Chapter 304 We Will Never Divide Up (Part 3)

Only Ma Xiulian was extremely comforting, holding her little granddaughter, who was as warm as a small stove, even tighter.

After a moment of silence, Chen Jianguo was the first to object: "I'm the eldest son, it's my responsibility to take care of my parents in their old age, and our baby lives with us too."

In this surrounding area, which parents don't live with their eldest son's family?

Zhao Mei sat beside her, nodding in agreement; this was the custom passed down from the older generation.

As for having another little niece, she doesn't mind at all.

Even if we don't mention that my niece is being raised with my fourth brother's money, it wouldn't be a problem if we let them raise her for several years.

Erni was filled with resentment. Why should their family waste food to raise that brat?!

Ma Xiulian waved her hand and said, "The fourth brother hasn't come back yet. Let's wait until he comes back and gets married before we talk about taking care of him in his old age."

Actually, she and her husband had previously wanted their eldest son to take care of them in their old age, since the eldest son and his wife were honest and hardworking, and it would be more comfortable to live with them.

But after having my baby, I changed my mind. I couldn't possibly live with my eldest child at my parents' house.

She didn't want outsiders to say that her precious daughter was a freeloader, and she couldn't bear to see her suffer any injustice.

Anyway, they are still able to work, and the work points they earn are enough for the three of them to eat their fill.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianguo opened his mouth but ultimately remained silent.

The other brothers also fell silent, unsure of how to persuade them.

There's still no news from the fourth brother. They can't exactly curse their own brother, wondering if he'll ever come back, can they?

Moreover, their parents had already arranged marriages for all the brothers, so they couldn't leave out the fourth one.

Seeing this, Erni finally felt relieved. That brat wouldn't be able to eat and drink for free at their house!

But then she thought about it again, and realized that her fourth uncle's high salary would all be used to support her precious child, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.

If she had been the one adopted by her fourth uncle, then she would have been the one spending his salary!

Da Ni and Si Ni didn't have any particular thoughts, but they were willing to separate the family so that their mother wouldn't be bullied by their second and third aunts anymore.

Chen Xiaobao was eager to separate from his family, because that way he wouldn't have to see his terrifying grandparents every day, and he could do whatever he wanted without anyone scolding him anymore.

Da Bao sat quietly to the side, without any particular thoughts, letting the adults decide.

Chen Erbao jumped up and shouted, "Grandma, I don't want to separate from the family! I can't bear to part with my sweet little sister! I can't bear to part with Grandpa and Grandma either! When I grow up, I will take care of you and Grandpa!"

He loves his adorable little sister and doesn't want to be separated from her; he also genuinely wants to be filial to his grandparents.

Sanni pursed her lips and didn't speak, but her eyes were full of longing and reluctance. She didn't want to be separated from her baby either.

She never considered what her situation would be like if she lost her grandmother's protection after the family split up.

Seeing that they were truly reluctant to part with their precious child, Ma Xiulian's tone softened considerably: "Separating the family means each person will live separately, still within the same courtyard. Of course, if you want to move out and build your own house, that's fine too."

She did want her brothers to move out and build their own houses so they could have some peace and quiet.

But these days, building a house costs a lot of money.

So in the first few years after the family separated, they mostly lived together, but they no longer ate together and no longer handed over the work points they earned.

Everyone cooks their own meals and manages their own accounts!

They will only work harder to save money to build a new house after their children have truly experienced the difficulty of being in charge of their own household.

Upon hearing this, Chen Erbao and Sanni looked relieved.

For them, as long as they don't move out, there's no difference.

(End of this chapter)