Chapter 24 The Yao Family's Lively Atmosphere

Zhang Xiuxiu had already moved her luggage inside, and her two daughters were also brought to the bed.

When Yao Fangyuan saw two dirty children sitting on her bed, covered in filth and tears, she immediately rushed in to pull them off. However, Zhang Xiuxiu pushed her back several steps.

Yao Fanghua stopped and stared at Yao Weiguo. "Brother, what are you doing?"

All eyes turned to Yao Weiguo. He could no longer remain silent. He wiped his face, tears welling in his eyes. "I've let them down. I'm useless. Look at what they're wearing, and then look at what you and Yuanyuan are wearing. My eldest and second daughters have never worn new clothes since birth, and they've hardly ever eaten meat. The piece of candy they get for the New Year can last them a month. Me? All these years in the countryside, working in the fields, doing all the dirty and hard work, I was afraid to go to the hospital when I was sick, and I drank cold water to stave off hunger. I accepted my fate. If it weren't for the change in national policy, I would have accepted my fate. I sacrificed myself so that my parents and everyone else could live a comfortable life."

"Look at me, it's only been a few years, and I'm standing next to Weimin like an elder. I don't want to see my son and daughter live that kind of life. You also went to the countryside, don't you think I shouldn't have come back?"

Yao Weiguo's words moved everyone present.

Yao Fanghua pursed her lips. "I didn't say you shouldn't have come back. You have the right to choose. I'm asking you, what are you and your sister-in-law doing?"

Yao Fangyuan cried uncontrollably, sobbing, and ran to Yao Fanghua to complain, "My sister-in-law insists on taking over our house. She's unreasonable, no, she has no shame. She even pinched and hit me."

Yao Weimin whispered, "I already told you I'd give up the room. I'll sleep in the main room, but my sister-in-law still won't have it."

“Your older brother needs to study for the college entrance exam, how can we disturb him? The child is still young, he doesn’t sleep well at night, how can he have the energy to study?” Zhang Xiuxiu immediately shouted.

"It wasn't a problem when we were in the countryside, but now it's affecting our studies? Hua Hua was also from the countryside, and he still got into university!" Li Chunying was furious. This Zhang Xiuxiu was even more shrewish than she had been a few years ago, and she'd even corrupted her son. Why couldn't they just talk things out? Why did she have to act like this, forcing them, as parents, to do this?!

Yao Fanghua closed her eyes. The house had to be bought, even if it wasn't cheap!

"I'll stay in the dormitory from now on," she said, making her stance clear first. She realized that her sister-in-law wanted to take over the room she and Yao Fangyuan were currently sharing. The house belonged to her parents, so the arrangements should be based on her mother's wishes.

Zhang Xiuxiu laughed, "My eldest sister is so understanding and righteous, unlike some of my sisters-in-law who are only thinking about their parents' house." City people are thin-skinned and value face the most. Sure enough, this commotion drove her away. Zhang Xiuxiu became smug.

Yao Fanghua frowned. "Yuanyuan isn't married yet. Even if she were, she'd still be her parents' daughter. The house and these assets belong to your parents; it's not your place to decide. They can give them to whomever they want, including their daughter, as long as your parents are willing."

I have no opinion on who my parents give the house and money to; it's entirely up to them.

"Of course, I won't compete with you. After all, I have a job and can support myself. I don't care about the house or the money back home." She didn't compete, but she couldn't stop others from doing so.

Zhang Xiuxiu bit her lip, feeling humiliated. Just as Wei Guo had said, this younger sister was the most cunning. She sneered, "Don't let your words slip by. When you get married, don't ask your family for a dowry."

Yao Fanghua said calmly, "No, not at all. From now on, my affairs will have nothing to do with my family. I won't get involved in family matters either."

Wu Peng, who was watching the commotion from the sidelines, immediately added, "That's right, Hua Hua has guts; she's cut ties with them completely. From now on, Hua Hua is like my own sister. When Hua Hua gets married, I'll give her a generous dowry. Remember what I said today, and don't ever come begging to Hua Hua again!"

"What do you mean 'marry out of your family'? I might as well marry into your family! Anyway, you have plenty of houses." A burst of laughter erupted. "Brother Peng is awesome!"

Wu Peng waved his fist, and only then did they shut up.

How could that be! Li Chunying didn't want her daughter to move out now; she was still practicing her skills to earn extra money!

This won't do!! Yao Deren was counting on this niece to find a job for his son, and now this damned niece-in-law is trying to kick Yao Fanghua out? He kicked Yao Deyi, telling him to speak up!

Yao Deyi lowered his head and didn't react. He didn't care, he couldn't manage it, and he knew no one would listen to him. He would just wait for the outcome.

Yao Deren was furious. How could he have such a younger brother?! What a misfortune for the family!

Seeing that he couldn't rely on Yao Deyi, Yao Deren quickly stepped forward and said, "What are you saying, Hua Hua? We're all family. Why don't you and Yuan Yuan go to your uncle's place and squeeze in with Fang Fang? That way, the three of you sisters will be even closer."

Fang Guizhi was about to shout her objection, but she shrank back when she met Yao Deren's warning look.

"No need, Uncle, I have room in my dorm."

Fang Guizhi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Yao Fanghua refuse.

Yao Fangyuan was still sobbing, "Sister, what should I do?"

Yao Fanghua: "Mom, what do you mean? How do you plan to arrange this?"

"Weimin will stay in the main room first. Weiguo's family will move into his room. Huahua, don't move out, Mom will miss you." Yao Fanghua's words just now gave her confidence. That's right, the house is hers, she can give it to whomever she wants, she doesn't expect her eldest son to support her! With the eldest son's wife like that, she'd be abused to death! She'll be like the old man in the future, holding onto her own money and living alone. They, as parents, aren't very capable, they only give each of their sons a room, she only favors her youngest son, and is willing to give him a house in a better location. Besides, her youngest son isn't married yet, having a good house will make it easier to find a wife.

Zhang Xiuxiu: "No, we can't let Weiguo's studies be disturbed. I'll sleep on the floor in this room."

Yao Weiguo knelt down in front of Li Chunying, "We'll live in that little house, Mom, could you leave the job to Xiuxiu?"

Zhang Xiuxiu immediately knelt down as well, "Mom, we don't want to be supported by you either. If you give me your job, our family can survive. Wouldn't it be better for you to stay home and enjoy family life with the children?"

Yao Fangyuan felt like the sky had fallen. They had taken her house and her job. "I'll fight you to the death!"

In short, the Yao family was in chaos again, with some trying to break up fights and others trying to mediate.

Li Chunying shouted that she would not give her a job until she retired!

In the end, Zhang Xiuxiu moved into Yao Fangyuan's room with her child. She left the upper bunk for the child and slept on the floor.

Yao Fangyuan tidied up her clothes and the things on the table. Two wooden carvings were missing because the two little girls, who were crying and covered in dirt, had each grabbed one and wouldn't let go. Yao Fangyuan asked Wu Peng to get some candy to coax them.

Yao Fanghua slung her bag over her shoulder and called Wu Peng. The two headed straight for Glasses' house.

Wu Peng: "Are you really planning to be ripped off? It's too expensive. Why don't you stay at my place first, and I'll find you another place."

"No need, this is fine."

Wu Peng was a little worried for her, "You really have money to burn. Stay at my place first."

Despite all the persuasion, Yao Fanghua was determined to buy it, and Wu Peng cursed her for being wasteful, but had no choice but to go along with it.

The bespectacled man breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yao Fanghua and her group return; the fact that the highest bidder hadn't given up was good news. However, he still refused to lower the price.

Yao Fanghua didn't hesitate any longer and immediately set the date for the property transfer to be tomorrow.

The bespectacled man paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll pack my things today." Actually, he didn't have much, just a few pieces of clothing.

Yao Fanghua: "Then I won't leave today. We'll go directly to transfer the property tomorrow morning." Anyway, there are plenty of houses here, so she'll just find a room in the front yard to spend the night.

"Aren't you going back to the dorm?" Wu Peng couldn't bear to leave Yao Fanghua alone with the bespectacled man. "Then I won't go back either. I'll just stay here for the night."

Glasses-wearing man: ...This hasn't even been sold to you yet! Are you perhaps planning something nefarious late at night?

To reassure the man with glasses, Yao Fanghua said, "We're in the front yard. Lock the door and we won't bother you."

Upon hearing this, the bespectacled man glanced back and forth between Yao Fanghua and Wu Peng, his face flushed slightly, and stammered, "These kinds of things should be done after marriage. Girls should respect and love themselves."

...Yao Fanghua's face suddenly flushed. What kind of nonsense was this idiot thinking?

She turned her head and glared angrily at Wu Peng, who was trying not to laugh.