Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack! Chapter 148 - 147: The Education of Daughters (Fourth Update

Li Qinghai wobbled into the house.

Leaving the courtyard to Li Xuei and Gu Ruhai.

Gu Ruhai stood up, walked over to Li Xuei, who was washing her face. She had heard the previous conversation and was now wiping her face.

Gu Ruhai leaned in with a smile and said, "Wife, I was wrong, I’ve co to take you and the kids back ho. From now on, watch how I behave and give a chance."

Li Xuei kept a cold face, wanting to make Gu Ruhai stew a little longer, unwilling to let him off so easily.

But when she turned her head and saw Gu Ruhai’s unshaven face and the dark circles under his eyes, her heart softened.

After so many years of marriage, Gu Ruhai was not a bad person, he just always yielded when it ca to his parents.

The more he yielded, the more the whole family got pulled in.

Yesterday, in a fit of anger, Li Xuei really considered just ending it, taking the kids away, and never dealing with the Gu Family again.

When would it all end?

Even if yesterday’s issue was resolved, there would always be future issues. Living in the sa village, you couldn’t avoid running into each other.

It was almost impossible to really avoid them.

Could she really cut off all ties with the Gu Family?

That kind of talk was just venting during anger; real life wasn’t that simple.

Given ti, Gu Rushan and the others would eventually humble themselves, coaxing Gu Ruhai, gradually improving relations, but there would always be family troubles sooner or later.

At this mont, Li Xuei truly considered taking the kids elsewhere to live.

Leaving here.

Maybe it wouldn’t be a bad thing.

But it was just a thought—where would they go, having no knowledge of the land or people?

"Alright, rember what you said today. If you ever again ss with the kids, don’t bla for being harsh. At that ti, you’ll go your way, and I’ll go mine."

Li Xuei’s harsh words were only just that.

Gu Ruhai hastily nodded, agreeing repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, I assure you there won’t be a next ti, really."

Yesterday, Gu Ruhai was scared. The coldness at ho was frightening; how could one live if left all alone?

He helped Li Xuei empty the washing water.

Li Xuei glanced inside the house and signaled Gu Ruhai to speak kindly to their two daughters.

It was only then that Gu Ruhai imdiately understood.

Yes.

The kids must also resent their father deeply.

He lifted the curtain and walked inside.

Gu Xiaoqing was sweeping the bed.

Gu Xiaoying was already combing her hair in front of the mirror.

Upon seeing Gu Ruhai, both of them fell silent.

What to say?

This was their father. Yes, he was wrong and was sowhat hateful.

But it was also hard to hate him completely.

Such a conflicted life, such a tangled life.

Gu Ruhai felt nervous, feeling guilty when he saw his two daughters.

"Um, Xiaoying, Xiaoqing, I... I was really wrong this ti. I shouldn’t have thought of marrying Xiaoying off to Feng Quezi’s family. Dad promises this is the last ti, it won’t happen again. I’m going to properly protect you, letting you all live well."

Gu Ruhai was truly remorseful.

Unlike Gu Xiaoqing, Gu Xiaoying was still overly soft-hearted. Despite being the one most hurt this ti, Gu Xiaoying couldn’t bear to criticize Gu Ruhai harshly.

In the village, whose marriage wasn’t arranged by their parents? The idea of romantic love hadn’t reached the advertised ideal; most were still arranged marriages, where if deed suitable, both sets of parents would discuss and agree in principle.

If Gu Ruhai had truly disregarded Gu Xiaoying’s wishes and arranged her marriage, what could she have done—she couldn’t resist.

At most, she could just accept her fate.

Now that things were moving in a better direction, Gu Xiaoying quickly forgave Gu Ruhai.

This was a custom nurtured over a long period, insurmountable by anyone.

Gu Xiaoying wasn’t being saintly; it was just how the era was.

Most girls resigned themselves to such fates.

"Dad, don’t say more. I know you’ve really considered my best interests. If it weren’t for my grandparents, you wouldn’t have been able to bring yourself to harm ."

Gu Xiaoying, instead, comforted and reassured Gu Ruhai.

This made Gu Ruhai feel even more remorseful.

Such a kind child.

He then glanced at Gu Xiaoqing.

Gu Ruhai was a bit afraid of this daughter.

He knew Gu Xiaoqing was absolutely different from before. She might have been like Gu Xiaoying before, but now Gu Xiaoqing was the mainstay of this family, bold and full of ideas.

Had he said those words last night, Gu Ruhai knew Gu Xiaoqing was soone who could cut ties for justice.

This child was very determined.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have dared to expose the issues, nor would she have uncovered Mrs. Gu’s sches.

This child would be successful in the future, with a firm heart, and wouldn’t soften just from an apology.

"Xiaoqing, I..."

How to say this.

Gu Ruhai spoke hesitantly.

Gu Xiaoqing sighed.

After all, this was my father.

"Dad, I don’t want to talk about this incident further. I just want to say one thing: in the future regarding matters at the old Gu Family house, if you want to be filial, I won’t oppose it, but do so within our ans. You know the greed of those people without saying anything, so you understand how to manage that.

But they shouldn’t expect anything extra, and you shouldn’t try. Otherwise, we may end up not acknowledging you.

Yes, you’re our father, but that cos with the responsibility of raising, caring for, and protecting your children. Look at Second Uncle and Third Uncle—they may be bad in our eyes, but at least they’re good fathers.

My sister has suffered enough for this family. I won’t say more, but I want to ensure she has a good life, marrying into a decent family of her choice. As long as she doesn’t want it, no one can force her to agree.

If sothing similar happens again, and you don’t stand up to protect us, then I’ll have to figure things out myself. Who knows what situations might arise then, and you shouldn’t complain."

Gu Xiaoqing was straightforward about her stance, to prevent Gu Ruhai from being indecisive.

This wasn’t helpful.

Who knew how many bumps and issues would arise until they moved the family to the city? During this ti, nobody could predict what might happen.

Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to endlessly maneuver with Gu Ruhai.

Dealing with the Gu relatives’ sches daily was already exhausting. If her household beca another layer of strategy, Gu Xiaoqing wouldn’t want to go through it all over again.

Gu Ruhai nodded after listening. His redeeming quality was his willingness to humbly accept logical and sound argunts, without asserting parental authority.

"From now on, I’ll listen to your mom and you." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to cast recomndation and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian to read.)