My parents are both dead, I rely on fishing and farming to support my younger siblings

"Sister, my mother and uncle were indeed wrong in what happened today. I apologize to you on their behalf." Gu Shuwen bowed devoutly towards Gu Lili.

But Gu Lili didn't buy it. If she let it go so easily, there would definitely be a next time.

Gu Lili snorted coldly and said, "You don't have to call me elder sister. We have nothing to do with your family. Can everything be covered up with a simple apology? Gu Shuwen, you are dreaming!"

"That's right! This Niu Cuihua is more evil-minded than a stove. She wants to resolve today's incident with just an apology. What a nagging thought!"

"He's still studying. Ha, he's just like his mother, only knows how to take advantage of others!"

The neighbors who were watching began to point at Gu Shuwen and whisper to him.

Gu Shuwen's face was turning pale and blue at this moment.

Niu Cuihua looked at her son being scolded and said arrogantly, "How dare you say that about my son? When he becomes a high-ranking official in the future, you will be in trouble!"

"Okay, mother, stop talking!" Gu Shuwen loudly stopped Niu Cuihua from talking nonsense.

Then he changed his attitude and said to Gu Lili, "Big sister, I will ask Grandpa to return the other five taels of compensation for Uncle. I hope you won't report it to the police."

Gu Shuwen knew that even if he returned all the money to his uncle's family, his aunt would not be able to come back to life.

He also knew clearly that it was the greed of his grandparents and parents that indirectly led to Li Xihua's death.

He did not expect forgiveness from Gu Lili and her siblings, but he still had to pay back what he owed.

"Shuwen, are you confused? You asked us to give the money to these four bastards. How can you go to school?" At this time, the harsh voice of Mrs. Gu came from outside the yard.

The second branch of the Gu family heard the noise and rushed to Gu Lili's courtyard.

Gu Lili became irritated when she heard the voice of Old Lady Gu, "You damn old woman, try to spit out ivory from a dog's mouth again, believe it or not, I will beat you up!"

Old Mrs. Gu was frightened when she saw Gu Lili's cold eyes at the moment, and quickly hid behind Gu Chuan.

"Grandma, Grandpa, I have made up my mind. If you don't agree, I won't go to the private school anymore. I will go and talk to Master Yang tomorrow." Gu Shuwen said.

As soon as Gu Shuwen finished speaking, Gu Lili and everyone present looked at him with higher regard.

Good bamboo shoots come from bad bamboo, this is what Gu Shuwen is talking about.

When Old Mrs. Gu and Second Aunt Gu heard what Gu Shuwen said, they couldn't help but burst into tears.

They all knew Gu Shuwen's personality. If they didn't let him do what he wanted, he would probably drop out of school.

What's the point of being a high official in the future?

Old Man Gu, the head of the second branch, hesitated for a while, as if he had a great inner struggle, and finally nodded.

"Okay, then let's listen to Shuwen!" Old man Gu said almost gritting his teeth.

If he hadn't had high hopes for Gu Shuwen, he really wanted to beat him up.

The good money was given to others just by passing it on!

The village head looked up at Gu Lili and asked for her opinion.

Gu Lili looked at her brother and sister-in-law, who nodded. Gu Lili then said, "This money is what my father earned from working hard. It belongs to my family. I gave it to you out of filial piety, but you keep pressing me. I can agree not to send the two of them to the county government, but they should also be punished!"

Gu Lili didn't intend to just let it go. She wanted to let the Gu family know that the four siblings were not so easily bullied now.

However, even though the two were sent to the county government, they did not do anything to substantially harm them.

There is a high probability that it will be a wasted trip.

Niu Cuihua shouted, "I've already given you the money, what else do you want to do to my brother?"

If my mother knew that I let my brother steal things, she would skin me alive.

Niu Dali was beaten badly today, so he didn't dare to speak anymore, fearing that he would be beaten again.

When she heard Gu Lili say that she was going to punish herself, she couldn't hold back any longer, "It was my sister who made me do this, so punish her!"

Niu Cuihua instantly wanted to take back what she had just said. It was all in vain that she loved her brother so much!

Niu Cuihua cried, "You damn boy, I really loved you for nothing."

After being busy all morning, the village head had not had breakfast and his stomach was already growling with hunger.

I wanted to finish the meal quickly and go home for dinner, and I didn't want to watch Niu Cuihua and her brother fighting each other.

"Lili, how do you want to punish them?" the village head asked.

Gu Lili knew that the head of the village had no way of resorting to lynching to deal with the two siblings.

Gu Lili thought for a moment and said, "Let them each build a hundred clay bricks and send them to my house, otherwise I will report to the police."

The reason why Niu Dali was able to enter Gu Lili's house was because the wall of Gu Lili's courtyard was too low and some parts had collapsed.

She had planned to build a house a long time ago, but it was still difficult for the four of them to do it.

So, she came up with this idea.

After hearing this, the village head also thought it was a good idea and nodded in agreement.

Naturally, Niu Cuihua and her brother did not dare to raise any objections and had to agree.

He also agreed with the two of them that 200 adobe bricks must be delivered to Gu Lili's yard within half a month.

As Gu Jingsheng handed five taels of silver to Gu Lili, the head of the village also ordered Uncle Dazhu to untie Niu Dali.

Everyone gradually dispersed, and only Gu Lili and her four siblings, as well as Tiedan's parents, were left in the yard.

"Uncle and Aunt, thank you for what you did just now." Gu Lili sincerely thanked them.

Just now, the couple beat Niu Cuihua and her brother without any mercy.

Logically speaking, even if they were just arguing, they wouldn't end up fighting.

Tiedan's mother said with a smile, "It's nothing. Back then, when my Tiedan fell into the water, it was your father who saved him. Now that you are being bullied, we have found a chance to repay him."

When Gu Shan rescued Tiedan, the couple took some food to express their gratitude, but Gu Shan refused to accept any of it.

This life-saving grace has always been hidden in the hearts of the couple.

Now that I have repaid the favor, I can finally put my mind at ease.

So the two of them went home to eat, talking and laughing.

Gu Lili was thinking while cooking.

Now, I have ten taels of silver in my hand.

I don’t know whether I can build a house now. I’ll go ask the village head after dinner.

"Sister, what did you use to knock Niu Dali down?" Curious baby Gu Erniu asked while making a fire.

Before Gu Lili could think of a good way to explain, Gu Erniu seemed to have thought of something and continued, "I know, it must have been your mother who taught you, right, sister!"

Gu Lili was speechless for a while. Well, congratulations, you can answer the question quickly.

Gu Lili forced a smile and nodded.