As for why Ding Yun, who no longer cared about Gu Jianguo, was so well-informed about his situation over the past six months, it was mainly because Gu Jianguo had managed to contact her again a couple of days ago, asking her to sign something.
To sign for the sale of a house.
And he promised to give her some money later.
It was the house they used to live in as a couple.
That house was a replacement housing unit allocated after their old family home was demolished. It was over a decade old, and the property deed listed both her original self and Gu Jianguo's names. Even though Ding Yun hadn't asked for a share of the property when she divorced.
That didn't change the fact that Ding Yun owned half of that house.
Without Ding Yun's signature, Gu Jianguo couldn't sell it at all.
To figure out why Gu Jianguo wanted to sell the house, Ding Yun naturally investigated, and after that, she became fully aware of his actions over the past six months.
The reason Gu Jianguo was selling the house was quite simple: his younger siblings were pressuring him for the debt. As mentioned earlier, Gu Jianguo was solely responsible for the expenses of his father's burial. However, at the time, Gu Jianguo couldn't afford the large sum, so he borrowed tens of thousands from his younger siblings.
Given his salary, working diligently for six months would have been more than enough to repay the debt. But for the past six months, he hadn't worked much, and the meager income he earned was barely enough to support himself. He occasionally had to rely on his son and daughter for financial help, let alone repay the money.
His siblings' money didn't fall from the sky. They initially lent it to him, thinking he would repay it quickly. But now he had completely given up and had been doing so for half a year. Who could tolerate that?
Therefore, they naturally began to demand repayment.
They pressured Gu Jianguo to repay the money through every means possible.
Their method of debt collection was also quite interesting: they specifically chose times when people were around to demand payment, specifically called him when he was drinking with friends, and even video-called him.
If Gu Jianguo dared to hang up.
They would come to his door directly.
Even though Gu Jianguo was a drunkard, he was a drunkard who cared about his reputation. After repeated incidents, he felt he had lost face. So, he finally hardened his heart and gritted his teeth, deciding to sell the house. As for where he would live after selling the house, he planned to move in with his own mother.
Because the house his own mother lived in was bought by him and his younger brother pooling their money together years ago.
The reasons behind it were complex.
In any case, when they bought the house, they had already agreed that the property deed would be in their parents' names, but after their parents died, the house would be split equally between the brothers.
Now that his father was dead, it was reasonable for him to move in early. He could also help take care of his elderly mother. Whether he would take care of his mother, or his mother would take care of him.
Who could say for sure.
Ding Yun didn't know the specifics of what happened, but it was highly likely that his own mother and younger brother agreed, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to break in and occupy it.
When it came to selling the house, he thought the divorce certificate would allow him to sell the house smoothly. But they didn't recognize the divorce certificate; they recognized the names on the property deed. Without Ding Yun's signature, no buyer was willing.
Forced into a corner, he had to find a way to contact Ding Yun through his son and, fearing Ding Yun might refuse, he specifically promised to give her some money after the house was sold.
Although theoretically, Ding Yun could get half of the sale proceeds if she fought for it, Ding Yun didn't lack money now, and she didn't want to argue with Gu Jianguo over this matter, so she agreed to it the next day.
And stated that she didn't want any of the money from selling the house.
She would directly split it equally between Gu Haomiao and Gu Mingxia.
As for the specifics of the discussion, she didn't want to be involved. They should talk to Gu Haomiao and Gu Mingxia. She just needed to be notified when it was time to sign for the transfer of ownership; she would come and sign.
With Ding Yun's statement, this matter clearly became an issue between Gu Haomiao, Gu Mingxia, and Gu Jianguo.
How much they could divide.
It also depended on Gu Haomiao and Gu Mingxia themselves.
If Gu Jianguo gave too little, a few thousand or tens of thousands, his children would likely be the first to be dissatisfied.
The house belonged to their biological mother and father. Now the father was selling it, and the mother was transferring her share entirely to her children. Anyone with a sane mind would side with the mother and try to gain more benefit for themselves.
Therefore, although Ding Yun was not involved in this matter afterwards, Gu Jianguo had to promise to give half of the sale proceeds before selling the house, considering it an equal split.
Then, of course, Ding Yun came forward to sign.
And after receiving the money, she split it equally between her children.
She left with a flourish, not lingering for a second longer.
"A song is really right, indeed, only mother is good in the world. Mom always thinks of us children first, unlike Dad, who only causes us trouble.
He killed Grandpa, divorced Mom.
Now he's going to harm Grandma too. I really hope Grandma can hold on for a while longer, otherwise, Dad will probably harm us siblings soon."
As he watched Ding Yun leave, Gu Haomiao couldn't help but sigh and express his concerns.
Before the house was sold, Gu Jianguo at least had a place to stay and didn't come to their house often. But now that the house was sold, he was essentially living under someone else's roof. If he got unhappy or dissatisfied, he might just move in with them. The mere thought of it gave him a headache.
Thinking of this, the tens of thousands of dollars he had just received.
Could hardly make him happy.
Compared to Gu Haomiao, Gu Mingxia was clearly more optimistic: "Brother, it's fortunate that I'm a woman. Given Dad's personality, he'll at most come to my place to ask for some alcohol, and it's unlikely he'll want to live with me.
But if one day he has nowhere to live, or doesn't want to stay at Grandma's, he'll probably come to you.
Good luck.
Talk to your wife properly and ask her to be more understanding.
Never mind, I'll transfer another twenty thousand yuan to you. I feel guilty even splitting this money with you. From now on, you'll have to take more care of Dad. I hope you can manage!"
Indeed, no matter how much customs changed, in most cases, sons still took care of the elderly. So Gu Mingxia could afford to be a little more optimistic at this time.
As she spoke, she took out her phone.
And transferred another twenty thousand yuan to her brother.
However, after transferring the money, Gu Mingxia looked at the road ahead where Ding Yun had completely disappeared and worried again:
"Brother, do you think it's okay for us to take this money? I remember Mom practically left with nothing, and she probably doesn't have much savings.
And didn't she also resign?
So where is Mom living now, and how is she making a living? I've been wanting to see her for a while and find out where she lives, but Mom has never told me, and she doesn't let me visit her. If Mom took this money, she could at least have a few good years.
We don't actually need this money that badly.
At least we can get by right now..."
"It should be fine. I can't tell where Mom lives or what her living environment is like, but can't I tell from her complexion and clothes? Mom's complexion is clearly much better than before. She's rosy and has a glow, and her hair is much softer than before.
She even looks a bit fatter.
Her life is clearly more comfortable than before!
Her clothes are also new, and most importantly, she's wearing makeup. She looks much younger than before. Don't you see such a big change?
Sister, you're not being a very qualified woman.
Mom's having these changes means she's definitely living more comfortably than before, and her mood has improved a lot. And I think Mom might have found a second spring. I don't know if she remarried, but it feels like the other person treats her well.
Mom probably doesn't want us to know, which is why she's never let you see her. Let's not make things complicated. If she wants to tell us, she will."
It had to be said that Gu Haomiao's imagination was quite wild.
He thought that Ding Yun's firm decision to divorce and leave with almost nothing might mean she had found a new partner, and her life and mood were good, hence her improved complexion.
She was just too embarrassed to tell her children about these things.
So she kept it a secret.