldest grandson also came this time. Let him pay his respects to his own uncle."

Li Cuicui said, "Didn’t Shi Dayong already take him over? I know your intentions. Give up on that idea right now."

"That is your own biological grandson," Gu Yuanfeng said in dissatisfaction. "Old Seventh can promote other people’s children. He even takes the boys from our clan and the village out with him and gets them good wives. Why can’t he take his own biological nephew out?

"If not, Mother, you can just marry Le Hua to Laiyun. You are her grandmother. If you make the decision, I believe Yuanwu and his wife wouldn’t object."

"Shut your mouth!" Li Cuicui suddenly shouted. "I’ve already told you this matter is not open for discussion. If you keep bringing it up, even I won’t be able to protect you."

Gu Yuanfeng pursed her lips, her eyes landing on Li Chunya. "Mother, then what about Li Chunya? She’s getting married soon. Our family’s dowry hasn’t been sent over yet. You should talk to my brothers’ wives properly; the gifts we send can’t be meager.

"Old Seventh and his family just happened to return. They can surely attend their own grandniece’s wedding, right?

"To make the wedding more lively, the Shi family is even preparing to move the date up. It’ll be within the next few days."

Li Cuicui instantly understood her intentions. She wanted to use Gu Wenheng’s influence to elevate the Shi Family’s status.

Li Cuicui felt wave after wave of disappointment toward this Gu Yuanfeng, who repeatedly favored outsiders over her own family.

"You actually want Old Seventh and his family to attend the wedding? Where do you get the audacity?"

"Why wouldn’t it work out? Could it be that just because he’s become a high-ranking official, he no longer acknowledges his sister? Or his niece?"

Seeing her biological daughter still trying to smear her son’s name at a time like this, Li Cuicui slapped her across the face right in front of the attending servants.

"It’s me and your father who are refusing to acknowledge you as our daughter first. If you keep spewing filth everywhere, your father and I will have no choice but to disown you."

Hearing this, Gu Yuanfeng felt a bit guilty but still stubbornly argued, "Mother, I was just saying. Besides, Old Seventh isn’t that kind of person.

"I am his biological sister. Could he really just ignore me?"

Seeing Gu Yuanfeng still acting so unreasonably, Li Cuicui said coldly, "Remember what I just said. In this family, your brothers are far more important than you. You are not allowed to drag Lebao into this either, otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless.

"If you don’t believe me, let’s just wait and see.

"Go back and have a good talk with Shi Dayong. If he continues to indulge you in acting this way, I will beat the Shi family back to their original state."

Gu Yuanfeng had never seen her old mother look so serious and felt a bit weak. "Mother, I was just talking. I am a daughter of the Gu family; I will always wish the best for my maiden family."

Li Cuicui retorted, "You know the truth of those words in your own heart. Don’t rely on being my only daughter to stir up trouble in the Gu family. No matter how deep our affection was, it has been completely wiped out by your incessant demands over these past few years."

"But I am your biological daughter..." Gu Yuanfeng stammered.

"I can even abandon my biological sons, let alone a daughter like you.

"It seems you’ve lived too comfortably these past few years and forgotten what kind of life the youngest is living now."

Gu Yuanfeng was rendered speechless.