Chapter 1: The Wedding Night (New Book...)

  After returning home, Guo Ye was preoccupied with thoughts, while Wu Xiuxiu remained silent and hid in the car.

  In front of a mule cart, behind a donkey, a group of people headed east towards Dongliu Village, the whole way without a word.

  Rushing slowly, it took about two hours, and they returned to Wu's house in Dongliu Township.

  It was already noon when they entered the Wu's house. After returning to the Wu's house, Wu Xiuxiu changed her previous polite attitude towards the two elders at the Guo's house and didn't even bother to greet Guo Ye before heading back to her own room with Chunxiang's support to rest.

  Guo Ye, who had parted ways with Wu Xiuxiu, hadn't eaten a single grain of rice on his way back from Daze Village and had only drunk some thin porridge in the morning. His stomach was already growling with hunger, sticking to his backbone, and he was thinking of going to the kitchen to find something to eat. But before he could even get there, Fu Bo intercepted him, saying that Master wanted to have a word with him in the main hall.

  Kuai Yeh was taken aback, since he married into the Wu family, his cheap father-in-law didn't even bother to chat with him, let alone give him a proper look.

  What's wrong today?

  Guo Yexin was puzzled in his heart, and Wu Maocai actually took the initiative to invite himself to the hall for a conversation.

  He couldn't help but wonder if it was because of Xiao Ge's recent performance, which had been quite impressive. Was it possible that the old man was taking a liking to his fake son-in-law and considering making him a real one?

  Guo Ye's mind was filled with lucky guesses and speculations as he followed Fu Bo to the Wu family's main hall.

  The Wu family is a common rural gentry's mansion, with only two courtyards, front and back. The wing rooms, bedrooms, and study are all set in the backyard, while the main hall is in the front yard, just around the spacious sky well to reach the main hall.

  Before long, Fu Bo led Guo Ye to the entrance of the hall, pointed inside and said that the master was waiting, then went straight back to work.

  Although Guo Ye said it was not his first meeting with his father-in-law Wu Mao Cai, but a formal conversation was still the first time.

  He couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with Wu Mao's singing, but Guo Yi walked into the hall with trepidation, thinking that this fake father-in-law would give him a slap in the face to show off.

  Who knows——

  "Ah ha! Son-in-law is back from visiting his parents? How are your parents doing? Haha..."

  As soon as Guo Ye stepped into the hall, he saw Wu Mao's old face wrinkled like a yellow chrysanthemum coming towards him, and that enthusiasm was beyond description.

  Huh?

  Guo Ye was confused by Wu Mao Cai's sudden and sticky attack.

  Whether it was the wedding ceremony at the beginning or the few days of getting along with the Wu family later, Father-in-law Wu Mao was always putting on a bad face, as if someone owed him several hundred kilograms of rice.

  What's going on today?

  Arrogant in front and humble behind, making people wonder!

  However, Guo Ye always believed that strange things must have a reason, and he was not stupid enough to really think that Wu Mao would make this fake daughter-in-law official.

  Looks like today is not going well!

  In an instant, dozens of assumptions swirled in Guo Ye's mind. What did his cheap father-in-law want to do?

  He made a polite bow and said: "Father-in-law has summoned me, I don't know what instructions you have for me?"

  Wu Maocai's rich and plump face was always smiling, but when he heard the words "father-in-law" and "son-in-law" coming out of Guo Ye's mouth, his mouth still twitched involuntarily, no matter how he listened, it sounded awkward.

  Although Wu Mao's unnatural expression flashed by, it was still captured by Guo Ye.

  I've got it!

  Guo Yedan was determined that he really didn't have any good ideas in his heart.

  Forget it, Guo Ye thought to himself, come what may, I'll take it as it comes. Let's see what tricks you've got up your sleeve, old man.

  As expected, Wu Maocai warmly reached out and grasped Guo Ye's arm, saying in a gentle voice: "What can I instruct you to do? You've been married into our Wu family for so many days, but we two elders haven't had a good chat. Come, son-in-law, sit down! Today, let's have a good talk."

  Without saying a word, he directly dragged Guo Yeqiang over and pressed him into a chair on the right side, then turned around and sat down in the main seat of the hall.

  Guo Ye temporarily did not know what kind of evil intentions Wu Mao Cai had in his heart, and reluctantly listened to him and followed him, deciding to adapt to the situation when the time came.

  Wu Maocai returned to his seat, still with a benevolent smile on his face, and said: "Son-in-law, do you know what our Wu family relies on to establish a career in Dongliu Township?"

  Kuo Yeh sat up straight, listening to Wu Mao-tsai's words which were sometimes to the east and sometimes to the west, somewhat vague and uncertain. He really couldn't figure out what the old man wanted to say.

  Originally thought of flattering a couple of sentences.

  But Wu Maocai didn't wait for him to respond and continued on his own, saying with a proud expression: "Our Wu family's prosperity is thanks to the thriftiness of several generations, thanks to my own efforts in managing the family business for over a decade. Hehe, son-in-law, you don't know that many people have been eyeing our family's wealth. Unfortunately, who would have thought that the Wu family would reach this point with me, Wu Maocai, having no sons, no successors, only this precious daughter?"

  Guo Ye listened and became more and more confused, what does this have to do with me? No matter how big the Wu family's industry is, it has nothing to do with this fake son-in-law.

  Right after, Wu Mao cai let out a few sighs and placed his right hand on the edge of the Ba Xian table, gently tapping it. He then sighed and said: "Starting a business is hard, but keeping it going is even harder! Not to mention Liu's family's repeated provocations, just last time that good-for-nothing son of Old Liu's rushed into our estate causing trouble. Alas, fortunately my son-in-law sent him away, otherwise...otherwise it would have been..."

  Damn it, Guo Ye listened and listened, but the old man still didn't get to the point, and he couldn't help but lose his patience.

  Putting aside his previous respectful attitude, he spoke in a flat tone and expressionless face: "Father-in-law, just say what you want to say."

  It's Wu Mao Cai's turn now, did he think that setting up this whole thing was a waste of words?

  Wu Maocai immediately retracted the smile he had just put on, and asked in a slightly cold tone: "Son-in-law, you also know that the Wu family relies on several hundred mu of land in Dongliu Township to collect rent for a living. It's not easy to earn this little silver! What are your plans for the future?"

  Since that's the case, Wu Mao Cai also didn't bother hiding anything and directly opened up about it.

  Guo Ye listened to Wu Mao's words, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, thinking, what's going on? Could it be that the Wu family is trying to get rid of him after using him, wanting to kick out this fake son-in-law from the Wu family?

  Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable anger in his heart. Does he really think I'm a stupid donkey that can be slaughtered at will?

  If it weren't for the wedding ceremony, if he hadn't lifted Wu Xiuxiu's veil to see her true face before, and if he hadn't returned to his hometown in Daze Village to witness the poverty of the Guo family, Guo Ye would have really hoped that Wu Mao could immediately drive him out of the Wu family.

  Unfortunately now——

  No way!

  Absolutely not!

  He can't just leave Wu's house like this.

  Whether it was Wu Xiuxiu's stunning appearance or the miserable life of his parents and younger sister in Dazevillage, everything stimulated Guo Ye to make a vow in his heart that he must strive to stand out and let his family live a more comfortable life, and he had to win over Wu Xiuxiu, this beauty.

  However, in order to achieve and redeem this, he must rely on a springboard to strive for success in the Great Tang Dynasty in the shortest time.

  A person's success is often constrained and determined by internal factors, including their innate talent, hard work and progress, and self-improvement.

  However, having internal factors alone does not necessarily guarantee rapid success, and external help is often still needed.

  For now, Wu Jia Zheng is this external force, and he is also the stepping stone in Guo Ye's heart.

  Now listening to Wu Mao Cai's meaning, it's nothing more than wanting to get rid of me, this is obviously bullying.

  Wow~~~

  Guo Ye suddenly stood up, looking at Wu Mao with discontent in his eyes. He sneered: "What's going on? Now that the Liu family is no longer bothering the Wu family, you, Father-in-law, are thinking of ways to get rid of me, aren't you? Tsk, tsk, you really can do it, can't you? In the old days when the great ancestor emperor founded the Tang Empire, he at least didn't forget to reward his meritorious officials. What is this, Father-in-law? Isn't it a bit too cold-blooded?"

  Huh?

  Wu Maocai's face changed color as he stared at Guo Ye, who was being insolent in front of him, his words dripping with sarcasm and malice, each sentence cutting like a knife to the heart.

  Wu Maocai was unhappy in his heart but immediately suppressed it.

  Because he couldn't possibly drive Guo Ye away from the Wu family, he was very clear in his heart that the old and young of the Liu Lao Lai family, these two-headed beasts, would not easily give up their covetousness towards the Wu family.

  In short, although Zou Yu is a fake son-in-law, he was chosen because of his previous weakness and controllability. He wouldn't plot against the Wu family's interests, ensuring that the Wu family's assets remain in the hands of the Wu family, not the Guo family.

  How could he let Wu Xiuxiu remarry and become a second wife, wouldn't that ruin his daughter's reputation and give her the notorious name of being a second-hand bride?

  He Wu Mao would not be foolish enough to destroy the Great Wall, drive Guo Ye out of the Wu family, ruin his daughter's reputation and give the Liu family a chance.

  It seems that this kid has misunderstood, but in Wu Mao's eyes, he is even more certain that Guo Ye also has a crooked idea about the Wu family business, which is not a good sign.

  So, Wu Mao cai suppressed the discontent in his heart and hastily stood up to explain to Guo Ye: "Xianxu, xianxu, I think you misunderstood, misunderstood. Don't be anxious, you are my Wu family's son-in-law, although you were married in, but that also makes you half a son, who would care for the son-in-law if not the father-in-law?"

  At this point, Guo Ye's face slightly relaxed, but in his heart, he continued Wu Mao's words and added, Half a son? Who the hell believes that.

  On seeing Guo Ye's face relax, Wu Mao Cai continued: "Ever since you, my son-in-law, drove Liu Aman away with just a few words last time, I've thought that you're a man of great potential. It would be a waste to let it go to seed in the Wu household. So,"

  So, Wu Maocai swallowed his saliva and looked at Guo Ye with a suspicious gaze, saying: "That's why I took advantage of your return to Daze Village with Xiuxiu to visit relatives, spent some silver to grease the wheels, and finally managed to get you a good job in the city."

  Huh?

  Find me a job?

  Kuang Ye couldn't help but stare blankly, would Wu Mao Cai, this stingy iron rooster, actually have such a good heart?

  However, spending every day in the Wu family, eating and waiting for death is not the way of a king. Being a parasite in the Wu family, relying on others for everything, not only makes Wu Xiuxiu look down on herself, but also cannot change the poor life of her parents and younger sister. Wu Maocai's actions are actually in line with his own thoughts.

  He then looked at Wu Mao Cai with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity, and asked bluntly: "I wonder what kind of job Father-in-law has arranged for me?"