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Although Zhu Zhibin also wanted to stay, seeing that his elder brother remained silent and his expression was somewhat unnatural, he quickly said, "It's better not to, after all, this is my sister-in-law's home..."
"Your sister-in-law's things also belong to your brother, and your brother was born after I carried him for ten months, so naturally he has to listen to me," Zhu's mother said proudly. In this family, she was the one who made the decisions.
Hearing his mother's words, Zhu Zhitao felt disgusted, let alone the others. He sneered softly, "Heh, this time you don't have the final say. Nobody can live here anymore, and Xiaoqiang can't come to school here either."
“Shut up! Zhibin is your own brother, Xiaoqiang is your own nephew, and you only have one daughter. You’ll have to rely on Xiaoqiang for everything in the future…” Zhu’s mother said. “It’s okay whether it’s allowed or not!”
“Brother, we’re coming to stay with you. We won’t bother you. After all, this yard is so big. You can stay in the back yard, and we’ll stay in the front yard. Besides, if Xiaoqiang becomes successful in the future, he’ll take care of you as his uncle,” Mei Xiaolian said.
Her mother-in-law initially disagreed with the marriage because of her family's poor financial situation, but since she was pregnant, she had no choice but to get married.
Fortunately, she gave birth to a son, and her mother-in-law gradually became more friendly. In addition, she liked to say sweet words, and over time, her mother-in-law liked her more and more and saved her a share of all the good things.
Now even her sister-in-law has lost face in front of her.
Mei Xiaolian was arrogant and unaware of her own arrogance, and was feeling quite pleased with herself.
Zhu Zhitao sneered, looking at Mei Xiaolian in front of him, then at his mother who seemed indifferent, and slowly said, "After you finish this meal here today, everyone can move out first thing tomorrow morning."
Mr. and Mrs. Zhu were taken aback and said, "Did your wife ask you to kick us out? That heartless woman is so unfilial. I'm going to her workplace to ask her boss if they care about employees like that."
Zhu Zhitao sneered, saying, "Yuanhua, whom you look down upon, is no longer your daughter-in-law. She's already divorced me. This house belongs to Yuanhua. How dare you stay at someone else's house!"
After saying that, Zhu Zhitao took out a green notebook from his shirt pocket and threw it on the table.
"What?!" Mr. Zhu exclaimed in alarm. "Divorce? How could you get a divorce?"
Zhu's mother's face turned red as she shakily picked up the green booklet on the table, opened it, and sure enough, it was a divorce certificate.
"You... how could you agree to a divorce?" Zhu's mother asked hurriedly. Although she didn't like Yuanhua or Xiaoxiao, she did like that Yuanhua was good at making money and could improve the family's standard of living.
Over the years, even the youngest son's family has seen a better life thanks to Yuanhua.
Zhu Zhibin was also a little anxious. Although he liked to take advantage of small things, he didn't want his elder brother to be separated from his wife and children. He said, "Brother, you should go and appease your sister-in-law. Xiaoqiang is still studying at his old school. Don't let him come over, so as not to upset your sister-in-law."
Mei Xiaolian pouted and said, "We're still family, why are you being so formal? Sister-in-law is too stingy. Besides, Xiaoxiao is a girl. If Xiaoqiang comes over, he can protect Xiaoxiao in the future, and the two children can grow up together."
Zhu Zhitao didn't speak, but turned and went to his study, took out several videotapes, played them on the VCR, and then slowly said, "Look how your son bullies my daughter..."
The scene shows Zhu Xiaoqiang throwing things on the ground, leaving Xiaoxiao to pick up food from the ground.
Seeing this, Zhu Zhibin got angry. He knew his son was spoiled, but he didn't expect it to be like this. He reached out and slapped Zhu Xiaoqiang's buttocks a few times.
"You little rascal, you little rascal!" Zhu Zhibin hit the child hard, while Mei Xiaolian kept trying to stop him, and even Zhu's mother couldn't sit still anymore.
"The child is still young, he'll understand when he grows up," Zhu's mother advised, and quickly tried to break up the fight.
Mei Xiaolian couldn't bear to hit her son, after all, he was the one who helped her gain a foothold in the Zhu family.
Zhu Zhibin was furious and said sternly, "If you spoil him now, he'll grow up to be a bad person. Being unfilial is the least of his worries; he'll probably end up as a convict in prison. Brother, it's all my fault. I know my son has gone astray, and I will definitely discipline him more strictly from now on."
After finishing his sentence, Zhu Zhibin stopped eating and left with Zhu Xiaoqiang, who was crying loudly.
"Eat your food properly. Why are you hitting the child? He's just a child, what does he know?" Mei Xiaolian stopped her, unwilling to leave, as there was a table full of delicious food that hadn't been eaten yet.
Mr. Zhu frowned, but did not speak. He also felt that his grandson needed to be disciplined.
"Brother, I'm sorry. I didn't discipline the child well. I'll bring him back to you and Xiaoxiao after I've disciplined him properly. Sister-in-law, I apologize." Zhu Zhibin picked up Zhu Xiaoqiang and was about to leave.
Mei Xiaolian was unhappy and said, "If you want to leave, then leave, but leave Xiaoqiang behind."
Zhu Zhibin was furious and yelled, "If you don't leave, fine, I'll divorce you tomorrow too!"
After saying that, Zhu Zhibin left with the child. His older brother and sister-in-law were already getting a divorce, and he was too ashamed to stay there.
When Mei Xiaolian heard her husband say that, she softened a little.
She knew her husband; although he was usually easy to talk to, he became particularly difficult to talk to when he got angry.
"Hey, eat before you go!" Mei Xiaolian didn't expect to be able to move here, but she still wanted to eat before leaving, otherwise she would have to cook when she got home and go hungry.
"Eat, all you know is eating. Go back to your parents' house to eat," Zhu Zhibin said angrily, his voice growing softer.
Seeing this, Mei Xiaolian quickly chased after them.
Only Zhu's father and mother remained at home, looking at each other in bewilderment.
Zhu Zhitao remained silent, picked up his chopsticks, ate large mouthfuls of meat and vegetables, and drank large gulps of wine.
"Zhitao, how about I talk to your father-in-law tomorrow and we apologize?" Zhu's father said softly. He could sense his son's depression, and deep down, he didn't want his son to get a divorce either.
These days, there are people who remarry, but those are usually people who don't want to live a good life together.
Although he hoped that the eldest son would help raise his younger son, he also didn't want his eldest son to be separated from his wife and children.
Zhu Zhitao took a sip of his drink, let out a burp, and sneered, "It's no use saying that now. Yuanhua has been heartbroken by you all and doesn't want to be with me anymore. My father-in-law used to try to persuade us, but this time he didn't say a word, which proves that he's also disappointed in us. Now that I'm divorced, are you satisfied? Are you happy?"
Mr. Zhu remained silent, feeling uneasy, and looked at Mrs. Zhu.
Zhu's mother was always strong-willed, stubbornly refusing to admit her mistake. After a while, she slowly said, "If we're divorced, then how will the property be divided?"
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