Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!

Over at the Gu Family.

Li Xuemei prepared a table full of dishes, and everyone sat around the table to start eating.

Gu Ruhai had a few drinks, of course with Gu Ruhe as his companion.

As the two drank, Gu Ruhe started to complain to Gu Ruhai, "Big brother, you’re living well now. Seeing your days like this makes me happy for you. You don’t know how hard it was for me all those years, unable to help you, watching you and sister-in-law struggle, and still having to ask you for food. It broke my heart."

He downed a glass of baijiu.

Gu Ruhai smiled and said, "Don’t mention it, we’re brothers after all. Right or wrong, it doesn’t matter; what’s past is past. As for the second brother, I don’t acknowledge him—a wicked child so ungrateful I dare not admit as kin. If he can harm his own parents, I wonder who he wouldn’t harm. In my eyes, our Gu Family only has two brothers."

Speaking sincerely from the heart, Gu Ruhai felt a bit sentimental.

Thinking about the past and now, Gu Ruhai also felt troubled.

Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu watched the two sons with their arms around each other talking intimately and drinking; it stirred feelings of both relief and sorrow within them.

A bit of comfort, yet a tinge of heartache.

But who can be blamed for this?

Gu Ruhe patted his brother’s shoulder, saying, "Big brother, that second brother is just no good. Always thinking about harming others. Let’s not talk about him, let’s discuss something else. Big brother, you’ve really made a name for yourself in the city. I heard from our father that you’ve opened several hotels. Your business is so successful that others can’t match it. You’ve made it, and I’m happy for you."

Gu Ruhai poured some alcohol for Gu Ruhe, casually saying, "That’s all thanks to Xiaoqing’s skills. If it weren’t for my daughter, who knows where I’d be now? I’m content; this is my fate in this lifetime. Now, I lack for nothing. Once the kids are settled, my wife and I can travel and make the most of this life."

It was Gu Xiaoqing’s suggestion for her parents to travel and see the world.

Gu Ruhe raised his glass and clinked with Gu Ruhai, taking a bitter sip.

"Big brother, your younger brother is in trouble this time. I had no choice but to turn to you. I barely have the face to ask, but if I don’t speak, things at home won’t get better."

Gu Ruhai suddenly snapped to attention. A little alcohol may seem like a lot to Gu Ruhe, but to someone like Gu Ruhai, who has been dealing in business for years, it wasn’t much—he wasn’t even close to being drunk.

"Speak, since you’ve opened your mouth. I’ll see if I can help. If I can, I will. If I can’t, I won’t play the big shot."

Gu Ruhai took a deep sip of alcohol.

The proud younger brother in his memory now seemed aged; graying hair at his temples and a hunched back.

Dimly, Gu Ruhai seemed to see his own former hunched self overlaying Gu Ruhe now.

His heart softened.

He just couldn’t be ruthless enough.

Gu Ruhe’s eyes lit up. He grasped Gu Ruhai’s wrist tightly, almost frighteningly strong, and urgently said, "Big brother, you can do it, you can make it happen. I’m an accountant at the supply and marketing cooperative. Times are tough right now, and the salary and benefits at the cooperative aren’t good. My family needs money, it’s just that... just that..."

Gu Ruhe couldn’t continue, and his face flushed red.

Gu Ruhai looked at his brother, waiting for the rest to come out.

It’s about money.

Li Xuemei paused her chopsticks. She wasn’t the naive rural woman she used to be; she’s seen a lot now. Hearing this, she sensed something amiss, like it involved public funds.

Xiao Xue pretended to lower her head, but inside, she cursed Gu Ruhe mercilessly.

It was all Gu Ruhe’s doing that made her look foolish today.

If not for those two kids, Xiao Xue wouldn’t have wanted to come.

But Xiao Xue couldn’t lose face like this.

If Gu Ruhe got into trouble, the household would be finished.

Xiao Xue would be implicated as well.

Gu Ruhe, seeing his brother waiting, had to shamefully admit, "Because Gu Xiaomin is going to high school this year, and the county high school requires a sponsorship fee. There’s just no way to gather it. I used ten thousand yuan of public funds from the cooperative, and now they’re going to audit the accounts. I really can’t come up with it. If they find out I embezzled such an amount, my accounting career ends there."

"Big brother, you have to help me. I’m begging you. This matter is serious; if discovered, I’ll go to jail."

Gu Ruhe was already desperate, holding tightly onto Gu Ruhai, as if clinging to a life-saving straw.

Gu Ruhai was shocked.

Not just Gu Ruhai, but Mr. and Mrs. Gu were also terrified.

This was a big deal, involving jail time.

In these times, who dares to do something so outrageous?

Xiao Xue lowered her head, already knowing that once spoken, this was how everyone would react.

But if not spoken, who would easily lend out that ten thousand yuan?

Li Xuemei was completely dumbfounded—the boldness of each family member was astonishing.

If it were someone else, Li Xuemei might have thought of it, but where did Gu Ruhe get such nerve?

He seemed so honest and simple, yet did something far from it.

"Third brother, how could you do such a thing? Don’t you know this is illegal? You’re old enough, yet you still need to be taught what’s right and wrong?

If the county high school is not affordable, then don’t attend. Doing this—how do you expect the family to see you?"

Gu Ruhai almost wanted to curse Gu Ruhe to death; such a major issue, no wonder the couple came so submissively today—there was such a big matter at stake.

Gu Ruhe fell to his knees with a thud, clutching Gu Ruhai’s leg, saying, "Big brother, I was wrong. I truly realize my mistake, but if you don’t save me this time, I’m done for. The two kids are still small. If I go in, this family is finished. Big brother!"

Mr. Gu trembled as he stood up, pointing at Gu Ruhe, his finger shaking for a long time before he spoke, "Eldest son, you have to save him. He’s your brother after all."

What else could be said?

Mr. Gu never imagined his most cherished son could do such a thing.

This was a crime with serious jail time.

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Mrs. Gu cried out, scolding, "Third son, how could you do this? Surely it was that wasteful woman that urged you on; otherwise, how could you have done this?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to recommend it on qidian.com or vote for monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)