abnabooks Chapter 73 You're Using My People
Chapter 73 You're Using My People
Chapter 73 You're Using My People
The second uncle stood there looking awkward. Seeing this utterly unfamiliar nephew, he finally sighed inwardly.
My own nephew is so unfamiliar to me, even more so than a stranger.
Isn't all of this their own fault?
He didn't actually do anything to Chu Xuan, but he didn't stop his aunt and grandfather from exploiting Chu Xuan's family either. If he had just spoken up for Chu Xuan's family back then, would his nephew now treat him like a stranger?
Chu Pingfan was filled with shame!
He tugged at his second aunt's sleeve and prepared to leave.
Chu Xuan's attitude has already made everything clear.
Why are you pulling me?!
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Second Aunt shook off Second Uncle's hand and said to Chu Xuan with dissatisfaction, "You are now a martial arts master. You are in the limelight. Shouldn't you help your own family?"
We can let it go! But Ming'er is your brother! If you can't even help him, are you even human?
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Chu Xuan said coldly, "How does Second Aunt want me to help?"
"At the very least, you should find him a good job, right? If he doesn't earn a hundred or eighty taels of silver a month, wouldn't that be a disgrace to your status as a martial arts graduate?"
My second aunt looked completely at ease.
Chu Xuan sneered, "Second Aunt really thinks highly of me! I can't find a job that pays a hundred or eighty taels a month. But if you want to cripple Chu Ming, it's a piece of cake for me."
It's just a matter of saying a few words; I'm sure many people would be willing to do it for me.
Auntie, would you like to give it a try?
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These words undoubtedly struck at the heart of my second aunt's weakness.
"No! We don't need your help anymore—"
Second Aunt was so frightened that her face turned pale. She dared not say another word and pulled Second Uncle to leave, fearing that Chu Xuanzhen would spread the word to have Chu Ming crippled.
"Master Bai of Baicaotang congratulates Young Master Chu on passing the martial arts examination. He hereby presents a gift of one thousand taels of silver, ten blood-replenishing pills, and ten bolts of fine brocade."
Just as the two were about to leave, they heard shouts coming from behind them.
Auntie turned her head and saw a group of people carrying or lifting a large pile of things to Chu Xuan's door.
My aunt's eyes immediately turned red.
A thousand taels of silver? Ten blood-tonifying pills? And some fine brocade—
Back then, in order to support Chu Ming's martial arts training, his family had to sell everything they owned for just one blood-replenishing pill!
Let's go!
My second uncle forcibly dragged my second aunt away.
At this moment, Chu Xuan also turned around and saw Bai Dongchu arriving with a group of people.
"Congratulations, Master Chu!"
Bai Dongchu spoke first, laughing heartily. He didn't hold a grudge against Chu Xuan because Bai Dongxu had been crippled; instead, his face showed a spirited and excited expression.
Bai Dongxu was deposed, but now that he has regained power, he has naturally become the acting head of the Bai family!
"Seventh Master Bai, you're too kind. Please come in—"
After Bai Dongchu left, more people arrived carrying gifts.
The flow of people bringing gifts continued throughout the afternoon, only stopping in the evening.
night.
Looking at the various gifts piled up in the yard, Zeng Ke said with some worry, "There are so many things, where can we put them all at home? We don't want to attract thieves."
Chu He was curiously looking through the gifts when she heard this and immediately laughed and said, "Mother, my brother is a martial arts graduate now! What petty thief would be so blind as to come and steal from our house?"
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Zeng Ke laughed when she heard that.
Chu Xuan selected a few gifts to take to Lu Tong tomorrow, and left the rest for them to handle themselves.
After dinner, Chu Xuan learned about his second uncle's family's recent situation from his mother.
No wonder the two of them came here today, they're so broke they can't even afford to eat.
When Chu Laoguo saw Chu Xuan become a martial artist, he was determined and gritted his teeth to mortgage his house to support Chu Ming's martial arts training.
Now, although Chu Ming has become a martial artist, he is only at the Ming Jin level and has not made a ripple in the martial arts examination.
Logically speaking, even if Chu Ming couldn't become a "Martial Arts Master," he should at least be a Ming Jin martial artist, capable of supporting his family. However, Chu Ming's strength is too weak; he hasn't even found a nominal official position yet!
Of course, this is also related to his high aspirations but low abilities.
In short, Chu Laoguo's family is destitute and their house has been taken away. Now, the four of them are crammed into the dilapidated house where Chu Xuan's family used to live, and they are harassed by loan sharks every day.
"Would you like to help out at the old house? Otherwise—it won't be good for your reputation."
During the meal, Zeng Ke expressed her concerns.
If it were up to her, the best course of action would be for the two sides to never speak to each other again!
She doesn't care about Old Master Chu's differential treatment!
She can also overlook the fact that Old Master Chu has taken over her place!
But she would never forgive Chu Laoguo for not giving a penny when Chu Xuan was seriously ill, but instead giving all of Chu Ping'an's settlement money to Chu Ming!
She will never forget this grudge, not even in death!
However, when it came to her son's reputation, she chose to back down and even took the initiative to remind Chu Xuan.
"There's no need—"
Chu Xuan shook his head.
His coldness towards his second uncle and aunt today stemmed primarily from his genuine lack of affection for them. Beyond that, it was also sending a signal to the outside world!
That is, they are not really a family.
My second uncle and his ilk will have to think twice before trying to use his name to make a name for themselves!
Besides, he has something even more important to do tonight!
the other side.
Inside the original courtyard of Chu Xuan's family.
When Second Aunt returned, she embellished the story and told Old Master Chu what had happened, constantly berating Chu Xuan for being ungrateful.
"Father, you didn't see it. The gifts they received are piled up like a mountain! The two courtyards can't hold them all!"
Their family has become rich and powerful, and they don't care about us anymore, but they even let you live here and suffer. What is this? This is unfilial!
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Old Master Chu is now living in the same woodshed that Chu Xuan used to live in.
The main house was naturally reserved for the second uncle and second aunt.
As for Chu Ming, he hasn't lived at home since his family moved here.
"Dad, if you ask me, you should stay at their place tomorrow! I don't believe they'll dare kick you out again!" Second Aunt suggested, wanting Old Master Chu to use the same trick again.
It was Second Aunt's idea that Chu Xuan's family had three large brick houses, which Chu Laoguo then implemented, forcing Chu Xuan's family to leave and taking over their place!
Old Master Chu, who was smoking a pipe, suddenly looked up at his second aunt and said with a cold look in his eyes, "Do you want to die?"
,"I----
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Auntie was startled and confused. "I don't want to die! Dad, why are you asking that?"
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Old Master Chu slammed his fist on the table and roared, "If you don't want to die, why court death?! I'm warning you, none of you are allowed to go looking for Xuan'er again! Otherwise, I'll break his legs!"
He knew very well that Chu Xuan's words today were both a clear line drawn and a small warning to them!
Admittedly, Chu Xuan couldn't do anything to these elders, but don't forget there's also Chu Ming!
If they can't deal with them, can't they at least deal with Chu Ming?
Since things haven't completely fallen out, Old Master Chu can still present himself as "the grandfather of the martial arts master" to outsiders, and he can still benefit from that reputation to some extent.
If they still don't know when to back down and continue to pester you relentlessly.
Chu Xuan will not only extinguish their last hope, but will also utterly crush them into the dust!
"How could it come to this? How could it come to this?!"
"His own grandson sees him as an enemy!"
If he had been fair to Chu Xuan back then, if he hadn't gone to such extremes, things wouldn't have come to this.
Thinking of all the things he had done to Chu Xuan in the past, Old Guo Chu's eyes were filled with regret. He grabbed his pipe and slammed it hard on his forehead.
"You're getting senile!"
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White House.
As Bai Dongchu passed by the council hall, he saw Bai Dongxu lying motionless on the ground, completely drunk, surrounded by overturned wine jars.
The entire council hall was filled with the pungent smell of alcohol, mixed with the stench of vomit!
Bai Dongchu frowned, just about to leave.
"You went to give that kid a gift?"
Bai Dongxu sat up as if he had risen from the dead, staring straight at him.
Upon hearing this, Bai Dongchu fell silent.
Bai Dongxu's eyes turned bloodshot, and with a hint of madness, he sneered, "He killed your niece! And you want to give him gifts? When did the dignified Seventh Master become so humble, actually shamelessly coming to his door to be his dog?"
hehe----
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Bai Dongchu calmly said, "Brother, you know better than I how Xin'er died!"
"Of course I know!"
Bai Dongxu, as if struck on a sore spot, roared hysterically, "It was that beast Chu Xuan who killed Xin'er! As his uncle, instead of avenging him, you've recognized a thief as your father! You're worse than an animal!"
"If scolding me makes you feel better, then go ahead and scold me."
Bai Dongchu sighed, looking at Bai Dongxu sitting on the ground, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said, "However, I must remind you, elder brother: these are turbulent times, and the Bai family—cannot withstand any more storms!"
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Bai Dongxu suddenly looked up and stared straight at Bai Dongchu: "What do you mean by that?"
"Brother, do you really want me to spell it out? Fine!"
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Bai Dongchu's attitude also turned cold. He took out a letter from his pocket and showed it to Bai Dongxu.
Bai Dongxu's pupils suddenly contracted!
"Does the older brother look familiar?"
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Bai Dongchu chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Of course, you can deny it, brother. What does this letter have to do with you?"
But you must understand, the Bai family's ability to stand firm in Qingshan City is certainly due to you, a martial artist with internal strength! But the Baicaotang's development to its current state is thanks to my management, Bai Dongchu!
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He stared intently at Bai Dongxu and said, word by word, "The people you're using are all my men!"
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