Chapter 282 - 282 Departure of Mr. and Mrs. Gu
282 Departure of Mr. and Mrs. Gu
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the entire Shi family was very lively.
In the morning, they would make dumplings, and at noon, the Shi family would make green rice fruits.
However, on the second day of the Lunar New Year, the Gu family had to pay respects to their ancestors. The Gu family members from all over the country would rush to their hometown on that day.
Therefore, the Gu family was about to leave after lunch.
Because Gu Qingming was pregnant, the journey was long and it was really not appropriate to travel back and forth. Hence, Gu Qingming still stayed.
Only Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, Grandpa Gu, and Grandma Gu would go back.
“Ming’er, stay at Grandma’s house and rest well. Take care of your health. Your belly is already so big. Don’t go out!” Mrs. Gu reminded. “Don’t let your grandparents worry too much!”
Gu Qingming nodded and said, “Yes, I know! I’ll take care to rest.”
Mrs. Gu continued, “Also, I don’t object to you wanting to do greenhouse farming. But if you really can’t do it, leave it to your uncles and brothers. Also, since you’re the one who wanted to do it, you’ll have to pay for it. Do you understand?”
Even blood-related siblings had to settle accounts!
Without money and benefits, this relationship would be purer and last longer!
No matter how much they doted on Gu Qingming and could work hard for her, Gu Qingming could not enjoy everyone’s efforts with a clear conscience just because of this.
Hearing Mrs. Gu’s words, the uncles were unhappy.
Shi Lichun said unhappily, “Little Sister, what are you talking about? We’re working for Mingming. What kind of money is that? That’s what we’re willing to do. Don’t sow discord between me and my niece!”
“That’s right, Little Sister. We’re family. Do we have to talk about money when we’re working for our own family?” Shi Lidong disagreed.
Mrs. Gu said with a slight headache, “Brother, this is a separate matter!”
In the past, they had fully embodied the principle of brothers settling accounts. They did not want a single cent of the Gu family’s money.
On the other hand, when it came to their daughter, the brothers’ standpoints changed.
Was it really good to dote on their niece so much?
“What do you mean by that?” Shi Lichun disagreed again. “Mingming is my niece in name, but she’s no different from my biological daughter. I’m happy to work for my own daughter.”
Mrs. Gu was speechless.
Gu Jianguo immediately said, “Brother, listen to me. The person who wanted to plant greenhouse vegetables and greenhouse rice on this contracted land is Mingming, right? Look, this is the first time she’s investing. In terms of investment, she definitely has to calculate many aspects. Manpower investment is an important aspect. It’s fine if you guys work for a day or two, but this work clearly can’t be done in a day or two. Your family also has land and other work to do. There are still so many people at home to feed. It’s impossible for you to put down the work at home every day, right? Besides, Mingming doesn’t know how to farm at all. She still needs you to guide her. We have to make things clear!”
Shi Lichun and the other brothers looked at each other.
They could reject their own sister, but they had to consider their brother-in-law’s words.
Gu Qingming rolled her eyes and said, “Dad, Mom, listen to me.”
Mrs. Gu said, “Alright, you go first.”
Gu Qingming said, “Dad, Uncle, that’s what I’m thinking. I plan to take out 30% of my shares and distribute them to the uncles.”
“Ha, 30% shares?” The three uncles were stunned when they heard that. Then, they said disapprovingly, “No, Mingming, we didn’t pay a single cent. How can we get 30% shares for free? Besides, even if we were to receive shares, 30% is too much!”
One had to know that the investment in the greenhouse alone was already five to six million. 30% of the shares would cost at least one to two million.
“Uncles, 30% isn’t much. Each family only gets 10%. I’m investing in these 30% shares with funds, and you’re investing in them with skills,” Gu Qingming said. “Besides, after my land is planted, I don’t know if I’ll make a profit or not. If I make a loss, you can share some risks with me, right?”
In Gu Qingming’s heart, what she had contracted to plant now would definitely be profitable. Perhaps it would be a huge profit.
Of course, it was better not to tell them.
No one knew what the future business direction would be like!
Gu Jianguo immediately nodded and echoed, “I think Mingming’s idea is feasible. Dad, what do you think?”
Grandpa Gu nodded and said, “I think it’s feasible too! In-law, don’t reject this. In the future, I’ll have to ask you to take care of Mingming. No matter if Mingming loses money or earns profits, it’s good to have someone to share the burden!”
Grandpa Shi said, “Lichun, since the in-laws have already said so, don’t reject them. In the future, the work you do on these 200 acres of land will not be for Mingming, but for yourselves!”
Since the in-laws had already said so, it would be too pretentious if they rejected them again.
Shi Lichun nodded and said, “Alright then. Mingming, we’ll accept these shares. In the future, we won’t work for you, but for ourselves!”
Shi Liqiu and Shi Lidong didn’t refuse either. They nodded and said, “Alright, we’ll accept it too.”
Gu Jianguo smiled and said, “Brother, that’s right. Even if we’re family, we still have to give what’s due.”
Perhaps it did not matter if they had a good relationship at present. However, when it came to future generations and their relationship was a little distant, it was hard to say if things would change.
Even if they were brothers, they had to settle the scores clearly. There was actually a certain logic and meaning to it.
Transparency in terms of profits could make the relationship between brothers more harmonious and not be unclear in terms of benefits.
Grandpa Shi said, “However, Mingming, since you plan to give 30% of the shares to your uncles, print out the contract another day!”
Gu Qingming nodded and said, “Okay, Grandpa!”
Gu Jianguo instructed his daughter, “Mingming, your mother and I are going back. Stay here and rest well. Don’t let others worry!”
Gu Qingming said speechlessly, “Dad, am I so troublesome?”
“Do you think Ming’er is as mischievous as you?” Grandma Shi looked at her daughter and said, “My Ming’er is so obedient and sensible. She doesn’t make people worry at all! You two don’t have to worry!”
Shi Yashu, who was innocently shot, said, “Why are you talking about me again? That was decades ago!”
Grandma Shi snorted coldly. “Even if it’s more than a hundred years later, I still have to say it!”
Mrs. Gu was speechless.
Grandma Gu and Grandpa Gu reminded their granddaughter to take care of her health.
After that, the group left!
After getting into the car, Mrs. Gu could not help but wipe her tears!
Mr. Gu’s heart ached as he asked, “Honey, what’s wrong? If you can’t bear to part with your parents, come back for a few days after we have paid our respects to our ancestors!”
Mrs. Gu nodded and leaned her head on her husband’s shoulder. Then, she said, “Our daughter seems to have grown up and become more sensible!”