From Hoarding to Time-Travel: My Supplies Saved Him

Chapter 803: Chapter 805: Nameless

Since Gu Wenheng had returned to the village, he naturally had a certain degree of grasp over it. He actually knew exactly what his brothers had just been up to, like the back of his hand.

"If some people are jumping around making a fuss, you don’t need to worry about my feelings. Sometimes, you just need to cut ties when necessary."

Gu Yuanshui asked, "Old Seventh, you know everything?"

"What do I know? I just got back, so I don’t know anything," Gu Wenheng said with a feigned smile of ignorance. "It looks like there won’t be any visitors today. Since it’s just our big family, let’s set up a few tables and have a good, lively time."

Gu Yuanjin immediately took over the conversation with a smile. "That sounds great. We have everything ready at home. I’ll have the servants make a few more of our local specialty dishes. Being away from home for so long, you must be craving this taste."

Gu Wenheng actually hadn’t craved it. After all, cuisines from all over the country were sent to his manor as soon as Tianfu Restaurant prepared them. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have put on all this weight.

"If you have any arrangements, Eldest Brother, let’s save them for tomorrow. I’ve already had someone order a few tables of food and wine from Tianfu Restaurant in town. Us brothers need to have a good drink today."

Over the years, when he had free time, he had flipped through wine-making books. He actually managed to concoct a few types of wine. Even if they couldn’t compare to the He Family’s secret brews, they were very popular in Tianfu Restaurants everywhere. Now that their reputation had spread, they had become another signature of Tianfu Restaurant, securing a stable customer base as a result.

Gu Yuanshui and the others were all in favor. The brothers hadn’t had a heart-to-heart talk in a long time and felt they had grown distant. They hoped that over tonight’s drinks, they could bridge the gap of unfamiliarity. Moreover, although Tianfu Restaurant would send some alcohol to the village during festivals, the quota was limited. With so many elders and relatives, there wasn’t much left when divided up. Usually, if they wanted to satisfy their cravings, they had to go to Tianfu Restaurant together. Now that Gu Wenheng and the others were back, Tianfu Restaurant would surely bring out their best wine to serve their master. Just thinking about it made them look forward to it.

Gu Wenheng had known for a long time that ever since the Gu Family Brothers’ lives improved, they had become more inclined towards eating and drinking. Looking at his brothers, who had all grown much sturdier, Gu Wenheng felt that he didn’t stand out among them.

"Should we bring Dad over too?" Gu Yuantu asked. He knew that Gu Dashi also loved a good drink. Since the brothers were gathering, they might as well bring the old man along.

Gu Wenheng didn’t mind. He smiled and nodded from the side. "Then us father and sons won’t return until we’re drunk today."

Gu Yuanjin glanced at Gu Yuanmu. "Did you forget that we just invited Doctor Huang over two months ago? Dad has to abstain from alcohol and greasy food. We can’t let him know about this, or he’ll make a scene.

"Let’s not bring him along. We’ll just have someone send over a few light dishes later; that’ll be enough to show our filial piety."

Gu Wenheng paused. "I haven’t been home for a long time, so I really didn’t know about this. It’s truly my fault.

"In that case, I’ll have someone order a table of vegetarian food from the restaurant. The taste is no worse than other dishes.

"I’ll have to trouble you brothers to remind them of any dietary restrictions."

Gu Yuanjin said, "You are a man who does great things. Naturally, we brothers are here to watch over the affairs at home. Second Brother was just too excited to suggest such an unreliable idea."

With that, he glared fiercely at Gu Yuantu, scaring him into shrinking his neck. Gu Yuantu really didn’t mean anything else; he just wanted the whole family to have a lively time together. Besides, the old man was cooped up in his room all day, which was indeed a bit pitiful. It was rare for Old Seventh to come back, so coming out for a few drinks shouldn’t be a big problem.

Gu Yuanshui saw through his thoughts at a glance. He pulled Gu Yuantu back and waited on the spot until the other brothers had left before saying, "Second Brother, what kind of nonsense are you acting out again?

"Are you the only filial one here, and the rest of us just ignore Dad?

"Over these years, in terms of food, clothing, and expenses, when have us brothers—especially Old Seventh—ever mistreated him?

"Sometimes, Mom and the rest of us restricting his diet is for his own good. If we let him eat and drink whatever he wants, do you think Dad would still be in good health now?"

Gu Yuantu muttered awkwardly, "I didn’t mean that. I just thought that the whole family sitting together..."

Gu Yuanshui interrupted, "Anyway, I’ll lay it out right here: as long as it’s something bad for Dad’s health, there is absolutely no room for compromise. Even if you are my own second brother, you won’t get past me."

Gu Yuantu was speechless.

Seeing that Gu the Second still hadn’t caught on, Gu Yuanshui, unable to utter unfilial words directly, patted his shoulder and said pointedly, "Don’t forget, our whole big family relies on Old Seventh. Only when Old Seventh is well, can we be well."

Gu Yuantu remained speechless.

As for the brothers walking ahead, Gu Wenheng asked Gu Yuanjin in a low voice, "Eldest Brother, Dad’s health isn’t in any major trouble, is it?"

Gu Yuanjin replied, "Don’t worry. We’ve invited several doctors over to check on him. Aside from dietary restrictions and helping him move his limbs more often in daily life, his health won’t deteriorate.

"Besides, we don’t let him worry about any matters, big or small, at home. Dad will definitely live a long life."

Gu Wenheng fell silent.

Gu Yuanhuo didn’t have as many convoluted thoughts as his two older brothers and genuinely thought they were just concerned about the old man. He chimed in, "He’s currently being seen by the best doctors and carefully tended to by the servants every day. Old Seventh, you don’t need to worry."

Gu Wenheng was speechless.

Forget it, let them misunderstand if they want to. Gu Wenheng looked at his other brothers with a face full of gratitude. "It’s all thanks to you guys being at home. However, even if Dad can’t drink with us, we should still go over and let him know, so he can see how harmonious us brothers are. It’ll make the old man happy too."

Gu Yuanjin fell silent. He wondered if their father would really be happy to know.

Gu Wenheng instructed the steward nearby to pack some fruit and personally carried it toward Li Cuicui’s room. "If he can’t have rich meats and fish, eating more fruit is always good."

These fruits had all been gifted by nearby officials and gentry. Over the past few days, many had already been given away, but the supply at home never seemed to diminish.

Gu Dashi had just dozed off when Luo Gang woke him up. Looking at his sons appearing in his room, Gu Dashi was a bit puzzled. Normally, these few didn’t visit so frequently.

Gu Yuanshui said, "Dad, us brothers came to see you together. How are you doing today?"

"How else could I be? Just clinging to a single breath, neither dead nor alive.

"If you were truly filial, you’d take your old man out for a walk. Being trapped in this room is going to make me useless."

The Gu Family Brothers fell silent. They mused that he was indeed already useless.

Gu Yuanjin said, "Dad, didn’t Mom have people carry you around the village before, but you refused every time?

"The weather today is actually quite nice. If you want to go out, I’ll have someone prepare a sedan chair right now."

But Gu Dashi stared straight at Gu Wenheng. "Old Seventh, do you also think your dad is only fit to walk around the village?"

Gu Wenheng replied, "Dad, if you want to go out, I’ll order a carriage right away.

"Wherever you want to go, it just takes a single word from you. However, the journey might be a bit bumpy, and I’m afraid your body won’t be able to handle it."

Gu Dashi said, "They say you raise sons to provide for your old age. You’ve become such a high-ranking official—don’t tell me the backyard of the government office can’t accommodate your dad?"