Xia Tao quickly finished the rice in his bowl, put down his chopsticks, and then said, "I've already told my grandpa that from now on, I'll only pay for my dad's and my meals, and I won't pay for anything else."
Grandma Xia looked at her husband with suspicion, as he hadn't told her about this.
How could they not accept Xia Tao's salary? How would they send money to their son in the future? Although Xia Tao's salary wasn't enough, it was better than nothing!
Not only was she confused, but Old Man Xia also looked at Xia Tao with a completely bewildered expression: "When did you ever tell me that? You're not married yet, so how can you not hand over your salary to your family?"
Xia Tao refused, saying, "Grandpa, it's precisely because I'm not married that I need to save money to get married. I'm already over twenty, so I'll manage my own salary from now on."
Xia Jianjun was immediately displeased upon hearing this. His eldest son was still asking for a dowry for his wedding, so how could he let Xia Tao's salary go?
“Taozi, you’re not right. We haven’t separated yet, so all the work points we earn have to be given to your grandparents to save.”
Anyway, once the money is in his parents' hands, it's as if it's in his hands. It'll be easy to ask his parents for the money then.
"Then let's split up the family. Don't let my son work alone and support the whole family!"
Xia Jianguo spoke at the right moment, looking firmly at Old Man Xia and Old Woman Xia, watching their expressions closely.
Sure enough, when the two heard the word "separate family," a look of panic appeared on their faces.
Old Mrs. Xia angrily rebuked Xia Jianguo: "What family division? You're abandoning your own parents for such a small amount of money?"
Her eyes widened, her face contorted with rage.
Xia Jianguo remained unmoved, coldly glancing at everyone present.
“Then I cannot let my children suffer because of you. My son has no obligation to support all of you!” His voice was cold and resolute.
Xia Jianjun frowned and questioned, "Second brother, are you planning to abandon your parents?"
However, Xia Jianguo didn't even bother to look at him, but turned his head and stared straight at Old Lady Xia.
He said calmly, "When you get old and need someone to take care of you, I will naturally take on the responsibility of supporting you!"
He seemed to have made up his mind to split the family business, which left Old Man Xia at a loss for how to deal with it.
Old Man Xia neither wanted to separate Xia Jianguo and lose control over him, nor was he willing to admit his mistake and damage his own reputation.
An awkward silence fell over the scene.
Xia Wan glanced at the table and exclaimed, "Oh dear, is this all Jinbao eats? Look how skinny he is!"
As she spoke, she took out two milk candies from her pocket and handed them to Xia Jinbao: "Here, have some milk candies to help you get some nutrition. It's not good for a child to not get enough nutrition!"
Xia Yuanbao glanced at his mother, and only after receiving her permission did he accept the candy Xia Wan offered, whispering, "Thank you, Sister Xiao Wan."
"You're welcome, little Jinbao is such a good boy!" As she said this, Xia Wan gave Xia Yuanbao a smug look!
When Xia Yuanbao saw that there were no White Rabbit milk candies for him, he threw down the spoon in his hand and started crying.
"I want candy too... Waaah... Silly boy, give me the candy!" he cried, lunging towards Xia Jinbao.
Grandma Xia was worried that her beloved grandson would get hurt, so she quickly pulled him back: "Oh dear, my little darling, don't fall onto the table, you'll get burned!"
He then reached out to Xia Jinbao, who was huddled up in a ball: "Why aren't you giving me the candy? What's the point of a fool eating candy!"
"You little fool, give me the candy!" Xia Yuanbao raised his fist triumphantly.
Xia Jinbao, who was originally timid, turned pale with fright. He offered the candy in his hand forward, but then shrank back as if he was reluctant to part with it!
Xia Wan frowned and grabbed Xia Jinbao's small hand: "I gave it to him. If you dare say another word, I'll beat you, believe me!"
She admitted that she wanted to sow discord between Xia Jiandang and his group, but seeing Xia Jinbao so frightened and no one saying a word in his defense, she felt a little sorry for him!
He's still just a kid. It wouldn't be good if he got traumatized because of his own actions!
"How dare you talk like that, you brat! Yuanbao is your brother too, why can't he have a piece of candy?" Old Mrs. Xia met Xia Wan's gaze, her voice lacking confidence.
Xia Wan sneered, looking at Old Madam Xia with mockery: "Isn't Jinbao your grandson? Aren't my father and third uncle your sons? Your favoritism is outrageous!"
Grandma Xia held her chin high, showing no sign of feeling she had done anything wrong: "How can that be the same? He's an idiot..."
"Enough!" Xia Jiandang reached out and pulled his son into his arms, gritting his teeth as he said, "Father, Mother, I also agree to divide the family property..."
He was fed up with his parents' biased approach and felt it would be better to live his own life separately.
Xia Wan knew to stand up for her son, so he, as the father, should not tolerate it any longer!
"What did you say? Third brother, why are you getting involved?" Old Mrs. Xia threw the chopsticks in her hand at Xia Jiandang.
She never expected that her own son wouldn't side with his own people; her own son was actually arguing with Xia Jianguo and the others about dividing the family property!
"Mother, you've always favored my eldest brother. Why don't you live with him after we separate the family? You look down on me, your son, and Jinbao, your grandson, anyway!"
Xia Jiandang didn't dodge and took the blow head-on. The pain of the chopsticks hitting his face made him even more resentful.
Old Mrs. Xia pointed at Xia Jiandang and angrily shouted, "So, Xia Jiandang, you've grown wings, haven't you? How dare you talk to your old mother like that! Don't forget who gave birth to you!"
"You gave birth to more than one son. You're still young, so go live with the son you love. When you're old and can't move around anymore, I won't skimp on the food I'm supposed to provide!"
Xia Jiandang's eyes were red and his voice was choked with emotion. He could no longer bear the grievances he had suffered over the years.
"You...you unfilial son! How could I have given birth to such an ingrate!" Old Mrs. Xia was so angry that she trembled all over and pointed at Xia Jiandang's nose as she cursed.
Xia Jiandang pointed at the steamed egg custard in front of Xia Yuanbao and threw it on the ground: "Since you love Xia Yuanbao so much, then divide us up!"
He has faced a lot of criticism from his wife these days, and he also feels that his parents have gone too far. So even though he has always been easygoing, he has started to speak up for his family!
When Old Mrs. Xia saw her meek and submissive son dare to contradict her, she was immediately filled with rage and began to speak recklessly.
"You still blame me for favoring your older brother? Not to mention that your older brother is more eloquent than you, even his son is more successful than you!"
Stone and Yuanbao are both incredibly smart, while your wife, who only gave birth to an idiot and hasn't laid a single egg since! How dare you compare yourself to your older brother!
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