This Little Brat Can Forget About the Imperial Examinations

Gu Chaoyang looked at them and sneered, "Back then, it was the clan that wanted to take my things, and I refused. I didn't expect you to just kick me out."

The village chief of Gu Family Village shouted, "The situation at the time was that you were unwilling to contribute to the village!"

Gu Chaoyang looked at the village chief of Gu Family Village and said:

"I earned all of that myself, why should I give it to your Gu Family Village?"

Moreover, my son was in a situation where he needed money, but your Gu Family Village ignored him and tried to take my things.

Is there no justice left?

The Gu Family Village said, "Wasn't the clan's situation difficult back then? Why didn't you consider the clan's situation?"

Gu Chaoyang snorted coldly:

"Why should I consider the clan's interests? What did you say when my son was bullied by you?"

They're just kids; isn't it normal for kids to play and roughhouse?

My son deserves to be beaten senseless by your son!

Zhou Wanwan asked in a low voice, "Brother Sinian, were you knocked silly by Gu Erdan back then?"

Gu Sinian nodded and said, "There were six people in total, including Gu Erdan and his henchmen. Gu Erdan hit me on the head with a brick."

Zhou Wanwan squinted and said, "To hit you on the head with a brick? Is this guy crazy?"

"His father is the village chief, so naturally he has nothing to fear."

Zhou Wanwan scoffed lightly and said, "Fine, I understand."

Chen Dongmei was beaten half to death. Su Peng looked at her and said:

"You filthy bitch, what kind of good person do you think Gu Chaoyang is?"

Did you think he'd save you? Stop embarrassing yourself here and come back with me.

Chen Dongmei cried uncontrollably, but no one paid any attention to her.

Zhou Wanwan looked at the Old Scholar Tree and whispered a few words. Old Uncle Scholar Tree then found a few small trees and followed Su Peng away.

She didn't care whether Chen Dongmei was dead or alive, but she couldn't stand Su Peng's repeated provocations.

The Gu Family Village said:

"Chaoyang! Actually, it was all the kids' fault back then. Now the kids are all grown up, and your son is fine, right? So just let it go!"

Gu Family Village is your root; your father spent his entire life Gu Family Village. Don't you plan to go back and visit?

I brought your mother here today too. She's so old, and she misses you a lot."

Gu Chaoyang, with a cold face, saw an old woman walk over and say:

"Oh my! Isn't this my Chaoyang? Chaoyang! Have you come back to take me to enjoy a life of luxury?"

The village chief said that he wanted you to Gu Family Village because your father's biggest wish was to fix up the ancestral hall in the village. Your return is perfect timing.

Gu Chaoyang chuckled and said:

"Is this how things are done in your Gu Family Village? Is she my mother?"

She's just my stepmother, not my mother. My mother's grave is overgrown with weeds.

The woman shouted, "Gu Chaoyang, you heartless bastard! I raised you all these years, and this is how you treat me? Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"

Gu Chaoyang laughed loudly and said:

"What do I have to fear from being struck by lightning? How did you treat me back then?"

From childhood to adulthood, I have never had a full meal or worn a nice piece of clothing.

In the dead of winter, I was forced to run into the mountains wearing only a single layer of clothing; I almost froze to death.

I was covered in wounds. If my master hadn't brought me back, I'd probably be dead by now.

The woman shouted loudly:

"You're talking nonsense! I raised you until you were 18, helped you get married and have children, and this is how you treat me?"

"If it weren't for us, where would you have your shop? Where would you have your money?"

Gu Chaoyang sneered:

"Those were given to me by my master, what does it have to do with you?"

Don't try to glorify yourself. You know perfectly well how you've treated me.

The woman was furious and said:

"Gu Chaoyang, you have to give me an explanation in front of so many people today. I'm getting old, you have to support me."

Otherwise, I'll go to the authorities and sue you. Then I'll see what Gu Sinian does.

"That little brat shouldn't even think about scientific research."

Zhou Wanwan suddenly spoke up, "Uncle Chaoyang, it's alright, we can afford to support you, but are you really willing to come with us?"

The old woman nodded and said, "Yes, yes."

Zhou Wanwan suddenly chuckled and said:

"Then have your son write a document."

"Don't let us take you back and then blame us if anything happens."

Gu Chaoming suddenly shouted:

"I agree, I agree, but I'm still worried about my mother living in your house."

Brother, I heard you bought a house here. I'd like to go take a look and stay for a few days.

Gu Chaoyang was about to speak when Zheng Chunhe Zheng Chunhe stopped him, saying with a smile, "Isn't this a good thing? We really should invite them to our residence."

Village Chief Gu seized the opportunity to say:

"Gu Chaoyang, you've married a great wife! Since they're all going, let's go and join in the fun."

Let's also see how your house is here.

With a cold expression, Gu Chaoyang led them toward his own house.

The Gu Family bought a courtyard house here, but actually, Zheng Chunhe paid for it.

The Zheng Family already had a sum of money, which Zhou Wanwan gave to Zheng Chunhe, Zheng Chunhe was also a savvy investor.

With that money, he earned several thousand taels and bought this three-courtyard siheyuan (traditional courtyard house).

The first entrance leads to the outer courtyard, with servants' quarters and gatehouses on either side.

The second courtyard is the main courtyard, paved with bluestone. The courtyard is spacious, with several ancient locust trees planted in the center, their branches and leaves flourishing.

The third courtyard is the inner residence, with an elegant layout.

Gu Chaoming was dumbfounded. "Big brother, you're living so well now? You must have struck it rich!"

Old Madam Gu swallowed hard and exclaimed, "Oh my! Oh my! This is truly amazing! This house must have cost a fortune!"

Zheng Chunhe smiled and said, "It's not much, just over three thousand taels of silver."

Old Madam Gu smacked her lips and said:

"Only three thousand taels? What an arrogant tone!"

I've never lived in such a big courtyard in my entire life!

Chaoming! Let's live here from now on! I think that house is pretty nice, let's live there."

Zheng Chunhe smiled and said, "Great! You really have a good eye for choosing."

The old lady was overjoyed; she hadn't expected Gu Chaoyang's wife to be so easy to talk to.

Zhou Wanwan burst out laughing; she simply couldn't help it. The old lady picked out a urinal right away.

She excitedly opened the door, but her face immediately changed. "What kind of room did they give us? It stinks in there, is this a latrine?"

Zheng Chunhe smiled faintly and said, "If you like living here, there's nothing I can do about it."

Old Madam Gu sneered and said, "I want to stay in your room. Take us there!"

Zheng Chunhe smiled at them and said, "Then I'm sorry, my room is not for anyone else."

Old Madam Gu snorted coldly and said, "I don't care, I'm going to stay here. If you don't let me stay, this little brat can forget about taking the imperial examination..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Old Madam Gu was bound by something and flew out.