Since her return from Shanghe Village, this granddaughter has dared to confront him several times.
Grandpa Chen could tell that she was unruly, rebellious, and very opinionated and intelligent; she was not someone who would obediently listen to others.
But as the patriarch, Grandpa Chen couldn't help but try to suppress her arrogance.
He wouldn't allow such an arrogant granddaughter to act so presumptuously in front of him.
Two generations back in the Chen family, there was Grandpa Chen's grandfather, who was a small landowner.
He lived the life of a young master for a few years when he was a child.
Grandpa Chen had a very high opinion of himself; he thought she was just a little girl who couldn't cause any trouble.
Unexpectedly, in just ten years, she managed to create such a huge spectacle.
Although Grandpa Chen doesn't usually care about his second son's daughters.
But he also knew that the second son sent several daughters to school and take the college entrance exams because of the fifth daughter.
It's also because all five granddaughters went to school and even got into university that they are now each living their own wonderful lives.
If you were to ask Grandpa Chen now whether he regrets neglecting his granddaughters in the past, he would say he doesn't regret it at all.
No, there are also regrets, namely, not having kept Fifth Sister under control.
Chen Xihua raised her head slightly, leaned back in her chair, a mocking smile playing on her lips, and was about to speak: "Grandpa..."
Chen Xiuhua and Chen Baohua, who were on either side of her, looked at her with some nervousness.
Just then, Chen Lao Er was furious and started violently sweeping the bowls and plates on his table.
Suddenly, the private room was filled with the sounds of clanging and clattering, and porcelain bowls fell to the ground.
Fortunately, the waiters left after serving the food and didn't stand guard at the door.
Otherwise, people would gather around to watch the show.
"Dad, if you're going to spread rumors that my fifth son is unfilial, then I'll publish it in the newspaper tonight and sever all ties with you."
That way, my little Wu and the others will have nothing to do with you anymore.
Anyway, if people are going to criticize me, they'll criticize me for being unfilial. My reputation is already bad, so I don't care.
Chen Lao Er was really angry this time. He stared at Grandpa Chen while speaking, his eyes red with anger.
That old geezer, he actually tried to ruin his fifth son's reputation. He's disrespectful to his elders and has boundless favoritism.
"How dare you!" Grandpa Chen roared.
The two children present, Chen Tingting and Chen Junxin, were so frightened that they huddled in their parents' arms and dared not move.
Chen Penghua and Li Xiaoling were also terrified.
Is my second uncle going crazy? It seems that it's really not easy to take advantage of my second uncle's family.
Li Yumei also stood up, sharing the same indignation, and shouted, "You two old bastards..."
When Grandma Chen heard this, she was shocked. Her daughter-in-law was about to cause a huge uproar.
She was a little unsteady on her feet, and excitedly stood up, about to go over and scratch Li Yumei.
Chen Xihua suddenly stood up and said in a cold voice:
"Alright, Dad and Mom."
They are your parents. They get sick, take medicine, and spend money. As their son, it is indeed your responsibility to pay for it.
In our county, the most authoritative hospital is the People's Hospital.
From now on, whenever they go there for medical treatment and medication, the bills will be processed after national medical reimbursement.
How much money do you need? Dad, just give me half.
As for the other half, whether it comes from the uncle's family or from their own retirement pensions, it depends on their willingness.
As she spoke, Chen Xihua glanced at her aunt, Wang Fen, who hadn't said much all night.
Wang Fen also sensed the other party's sharp tone and questioning gaze, and she said in a deep voice, "I will pay the other half."
As the women's director of the subdistrict office, Wang Fen had some family matters that were best left unresolved.
But if things really escalate, she can't just pretend she doesn't see it.
Chen Xihua knew it would be like this. Her aunt, well, she had some principles, but not many.
Chen Lao Er heard Xiao Wu speak on his behalf, asking him to pay the money.
Still stunned by his anger, he stared intently at Chen Xihua and suddenly said, "Xiao Wu, I'll take pictures of all the receipts and show them to you from now on."
Can Xiao Wu get reimbursed for this money? He doesn't have much left in his savings account.
Chen Xihua couldn't help but chuckle. She nodded slightly, then left her seat to go home.
Chen Xiuhua and Chen Baohua got up at the same time and then followed.
However, he first said to Chen Lao Er and Li Yumei, "Dad, Mom, we're going home now."
Inside the private room, Grandpa and Grandma Chen looked grim, knowing they couldn't threaten Chen Xihua.
They could only watch helplessly as they left as if nothing had happened.
On the way home, Chen Baohua was still angry.
He didn't mean to be quiet; it was his fifth sister who kept him from speaking, and he had been holding it in all night.
"Fifth sister, Father has already said that he wants to sever ties with Grandpa and Grandma, so why didn't you let him continue?"
Chen Xihua pondered for a moment, thinking about how to explain it well, "Xiao Liu, Grandpa and Grandma are biased towards us, but they are actually quite good to Dad."
Moreover, this kind of traditional parental favoritism doesn't warrant severing ties.
Even if they sever ties, if they sue their father and demand he fulfill his obligation to support their parents, he will still have to pay for it.
Saying "cut off relations" might feel good in the moment, but it's neither pleasant to hear nor effective.
It's not like twenty or thirty years ago, when under special circumstances, parents and children would sever ties in newspapers to avoid being implicated.
Seeing Xiao Liu looking downcast, Chen Xihua patted him on the shoulder and continued:
"Xiao Liu, you're going to study law, so you should know that legally, severing parent-child relationships is not valid."
Chen Baohua was still somewhat unhappy: "What about the Li family?"
Fortunately, you and your second sister were prepared for what happened last week and even got them arrested.
Didn't Mother say back then that she wanted to sever ties with the Li family?
Chen Xiuhua also analyzed, "Actually, what Mother said was useless."
However, the Li family probably won't, and wouldn't have the face to, contact us again.
“Yes, they committed a crime!” Chen Xihua nodded, agreeing with her fourth sister.
The actions of the Chen family and the Li family are still different.
Grandpa and Grandma Chen were just biased; they didn't commit any crimes or violate any moral or public order.
As for the Li family father and son, they committed a crime against her.
Then the Chen family can stand on the moral high ground and not be afraid of the other party coming after them again.
In fact, the Chen family will still give Old Man Li a certain amount of retirement money every month.
It's not that she can't afford the money, but how to spend it and what effect she wants to achieve after spending it is the question.
Chen Xihua certainly hoped that things would go according to her own ideas.
Even if you have to do something thankless, make sure the other party understands your bottom line.
"Fine!" Chen Baohua muttered. Actually, he understood, but he was just unhappy, very unhappy.
He hates it when others make things difficult for Fifth Sister, no matter who it is!
It has been many years since I had a reunion dinner with Uncle Chen's family.
In Chen Xihua's view, tonight's incident was actually a good thing.
The issue of providing for grandparents' care has finally been brought to the forefront this time.
The previous times, it was always my dad who mentioned it casually when he went to my grandparents' house.
This time it's different. Dad will definitely make sure to clarify everything, word by word, without any ambiguity.
After that, the family moved to Beijing, as long as they received money regularly.
The two elderly people had no way to deal with their family.
Because they definitely won't go with them.
They favored Uncle Chen and wouldn't abandon their eldest son in favor of their youngest.
Actually, it's not just the Chen family that has biased grandparents; it's all about families across the world.
Regardless of whether the parents are biased, when it comes to the matter of elder care, one or two brothers will still be dissatisfied.
Then just make a fuss, get things sorted out and cleared up.
Even if there are still those who disagree, they will never speak to each other again, but the money that is due still has to be paid.
Severing ties is just a phrase that reveals your ruthlessness and incompetence.
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