frightfiction Chapter 249 Da Niu and Lin Yuansheng Sleep on the Streets
Chapter 249 Da Niu and Lin Yuansheng Sleep on the Streets
After discussion among everyone,
They all support their children going to Tongzhou for their studies.
Lu Qingqing immediately wrote a letter,
He shared the good news with the old lady and the current prefect, Li Xiuming.
She wrote with joy and anticipation.
It details how the children received invitations to enroll at Junshan Academy.
Her words radiate the pride of being a mother.
After Li Xiuming received the letter...
We dared not delay in the slightest.
Li Xiuming received the letter and acted without delay.
He immediately instructed people to start working on buying a yard and enrolling the children in school.
"Ming'er, this is really good news!"
Now we can be with your sister again.
The old lady said happily,
The wrinkles on her face smoothed out with joy.
Li Xiuming nodded with a smile.
“Mother, you’re right.”
Now, not only does Mingxuan have company, but you're happy too.
When my younger sister arrived in Tongzhou,
I guarantee she can do whatever she wants in Tongzhou.
The old lady gently patted Li Xiuming's arm.
She scolded him:
"You shouldn't talk big."
Although our family has some influence in Tongzhou,
But we can't be too ostentatious.
Let your sister's family live a peaceful life.
The right thing to do is for children to study hard.
Li Xiuming quickly replied:
"Mother, you are right to reprimand me."
Your son just wanted to make you and your sister happy.
Shuting also returned from her mother-in-law's house.
She also likes Qingqing very much.
If Shuting knew her sister's family was coming...
She will be very happy.
Upon hearing this, the old lady's smile deepened.
"That's good. Shuting is a sensible child."
Qingqing is also a good one.
The two of them get along well.
I felt much more at ease and happy after that.
At this time,
In contrast to them were Lin Yuansheng and Da Niu.
Since Qin Xiulian died,
His concubine, surnamed Gu, often whispered sweet nothings in his ear.
"Husband, is that really your son?"
How come I don't look like you at all?
Could it be that the old woman is lying to you?
Let him be someone else's son.
The concubine pouted coquettishly, a sly glint in her eyes.
The man surnamed Gu already harbored doubts about the parentage of Da Niu.
His mood worsened after being instigated by his concubine.
He frowned.
Looking at the big ox chopping wood in the yard,
His eyes were full of scrutiny.
Da Niu noticed his gaze and looked up.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
The man surnamed Gu did not answer immediately.
After a moment of silence, he slowly began to speak:
"Da Niu, come here."
Da Niu put down his axe.
He patted the sawdust off his clothes.
He obediently walked up to the man surnamed Gu.
The man surnamed Gu stared at Da Niu's face.
It seems they're trying to find some trace from it.
"Da Niu, tell your father the truth."
"Are you... really Dad's biological son?"
Upon hearing this, Da Niu's eyes were filled with shock and grievance.
"Father, how can you say that?"
Da Niu is of course your son.
My mother always said that.
Upon hearing this, the man surnamed Gu didn't say anything and went back inside.
"Hey Gu, let me make this clear."
Is this big ox really your biological son?
I think it's completely unreliable.
I've really had enough of this.
If you still insist on keeping him,
Then I'm not going to waste any more time with you two!
The concubine yelled at the top of her lungs.
His eyes were full of arrogance and determination.
The man surnamed Gu had a face as pale as paper.
His eyes were filled with conflict and helplessness.
These days,
His concubine kept nagging him day and night.
In addition, there were unfounded rumors and gossip circulating around them.
He became increasingly suspicious of Da Niu's background.
His will had long been worn away.
"Big Bull..."
The man surnamed Gu looked at Da Niu beside him, his lips trembling.
But he couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.
Da Niu's face was filled with disbelief, and his eyes were red and bloodshot.
Her voice was choked with sobs, and she cried out on the verge of collapse:
"Father, are you really going to believe her nonsense?"
I am your son, all these years...
My filial piety towards you,
Can't you see anything at all?
The man surnamed Gu turned his head away.
He dared not look directly into Da Niu's eyes, which were filled with pain and pleading.
He mumbled:
“Da Niu, these days my mind is in complete turmoil.”
Now...now you go first.
"Go? Father, where do you want me to go?"
Da Niu's tears flowed like a burst dam.
"Mother is gone."
This home is my everything.
How could you do this to me…
The concubine stamped her foot impatiently and shrieked:
"What are you dawdling for? Get him out of here!"
Otherwise, I'll have him thrown out!
The man surnamed Gu gritted his teeth and hardened his heart, saying:
"Da Niu, you...you should go out and avoid this for a while."
"I'll come find you after I've thought it through."
Da Niu stared at the man surnamed Gu in despair.
It was as if the person in front of me was a stranger.
The voice carried endless sorrow:
"Father, are you really so heartless?"
You will definitely regret your decision today!
After saying that, he slowly turned around and took Lin Yuansheng's hand.
Each step felt like dragging a thousand-pound shackle.
The father and son slowly walked out of the courtyard.
The man surnamed Gu watched Da Niu and Lin Yuansheng's departing figures.
My heart clenched, but I ultimately kept my lips tightly shut.
They didn't say anything to try and stop them.
"Hmph, that's more like it."
The concubine looked smugly in the direction Da Niu had left.
She turned around and affectionately took Mr. Gu's arm, saying in a sweet voice,
"My husband, now we can finally have some peace and quiet."
"From now on, we can finally live a good life."
Da Niu and Lin Yuansheng, who were kicked out,
Wandering on the cold streets.
Lin Yuansheng was filled with resentment.
His clenched fist trembled slightly from the force of his grip.
"Father, that woman has gone too far!"
They actually instigated Grandpa to kick us out.
Dad, wait for me to grow up.
They must pay the price for what they've done today!
Lin Yuansheng's eyes burned with fierce anger.
His young face was etched with resentment and hatred.
Da Niu looked haggard. Upon hearing Lin Yuansheng's words,
I wholeheartedly agree.
He gently patted Lin Yuansheng on the shoulder.
"Yuansheng, that woman is definitely not a good person."
"Dad, I'm hungry. I want to eat something."
Lin Yuansheng clutched his stomach and said pitifully.
Da Niu looked at his son's distressed expression.
A sharp pain shot through my heart.
He quickly reached into his pocket and rummaged around for a while.
He only took out a few coins. This small amount of money...
It's barely enough to buy two steamed buns.
Da Niu sighed helplessly and said to Lin Yuansheng:
"Yuansheng, Dad will go buy you some food right away."
Da Niu dragged his weary body...
I walked toward the steamed bun stall on the street.
After buying the steamed buns and returning,
He handed the steamed bun to Lin Yuansheng.
"Yuansheng, eat quickly."
Lin Yuansheng eagerly took the steamed bun.
They wolfed it down.
Da Niu looked at Lin Yuansheng and said, "Eat slowly, don't choke."
Then he picked up another steamed bun.
I took a slow bite.
After eating the steamed bun, Lin Yuansheng felt a little stronger.
He looked at the big ox.
"Dad, what are we going to do now?"
After a moment of contemplation, Da Niu slowly said:
"Yuansheng, how about we go to Tongzhou, just the two of us?"
I heard that the newly appointed prefect there,
Free porridge will be provided for three months.
If the two of us go to Tongzhou, at least we can fill our stomachs first, right?
Then Dad slowly thought about how to make a living in the future.
What do you think?
Lin Yuansheng's eyes lit up.
"Dad, going to Tongzhou is a good idea."
With porridge, we won't go hungry.
Is Tongzhou far from here? How do we get there?
Da Niu frowned slightly, pondering as he said:
Tongzhou is indeed not close to us.
However, as long as we follow the official road, we will eventually reach it.
The journey was arduous.
But it's better than starving and freezing here.
We also have to be wary of that ruthless concubine.
Lin Yuansheng nodded vigorously.
"Father, I'm not afraid of hardship, I'll go with you."
As long as I can be with my dad
I'm willing to go anywhere.