“I also think that my eldest brother and I are just like your grandmother. My second brother is too much like Dad, but Dad doesn’t really think much of him.”

"Yes, just like how the most filial son in the family is actually Erzhuzi, how could Erzhuzi and Erzhuzi's parents not know that? Yet they wholeheartedly support Dazhuzi and Sanzhuzi."

Even knowing they are hopeless and will keep hitting a wall, they will not turn back.

Honestly, sometimes I really admire my second uncle and his family. If it were my child, I definitely couldn't do that; I would have kicked them out of the house long ago.

"Right? After seeing their two sons, I'm so glad your mother gave me two daughters."

Zhao Xiaoyu laughed uncontrollably, "I wonder who it was before, always thinking about Second Uncle's three sons. Their eyes would light up when they saw them, and they would try their best to please and flatter them."

Zhao Dashu was a little embarrassed. Sometimes his daughter just didn't give him face, always bringing up the very thing he didn't want to talk about.

"Who? Who's so stupid as to fawn over a few idiots in your second uncle's family?"

Seeing that her father was in a better mood, Zhao Xiaoyu felt relieved.

"I haven't had a proper get-together with Uncle Shunzi and the others since I came back. How about we invite them over for a drink tonight?"

Having someone with her father would only make him happier. Being a filial daughter, she naturally wanted to find ways to make her father joy.

"No, I'm going to your second uncle's house. Let's get together another day."

With something on his mind, how could he possibly drink? He knew his daughter wanted to cheer him up, but he simply couldn't be happy at the moment.

To avoid the old man abusing her again, she should make things clear to him as soon as possible, otherwise he probably wouldn't even be willing to pay for the medicine. The doctor said that when they heard the medicine would cost 120 coins per dose, the couple hesitated.

Sometimes he was speechless. He was willing to spend a lot on his son, but he wouldn't spend a single penny on himself.

My father was the same. What was his biggest wish before he passed away? He just wanted to eat braised pork, to have a good meal of braised pork. But when a big bowl of meat was placed in front of him, he could only smell it and couldn't eat a single bite.

So what's the point? What's the point of a person's life?

Now they sleep on the mountain. How many times a year could they sweep their graves when they were alive? A few generations later, who will still remember them?

Life is short, so the most important thing is to be happy. Eat, drink, and have fun however you like, and never mistreat yourself.

Death means all is for naught.

At this moment, Zhao Dashu was filled with emotion, and after expressing his feelings, he praised himself highly.

How many people in this world are as clear-headed as him?

Where is your father?

When Song came out, she didn't see Zhao Dashu. Didn't he just say he was going to look for his daughter? Where is he now?

"Dad went to Uncle's house."

"He's really in a hurry."

Zhao Xiaoyu remained noncommittal. No matter how angry or resentful he was, he couldn't bear to watch his son die, since they were born of the same mother.

She could probably understand her father's feelings.

When Zhao Dashu arrived at the gate of the old house, before he even entered, he heard Li Shi cursing and swearing.

It sounds like they're scolding her youngest daughter.

My second sister-in-law is really outrageous.

"Third Uncle!"

The maid saw the people outside the courtyard and called out.

Li turned her head and saw Zhao Dashu outside the courtyard, her expression somewhat uneasy. The third son had warned them before not to be too harsh on their youngest daughter.

But that brat is so stupid. When we asked her to do the laundry, she came back soaking wet herself. She did it on purpose; she's so clumsy when doing chores.

"Third brother, you're here? What's up?"

Are you here to settle accounts? We haven't even settled the accounts for Mother-in-law's secret stash yet.

Where's my older brother? Where is he?

"I've come to see my second brother about something."

Li was disappointed; it turned out it wasn't about settling accounts, but rather that she was waiting to divide her mother-in-law's private savings.

These past two days, she and her husband have carefully calculated that as long as the funeral expenses for her mother-in-law are paid by the third son, they will receive a share of the money.

The couple agreed that if the third brother and eldest brother could give them the money for the land and house, Dazhuzi could get a new wife.

Going through normal channels is definitely not an option. The eldest son's wedding will cost much more money than the others, almost like buying a person.

Only families who sell their daughters are willing to marry them off to their eldest son.

So they were a little anxious; this money was very important to them.

Look carefully, there might be some left, just enough to supplement Sanzhuzi's supplies.

The thought that both of her sons might get married next year filled Li with joy.

“Your second brother is inside. Should I ask him to come to the main room to chat? The old man hasn’t been feeling well lately. He’s been lying on the kang (heated brick bed) for the past two days and I’ve been bringing him his meals.”

Speaking of Zhao Dayong's health, Li was filled with worry. Her husband was her everything; now that her husband was failing, how could she possibly be well?

"No need, Second Sister-in-law, come in and chat inside."

Is he unable to get up? Is it that serious?

Upon entering the room, Zhao Dayong lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) with his eyes closed, it was unclear whether he was asleep or not.

"Old man, the third son has come to see you."

Zhao Dayong opened his eyes, his gaze clear. Zhao Dashu could tell at a glance that he hadn't fallen asleep.

Sigh, sleeping is such a blissful thing, and my second brother doesn't know how to enjoy it. Is he sick?

"You've come because of something? Is it about Mother?"

Zhao Dashu couldn't help but roll his eyes inelegantly; the couple were completely obsessed with money.

My second sister-in-law just asked when Mother's secret savings would be settled, and now my second brother has brought it up again. What do they care about such a small amount of money? Even if we give it all to them, what good will it do? Can they live off it for a lifetime? Or will they fly to the heavens?

"If Second Brother is in such a hurry, let's settle it tomorrow."

Zhao Dashu's face turned cold, and he cursed inwardly, "Serves him right."

"Then what brings you here now?"

"After the doctor went back, he told me about my second brother's condition. He was afraid that some things would frighten you, so he explained them to you. I thought it was better to explain things clearly so that you wouldn't blame me for keeping it from you later."

"you say."

Zhao Dayong remained expressionless. He was simply saying that Zhao was seriously ill. He knew he wasn't in good health, but so be it. He wouldn't die, so he would just have to endure it.

Isn't that what life is all about? When you get old, you realize you can't do this or that, and you just drag yourself along, half-dead and worn out.

Old Zhao looked like he'd given up on everything.