"Go get an ounce of silver for Rui Nian," Mr. Gu said to Mrs. Gu.
Mrs. Gu walked into the room, opened the box, and reluctantly handed an ounce of silver to Gu Ruinian.
Gu Fengnian's wife, Mrs. Wei, sneered internally. What kind of book would cost an ounce of silver?
This little brother-in-law, somehow lucky enough to pass the child student exams, is now arrogant, asking for money under the pretense of studying.
Mrs. Wei couldn't help but jab at Gu Ruinian: "If it weren't for the family's business losses, why would we be so stingy about buying a few books?"
This was a veiled jab at Gu Ruinian for suggesting ideas that led the family to suffer losses.
Gu Ruinian, clutching the silver, felt indignant inside.
Gu Fengnian reprimanded Mrs. Wei: "Isn't Second Brother reading to ensure a better life for our family?"
Mrs. Wei said no more, angrily placing a large portion of scrambled eggs in her son's bowl.
