In her previous life, her eldest brother died early, her second sister went blind due to illness, her third brother became autistic, and she herself lived a life of poverty and hardship, scavenging...
For my daughter's generation, because the times have changed and there are many girls who are educated, the legacy was not passed on to this generation.
"Think about it, Dad will change. From now on, I won't go out to play, I won't go out to drink, and I won't associate with these people. Don't worry, I will definitely not make you worry anymore. Just do your own thing without worry."
Zhou Xiang didn't know about this legacy, otherwise he would have been so angry that he would have risen to prominence. But now it is a new society, and it is impossible for one person to succeed and everyone else to rise to prominence.
Looking at his father expressing his determination, Zhou Xiang didn't think he could do it.
"It all depends on your performance! After all, there's still the provincial competition! There will be even more people complimenting you then. It depends on whether you can hold yourself back."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Father Zhou felt his little girl's coldness and distrust, and felt a little panicked.
It seems that I must seriously change. My previous free and easy attitude is leaving me as my little girl becomes more and more successful.
During dinner, Zhou's father suggested that he and Zhou go to see the old man.
Zhou Xiang nodded, as he also wanted to see what the old man’s expression would be when he saw his trophy.
By the way, I'll also put some pressure on my eldest cousin and the others so that they can't have an easy life.
After breakfast the next day, Zhou Xiang put the trophy and certificate of honor into a cloth bag, casually carried it and went out with his father.
When Zhou's father saw this, he was afraid that she would drop the trophy, so he took the cloth bag.
"Let me carry it!"
Zhou Xiang handed the cloth bag to his father indifferently.
I went to the county supply and marketing cooperative specifically to buy two bottles of malted milk and two pounds of egg cakes.
Gently pushing open the half-open gate, Zhou Xiang gestured to his father to wait outside, and crouched down to walk into the yard.
"Grandpa, you can't speak, but you can express yourself. I point in a direction, and you can nod or shake your head! Why won't you cooperate?"
"Grandpa, don't you love me the most? Didn't you say you would leave all your things to me? Tell me while Third Uncle is away, so they won't be divided up. Third Uncle doesn't manage the family well at all."
"Yes! Grandpa, my eldest brother is your eldest son and grandson! If not him, who should we give it to? Second uncle's family is one naive and the other stupid, while third uncle's family listens to third aunt in everything. Only by giving it to our family can we ensure that these things still belong to the Zhou family."
Zhou Xiang simply leaned against the door and watched his eldest cousin and eldest cousin trying hard to persuade the old man.
The old man on the bed stared at the ceiling with lifeless eyes. He had become numb to this scene that happened several times a day.
As if sensing something, the old man turned his head and looked at the door. Seeing that it was Zhou Xiang, he felt a sense of relief.
Zhou Jun and Zhou Ying turned around and saw Zhou Xiang, their faces changed.
"Why are you here?" the two people asked in unison.
"What? My last name isn't Zhou? I'm not grandpa's granddaughter? Do I need your permission to come?"
There was actually a smile on the old man's face.
Zhou Xiang thought that he must be having a hard time, right? No one could stand someone nagging him for things every day.
Zhou Jun didn't expect that his little cousin had really become so sharp-tongued. He didn't feel anything when his sisters said so, but he was deeply impressed when he experienced it himself.
"Haha, just a casual remark. We welcome our little cousin very much."
"Really? This is still Grandpa's house. It doesn't matter whether you welcome me or not. I come whenever I want. It's my freedom."
Zhou Jun didn't expect that even though he was smiling, he would still be choked. Isn't it said that you shouldn't hit someone who smiles? Why didn't it work with his little cousin?
Zhou Xiang didn't want to study his changing expression and shouted outside: "Dad, Grandpa is home! Come in!"
Zhou Ying glanced at her sideways. Grandpa was already in this state, where else could he go if not at home?
Zhou Xiang hehe, what if I get mad at you guys and end up in the hospital?
Zhou Jun hurried out to greet him. His second uncle had come, and as his nephew, it was his duty to go and greet him. Besides, he remembered that his little cousin was afraid of his second uncle, so it was okay for him to complain himself, right?
"Second uncle, you're here? Come in and sit down! Just think about this girl, she actually ran in first and scared the old man."
Zhou Quan walked into the yard with a cold face. He had just made up his mind to correct his behavior yesterday, so he would not believe anything anyone said.
I only believe what my little girl says herself. Don't think that I didn't understand my nephew's provocation. I must have been criticized by my little girl.
Ever since my little girl started earning money, she has been very aggressive and dares to challenge anyone. Well, that's good because she doesn't suffer any loss easily.
Zhou Jun felt strange when he saw that his second uncle didn't criticize him as he used to. Isn't his second uncle very concerned about his reputation and can't stand hearing words like his own children are not well behaved?
He wanted to say a few more words, but he had already reached the door of his grandfather's room. Thinking of the girl looking at him with her clear eyes, he felt a little embarrassed and annoyed.
Zhou Quan walked into the house and saw his father lying helplessly on the bed, his eyes filled with joy at his arrival.
I suddenly felt a mixture of emotions. The omnipotent mountain in my heart had collapsed, and the look in his eyes that I had finally been waiting for did not show the joy I had imagined, but only panic and desolation.
It turns out that no matter how majestic the mountains and trees are, when they fall, all that is left is powerlessness, helplessness and sadness.
What about me? Will I be like this when I'm old? None of my children truly feel sorry for me. Only a tiny bit of benefit can keep a few people around. What if even that tiny bit of benefit isn't there?
Thinking of his little girl's cold tone yesterday, Zhou Quan shuddered. No, he must work hard to change. There is still time.
Zhou Quan was on top of the bedside chest of drawers, put down the malted milk in his hand, and squatted down beside the bed.
"Father, how are you? Are you okay?"
The old man nodded with tears in his eyes. He never expected that his son, whom he had always looked down upon, would greet him sincerely and bring him gifts.
Zhou Quan looked at the cloth bag in his hand and said to the people in the room, "All of you go out. I have something to say to your grandfather."
Zhou Jun smiled and said, "Second Uncle, is there anything we can't listen to?"
Zhou Quan looked at his nephew, who had a smile on his face. "Since you can accept the blow, just stay," he said. "Okay, you stay. Yingzi and Xiangxiang can go out!"
Zhou Xiang didn't care what his father was up to and just walked out.
Zhou Ying looked at his elder brother, and when he nodded, he also walked out.
Zhou Xiang sat in the yard with his legs crossed and said to Zhou Ying who came out, "Go buy some groceries. We'll eat here at noon."
When Zhou Ying heard the arrogant tone, he suddenly understood his second sister's mentality. This girl had the characteristic of making people angry to death without any compensation.
"I'm not a servant."
"Yes, a servant only needs twenty dollars a month. Your price should be that of a high-end nanny. In short, they are all servants. Do you think I can't even eat a meal at my grandfather's house? Go cook! Don't let us go back on our words and support Uncle San's family."