Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 365 I'm afraid some people might not appreciate your kindness.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Chang'er understood what was going on and continued, "It's not that I'm unreasonable, nor that I'm using this as an excuse to act tough."

"The people present should all be aware of Guo Cai's usual conduct."

"I won't say much about other people, but just considering my family, I've already resorted to violence twice. Today, everyone is coming to me to reason with me, so I won't hide anything from them."

"As you all know, I left home early this morning. Do you all know what I did today?"

Those present, of course, were unaware of this, and simply shook their heads.

Lin Chang'er looked at Wu Qingfeng, who nodded and slowly said, "Yesterday, the Gu family had a joyous occasion, but three people came to cause trouble and seek to bring bad luck to the Gu family."

"I interrogated them overnight and learned that their disturbance was not a coincidence, but rather the result of someone's deliberate instigation."

Wu Qingfeng and Lin Chang'er sat on the left and right sides of the main seat, clearly showing that they were going to support the Gu family.

He wasn't exactly easy to get along with, but because of Lin Chang'er, he never put on airs or demanded that the villagers kneel when he walked around Linshui Village, and he never displayed any official arrogance.

Therefore, his simple address of "this official" just now made the hearts of several clan elders tremble.

This also reminded them that no matter how easygoing Wu Qingfeng was on a daily basis, he was still an official.

The elder looked embarrassed, and Zhou Hai showed even more worry.

Whenever Guo Tian returned home, he would always bring a pot of good wine and chat with him all night long, about everything under the sun.

Guo Dabao and his mother also asked him to take care of them.

Of course, he did try to manage Guo Dabao's trouble-making in the village.

Many times, when villagers complained to him, he would personally pay for Guo Tian's apologies to the other party.

Guo Caishi was, after all, a woman. After he had visited her a few times, he couldn't go too often and could only let her have her way.

But who would have thought that this woman would go to such lengths?

Now that Lord Wu has asked this question, isn't the answer obvious?

Who else could it be but her?

Otherwise, why would Chang'er hold onto people and refuse to let them go?

Zhou Hai closed his eyes briefly. "Chang'er, I know this is unreasonable, but I really can't think of any other way. Let Guo Cai Shi and Da Bao go back and handle the funeral arrangements first. As for punishment, we can discuss it later, okay?"

The other elders also nodded.

Elder Huo said, “Hai Zi, elders, we’ve come to ask for a favor, so we should act like we’re asking for a favor.”

Zhou Hai paused, then nodded, "Yes, yes, I was confused. Chang'er, tell me, what are you thinking?"

Lin Chang'er gave Old Huo a grateful look, thinking to herself, "At least there's still someone who can hear and see clearly."

Lin Chang'er said, "Back when my Gu family was in decline, my children were bullied, and I dared to go and make a scene. Now, I am not afraid of people's criticism."

"It's just that my uncle and several elders came together to plead for me, and Brother Guo is truly pitiful, so I'm willing to sit here and discuss this with you."

"In my opinion, Guo Cai Shi is someone my Gu family would find disgusting even to look at. And you shouldn't say things like 'Why should women make things difficult for other women'."

"She drove my sister-in-law to her death. Fortunately, my sister-in-law is blessed with good fortune, which prevented her from becoming a murderer, but it was no different."

Zhou Hai frowned. "Chang'er, but, apart from Da Bao and Guo Cai Shi, there's no one else left in the Guo family. If we send her back to her parents' home now, Da Bao will be all alone. Right now, there are always people to help him with this, but how will he live as a child in the future?"

Lin Chang'er said, "This seems to be something that Guo Cai Shi should think about, not something I need to consider."

“Chang’er…” Zhou Hai sighed, “Uncle knows that you have always been kind and generous. Whenever someone has a problem and comes to you for help, you will help them if you can.”

"Guo Cai's current state is truly her own fault. I only hope that you will have some pity on Da Bao, who is still a child."

"Yes, yes!" The clan elders were so intimidated by Wu Qingfeng's use of the title "this official" that they dared not say another word. They simply nodded in agreement after hearing what Zhou Hai said.

Lin Chang'er wanted to laugh a little, "Uncle Hai, you've known Da Bao's father for so many years, so Da Bao's father must be a good person."

"To put it simply, Guo Dabao was only half bad at his core; the other half was brought to him by Guo Cai."

Do you agree with what I'm saying?

Zhou Hai nodded. Guo Caishi really didn't know how to raise children; otherwise, Da Bao wouldn't have grown up to look like this.

“So,” Lin Chang’er continued, “Uncle Hai, do you think that if I just let them go back like this, will Guo Cai’s mother be able to raise Guo Da Bao properly?”

He paused, then raised his voice, "Uncle Hai, your brother only has this one son."

Zhou Hai was stunned, then covered his eyes and sobbed, "Chang'er, how could your uncle not know these principles? But, but your uncle is just a farmer, and your uncle really can't think of a way to help Brother Guo."

He wiped his eyes and looked at Lin Chang'er, "Chang'er, you and Lord Wu are both educated and knowledgeable. Can you help your uncle think of a way?"

Zhou Hai stood up and was about to kneel down in front of the two of them.

"Uncle Hai..." Lin Chang'er and Wu Qingfeng said in unison, their movements almost synchronized, each supporting Zhou Hai's arms on either side.

Zhou Hai looked at them, "Chang'er, Lord Wu..."

Lin Chang'er took a deep breath and said, "To be honest, Uncle Hai, I originally couldn't tolerate Guo Caishi."

"You said last time that if she caused trouble again, you would divorce her on behalf of Da Bao's father."

"Now that something like this has happened, if we send her far away, it will be a real problem how Guo Dabao will live in the future. He's the only son left in the Guo family. It's impossible for you to ignore him, but it's also inappropriate for you to take care of everything."

"Like I said before, if you plead for me, I'll definitely do you a favor. It's only because Guo Dabao is still young that I'm considering giving her another chance..."

"Chang'er, on behalf of Guo Zi, thank you, thank you..." Zhou Hai was overcome with grief and sobbed uncontrollably.

Lin Chang'er then changed the subject, saying, "Guo Dabao can be allowed to go back and handle his father's funeral arrangements, but Guo Caishi must first apologize to my sister-in-law and obtain her forgiveness..."

Zhou Hai nodded hurriedly, "Of course, Guo Caishi has done something wrong and should apologize. I'll go find them now."

The other elders also stood up, exchanged some polite words with Lin Chang'er, and then left.

Lin Chang'er watched them leave and led them out of the Moon Gate. Wu Qingfeng suddenly looked at her and said, "You're still all talk and no action. Aren't all the children in your family enough for you to teach? Are you trying to teach other people's wives too?"

Lin Chang'er tugged at the corner of her lips, "It wasn't that I pitied her, but I didn't want to put Uncle Hai in a difficult position."

"Furthermore, if nothing is wrong on ordinary days, it's fine, but now that things are like this, if we forcefully punish her severely, it will inevitably give us something to talk about. Why bother!"

"Also, Aunt Zhou has been so kind to me, so I have to think about her, right? If we send Guo Cai Shi back to her parents' home, Uncle Hai definitely can't let Guo Da Bao, as the only son of the Guo family, go with Guo Cai Shi. What will happen if he stays? Won't Uncle Hai's family have to take care of him?"

"How well-behaved and sensible Li-ge is! And look at Guo Da-bao, Aunt Zhou will be so angry she'll die..."

Wu Qingfeng nodded, "That makes sense, but I'm afraid some people might not appreciate it..."