Chapter 603: Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
They gazed at Gu Zi, certain that she was the biological daughter their second brother had mistakenly lost. Even if she wasn’t standing next to Mother Lin at this moment, Lin Laoda couple would still recognize her, for she bore a striking resemblance to Mother Lin in her youth.
Both mother and daughter possessed a rare beauty. However, the mother had married an ordinary farmer. Despite Lin Lao’er’s affection for her, her life was destined to be simple and laborious. Lin Laoda’s wife had once been envious of Lin Lao’er’s wife’s beauty, but the thought of her own wealth always eased her jealousy.
But what about the daughter? She had married the only wealthy man in the area. Today, she was dressed in a cheongsam coat, adorned with pearls and jade, her complexion rosy, her demeanor dignified. Gu Zi’s aura was comparable to that of a high-born lady, which made Lin Laoda’s wife feel uncomfortable.
She wondered, how could Mother Lin, who had led an ordinary life, give birth to such a daughter who possessed both wealth and beauty?
Moreover, this daughter had married a wealthy son-in-law, who was said to be very considerate of Gu Zi and Lin Lao’er’s family. This had allowed Lin Lao’er’s family to rise from poverty and become wealthy in Little Lin Village.
The more Lin Laoda’s wife thought about it, the more jealous she became. Her tone of speech inevitably carried a sour note, losing the magnanimity that an elder should have, revealing a petty nature. “I’m not very happy today. You’re Gu Zi, right? You’ve been back for a while now, but you haven’t visited me and your uncle. Oh, I see, perhaps your parents have become so wealthy that they’ve forgotten about us.”
Lin Laoda’s wife believed that whenever she returned in the past and had a dispute with someone, the people around her would always side with her, blaming the other party. So, she deliberately spoke in this manner now, presuming that the people around her would still help her criticize Lin Lao’er’s family’s inconsideration. She didn’t realize that the wind had already changed direction.
As soon as she spoke, many people around her changed their expressions. Immediately, someone stood up to defend Lin Lao’er’s family. “I’m not happy to hear what you’re saying. Haven’t you ever thought about visiting Gu Zi?”
“Your second brother’s daughter has been returned, and you haven’t even visited. Yet, you’re waiting for the younger generation to visit you. As elders, you’re so inconsiderate, yet you expect the younger generation to be considerate of you. Ridiculous!”
“Exactly, the pot calling the kettle black. I remember you said a long time ago that you wouldn’t associate with Lin Lao’er’s family. Now you’re turning around and blaming An Yun and her husband. Disgusting.”
“Look at their high and mighty attitude. I’ve been fed up with it for a long time. Instead of staying in town during the New Year, they’ve come here to put on a show.”
The voices around her surged over, almost startling Lin Laoda’s wife. What was going on? Why was everyone siding with Lin Lao’er’s family?
It was Lin Laoda who reacted quickly. Seeing the unfavorable situation, he glared at his wife and scolded, “Look at you, we came to pay a New Year’s visit, and you had to make it unpleasant. Shut up, no one here thinks you’re mute.
“Gu Zi, your aunt doesn’t know how to speak properly, don’t take it to heart. We came today specifically to see you. Whatever happened in the past is in the past. Your father and I are still brothers, born of the same mother. Blood is thicker than water, it can’t be severed just like that. This is a red envelope I prepared for you, please don’t think it’s too small.”
Lin Laoda handed the gift box to Lin Lao’er, then apologized to Gu Zi. He took out a large red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Gu Zi.
Lin Laoda’s wife wanted to stop him. But under the watchful eyes of everyone, she feared that if she tried to stop him again, the saliva spat out by the people around her could drown her. Subconsciously, she was a bit scared and didn’t stop him, but her heart ached. This red envelope was worth a hundred and one.
This was specially prepared for their son’s leader’s child. Lin Laoda was really something, giving a fifty-one envelope would have been enough. Why give such a large red envelope? Money, it was her money!
Gu Zi reached out to take it, but then withdrew her hand. Lin Laoda’s wife was delighted, hoping that Gu Zi would decline. Gu Zi’s words were exactly what Lin Laoda’s wife wanted to hear, “Uncle, you may not know my situation. I’m already married and have three children. If the mother has a red envelope and the children don’t, they will be upset. I’d better not take it. It’s the thought that counts.”
With Gu Zi’s refusal, the stone in Lin Laoda’s wife’s heart finally fell to the ground. Just as Lin Laoda was about to take back the red envelope, the people around them began to mock, “Just give one red envelope? Why not give four and solve the problem? Lin Laoda can’t be that stingy, right? As an uncle, he’s not even willing to give a red envelope, so much for blood being thicker than water.”