Chapter 317 The Merchants Arrive
Such a decision completely shattered the peace of the rest of the Gong family. Without money, they still had to go out and build houses. How was that possible? Even the younger generation, Da Mao and Gong Suier, felt it was unacceptable.
"Grandma, don't we have houses to live in? Isn't it a waste to go out and build three houses?"
Wang Fengling glanced at her eldest granddaughter, her attitude softening slightly. This granddaughter was her first grandchild, so she doted on her a little more.
"Suier, you are about to get married. You don't need to worry about these things. Just live well with He Weimin in the future."
Gong Suier glanced at her parents and sighed, wondering if her parents had enough money.
Gong Wenxing, as the eldest son, would probably be the first person to be kicked out by his parents from Bai Rong Brigade.
Fan Wenli also mentally calculated the money she had. Since marrying into the Gong family, she had always been allowed to save some private money, so she still had some.
Life was just lived like this, little by little. In the future, she would truly be in charge and wouldn't have to live with the elders. It was quite good.
Gong Wenliang felt the most guilty. He felt that today's division of the family was all because of Zhang Yuan. Seeing his two sons who could only cry again, he felt a pang of sadness.
"Alright, eldest daughter-in-law, start preparing the meal. We still need to have our farewell meal today."
"Yes, I'll go prepare right away."
The brigade leader and brigade secretary were about to leave. In those days, people wouldn't have a division meal; everyone lacked grain, and eating someone else's food meant eating less for themselves.
"Everyone stay. We'll eat here today. I have something to discuss with you all."
The village head made the final decision. Gong Aidaing and Ji Songlin had no choice but to sit down again. The village head didn't waste any time and told them about his plan to buy seafood, even asking Gong Wentao to bring out the remaining seafood at home.
"This basket only sold for three yuan, and it can last for a month."
Gong Aidaing shook his head in disagreement. After all, three yuan was quite a sum of money, and not every family was willing to spend it on food.
"Uncle, the villagers might not accept this price."
"Indeed, but we can call a meeting and discuss it. If anyone is willing to buy, we can buy some together. After all, it can increase nutrition."
Ji Songlin's family was well-off, and they also bought dried seafood. So he was willing to accept this suggestion.
Gong Wentao had already distanced himself. He wasn't going to run errands for this matter. Working for the village, even a small mistake could lead to complaints.
"Alright, after we eat, we'll have a general meeting. If more than half of the families are willing to buy, we can make a trip. After all, this seafood can substitute for some grain."
After speaking, the village head looked for his eldest son. Not finding him, he understood that his younger son didn't want to be involved. However, if they needed a car later, they would still have to find his younger son. This was the last thing he could do for the village.
The village head had thought about retiring as village head after the division of the family. He was getting old and really didn't want to worry anymore.
When the village held a meeting, the Ye and Bai families each sent one person to observe. They didn't even raise their hands to vote. Their families could send people to buy whenever they wanted.
When Old Master Shang and Third Master Shang arrived, the village was bustling with activity. Minghui, having received the news, waited at the village entrance early. The car didn't drive into the village.
"The environment of this village is quite good, and it looks lively."
Old Master Shang nodded in satisfaction. The people here were not as emaciated as most villagers, which meant the village had enough grain.
"Heh heh, it is indeed good here. The people in the village are also easygoing."
Minghui quickly led the two big figures back to his home. He closed the door, blocking any prying eyes.
Shang Shaoyan sat on the bed, his face paler than usual, and he seemed listless.
Seeing his eldest grandson's condition, Old Master Shang felt a pang of pain. Had it worsened again?
"Didn't they say half the poison was already resolved? Why does he look worse than before?"
Shang Shaoyan glanced at Old Master Shang, a sarcastic smile in his eyes.
"Before? Shaoyan has been poisoned for more than two years. The doctors who were by his side didn't find it. Does Old Master finally see that Shaoyan is seriously ill?"
Third Master Shang didn't hold back his criticism. He was usually very busy, and Shaoyan lived in the old house. How could no one in the family discover that he had been poisoned for more than two years? It showed that someone was trying to kill his son.
Old Master Shang was choked by his words. His third son was the only one in the family who didn't mince words with him, and it was also his source of confidence.
Minghui tiptoed out of the "battlefield." It was best for lesser beings to stay away from divine conflicts to preserve their lives.
"What are you saying? Could I harm Shaoyan? No one in the family dares to harm him."
"Then how did Shaoyan get poisoned? Chronic poisoning is caused by long-term poisoning. I'll make it clear today, no matter who did it, if I find them, she will die."
Seeing his third son utter such a ruthless statement, Old Master Shang's heart skipped a beat, and he even felt a little uneasy. Did he have a target?
"Hmph, don't worry. If you find them, I'll deal with the culprit without you having to lift a finger."
He had to save face even if his confidence was lacking.
"I hope you, old man, will keep your word."
Shang Shaoyan secretly nodded at his father, a hint of a smile in his eyes. In the Shang family, only his father and two uncles truly cared about him. Old Master Shang cared too, but he had too many people to care for, and any little bit he gave was almost nothing left.
"Shaoyan, did the doctor who is treating you say anything about the follow-up treatment?"
"She is powerless. She said I am deeply poisoned and my body is almost drained."
Old Master Shang's body swayed, clearly unable to accept this result.
Third Master Shang, standing beside him, didn't even offer to help. When he learned his son was poisoned, he had swayed more violently than Old Master Shang, almost falling to the ground. At that time, no one had helped him either.
"What about Doctor Xu? What did he say?"
"Tsk tsk, are you getting senile? Doctor Xu couldn't even detect the poisoning. What use is he now? By the way, Doctor Xu was recommended by you to Shaoyan. I really can't believe there's nothing fishy about this."
"Slap!"
Old Master Shang slammed his hand heavily on the table.
"You're talking nonsense! You scoundrel! Doctor Xu clearly..."
Old Master Shang's words abruptly stopped. His entire face was trembling uncontrollably.
Third Master Shang looked at Old Master Shang with disdain, his words becoming even more impolite.
"Go on, why aren't you continuing? Doctor Xu clearly what? Or is it that Doctor Xu wasn't the one you introduced to Shaoyan?"
"I, I, I would never harm Shaoyan."
"You wouldn't harm him, but you have already harmed him! My son has been poisoned for more than two years, and there is no cure. And you still say you haven't harmed him!"
Shang Shaoyan quickly lowered his head, afraid that Old Master Shang would see him trying to suppress his laughter. His father was truly good at arguing. He hadn't even made a move yet, and he had already cornered Old Master Shang.
"Old man, don't think your intentions are unknown. The things you've done over the years have hurt not only us brothers, but also our feelings. We've stayed silent and inactive just to save a little face for you.
But now it's different. Some people have reached too far, their hearts too black. They have crossed our bottom line, and you still want to protect them. I'll make it clear today, you can't protect them."