Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 334: Study hard, eat well, and don't cause trouble for your aunt.

Aunt Gu had noticed earlier that Wu Qingfeng treated Chang'er differently, but because the two of them usually behaved in a proper manner.

Since Bai Shaoan was often with him, he didn't think too much about it.

Now that she has received confirmation from Lin Chang'er, before Lin Chang'er herself has even thought about it that much, Aunt Gu is already starting to worry.

He always felt that his family was not enough to support Lin Chang'er and worried that she would be bullied in the future.

When Lin Chang'er saw Chen Shanzhang and his group off, she called all the family members, young and old, over.

With a somber expression, he said, "Eldest brother, eldest brother's wife, second brother, fourth brother, Yanqing, Jingzhe, Bailu, Xiaoman!"

"From now on, you all need to stand up straight, understand? Those who farm should farm properly, those who make crafts should make good use of their crafts, and those who set up stalls should set up their stalls properly."

"And you younger ones, you must study hard and strive to change your family's fortunes as soon as possible."

Gu Silang, Lin Yanqing, Xiao Jinyu, Gu Xiaolu, and Gu Xiaoman were completely bewildered, having no idea what was wrong with their mother/aunt or grandmother.

Gu Dalang and Gu Erlang were both honest by nature, and they simply nodded and said, "Okay!"

Gu Silang, Lin Yanqing, and Xiao Jinyu looked at each other, completely baffled.

Gu Xiaolu and Gu Xiaoman tilted their heads and stared at each other with wide eyes.

Finally, Gu Silang couldn't help but scratch his head and ask, "Mother, what happened at home? Why are you suddenly saying this?"

Aunt Gu sighed, "Who brought us all these good days?"

"It's Chang'er. Chang'er is so busy every day that her feet don't even touch the ground. The horses and donkeys still have time to rest!"

"Chang'er is still so young, she has her own life to live. Does she really expect someone to be her slave for the rest of her life?"

After these words were spoken, Gu Dalang, Gu Dasao, and Gu Erlang were all prepared, but the younger ones were a little unsettled.

Little Goldfish, in particular, frowned, his face grave. "Grandma, my mother, is she getting married? Who is it? Magistrate Wu?"

It would have been better if he hadn't said those words; once he did, it was like water being poured into a pot of oil, instantly causing an explosion.

Gu Xiaolu's eyes widened. "Brother, are you telling the truth? Mother is getting remarried. Will she still want us?"

Definitely not, right?

If her mother were to remarry, she and her brother would become a burden.

It's not good for Mother either. Mother is like that, and she and her brother can't be a burden to Mother.

Gu Xiaoman's eyes immediately welled up with tears. "Does that mean Xiaoman won't have a third aunt anymore?"

Gu Silang had heard the adults mention it before, so he wasn't that shocked, but he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.

With my third sister-in-law in charge of the household, things are naturally wonderful. But Mother is right; my third sister-in-law is still young and has her own life to live.

They couldn't selfishly leave their third sister-in-law behind.

Lin Yanqing was the calmest. He was Chang'er's younger brother, the son that Chang'er and her father had adopted.

Even if she remarries, his status will not change.

But Aunt Gu invited him along, which means that things are definitely not as Xiaoman and the others thought.

Seeing Gu Xiaoman's eyes welling up with tears, he reached out and pulled her over, wiping away her tears with his sleeve, and then comforted her, "Xiaoman, don't cry. That's definitely not what the old lady meant."

"Besides, even if Sister Chang'er really remarries, she won't abandon us."

"She is still my older sister, your third aunt, and the mother of Little Goldfish and Little Deer."

Gu Xiaoman sobbed, "Really? Did you ask Third Aunt?"

Lin Yanqing laughed heartily, "How could you ask such a thing!"

"If we actually ask, how embarrassed will my sister be!"

"Anyway, I just know that my sister will never abandon us. You just need to remember that!"

Aunt Gu nodded, thinking to herself, "Yan Qing is indeed a clear-headed child. Yan Qing is right, Xiao Man. When Grandma says these things, it doesn't mean that your third aunt doesn't want us anymore."

"But we can't let Third Aunt keep working so hard, right?"

Gu Xiaoman rubbed her eyes, "Yes!"

So what should Xiaoman do?

Gu Xiaoman tilted her head back and thought for a moment, "Eat well and drink well, and don't cause any trouble for Auntie."

Hearing this, Sister-in-law Gu couldn't help but chuckle.

Gu Erlang sighed and rubbed his forehead. This little guy had loved this since he was a child.

Aunt Gu couldn't help but twitch her lips. "It's right not to cause trouble for your aunt, but the most important thing is that we must study hard and not embarrass your aunt, you know?"

Turning to Gu Silang and Lin Yanqing, she said, "At Dalang and Erlang's age, they definitely can't take the imperial examinations anymore. From now on, Dalang and Erlang should help Chang'er manage the business."

"Si Lang and Yan Qing must do their best to make Chang'er proud."

Gu Silang and Lin Yanqing exchanged a glance, and fighting spirit ignited in each of their eyes.

Aunt Gu smiled knowingly, then looked at the three little ones: Little Goldfish, Little Deer, and Little Man, "The same goes for you three."

Little Goldfish and Gu Xiaolu nodded hurriedly, and Gu Xiaoman followed suit.

Aunt Gu was afraid they hadn't remembered, so she asked Gu Xiaoman, "So what should Xiaoman do in the future?"

Gu Xiaoman tilted her head back and shouted, "I must study hard, I must work hard, and I must eat well so as not to cause trouble for my aunt!"

Aunt Gu was finally relieved.

I just hope that Chang'er's marriage to Lord Wu can be delayed as much as possible, so that they can have some time.

But she also knew that with her age, how much later could she possibly go?

When Lin Chang'er returned, the Gu family's small gathering had already ended.

The light in the main room was still on, and several small figures were imprinted on the window paper.

Lin Chang'er: "?" How many children are there?

What are you doing in the main room right now?

Lin Chang'er walked over and quietly peeked in through the door frame. She saw Gu Silang and Lin Yanqing sitting face to face at the octagonal table, each with a book in front of them, copying.

Little Goldfish, Gu Xiaolu and Gu Xiaoman moved small stools and sat in front of the long bench, reading books.

Gu Xiaoman was the shortest, so he was tilting his head back, and clearly, the book in his hand wasn't his favorite.

So right now, he's blinking his eyes and nodding his little head, looking like he could fall asleep at any moment.

Gu Xiaolu, who was standing nearby, nudged him, "Little brother!"

Gu Xiaoman shuddered and immediately opened her eyes wide, smiling at Gu Xiaolu, "Sister!"

Gu Xiaolu pointed to the book in his hand, "You might fall asleep at any time if you keep doing this. Fourth Uncle and Uncle need to be quiet while copying. Let's go to your room in the backyard to read! I'll have your brother check your work tomorrow morning!"

Gu Xiaoman scratched her head, her face full of disbelief. "Spot checks?" Why would we need spot checks?

Gu Xiaolu nodded seriously, "Yes, have you forgotten what you said last night?"

Gu Xiaoman shook her head rapidly, "No way! I need to study, work hard, and eat well so I won't cause Auntie any trouble!"

Gu Xiaolu nodded, "So that's it!"

Gu Xiaoman wailed, "Fine then!"

Lin Chang'er: "..." Wait, what did Xiaoman just say? How strange, she seems to have only been gone for a short while, what happened in between?