LGHTNOVELBOOK 20: Stubborn Young Wife
“No need to find him. I’ll sell this wild boar myself.”
“Ah Yu, you’ve never been to town, better let…”
Looking at the injured Gu Mengyao, Gu Yu became increasingly angry.
This anger wasn’t just directed at Gu Mengyao and Hunter Wu, but also at himself.
Gu Mengyao was just a thirteen-year-old girl, yet Gu Yu’s predecessor had shamelessly relied on her for support, even giving handouts to the old Yang family… It was truly mortifying.
Fortunately, Gu Mengyao hadn’t been in mortal danger, but it served as a timely reminder to Gu Yu that he couldn’t continue letting her go into the mountains.
Autumn was when animals had nothing better to do. This time it was just one wild boar, but if it had been a group of wild boars, Gu Mengyao wouldn’t have had a chance to return.
“I’ll sell the boar. This isn’t up for discussion. Also, this is the last time you’ll hunt in the mountains. From now on, I’ll earn money to support you.”
“Ah Yu…”
“Who has the final say in this household?”
“You do, but we can’t stop hunting. The family needs money.”
“Say no more. My mind is made up. You can go catch pheasants and rabbits near the mountain if you want, but going deep into the mountains is forbidden.”
Gu Yu’s tone was somewhat harsh, making Gu Mengyao’s eyes redden.
Although she knew Gu Yu didn’t want her to risk herself in the mountains, without hunting, how would they survive?
So Gu Mengyao had to continue resisting. If they weren’t so poor, she wouldn’t risk her life going to the mountains every time.
But now… besides hunting, their family had no other way to make money.
Just by looking at Gu Mengyao’s stubborn expression as she bit her lip, Gu Yu knew that words alone couldn’t convince her.
He needed to address the root of the problem.
Since Gu Mengyao was currently worried about money, he would prove that he could make money.
“Qingheng, go outside for a bit. I need to talk to your sister.”
“Brother-in-law, don’t bully my sister.”
“She’s already in this state. If I were to mistreat her now, I’d lose all face.”
Although Gu Yu could tell Gu Mengyao, he decided not to tell his young brother-in-law Gu Qingheng.
So after sending Gu Qingheng out, Gu Yu didn’t say much. He directly took out eleven taels of silver from his bosom and placed them in front of Gu Mengyao.
With silver as evidence, surely Gu Mengyao wouldn’t refuse now!
“Ah… Ah Yu, this money, where did you get it from?”
“I earned it in town today. I didn’t steal or rob. I earned this through my own abilities. Now, do you believe that I can earn money to support the family?”
When Gu Mengyao saw the pile of silver on the bed, her expression froze. Then, as if thinking of something, she immediately became anxious.
Seeing the change in Gu Mengyao’s expression, Gu Yu clearly guessed that she had misunderstood.
After all, Gu Yu was only twelve years old and particularly frail. Suddenly producing so much money would make anyone suspicious.
Therefore, only after Gu Yu repeatedly assured her that this was money he had earned himself did Gu Mengyao finally sigh with relief.
However, Gu Mengyao’s eyes were still red, making her look like a pitiful little thing. This made Gu Yu sigh, and he reached out to pat her head.
Gu Mengyao’s hair wasn’t pure black; due to malnutrition, it had become somewhat dry and yellowish, not feeling particularly good to touch.
But Gu Yu thought this young girl was truly good.
Despite how Gu Yu’s predecessor had treated her, Gu Mengyao had still taken on the responsibility of supporting the family, outperforming many men.
So after this transmigration, Gu Yu needed to change things.
His own wife should naturally be supported by him. She shouldn’t have to risk her life in the mountains, with her life hanging by a thread, possibly perishing at any moment.