"So how many properties are you planning to give them?"

"They provided a small courtyard and a villa in Miaoshan, which together constitute several of the better properties in Beijing, as well as five shops in prime locations."

"I can understand houses, but what about shops? After all, we can't do business right now!"

"Dad, Mom, this can be rented out. She doesn't need to manage it. If it really doesn't work out, we can hand it over to someone else, or I can help with it."

"Since that's the case, then you can handle it as you see fit! But it would be best to make things clear with the Yan family."

“I know that. Based on my understanding of the Yan family, they don’t care about these things. The only ones who care about these things are the women who marry into the Yan family.”

"That's true. With your style, not only would they be envious, but even I, an old woman, would be envious. People who don't know better would think you're a lady from an ancient noble family."

“I’m not a lady from a wealthy family. With my abilities, giving more wouldn’t be a problem, but is it that the circumstances don’t allow it?”

"Yes, should we tell our granddaughters-in-law?"

"Okay! We'll talk about it after the second son's wife has given birth and finished her postpartum period."

"That's fine. Anyway, there's no rush. I don't think they'll have any objections. I'm just worried that their families might feel it's unfair. After all, when they got married, we followed all the customs. We didn't give more in betrothal gifts or dowry, and we didn't do it like a business marriage!"

"There's nothing we can do about it. The wife I'm marrying is entering the Shen family, but it's different for me to marry off my daughter."

Besides, what I'm giving away are all my own things, not the Shen family's.

"If we had followed this amount for the bride price back then, with seven boys in our Shen family, how much money would it have cost to get them all married?"

"That's true. I'm afraid he won't be able to marry any of them. In the end, all seven of our Shen family's grandsons will be bachelors."

"So, this is different."

"Alright, whether it's the same or different, our Shen family only has one granddaughter, so it's always good to give her a generous dowry."

Although the Yan family is a good family, and Yan Liang is a good person and does a good job, the Yan family is still a large family, and everyone must have their own ulterior motives.

In this respect, they certainly can't compare to our Shen family, but no matter what, we gave our children a larger dowry. At least they'll think twice before speaking or acting in front of our children, and that's enough for our Shen family."

“That’s right, at least we can’t let them look down on the Shen family. With so many things, they can only fawn over my granddaughter.”

"Mom, there's no need. These things will all belong to Ruohua's private property. I don't need her to transfer them to anyone else. If she really wants to give them to anyone, it will only be to her future children."

No matter what others do, they can't get these things.

As for money, besides her own job, she can only receive a little more each month, and the amount she receives each month only increases every few years.

All I wanted to give them was for them to have a better life in the future, so they wouldn't have to worry about money or do anything illegal or disorderly for it.

Besides, even if they go to Ruohua to borrow money, the child won't have much, but it won't be much either. I'm also afraid that someone might set a trap for her in this regard.

After all, scams are becoming increasingly common these days, and they often start with people you know very well.

“That’s right, you’re absolutely right. These kids are all working in the military, they have plenty of food and drink, and they won’t lack these things even when they retire. No matter how much effort others put into them then, it won’t work.”

"That's right, Mom. To be honest, that's what I think too."

In fact, it's not just her; her three older brothers are the same. If they are transferred from the military in the future, no matter what position they are assigned to, they will not have to worry about how much or how little money they make.

I will definitely work diligently then. Unlike others, I won't succumb to temptation for a little money; one wrong step can lead to a series of mistakes.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the higher-ups haven't started investigating yet; I think it won't be long before they begin settling old scores.

"You mean liquidation?"

"Dad, what do you think? Over the years since the opening up, how many people have succumbed to temptation and gone into business?"

There's more to this than meets the eye; there's definitely something wrong. As for when the investigation will begin, it probably started a long time ago.

Even though it hasn't started yet, the people do have relevant evidence. You know, even an old revolutionary like you is someone of interest to the locals.

"I'm afraid it's not just about paying attention! Their descendants might also be involved."

If that's the case, then there's a big problem.

"Therefore, a thorough investigation is absolutely necessary!"

"Wouldn't that involve Zhengze and his brothers? You know, the network of relationships is getting more and more complicated. What if?"

"To survive, you have to not take sides and be a pure soldier."

"We are soldiers, why should we take sides? I will talk to them about this later."

As for this investigation, it's enough for just a few of us to know. No one else needs to say anything more, otherwise it will cause trouble. If we're held accountable later, no matter how much the Shen family has contributed, or how much you've done for the higher-ups, it won't matter.”

"I know, Dad, don't worry! I won't tell anyone about this."

"As for the children, you don't need to worry about that. With me here, everything will be fine."

"Dad, no matter what, we should follow the instructions from above. There's no need to argue about who's right or wrong."

"I know that although I haven't been in charge of things or involved in decisions for many years, there are still clues to what decisions they make and what they do."

That's enough. There's no need to know too much. Sometimes, knowing too much isn't a good thing.

Fortunately, apart from our fourth child, everyone else in our family is either retired or in a semi-retired state.

Even the fourth son is in this position now, and no one can replace him.

Moreover, since you are in business, our family certainly doesn't need to obtain money from other sources. In this way, others have no way to target us. At least even if there is a real investigation, our Shen family will be fine.

As for the younger generation in the family, their current positions are simply not enough in the eyes of some people.

On the contrary, this is the biggest weak point. You know, you're in business; doing business and investing are very common. If someone sets a trap for you, there's nowhere to defend yourself!