Gu Ya was busy with Gu Tiezhu's affair. In the afternoon, to help Gu Tiezhu save his legs, Gu Ya specifically went to find an acquaintance, Shopkeeper Cao, who had connections with the gambling house. Gu Ya asked Shopkeeper Cao to speak to the gambling house to ensure they wouldn't cripple Gu Tiezhu's hands and legs.
This matter was minor. Shopkeeper Cao and the owner of the gambling house were sworn brothers, so as soon as Gu Ya mentioned it, Shopkeeper Cao assured him he would handle it properly.
The matter proceeded very smoothly, and Gu Tiezhu's hands and legs were temporarily spared. The gambling house did Shopkeeper Cao a favor by agreeing not to harm Gu Tiezhu's hands and feet, but they still insisted on Gu Tiezhu repaying the debt he owed.
As for repaying the debt, Gu Ya didn't care, as long as Gu Tiezhu's hands and feet were safe. He couldn't manage everything else; this was Gu Tiezhu's own doing, and he needed to bear some hardship.
