"Actually, Song De, strictly speaking, should be regarded as our brother-in-law. He is also the son of a domestic slave in our family and a friend who grew up with his father." Gu Lun looked up at the moonlight and tried to calm himself, but his voice was still Trembling slightly.
"Thirteen years ago, our family was the leader in the tea business in Sifang City. My father was very talented in business and made the business inherited from his ancestors prosperous. However, because of Song De, he was almost imprisoned and the family fortune was wiped out. Only then did he save his life. From then on, my father vowed not to enter the business world."
Thirteen years ago, Mr. Gu took pity on a begging mother and son, so he took them home. At that time, that child was extremely smart and could say nice things to please Mr. Gu's only legitimate son, Gu Hai.
Because of the circle in which Gu Hai grew up, he developed a soft-hearted and naive character. He became a brother-in-law with a slave, and even gave him money to study.
He shared almost everything with Song De, took him to places that only wealthy people could access, and made many business partners.
However, once a person becomes educated, he will not know his humble background, and the saying "Princes, princes, generals, ministers, etc. have their own kind" is quite reasonable.
Song De had always been grateful to Gu Hai, but he didn't expect that his repayment to Gu Hai would ruin Gu Hai's life and destroy his family.
Gu Lun's face was a little gloomy. Thirteen years ago, Gu Lun was six years old and could already remember things. He clearly remembered Song De's disgusting face and what he said to his father who was taken away by the government.
"I'm just jealous of you. How come you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth and have everything you want, but I'm the son of a beggar. Things are changing, and it's time for me, Song De, to make a fortune."
"Abducted by the government? Why were you arrested by the government?" Gu Li was a little frightened. Although the government and businessmen colluded, the people did not fight with the government. If any party in the business war had the support of the government, then the other party would definitely be A life-or-death ending.
"Actually, this is a game. Song De forced someone to death by placing loan sharks outside. The enemy came to the door with a machete. His father was afraid of causing trouble, so he helped him to dissuade the person, but Song De locked his father and the person behind him. In the house.”
"But Song De shouted loudly outside the door that his father had asked him to do everything. The man was furious, knowing that his father was Song De's boss, and easily believed Song De's words. After Song De locked the door, So I went to report it to the official, but when the official came, the man had already fallen into a pool of blood and died. My father was standing there with a knife in his hand, covered in blood."
The law of Daqian stipulates that if it can be proven that the father killed the person while the person was committing the crime, then the father was acting in self-defense and there was nothing wrong with him. There is physical evidence that the knife was brought by that person. But a witness is also needed. This witness is Song De. As long as Song De comes forward to testify, his father can be acquitted.
However, when grandpa went to rescue Song De and came forward to testify, Song De stood arrogantly in front of grandpa: "If you kneel down and kowtow to me, I will consider saving your son."
Grandpa knelt down and kowtowed without hesitation, making a "bang bang" sound. The blood flowed from his forehead without wiping it, and he just lay on the ground like that.
Song De looked at it with disdain, and said sarcastically with pride: "It's really nice to see you rich masters kneel down and kowtow to me. I lied to you, old man, just give up on this idea." , I will not save your son."
"I'm just jealous of you rich people. Why do you have fine clothes and fine food while I have to fight for food with dogs since I was a child? Why do you go out to the carriage and go to the horse while we are in rags? If you want to blame, I blame you for raising your son too much." Be kind.”
Mr. Gu never imagined that a pair of orphans and widowers he had rescued out of kindness would actually rescue a white-eyed wolf. At that time, he was so angry that he was bedridden.
Gu Hai was originally sentenced to death, but Mr. Gu dispersed his family wealth to save Gu Hai's life. The sentence was changed to a cane punishment, and the family property was confiscated. On the day of the sentencing, Mr. Gu breathed his last.
For a moment, the entire Gu family collapsed like a building, and snakes, insects, rats, and ants all ran out, all wanting to bite the Gu family. The richest man in Sifang City actually ended up like this.
Afterwards, Gu Hai found out that Song De had hooked up with his rival when they went out with him, and the other party gave Song De a large sum of money to bring down the Gu family.
The man with the machete was deliberately attracted by him. Everything was Song De's conspiracy.
"So, what's the use of being a good person? You have to be selfish." A trace of self-deprecation appeared on Gu Lun's face.
Gu Li finally understood why Gu Yan said that day, what's wrong with being selfish?
I also know why Gu Yuan hates the beggar who pesters him so much.
If Mr. Gu had been more selfish, he would have left the beggar mother and son alone and would not have lured the wolf into the house.
"If dad was more selfish and ignored Song De who was being hunted, he wouldn't be locked in a room with the murderer. They were all too kind, and that's why they ended up like this."
"Grandpa's death, the family's decline, and even Aunt Mu's sacrifice were all due to the good relationship between father and Song De. Suddenly, father became a sinner for the ages. If mother had not been pregnant with you and worried about us, The child is alone and helpless, and the father may not even have the courage to live."
Gu Li nodded. Later, the Gu family moved to Qingniu Village. Although they were impoverished, they lived happily. Gu Li also understood why the eldest brother came from a poor family but was so knowledgeable.
His father's business acumen may have been passed on to his fourth brother Gu Yuan. It can be seen that the fourth brother is both smart and ruthless, and his suspicious nature makes him more suitable for intrigues in the shopping mall.
"So, who is Aunt Mu?" Although Gu Li knew it was not the right time to ask, she still couldn't help but ask.
"Aunt Mu's real name is Mu Xi. She is my father's adopted sister and the daughter of my grandfather's best friend. After something happened to the Gu family, Song De told Aunt Mu Xi that if she was willing to marry him, she would come forward to testify for her father. Aunt Mu Xi actually believed it. , who would have thought that after the two got married, Song De broke his promise." A trace of bitterness appeared on Gu Lun's face.
"Being mean is the passport of the mean, and being noble is the epitaph of the noble. Since he is involved in our business this time, let's settle the old and new grudges together!" Gu Li looked up at the moonlight, The moonlight is as cold as water, yet so clear and bright.
However, neither of the two people who were chatting under the moon knew that an accident not long ago almost made the current Chenji Tea Shop the second Gu family, but this time Song De was more ruthless.
