Chapter 78: Separation

Seeing that Zhao Xiuxiu was choked and unable to speak, Liu Cuihua continued,

"In fact, we have a small amount of less than 100 yuan, which is for daily expenses. We will not divide it, and we will keep it for our daily use.

The grain distributed this year, the fish, meat, vegetables grown in our home, and pickled vegetables distributed before the New Year were all divided equally into six portions.

The private plot will also be divided into six parts next year, with different types. The two hens at home will be left to me and your father. If you want to raise some, you can find one yourself in the spring.

The other things belong to each room, but the small items belong to me and your father. The same goes for the house. Whoever lives in that room now will own that room. The kitchen belongs to me and your father.

I know you all have stoves and pots in your rooms, but if you want to use the big pot in the kitchen to cook, that's fine too, but you have to use it after me. Who goes first and who goes later will be decided by you sisters-in-law.

Your father and I are still able to work, so we are living on our own. Starting from this month, each of you will pay three yuan per month to your father and me as filial piety money. In the future, according to the pension standards and current prices, the amount you give during festivals and birthdays will be up to you.

This year, our family will still use firewood together. Starting next year, each of you will use your own firewood. The firewood used by your father and I will be shared equally among the five of you. I don't care whether the firewood you use is picked up from the mountains or you give me money to exchange with someone in the village. In short, it can't be missing out.

After we turn sixty, we will live with your eldest brother. If your father or I get sick, the medical expenses will be shared equally among the five of you brothers.

By the way, Lao Si, you and your wife have to work during the day and can't come back. If your two children want to eat with your father and me, just give them an extra three dollars a month and send their food rations over. I'll take care of their three meals a day."

After Liu Cuihua finished speaking, she counted out the money in the box and handed it to her son, then went back to the house with her share and the box.

Jiang Jianguo looked at his wife's back, thought for a moment, and continued, "Our family only has so much stuff, and we've divided up what needs to be divided up. Do you have any questions about what your mother just said?"

"No," the five brothers said in unison.

Jiang Jianguo pushed the pen and a piece of paper filled with words forward and said, "It's getting late today. Tomorrow morning you just need to go to the cellar and move out the food, meat and vegetables for the winter that belong to you.

By the way, your mother and I have already bought jars for the pickled vegetables and divided them up in advance. Don't worry, they are all divided evenly. Each of you will have three jars, and the vegetables in the jars are different. Don't carry too many, your mother has marked them all.

Fourth brother, please consider your mother's opinion. After all, you may not be able to take care of the children in time if you go out early and come back late. If you have thought it over, go and talk to your mother tomorrow morning.

The eldest, the second, and the third son, if you go out in the future and cannot take your children with you, you can give your children's daily rations to your mother, and your mother can help you make them.

Our family has quite a bit of savings, and we are one of the top in the village. As the saying goes, the first bird to stick its head out gets hammered down. You all know what the years have been like, so I didn't hire anyone to notarize the division of the family property this time.

You guys sign this division document. I haven't written down the specific share of money in this division document. As long as you don't tell anyone else, no one else will know how much money your family has divided. You know, meat is safe when it's buried at the bottom of the bowl.

Tomorrow I will take the signed separation agreement to the brigade to file it, and then have the accountant sign it so it will be considered notarized.

I went to the commune before and moved all of your household registrations out and made them independent. I also marked out your homesteads and paid for them. The five of you are all next to each other. If you don't want to build a house, you can build it a few years later. The land is yours anyway, you can do whatever you want.

The accountant and I have already discussed these formalities, so we can just quietly do it. If their family splits up in the future, I guess they'll do the same. Okay, just sign quickly, and once you sign, the family will be completely divided."

Seeing that all five sons had signed, Jiang Jianguo distributed the household registration certificates he had prepared a few days ago to them, and went back to the house with the documents for dividing the property.

Jiang Hao looked at his four brothers and sisters-in-law who were still sitting in the main room, and he did not move either.

Li Qian looked at Jiang Hai who was putting the money in his pocket and became anxious.

"You're not home all day, so just give me the money and I'll save it."

Jiang Hai thought Li Qian was dreaming. "What are you talking about? I used to send you ten yuan every month. When the salary goes up, I will send you twenty-five yuan and some bills every month. I will keep the money at home. You don't have to worry about it."

Li Qian didn't care if the other sisters-in-law were laughing at her or not. She angrily said, "Why? Look at everyone else's family in the brigade. It's the women who manage the finances. Why are you so special?"

Jiang Hai looked at Li Qian, then at the others, and slowly said, "Second brother, third brother, fourth brother, who manages the money in your family?"

The three Jiang brothers said in unison, "Of course it's me."

Jiang Hao looked at the other three sisters-in-law who looked dissatisfied but didn't dare to say anything, and smiled. Even if the family was divided, these sisters-in-law would not be able to control the financial power.

After listening to the brothers' answers, Jiang Hai turned his head and looked at Li Qian, "See? This is the rule of our Jiang family. Don't worry, I will definitely send you money on time every month. Wife, please listen to me."

By the way, the money I send you every month is definitely enough for you to spend, so please don’t let my son suffer in the future.”

Li Qian knew that Jiang Hai was not afraid that she would spend money, but was afraid that she would keep staying close to her parents' home. When she thought about the things Jiang Hai sent her and that she had given a lot to her parents' home, she suddenly felt guilty.

But she still felt a little indignant about Jiang Hai's last words. "Don't worry, Jiang Dong is also my son. I can't let him down."

Jiang Hai nodded. "Okay, go back and look after the kids. I have something to talk to my brothers about. I'll go back to the house after I'm done."

Li Qian didn't want to stay anyway, so she left angrily after hearing Jiang Hai's words.

When the other women saw Li Qian leave, they followed her out.

Jiang Hai saw that there were only a few younger brothers left in the room. After thinking for a while, he handed the small cloth bag that he had been holding in his arms since dinner to Jiang Hao.

"This is what I saved for your wedding. I heard from Dad that I also know who you like. It's really a surprise, and a little scary for me, but I don't object to it.

Just live a good life, this is for you to live on. Don't worry, Dongzi will not ignore you when you are old. Well, if that person treats you well, Dongzi will also provide for him in his old age."

Jiang Hao took the cloth bag, opened it and took a look. It was full of money. He raised his eyebrows and said, "Have you given me all the money? What are you going to spend it on in the future?"

Jiang Hai: "What nonsense are you talking about? I definitely left more than I gave you. I will also send you pocket money and packages every month in the future. Don't forget to pick them up."

When Jiang Hao heard Jiang Hai say that he still had money, he didn't hesitate and put the cloth bag directly into his pocket.

The other three brothers of the Jiang family were a little confused when listening to the conversation between the two.

Jiang He widened his eyes and asked stupidly, "Haohao, you have someone you like. Who is it? When did you like them? How come I don't know?"