CHAPTER 114: CHAPTER 114: YUAN SHOUGUI: I DON’T WANT TO CLIMB THE SOCIAL LADDER

After all, how could one forget something as important as a silver note?

When Yuan Bao was questioned by his own elder uncle, it was natural for him to support his younger uncle.

"Let’s go with that then!"

Seeing that Yuan Bao was in agreement, Yuan Pandi had nothing more to say.

After that, everything proceeded smoothly.

Yuan Pandi, who already had an honest and simple look, perfectly embodied an ordinary farmer who had never seen the world, showing great respect towards the posthouse officer.

The posthouse officer, having received a ten-wen tip from Yuan Pandi, naturally had a deep impression of him and repeatedly promised that he would deliver the letter to his younger brother.

Then, almost an hour later, Yuan Pandi hurriedly returned.

Appearing at the same time was Yuan Yindi.

At this moment, Yuan Yindi clearly displayed the demeanor of a learned scholar, showing extraordinary eloquence in his speech.

The posthouse officer could still put up a pretense in front of Yuan Pandi, but lacked the courage when facing this obviously eminent student.

As for Yuan Pandi, he assumed the attitude that it wasn’t the officer’s fault, but his own failure in handling things as the elder brother, making Yuan Yindi unable to express his grievances.

Thus, the letter tube was opened.

The letter written by Yuan Shougui was retrieved.

It must be said, Yuan Shougui was indeed quite cunning.

Without knowing Sheng Xueyi’s stepmother’s full name, he simply wrote "To Sheng Xueyi." Sheng Xueyi’s stepmother, with intentions to scheme against Sheng Xueyi, upon seeing a letter addressed to Sheng Xueyi, would almost certainly hide it away, even sneak a look inside.

With the letter in hand, Yuan Pandi and Yuan Yindi then left the posthouse.

Yuan Yindi continued to look annoyed, while Yuan Pandi smiled at the officer, assuring him not to worry and that he would persuade his younger brother himself.

A potential mishap faded into invisibility.

Having reunited with Yuan Zhaodi, Mrs. Xiao Li, and Yuan Bao, the group quickly returned to Shiqu Village.

Although the letter was intercepted, they couldn’t linger in Shiqu Village.

As long as Sheng Xueyi remained, who could guarantee that Yuan Shougui had truly given up?

Moreover, Yuan Shougui never explicitly stated his intentions from start to finish. It was always Mrs. Li speaking, while Yuan Shougui remained hidden.

The group returned home, and Old Yuan heaved a sigh of relief upon knowing the letter was retrieved.

With the letter retrieved, Yuan Shougui’s matter should reach a conclusion.

Old Yuan and his three sons straightforwardly held a four-way inquiry with Yuan Shougui.

"Shougui!"

Old Yuan looked at his silent eldest grandson, sighed, "What exactly are you thinking?"

"Grandfather, I, I was wrong!"

Yuan Shougui, though reluctant, had been persuaded by Mrs. Li for quite some time, realizing that if he didn’t admit his mistake now, he might truly be abandoned by the family here.

"Do you truly understand your mistake?"

Old Yuan gazed at his eldest grandson, inwardly knowing that his eldest grandson was still unsatisfied.

"I..."

Yuan Shougui hesitated.

Realizing his dissatisfaction had been seen through, he hesitated at this moment.

"The Yuan Family has never had any great ambitions over generations, always being simple and honest folks, never aiming to climb the social ladder!"

"Grandfather, I’m not trying to climb the social ladder!"

Yuan Shougui immediately retorted, feeling that his grandfather had insulted his feelings for Sheng Xueyi.