Gu Jin’an wanted everyone in the family to make progress, so he didn’t hide what happened last night from them. After returning home, he gathered the family together and told them about it.

Gu Dashan, Mrs. Cui, and Gu Jinxiu were shocked but not terrified; they were only worried about the safety of Gu Jin’an and the others.

Gu Jin’an smiled and said, "Dad, don’t worry. Those people have been caught, and it will take some effort for the people behind them to send someone to attack the bank again. In the next few days, the bank will be safe."

He continued, "You must not let your guard down at home either. No matter where you go, have someone accompany you. Don’t trust others easily, and don’t be tricked into leaving the village, allowing bad people to succeed."

He looked at Gu Dashan and the others and said, "What I worry about most is you. As long as you are safe and sound, I can work freely."

Gu Dashan had red eyes, feeling a bit ashamed, and held Gu Jin’an’s hand, saying, "Rest assured, my son. Your dad will protect the family well, so you can focus on your work outside without worrying about home!"

Gu Jin’an nodded with a smile, "Okay, my son believes in dad."

He turned to Mrs. Cui, "Also, believe in mom."

Mrs. Cui was happy and handed him the prepared items, "Take them. They’re all for you. There are things to eat and use, as well as silver notes. If something is lacking, buy it in the county. Don’t save money; the family has silver."

Gu Jin’an accepted them and then looked at Gu Jinli and Gu Jinxiu, "What about your things? Hand them over."

It’s another day of doing hard labor for the family’s two cabbages.

Gu Jinli smiled and stuffed a cloth bag into Gu Jin’an’s hands, "Big brother, this is for you."

Brother Qin returned today and already met her. She had given him the items to take a long time ago.

Though he returned in a hurry, he didn’t have time to sleep, making her worry that his body would be overwhelmed.

Gu Jinxiu, with thin skin, was still blushing even though she was already engaged to Luo Wu. In front of the whole family, sending items for Luo Wu made her embarrassed, "The one tied with a red ribbon is for you, the other is for Brother Luo Wu."

She added, "Tell Brother Luo Wu, I’m not afraid!"

Gu Jin’an was startled, hearing his elder sister’s determined words, feeling very comforted, "Rest assured, elder sister, I will deliver the items to Brother Luo Wu."

After taking the items, Gu Jin’an was sent out the door by the family.

Outside, Mrs. Chen’s family was already waiting with Gu Dexing. Seeing them come out, she hurriedly called, "Oh, Brother An, you finally came out. Brother Xing has been waiting for you for a long time."

Saying this, she glanced at Village Chief He and He Jinseng.

Heh, Village Chief He’s house is getting better at buttering up Brother An. Having just escaped from the jaws of death in the county, without staying home for a night to calm down, they are eagerly waiting to accompany Brother An to the county.

Needless to say, they are certainly going to curry favor with the Ouyang Family, Dou Family, and County Magistrate Zheng!

Mrs. Chen was displeased. Brother Xing also wanted to curry favor with these three families, and she couldn’t let He Jinseng snatch the opportunity.

Gu Dexing felt a little embarrassed. He and Qi Kangming had helped with some tasks for the establishment of the new bank over the past few days, but Brother An had said that he feared that evildoers would cause trouble on the opening day of the new bank. Upon hearing this, Aunt was terrified, saying that if he died too, his mother would never forgive her. Yesterday, she dragged him back, preventing him from going to help at the new bank.

But after seeing Brother An return safely, Aunt believed the bank was safe and pulled him along to help, determined to curry favor with Young Master Dou, the big client.

This approach of avoiding danger and seizing benefits made Gu Dexing feel guilty towards Gu Jin’an.

Gu Jin’an, however, didn’t mind, looking at Gu Dexing and saying, "Brother Dexing is here, did you bring a change of clothes? This trip might take several days before you return."

Mrs. Chen pushed Gu Dexing to the mule cart with a smile and said, "Brought it, brought it, and even a knife. Brother An, rest assured. If those evildoers come again, Brother Xing will definitely protect you!"

Gu Jinli laughed, glancing at Mrs. Chen, "Aunt Da Gui, those evildoers have been caught. If they come again, it’ll take several days. The knife you gave might not be needed in the next few days."

You coward, only coming out to act brave once all the assassins are caught, your cheek is growing thicker.

Mrs. Chen was shocked, "What? Will those evildoers come again? What day will they return? Tell me the date."

I should let Brother Xing return ahead of time, otherwise if something happens to him, the elder brother and sister-in-law will have no descendants.

Gu Jinli found it hard to explain, "Your question is really funny. I’m not in cahoots with the evildoers, how would I know when they will come again?"

"You really don’t know?" Mrs. Chen still wanted to ask more, but Gu Daya’s family came with Qi Kangming.

Seeing that Gu Jin’an hadn’t left yet, Gu Daya breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Brother An, take your cousin Ming along. The family doesn’t need him for anything, let him continue to help. After the tax matters are settled, then we can peacefully handle Sister Le’s marriage."

Qi Kangle and Chang Errui’s wedding date has been set for August 20.

The date for Gu Dexing and Xu Zhong’s engagement ceremony is August 9, much earlier than Qi Kangle’s marriage date. Even so, Mrs. Chen was still impatient, wanting to hold the engagement ceremony early so she could return to the prefecture to manage the workshop and become the shopkeeper’s wife.

Gu Jin’an nodded, "Okay, get on the cart. With your help, things will be easier for me."

Leaving Gu Dexing and the others behind yesterday was Gu Jin’an’s idea. San Lang had already told him that the likelihood of the bank being attacked last night was high due to insufficient manpower, so there weren’t enough people to protect Gu Dexing and the others. It was better to leave Gu Dexing, Qi Kangming, and others, and let them help after the night attack.

He Jinseng had stayed due to borrowing money from the bank with Village Chief He, or else he wouldn’t have been at the bank last night.

However, the events of last night had a significant impact on He Jinseng, allowing him to understand what cruelty means, which will be very helpful for him walking in officialdom in the future.

Qi Kangming and the others didn’t delay much and quickly got on the mule cart.

Mrs. Chen was still concerned and grabbed the mule cart, asking Gu Jin’an, "Brother An, give Aunt a straight answer, will those evil people come back to do evil?"

If they will come, then Brother Xing should not go.

Gu Dexing hurriedly said, "Aunt, rest assured. With San Lang and Brother Wu, we won’t be in trouble."

"Those evildoers are ruthless, what if something happens?" Mrs. Chen was angry, asking whom it was for?

Gu Dafu also came to see off Gu Dexing. Originally, he didn’t want to say much, but fearing Mrs. Chen would make Gu Jinli angry and end up penalized with the dividends, he said to Mrs. Chen, "Second Sister-in-law, don’t stop him, it’s okay, let Brother Xing go."

Brother Xing is grown up now, and soon he will get married and later become an official; he needs to start taking on responsibilities, rather than being held back from facing dangerous matters.

Mrs. Chen listened and let go of the mule cart, walked to Gu Dagui’s side, and said, "Since elder brother said so, so be it."

After all, it’s your son. If you, the biological father, are not afraid, why should I fear?

If something should happen to Brother Xing, if Sister-in-Law seeks retribution, she’ll find you, which has nothing to do with me.